Category: Telecommunications
IoT Satellite Connectivity and 5G Convergence Open New Use Cases, Experts Say at MWC26
Experts at MWC26 Barcelona said IoT satellite connectivity combined with 5G is expanding use cases from emergency vehicle calls to cattle tracking. Specialists from Deutsche Telekom, Verizon Business, and Skylo Technologies addressed certification, cost, and coverage challenges.
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GlobalData Releases Voice Evolution White Paper at MWC 2026, Outlining AI Integration Roadmap for Telecom Operators
GlobalData released a white paper at MWC 2026 outlining a three-phase roadmap for integrating AI into voice networks. Principal Analyst Andy Hicks argues that a fully converged voice core is essential for operators managing multi-generational networks.
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China Plans In-Orbit BeiDou Navigation Upgrade Across 50-Satellite Constellation
China’s satellite navigation office plans an in-orbit upgrade across all 50 BeiDou satellites, targeting improved user experience and a fully integrated spatiotemporal system by 2035.
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GSMA Releases User Experience Specifications for AI Calling Services at MWC 2026
GSMA published a white paper at MWC 2026 in Barcelona defining user experience specifications and evaluation models for AI calling services on native telecom voice networks.
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LG Smart Telematics Solution Debuts at MWC Barcelona 2026 with Integrated TCU-Antenna Module
LG Electronics debuted an integrated TCU-antenna telematics module at MWC Barcelona 2026, holding a 23 percent share of the global telematics market in 2025.
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Ericsson and Future Technologies Venture Expand Collaboration to Accelerate Private 5G Adoption in North America
Ericsson and Future Technologies Venture have expanded their collaboration to accelerate private 5G adoption across North American manufacturing, logistics, energy, and transport sectors.
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Global Cellular IoT Module Shipments Rise 15% in 2025, Driven by Smart Meters and Automotive Demand
Global cellular IoT module shipments grew 15% year-on-year in 2025, led by smart meters, PoS terminals, and automotive demand, Counterpoint Research reported.
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Pakistan 5G Spectrum Auction Raises $507 Million as Jazz, Ufone and Zong Secure 480MHz
Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction raised $507 million, with Jazz, Ufone, and Zong securing 480MHz across four frequency bands on March 11, 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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