Telecom operators are increasingly adopting open models to shape their AI strategies, driven by the need for trust, control, and customization across critical workloads. According to NVIDIA’s State of AI in Telecommunications report, 89% of respondents view open source models as vital to their AI initiatives. The strategic advantages of open models include enhanced reasoning performance and tailored capabilities for telecom applications.
SoftBank Corp. exemplifies the effective use of open models, leveraging them to enhance its telecom-specific AI capabilities. Rajeev Koodli from SoftBank Corp. highlighted that open models enable the company to build on global foundation models while utilizing their extensive network knowledge. They are actively developing the SoftBank Large Telecom Model, which focuses on network operations and management.
NVIDIA is also collaborating with partners to transform open models into practical tools for telecom AI, recently introducing the 30-billion-parameter Nemotron 3 Large Telco Model. This model is designed to improve accuracy in telecom tasks and is customizable using NVIDIA NeMo open libraries. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
Editor's Note
The shift towards open models in telecom AI strategies reflects a broader trend in the industry where operators seek greater control and customization. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also aligns with the growing demand for advanced AI capabilities tailored to specific use cases. As telecom operators continue to innovate, the integration of open models will likely play a crucial role in shaping the future of autonomous operations.
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