[MWC2026 special] No dropped calls, no drama: AI reliability boost for your mobile connectivity

How Rohde & Schwarz test & measurement equipment supports AI-enhanced Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN) for 5G and 6G standards
This episode drops just before Mobile World Congress 2026, where Rohde & Schwarz will showcase cutting-edge solutions for 5G-Advanced, AI-driven networks, and satellite-enabled connectivity. Tune in early to stay ahead of the curve – and join the conversation in Barcelona.

In a world where seamless connectivity is non-negotiable, how can AI ensure your calls don’t drop and your data streams effortlessly? This episode of Innovations Unplugged dives into AI-RAN. From smarter signal processing to future-proofing 6G, discover how artificial intelligence can make mobile communication faster, more reliable, and energy-efficient.

Explore with us

• AI-RAN explained: why the radio access network is just a phone call away.

• Channel estimation: can AI models outperform traditional algorithms?

• Real vs. lab data: the role of digital twins in testing AI-driven networks under realistic conditions.

• The role of Rohde & Schwarz: how we empower customers to validate AI-enhanced systems for global 5G/6G interoperability.

• Future-proofing networks: looking at AI for 5G and 6G standards.

Our guest

Andreas Oeldemann, program manager AI for wireless at Rohde & Schwarz, combines deep technical expertise with the ability to explain complex wireless concepts clearly. His work in AI-driven 5G/6G networks bridges cutting-edge research with real-world applications, ensuring clear insights into tomorrow’s connectivity solutions.

Our hosts

• Markus Haller, Rohde & Schwarz, blends his expertise as a physicist, former tech journalist, and corporate communications professional to make scientific insights and technological innovations accessible.

• Inga Müller-Siedentopp, Rohde & Schwarz, combines a background in economics and political science with experiences in journalism and a passion for corporate storytelling to translate complex technology into stories that stick.

Our topics

AI-RAN, 5G, 6G, Radio Access Network, Rohde & Schwarz, AI in telecommunications, network reliability, digital twin, test and measurement, channel estimation, AI-driven infrastructure, mobile connectivity, mobile communications, smartphone, base station

Join the conversation

Do you have suggestions? What topics are you interested in? We look forward to your email at podcast@rohde-schwarz.com

Deep dive

• Find out everything about AI and ML for 6G networks (rohde-schwarz.com/us/solutions/wireless-commun…)

• Join Andreas' conversation with Dani Korpi from Nokia Bell Labs about AI-powered 6G receivers (rohde-schwarz.com/de/knowledge-center/videos/a…)

• Learn about our cooperation with NVIDIA for AI-RAN testing using digital twins (rohde-schwarz.com/us/about/news-press/all-news…)

• Read the news about Rohde & Schwarz at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026 (rohde-schwarz.com/solutions/events/mwc_258525.…)

• Get an introduction in AI-enabled channel estimation for receivers (rohde-schwarz.com/us/about/magazine/neural-rec…)

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Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its leading-edge solutions. Committed to innovation for more than 90 years, the independent technology group acts long-term and sustainably, making it a reliable partner to its industry and government customers worldwide.

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