Ericsson And Bell Canada Successfully Test AI-Native Link Adaptation To Boost Network Speed And Efficiency

• Bell is the first operator globally to successfully field test AI-native link adaptation, a feature of Ericsson's 5G Advanced portfolio
• This next-generation feature is being developed at Ericsson's Ottawa R&D site  

OTTAWA, ON and MONTRÉAL, April 15, 2025 /CNW/ -- Bell Canada and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) have conducted a successful field test of AI-native link adaptation – the first globally. This innovative technology uses real-time AI to dynamically adapt networks in response to changes in signal quality, interference, and other factors. The result is an enhanced user experience through increased throughput and spectral efficiency. This collaboration marks a significant breakthrough in applying artificial intelligence to improve the performance of radio access networks (RAN).

AI-native link adaptation dynamically optimizes spectral efficiency across mobile networks, significantly improving network performance. The in-field tests with Bell demonstrated:

• Improved network user experience: Up to 20 percent higher downlink throughput, facilitating benefits such as faster download speeds.
• More efficient use of network capacity: Increased spectral efficiency by up to 10 percent, improving capacity and reliability of connections.