AT&T combines with AWS in metro, Ericsson in RAN, Azure at edge
AT&T is reshaping how its network connects to big cloud providers as it prepares for heavier AI traffic. The carrier is working with Amazon Web Services to tie its last‑mile fiber and 5G access more tightly into AWS cloud regions, so enterprises can run AI workloads closer to end users over AT&T’s network. This includes a preview setup where AI tasks sit essentially at the network edge, rather than in a distant data center.
In the radio access network, AT&T is leaning on Ericsson to bring AI deeper into RAN operations, aiming to automate and tune how 5G radio sites perform in real time. At the same time, AT&T is expanding its edge ecosystem with Microsoft Azure, putting Azure resources at or near AT&T network locations. The mix of AWS in metro areas, Ericsson in the RAN, and Azure at the edge reflects a multi‑partner strategy: use each company’s cloud or network strengths in specific layers, rather than rely on a single provider across the board.
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