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Global AI-Powered Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) Market to Reach USD 81.6 Billion by 2032, Fueled by 5G/6G and Intelligent Automation | DataM Intelligence ​

01-07-2026 07:50 AM CET | IT, New Media & Software

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AI-Powered Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) Market

AI-Powered Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) Market

The global AI-powered radio access network (AI-RAN) market is surging as telecom operators integrate artificial intelligence to optimize complex 5G networks, reduce operational costs, and enable self-managing infrastructure for emerging 6G applications. According to DataM Intelligence, the market reached USD 15 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit USD 81.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 23.75% during the forecast period of 2025-2032. This expansion is driven by AI's role in real-time traffic prediction, spectrum optimization, energy efficiency, and predictive maintenance amid exploding data demands from IoT, edge computing, and immersive services.​

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Market Overview and Segment Analysis
AI-RAN embeds machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation into radio access networks to dynamically manage resources, minimize latency, and enhance reliability in heterogeneous 5G environments. Unlike traditional RAN, AI-RAN platforms enable proactive adjustments to traffic loads, spectrum allocation, and interference, supporting advanced use cases like autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and extended reality (XR).​

The market is segmented by technology, application, deployment model, and region.​
By technology: 4G LTE RAN, 5G RAN, Open RAN (O-RAN), and emerging 6G frameworks. The 5G RAN segment dominates, leveraging AI for massive MIMO, beamforming, and network slicing, while O-RAN leads growth due to its openness for AI apps and multi-vendor interoperability.​

By application: Network optimization, energy management, predictive maintenance, dynamic spectrum allocation, and security enhancement. Network optimization holds the largest share, with AI algorithms delivering real-time insights to boost capacity and user experience.​

Deployment models include cloud-native, edge AI, and hybrid setups, with cloud-based AI-RAN gaining traction for scalability and rapid updates.​
End users span telecom operators, enterprises (e.g., manufacturing, healthcare), and government sectors deploying private 5G networks.​

Market Drivers and Opportunities
The AI-RAN market's momentum stems from the complexities of 5G and future 6G networks, where manual management falls short against dynamic demands.​
Explosive data growth from 5G adoption, IoT proliferation, and edge computing necessitates intelligent automation for spectrum efficiency and low-latency services.​

Energy optimization is critical, with AI reducing consumption by 20-25% through predictive powering and load balancing, aligning with sustainability mandates.​
O-RAN Alliance standards enable third-party AI apps (rApps/xApps) via RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs), fostering innovation and cost reductions.​

Opportunities abound in:
6G R&D, where AI-native architectures support ultra-reliable, self-evolving networks.​

Private 5G/enterprise networks for Industry 4.0, smart cities, and telemedicine requiring customized slicing and security.​

AI-for-RAN upgrades on existing hardware, minimizing capex while enhancing performance.​

Telecom leaders like Ericsson, Nokia, and Huawei are partnering with AI/cloud firms to deploy these solutions globally.​

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Regional Market Dynamics
Asia-Pacific leads the AI-RAN market as the epicenter of 5G deployments, with China, South Korea, Japan, and India driving massive infrastructure investments and urbanization-fueled connectivity needs. The region's manufacturing hubs and government initiatives (e.g., Made in China 2025) accelerate O-RAN and AI adoption for both public and private networks.​

North America follows closely, bolstered by advanced R&D, hyperscale cloud providers, and enterprise demand for private 5G in sectors like logistics and healthcare. U.S. operators are piloting AI-RAN for energy savings and performance gains amid spectrum auctions and 5G Standalone rollouts.​

Europe emphasizes open standards and sustainability, with EU-funded projects promoting O-RAN and AI for green networks in Germany, France, and the UK. Emerging markets in Latin America, Middle East, and Africa are ramping up via digital transformation and smart city initiatives, creating greenfield opportunities.​

Competitive Landscape
The AI-RAN market features intense competition among telecom equipment vendors, software specialists, and AI innovators, with a focus on RIC platforms, xApps/rApps, and integrated solutions. Leading players include Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, Cisco, and emerging O-RAN contributors like Altiostar, Parallel Wireless, and AI firms such as NVIDIA and Google Cloud.​

Strategies center on:
Developing near-real-time and non-real-time RICs for policy enforcement and optimization.​

Launching AI apps for traffic forecasting, anomaly detection, and beam management.​

Forming alliances (e.g., O-RAN Alliance, AI-RAN Alliance) for interoperability and ecosystem expansion.​

Targeting energy-efficient upgrades and virtualization to support cloud RAN (vRAN).​

Recent milestones include commercial O-RAN/AI deployments by AT&T, Vodafone, and Rakuten, alongside RIC spending projected to surge at 125% CAGR through 2027.​

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Future Outlook
The AI-RAN market will continue its robust trajectory through 2032, evolving into a cornerstone of 6G architectures with fully autonomous, AI-native networks capable of self-healing and adaptive evolution. As 5G matures and 6G trials accelerate, AI will drive virtualization, massive MIMO optimization, and terahertz spectrum management for terabit-per-second speeds.​

Advancements in edge AI, federated learning, and quantum-safe security will address current hurdles like data privacy and integration costs, unlocking enterprise and smart city scale. Operators adopting AI-RAN early will gain competitive edges in efficiency, customer satisfaction, and new revenue from network-as-a-service models. With O-RAN maturity and vendor ecosystems expanding, the market promises transformative impact on global connectivity.​

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