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Huawei’s Eric Yang Outlines AI Agents Telecom Strategy at MWC Barcelona 2026
Huawei’s Eric Yang outlined a strategy for telecom operators to integrate AI agents into home services, voice, and enterprise operations at MWC Barcelona 2026. The keynote identified key scenarios where AI can drive new revenue and operational efficiency.
Nokia and AWS Launch Agentic AI Slicing for 5G-Advanced Networks, with du and Orange to Demo at MWC26
Nokia and AWS have partnered to deliver agentic AI slicing for 5G-Advanced networks. Operators du and Orange will demo the solution at MWC26 Barcelona.
ZTE and China Mobile Launch GigaMIMO Solution at MWC Barcelona 2026, Targeting 5G-A and 6G Evolution
ZTE and China Mobile unveiled the GigaMIMO solution at MWC Barcelona 2026, combining ultra-massive antenna arrays with AI integration. Field trials in Xi’an recorded single-user data rates exceeding 17 Gbps.
ZTE Debuts Multi-ONU Burst 200G-PON Prototype at MWC Barcelona 2026
ZTE unveiled a multi-ONU burst 200G-PON prototype at MWC Barcelona 2026, achieving 200 Gbps transmission. The system uses nanosecond-level flash switch technology to solve key coherent PON challenges.
ZTE and China Telecom Win Three GSMA Foundry Awards with Two 5G-A Proposals
ZTE and China Telecom won three GSMA Foundry Awards at MWC 2026 in Barcelona with two joint 5G-Advanced proposals covering robotics and smart healthcare.
Qualcomm 6G Coalition Targets Commercial Deployment by 2029 with X105 Modem Launch
Qualcomm launched a global 6G coalition at MWC26 Barcelona, targeting commercial deployments by 2029, alongside the X105 5G Modem-RF System with 14.8 Gb/s peak downlink speeds.
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ITU and OECD Chiefs Warn Digital Policy Fragmentation Threatens Global Growth
ITU and OECD chiefs warned at MWC26 that fragmented digital policy risks slowing innovation and widening the digital divide, with 2.2 billion people still offline.
Qualcomm CEO Says AI Agent Ecosystem Will Replace Smartphone as the Centre of Mobile Technology
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said the AI agent ecosystem will replace the smartphone as the central hub of personal technology, with 6G serving as the wireless backbone for this shift.
ZTE AIR MAX Solution Debuts at MWC Barcelona 2026, Targeting AI-Era Mobile Networks
ZTE Corporation unveiled the ZTE AIR MAX solution at MWC Barcelona 2026, targeting energy, labor, and investment efficiency for AI-era mobile networks. The solution introduces a three-tier capability system built on a 10-block full-stack AI framework.
Aduna Expands Network API Ecosystem at MWC 2026, Reaching 40 Mobile Operators
Aduna reported major ecosystem growth at MWC 2026, partnering with 15 providers and expanding network API coverage to 40 mobile operators across 13 countries.
Starlink Mobile: SpaceX’s Vision for a Connected World Without Dead Zones
SpaceX officially unveils Starlink Mobile. Learn about the current Gen 1 capabilities
European Telecom Chiefs Warn Sovereignty Gap Is Widening at MWC26
Top executives from Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, and Eutelsat warned at MWC26 that Europe risks falling further behind the US and China on digital sovereignty.
From Connectivity to Intelligence: MTN’s Bold Leap from Telco to Techco at MWC 26
Explore MTN Group’s strategic evolution as CEO Ralph Mupita discusses AI, fintech, and the $2.2B IHS Towers deal at MWC 26 Barcelona.
AI Network Capacity Crisis Looms as Personal CEO Warns of Perfect Storm at MWC26
Personal CEO Roberto Nobile warned at MWC26 that AI-driven inference traffic could require a ninefold increase in network capacity, creating a perfect storm for operators already facing flat revenues.
GSMA Launches Open Telco AI Initiative to Address Operator-Specific Gaps at MWC26
The GSMA launched the Open Telco AI initiative at MWC26 Barcelona, targeting a generative AI deployment rate in network operations currently sitting at just 16 percent.
SpaceX Launches Starlink Mobile to Bring 5G-Like Satellite Connectivity to Unmodified Phones
SpaceX rebranded its direct-to-device satellite service as Starlink Mobile at MWC26, targeting a mid-2027 launch with second-generation satellites offering download speeds up to 150Mb/s.
Ericsson CEO Says Standalone 5G Is Essential for the AI Era at MWC 2026
Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm said at MWC 2026 that standalone 5G is now essential to support AI-driven applications at scale. Singtel CEO Yuen Kuan Moon highlighted network slicing as a new revenue opportunity across multiple industries.
Telecom Leaders Warn Digital Fraud Costs $480 Billion Annually at MWC26
Senior executives from GSMA, Orange, and Bharti Airtel warned at MWC26 that digital fraud costs $480 billion annually and is accelerating with AI. Industry leaders called for coordinated global regulation and cross-sector collaboration.
Vodafone CEO Calls for Global Rules on Satellite Connectivity at MWC 2026
Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle called for international rules on satellite connectivity at MWC 2026. Ten European operators, including Orange and Telefonica, joined the Satellite Connect Europe initiative using AST SpaceMobile satellites.
Huawei Launches TICC Solution to Shift Telecom Cloud Infrastructure Toward AI-Native Architecture
Huawei introduced the TICC solution in Barcelona on March 2, 2026, targeting the shift of telecom cloud infrastructure toward AI-native architecture. The move addresses cost efficiency, multi-generation network integration, and rapid AI service scaling.
Anthropic and Infosys Collaborate to Build AI Agents for Telecommunications and Regulated Industries
Anthropic and Infosys have partnered to develop AI agents targeting telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, and software development. The collaboration integrates Claude models with Infosys Topaz to address compliance and governance requirements in regulated industries.
Türk Telekom and ZTE Complete World’s First C+L Full-Band Integrated 1.6Tbps Live Network Trial
Türk Telekom and ZTE completed the world’s first C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial in Istanbul, demonstrating capacity expansion without replacing existing fiber infrastructure.