Du and Orange trial Nokia and AWS' agentic AI network slices

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 24, 2026

Development Telecom announced Feb 24, 2026

development

Stage

agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced network slicing solution

Project

UAE-based du and French telco Orange are the first two telcos to carry out the agentic AI network slices developed by Nokia and AWS. The purpose of the trials is to empower telecommunication providers in delivering premium services, precisely where and when they are needed.

Deal Analysis

Du and Orange are trialing agentic AI network slices developed by Nokia and AWS, marking a significant step in the evolution of telecommunications infrastructure. This development aims to empower telcos to deliver premium services with greater precision and efficiency. While the financial value of the deal is undisclosed, the collaboration between a major UAE-based telco (du), a leading French operator (Orange), and technology giants Nokia and AWS suggests a strategic commitment to innovation in network management and service delivery. This trial could pave the way for more dynamic and responsive network infrastructure, potentially impacting how telcos manage bandwidth and prioritize services in the future.

Collaboration between du, Orange, Nokia, and AWS.
Focus on agentic AI network slices for enhanced service delivery.
Potential for improved network efficiency and service prioritization.
Early stage development with potential for significant market impact.

Market Context: The telecommunications sector is undergoing rapid transformation driven by the increasing demand for bandwidth and the need for more efficient network management. AI and automation are becoming increasingly important for telcos to optimize their infrastructure and deliver differentiated services.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The trial aims to empower telecommunication providers in delivering premium services, precisely where and when they are needed. "This experimentation demonstrates how AI can transform network operations," added Atoosa Hatefi, director of innovation in radio and environment, Orange.

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Announcement

February 24, 2026

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

Nokia developer

"Nokia and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered to deliver an agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced network slicing solution in a live 5G network."

AWS developer

"Nokia and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered to deliver an agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced network slicing solution in a live 5G network."

du telco

"UAE-based du and French telco Orange are the first two telcos to carry out the agentic AI network slices."

Orange telco

"UAE-based du and French telco Orange are the first two telcos to carry out the agentic AI network slices."