Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has opened registration for its Mobile Core Early Access program, a live hosted environment that allows telecommunication providers and enterprises to evaluate mobile core network capabilities before making deployment decisions.

The program, which launched in June with a select group of 30 companies, is now available globally to the broader industry. It provides access to a live, end-to-end environment that includes network functions, radios, and devices, covering 5G Core, automation, analytics, and network exposure use cases.

"Mobile innovation cycles continue to accelerate, and operators need more than presentations and demonstrations to make confident technology choices," said Kal De, Senior Vice President, Core Networks at Nokia. "Mobile Core Early Access provides a practical way to experience the latest mobile core innovations in a live environment."

Participants can explore mobile core capabilities, evaluate innovations in a live environment, and gain visibility into how capabilities operate across cloud-native network functions, user interfaces, and operational workflows.

Nokia also offers a paid option for participants requiring extended access, broader flexibility, or deeper integration with their own environments.

Roberto Kompany, Principal Analyst at Omdia, said the program "addresses a longstanding challenge for operators and enterprises: gaining practical exposure to emerging core network capabilities before making deployment decisions."