telco AI

Telcos face both a challenge and an opportunity in handling the unique traffic patterns and demands of AI-generated content, especially at the network edge. In sum – what to know: Traffic challenge – uncached, on-the-fly AI content strains networks and …

Telcos are seizing the AI moment by transforming old infrastructure into edge assets and positioning themselves as critical players in the AI value chain. In sum – what to know: Edge opportunity – telco assets like metro hubs and co/lo …

The rise of smaller, cheaper AI models is pushing AI closer to the edge, but telcos must weigh placement and ROI carefully amid escalating infrastructure investments just to make AI networks capable. Edge efficiency – smaller models and edge deployments …

Agentic AI success in telecom depends on the availability of meticulously curated, multi-domain data derived from network transactions and interactions Agentic AI tops many telecom providers’ strategic objectives for 2025. Recognizing its potential, some providers are already investing in AI agents …

Human-in-the-loop control is urgent as AI is unleashed on ever-more critical systems – and as it becomes more sophisticated with multi-modal generative AI and distributed agentic AI.  Human oversight – remains critical in AI telecom infrastructure, ensuring ethical compliance, reducing …

AI is transforming telecom operations – from slashing customer resolution times to orchestrating real-time energy savings, reshaping both service delivery and network management. In sum – what to know: Auto systems – ML efficiency tools are evolving into semi-autonomous systems …

From cloud migration to AI integration, five forces are reshaping global enterprise telecom strategies It’s nothing new that with strong communications comes business success. However, the nature of strong communications in the post pandemic workplace has changed dramatically, with technologies …

Motorola, once a telecom giant, nearly collapsed in 2011 — instead, it split into Motorola Solutions and Motorola Mobility The Motorola story is one we can all learn from. It has had its highs and lows, and once again, it …

In sum – what to know Outward reinvention – top telcos discuss the task to go from rigid inward-focused network operations to agile outward-focused service supply – as prompted and hastened by AI. Differentiated services – while the tech (5G …

RAN AI technologies are transforming how Mobile Network Operators manage their complex and often multi-vendor networks, enabling self-management, self-optimization, and handling of complex tasks, ultimately driving towards Autonomous Network management. Mobile Network Operators are already leveraging RAN AI capabilities to …

As agentic AI gains traction, chipmakers like MediaTek are building for a future where devices anticipate and execute complex tasks autonomously This week, MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9400+, the latest addition to its flagship Dimensity chipset family. Designed for next-gen …

SK Telecom says the partnership will increase its ability to deliver ‘high-impact AI intelligence tailored to the evolving needs of telecom and adjacent industries’ SK Telecom has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with global raw materials and logistics data …

Despite mounting skepticism and rising failure rates, gen AI investment continues to skyrocket Spending on generative AI (gen AI) worldwide is set to soar to $644 billion in 2025, representing a 76.4% increase from 2024, according to a new forecast …

Virgin Media O2 on the “open heart surgery” behind its push to build an end-to-end network automation platform At Mobile World Congress 2025, executives from Pure Storage, Red Hat and Virgin Media O2 gathered to unpack key themes from the …

As CSPs invest in AI infrastructure, robust testing and assurance frameworks are essential. Key considerations include validating AI model accuracy, managing latency and ensuring resilience in real-time, distributed environments. Continuous performance monitoring and adaptive assurance are necessary to maintain service …

At MWC 2025 in Barcelona, SIMCom is glad to showcase its advanced IoT innovations in AI-powered connectivity with the introduction of high-performance wireless modules including 5G RedCap modules, smart modules and GNSS modules at Booth Hall 1 B20. By integrating …

The GSMA has identified significant limitations around the ability of current AI models to address telecom-specific queries Ahead of Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025, the GSMA Foundry, the association’s innovation hub, announced the launch of the GSMA Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks, which …

The telecommunications industry is managing unprecedented volumes of data — from continuous streams generated by 5G networks to vast information flows from IoT devices and edge computing. Yet, big data organizations like telcos may find themselves utilizing only a fraction …

The need to build out high-performance networks faster to provide true global connectivity has given rise to Managed Optical Fiber Networks or MOFNs The demand for bandwidth across the planet is consistently increasing — and there is no sign of …

Fraud management is emerging as a pivotal area where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and AI agents are providing cutting-edge fraud detection and prevention techniques that enable telcos to more effectively fight fraud. The telecom industry has long been encumbered by …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize cellular networks, from right-sizing the network build to enhancing radio link performance and streamlining operations. One of the most significant impacts will be in optimizing network operations. By leveraging AI-powered solutions, operators can …

BT talks monetizing edge AI, creating a global connectivity fabric and the future of conversational networks Back in June at a telecoms industry show, BT CTO Colin Bannon referred to the edge as the “Goldilocks location for AI.” He expanded …

Telecommunications organizations play a crucial role in shaping the global digital ecosystem and fueling economic growth. By adopting advanced AI technologies, these organizations can enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and stay competitive in a fast-changing market.  This whitepaper explores …

As Turkcell adopts AI, initial use cases include energy savings, customer complaint forecasting and radio link failure prediction Looking back at the technological jump from 4G to 5G, marked by the move to cloud-native architecture and virtualized network functions—essentially a …

Google Cloud sees telco AI “absorption rate” as an “incredible phenomenon”  Communications service providers (CSPs) are all-in on AI; makes sense given macro issues around a lack of effective network monetization despite a massive capital outlay which is putting pressure …