Vodafone Albania and Nokia demonstrate 5G network slicing powered by Agentic AI

Vodafone Albania and Nokia have successfully demonstrated how Agentic AI could be used to dynamically and quickly create dedicated slices of network during emergencies, major public events or unexpected surges in user demand.

Autonomous decision making

The demonstration combined Vodafone’s 5G Standalone network (providing 5G end-to-end) with AI capable of analysing both network conditions such as traffic levels, as well as meteorological data, to make autonomous decisions that optimise performance instantly. Rather than relying on predefined configurations, the network can intelligently allocate resources where they are needed most, helping deliver more efficient, resilient and differentiated connectivity.

This technology underlines the move towards autonomous networks that can read real-time conditions and usage, then optimise performance automatically without manual intervention. Vodafone and Nokia demonstrated how AI-powered network slicing can support time sensitive applications including:

• Reliable connectivity for businesses operating mission-critical services.
• Intelligent resource allocation during major public events, concerts and sporting occasions.
• Enhanced network resilience during unexpected peaks in demand.
• Efficient management of network capacity through AI-driven automation.

Resilient and adaptive technology

Balázs Révész, CEO of Vodafone Albania, said: “Innovation has always been central to Vodafone Albania’s ambition to deliver the best possible connectivity experience. As demand for digital services continues to grow, intelligent networks will become increasingly important in delivering more resilient, efficient and adaptive connectivity.”

Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Nokia, added: “Agentic AI introduces a new level of intelligence into network slicing. By combining deep network insights with real-world contextual data, we enable networks that can infer, decide and act independently. Together with Vodafone Albania, we are demonstrating how this capability can unlock entirely new service models and drive the next wave of 5G innovation.”

Secure 5G at Tirana Airport

By bringing together connectivity and AI, Vodafone Albania and Nokia are helping prepare the foundations for future services that will benefit businesses, public institutions and society. For example, Vodafone Albania’s 5G network is being used by Tirana International Airport (TIA) to support advanced airport security solutions, such as instant, secure push-to-talk communication across airport teams based on Airbus’ mission-critical Agnet platform.

In the UK, Vodafone Business earlier this year became the first operator to deliver commercial 5G network slicing to enterprise customers, giving them access to their own dedicated slice of its mobile network with guaranteed local performance. The service complements Vodafone’s Mobile Private Networks (MPNs), which are designed for organisations requiring fully bespoke, self-contained onsite connectivity and maximum control.