Verizon and Ericsson partner to transform AI-native Autonomous Networks
Key Highlights
- ➤Verizon and Ericsson plan nationwide EIC rollout to advance AI-native RAN automation
- ➤AAS Cell Shaper delivered up to 8.9% higher downlink throughput in field deployment
- ➤AAS Cell Shaper improved uplink UE throughput by up to 8% in field deployment
- ➤Verizon implemented automated LTE-to-5G handovers for Fixed Wireless Access devices
- ➤New rApps target anomaly detection, root-cause analysis, optimization and L4 network autonomy
Expert Statements
Matt Butz, Vice President Network Planning, Verizon
“Our expanded collaboration with Ericsson brings AI-native RAN automation that elevates performance across mobility and Fixed Wireless Access.”
Matt Butz, Vice President Network Planning, Verizon
“Using the Ericsson Intelligent Controller, and Ericsson rApps, in a live environment, we demonstrated AI cell shaping of Massive MIMO and traffic steering with significant gains in throughput and efficiency.”
Matt Butz, Vice President Network Planning, Verizon
“Verizon's ability to self-develop rApps on this open platform will help usher in a new level of automation as we prepare for 6G.”
Ravi Vaidyanathan, Vice President & Head of Cloud Software & Services, Customer Unit Verizon, Ericsson Americas
“We're proud to deepen our collaboration with Verizon to advance how AI transforms mobile networks.”
Ravi Vaidyanathan, Vice President & Head of Cloud Software & Services, Customer Unit Verizon, Ericsson Americas
“Together, we're driving major gains in network performance and building a smarter, more efficient and autonomous network, unlocking better customer experiences and transforming operations.”
Verizon and Ericsson partner to transform AI-native Autonomous Networks PR Newswire
* Realizing RAN network autonomy by building on open and programmable interfaces * AI-native rApps' collaboration redefining what is possible in radio access network (RAN) performance and efficiency * Field deployment of fully autonomous, 24/7 closed-loop optimization rApps such as the Advanced Antenna System (AAS) Cell shaper provided gains of up to 8.9% on Downlink data radio bearer throughput and up to 8% on Uplink UE throughput. PLANO, Texas, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) are advancing the future of autonomous networks by working together to integrate AI into RAN automation. The latest stages in a long-running collaboration will see the nationwide rollout of the Ericsson Intelligent Controller (EIC), supporting the deployment of AI-native rApps from Ericsson and Verizon.
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