Samsung Electronics said it has completed the industry’s first commercial call using its virtualized radio access network (vRAN) technology powered by Intel’s Xeon 6700P-B processor series on a Tier 1 U.S. operator’s live network, marking a milestone in the adoption of cloud-native mobile infrastructure.
The test, carried out on a commercial network, builds on Samsung’s earlier laboratory demonstration in 2024 and used a single commercial off-the-shelf server supplied by Hewlett Packard Enterprise along with a cloud platform from Wind River. Samsung’s vRAN software ran on Intel’s latest Xeon system-on-chip, which supports up to 72 cores.
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According to Samsung, the configuration shows that multiple network functions that traditionally require several servers can be consolidated onto a single platform. The company said this approach can help operators lower power consumption as well as capital and operating costs, while supporting AI workloads and future 6G-ready networks.
The company added that the use of Intel’s newest processors improves AI processing capability, memory bandwidth and energy efficiency compared with earlier generations, supporting the industry’s shift toward more flexible, software-driven network architectures.
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The announcement reflects broader efforts by telecom equipment makers and operators to virtualize radio networks and reduce infrastructure complexity, as the industry prepares for increased automation, AI integration and the next generation of mobile connectivity.
Source: Samsung