TELUS and Samsung Bring Canada’s First AI-Powered RIC

September 22, 2025 – TELUS and Samsung have teamed up to deploy Canada’s first commercial Radio Access Network Intelligent Controller (RIC), a breakthrough that uses AI and automation to make networks smarter, faster, and more energy efficient.

The RIC is part of the Open RAN (O-RAN) architecture and gives TELUS the ability to monitor, analyze, and optimize its wireless network in real time. With intelligent applications like anomaly detection, traffic prediction, load balancing, and energy savings, the technology will improve performance, cut costs, and reduce environmental impact.

This rollout builds on TELUS and Samsung’s earlier work launching Canada’s first commercial virtualized and O-RAN network in 2024. Now, the two companies are taking the next step toward AI-powered, software-based networks that deliver greater flexibility and better service for customers.

Samsung began delivering the software in mid-2025, and testing is ongoing across Canadian markets. The move highlights TELUS’ commitment to innovation and Samsung’s continued investment in Canada, including its AI Centre Toronto.

👉 In short: TELUS and Samsung are leading Canada’s telecom evolution, using AI to make networks more efficient, reliable, and sustainable.

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