Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
ZTE and Orange Morocco Launch Livebox 7, the First Commercial ONT Based on prplOS 4.0
ZTE and Orange Morocco launched Livebox 7 in Barcelona on March 11, 2026 — the first commercial ONT based on the prplOS 4.0 open-source standard with tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and third-party app support.
Cequence Security Named Co-Chair of TM Forum’s Agentic Interaction Security Initiative
Cequence Security has been named co-chair of TM Forum’s Agentic Interaction Security Blueprint, taking on a leadership role in defining global standards for secure agentic AI in telecommunications.
ZTE Unveils Telco Service Agent at MWC Barcelona 2026, Targeting AI-Driven 5G Personalization
ZTE unveiled its AI-native Telco Service Agent at MWC Barcelona 2026, enabling natural language control of personalized 5G experiences and a shift toward on-demand “Experience as a Service” for operators.
ZTE, Intel, Red Hat, StarHub, and Whale Cloud Discuss Autonomous Networks and AI at MWC Barcelona 2026
ZTE hosted a panel at MWC Barcelona 2026 with Intel, Red Hat, StarHub, and Whale Cloud to discuss the convergence of AI, AIOps, and cloud in building autonomous networks.
ZTE and DroidUp Unveil Embodied Intelligent Robot for Crowded Public Spaces at MWC 2026
ZTE and DroidUp debuted an embodied intelligent robot at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, capable of sustained operation in open, crowded public environments using edge computing and AI.
Viettel Solutions and Aduna Global Sign Network API Partnership at MWC 2026
Viettel Solutions and Aduna Global signed a network API framework agreement at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, targeting transaction security, fraud detection, and digital identity use cases.
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Huawei Launches Next-Generation Optical Access Network Solution at MWC 2026
Huawei unveiled its Next Generation Fixed Access Network solution at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, combining AI and all-optical technologies to enhance smart home connectivity for global ISPs.
OpenAI Chair Bret Taylor Says AI Enterprise Deployment Is Still in Early Stages Despite Trillion-Dollar Potential
OpenAI chair Bret Taylor and Singtel Singapore CEO Ng Tian Chong discussed the early state of AI enterprise deployment at MWC26 Barcelona, citing trillions in untapped economic value.
NGMN Warns of AI Network Impact on Mobile Operators as Uplink Demands Rise
The NGMN Alliance has flagged growing concerns about AI’s strain on mobile networks, warning of uplink capacity challenges and 6G fragmentation risks heading into 2026.
Huawei Hosts Fourth Digital Economy Development Forum at MWC Barcelona 2026
Huawei hosted the fourth Digital Economy Development Forum at MWC Barcelona 2026, gathering nearly 100 experts to discuss AI’s role in reshaping the global digital economy.
Huawei iFTTO Solution Targets Smart Campus Transformation at MWC Barcelona 2026
Huawei unveiled the iFTTO solution at MWC Barcelona 2026, combining optical networking with AI to accelerate smart campus transformation across education, healthcare, and hospitality sectors.
China Unicom and ZTE Launch 5GAxI UniMAX Solution for Deterministic Connectivity in the AI Era
China Unicom and ZTE launched 5GAxI UniMAX at MWC Barcelona 2026, a solution for deterministic wireless connectivity designed to support the explosive growth of Mobile AI applications.
ZTE GigaMIMO 6G Technology Debuts at MWC Barcelona 2026 with AI-Native Architecture
ZTE unveiled its GigaMIMO 6G technology at MWC Barcelona 2026, achieving a 10x capacity improvement over 5G-Advanced and a 30% spectral efficiency gain through deep AI-wireless integration.
ZTE FWA Lineup at MWC Barcelona 2026 Features AI, Wi-Fi 8, and 5G-A Technologies
ZTE presented its new FWA lineup at MWC Barcelona 2026, combining AI, Wi-Fi 8, and 5G-A in products targeting both high-end and emerging markets.
stc Group Launches Phase Two of New Calling Translation Feature with Riyadh Pilot
stc group has activated phase two of its New Calling translation feature, offering real-time Arabic-English voice call translation to selected Riyadh customers.
FiberHome MWC 2026: Optical Computing, Smart Networks, and Industrial AI on Display in Barcelona
FiberHome presented optical computing infrastructure, intelligent network connectivity, and industrial AI solutions at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, citing deployment efficiency gains of up to 70% and latency reductions of 30%.
GSMA Calls for New Regulatory Framework to Govern LEO Satellite Services
The GSMA proposed at MWC26 Barcelona that LEO satellite constellations require new regulatory frameworks, citing consumer protection and investment concerns.
Nokia CEO Says AI Native Networks Require a Complete Rethink of Network Architecture
Nokia CEO Justin Hotard told MWC26 that AI native networks require a complete architectural overhaul, as AI traffic patterns differ fundamentally from traditional voice, data, and video streams.
ZTE and SURGE Launch World’s First Commercial 5G FWA 1.4GHz Service in Indonesia
ZTE and SURGE launched the world’s first commercial 5G FWA 1.4GHz service in Indonesia on February 19, 2026, offering speeds up to 100 Mbps at approximately US$6 per month.
ZTE Demonstrates 6G AI Immersive Communication System at MWC 2026
ZTE demonstrated an AI-powered immersive communication system in the U6G band at MWC 2026, featuring haptic gloves, real-time 3D digital humans, and a 2,000-antenna GigaMIMO prototype.
ZTE Launches Linkpro Wi-Fi 8 Home Networking Solution at MWC Barcelona 2026
ZTE debuted its Linkpro Wi-Fi 8 home networking solution at MWC Barcelona 2026, featuring the F8849Q CPE that combines XGS-PON 10G optical access with Wi-Fi 8. The solution targets coverage, latency, interference, and security challenges in smart homes.
FiberHome MWC 2026: Ten Technologies Spanning Optical Computing, Smart Networks, and Industrial AI
FiberHome presents ten technologies at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, covering optical computing infrastructure, intelligent networks, and AI-driven industrial solutions.