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As CSPs face challenges such as fragmented data, declining margins, and the need for massive infrastructure investments, AI offers potential for revenue growth and operational transformation. However, the fragmented and siloed nature of telco data complicates AI adoption, often leading …

What you should know: 6G goes beyond wireless evolution to power an AI-native future. 6G begins by strengthening what matters most: reliable, efficient wireless connectivity everywhere it is needed. Unlike prior generations that emphasized peak downlink rates, 6G explicitly targets …

Vodafone and other major European operators are advancing a federated telco edge-cloud designed to support sovereign AI and IoT workloads, positioning it as a home-grown alternative to hyperscaler platforms. The initiative promises “seamless” cross-border services, but remains in early-stage validation. …

Debate at FutureNet World shifted from strategy to execution, as telcos BT and Orange outlined platform-led, partner-driven models, while Telus and Rakuten pressed for faster moves into AI-led solutions and infrastructure plays like GPU as-a-service. In sum – what to …

At FutureNet World, Rakuten and Telus pushed for bold AI-led reinvention, while BT and Orange argued for a measured platform-driven evolution. But beneath the contrast, a shared strategy is taking shape – programmable networks, available in flexible platforms, plus proper …

Telecom and enterprise AI systems are beginning to negotiate and provision network slices The telecommunications industry is rapidly moving toward a future where network connectivity is traded as dynamically as cloud computing. Instead of static contracts and manual provisioning, the …

For Red Hat, the takeaway from this year’s MWC is clear: the telco to techco transformation is well underway At MWC Barcelona, the “telco to techco” transformation felt less like a buzzword and more like a reality.  For those of …

‘Frontier’ telcos like Vodafone, AT&T, and Telefónica are deploying hundreds of AI agents across their operations, says Microsoft – to automate processes, accelerate sales, and drive a new kind of operational agility. It has a weeks–to-minutes use-case with Vodafone. But …

The new Telco AI Cloud architecture integrates large-scale GPU data centers with edge AI-RAN In sum – what we know: SoftBank wants to play more of a role in telco-related AI, and at MWC 2026, it revealed what it calls the Telco …

New alliance including AT&T and AMD aims to fix the reliability gap in telecom AI In sum – what we know: The GSMA wants to make AI a little more telco-focused. The association took the wraps off of the Open Telco …

Ericsson and Mistral AI will jointly research and develop AI agents for use in telecom networks In sum – what to know: Practical use cases – The partnership focuses on practical operational and research, including legacy code migration, AI-assisted 6G …

SK Telecom reported a consolidated revenue of KRW 17.099.2 trillion — down 4.7% year-on-year for fiscal year 2025 In sum – what to know: Cybersecurity fallout – The breach hit nearly SK Telecom’s entire subscriber base, driving subscriber losses, lower …

When AI falters in telecom, the ripple effects extend across entire economies The telecom industry stands at a defining moment for AI-driven transformation. Whileevery sector experiments with AI, telecom operators face uniquely high stakes:networks form society’s digital backbone, yet customers …

The deal will see Deutsche Telekom gain access to pre-release models of ChatGPT In sum – what we know: Earlier this week, OpenAI and Deutsche Telekom announced a multi-year strategic partnership this week that extends well beyond a standard vendor relationship. The …

From connectivity to cognition, how should telcos monetize AI at the edge? Editor’s note: This is part 3 of a three-part series — please read How telecommunications operators can thrive in the software-centric era and The platformization imperative: Redefining telcos …

Networks are the platform and the next strategic leap for telcos In our first piece, we drew parallels between Microsoft’s transformation from a perpetual software company into a cloud powerhouse. Microsoft’s pivot had less to do with competing against rising …

What lessons can be learned from Microsoft’s cloud transformation? Editor’s note: This is the first part of a three-part series co-authored by Jim Brisimitzis and Chetan Sharma, exploring the nexus of the cloud/AI and telecom industries from an industry lens. …

Telcos are betting billions on AI, but their true advantages lie in sovereignty and specialized infrastructure, not in a direct fight with hyperscalers Telecom operators globally are rushing to build GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) platforms, promising to unlock the AI revolution. Their …

Verizon and T-Mobile US announced new CEOs — will AT&T? The world of telecom and wireless investment has undergone significant changes. Now, it looks like a change of CEO leadership and rapid growth in AI, the next wave of transformation …

SK Telecom is restructuring its new AI division and doubles down on infrastructure In sum – what to know: AI-first pivot – SK Telecom is restructuring its new AI division just weeks after launch, consolidating units and offering voluntary retirement as …

In the AI era, telcos are rethinking infrastructure, accelerating innovation, and redefining revenue models — and Nvidia is positioning itself as a key enabler Telecom has never been known for rapid transformation. For decades, operators have built networks in predictable …

The global mobile communications industry is entering a new phase defined by rapid 5G-A deployment and the deep integration of artificial intelligence, with operators beginning to see commercial value and new business models taking shape, Eric Zhao, Vice President and …

Instead of simply carrying packets from one endpoint to another, a Neighborhood AI Factory is also running inference and training between humans and AI You’ve probably driven past one without realizing it. A low, windowless brick building next to a …

SoftBank said that the demonstration results show that high-performance AI models and GPUs are indispensable for achieving 5G-Advanced and 6G performance In sum – what to know: 30% boost in 5G throughput – Transformer-based AI improved real-world uplink performance compared …