AT&T Inc (T) Demonstrates Working Prototype of 5G/Cloud RAN Feature

​AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is one of the Best Value Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. On March 3, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), along with Ericsson, demonstrated a working prototype of an AI‑driven 5G/Cloud RAN feature that materially improves radio efficiency on the company’s future cloud-based network stack.

Management noted that Ericsson tested its AI-native Link Adaptation software on a Cloud RAN setup that matches AT&T’s planned deployment. The software was run using Intel’s Xeon 6 SoC as the compute platform. The company has made live calls over AT&T‑relevant spectrum. The tests showed that the AI‑based algorithm delivered up to approximately 20% higher throughput versus legacy rule‑based link adaptation.

​Management noted that this test is a proof-of-concept that AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) can deploy AI-enhanced RAN features at scale on its target cloud infrastructure. Rob Soni, Vice President, RAN Technology at AT&T, noted:

​“AT&T is leading the charge toward an open, intelligent, and scalable network future by advancing Open RAN and Cloud RAN with AI-native capabilities at its core. This demo highlights how AI capabilities, powered by our next-generation Cloud RAN platform, can be deployed seamlessly to drive innovation and deliver superior customer experiences.”

AT&T Inc (T) Demonstrates Working Prototype of 5G/Cloud RAN Feature

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That said, on February 19, Laurent Yoon from Bernstein reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $30 price target. Earlier on February 11, Jonathan Atkin from RBC Capital also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and raised the price target from $29 to $31.

​AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) operates as a global telecommunications and technology holding company. Its business is primarily organized into Communications and Latin America segments, serving both consumer and business customers.

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