Nokia Tops Omdia’s 2026 Mobile Core Competitiveness Rankings for Second Straight Year
Event summary
- Nokia ranked No. 1 in Omdia’s 2026 ‘Market Landscape: Core Vendors’ report across all seven competitiveness categories.
- The report highlights Nokia’s leadership in 5G core technologies, including cloud-native maturity, automation, and AI/ML analytics.
- Nokia’s deployments include the world’s first commercial 5G Core SaaS and Core SaaS Edge for roaming subscribers.
- Omdia expanded its assessment to 12 vendors, with updated category weightings emphasizing AI/ML and analytics.
The big picture
Nokia’s continued dominance in mobile core competitiveness underscores the growing importance of AI-driven automation and cloud-native architectures in telecom networks. As operators prioritize operational efficiency and service agility, Nokia’s comprehensive portfolio positions it as a key player in the shift toward more programmable and resilient networks. The expanded Omdia assessment reflects evolving operator priorities, with AI/ML and analytics emerging as strategic requirements.
What we're watching
- AI Integration
- How Nokia’s AI/ML and analytics capabilities will influence operator adoption of autonomous networks.
- Market Differentiation
- Whether Nokia can sustain its leadership as competitors enhance their own AI and cloud-native offerings.
- Deployment Pace
- The pace at which operators adopt Nokia’s Core SaaS and other modernized network solutions.
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