[New] While the regulatory response to AI in telecoms remains at an early stage, operators should expect Ofcom to develop views on AI-driven network management, customer service automation and algorithmic pricing practices.
Bratby Law | Specialist UK Telecoms, Data and Payments
[New] The core mobile and fixed services will account for the majority (75.2%) of the total telecoms retail revenue in 2030, driven by the growth in revenue from mobile handsets and fixed broadband.
Analysys Mason
[New] Worldwide telecoms service revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.3% over the forecast period.
Analysys Mason
[New] The emerging consumer markets in developing regions, particularly in India, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, present significant opportunities for growth, as smartphone penetration remains below 65% in many countries despite advancements in telecommunications infrastructure.
Persistence Market Research
[New] As Meguri 2040 enters its sixth year, it has evolved into an all-Japan consortium of over 50 companies and organizations across a wide variety of sectors, including maritime work, telecommunications, and AI.
nippon.com
[New] With additional demand from consumer electronics, telecommunications, and military technology, global trade in critical minerals is expected to triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040, from approximately $2.5 trillion in 2023.
New Atlas
[New] AI-enabled network automation solutions are projected to reach $8 billion by 2026 within the telecom sector.
Careertrainer.ai
[New] Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest CAGR for AI in telecom from 2023 to 2030.
Careertrainer.ai
[New] Cloud-native networks will help industry leaders enhance their telecom software in 2026.
Avenga
[New] The United States and allied nations should expect future drone and missile threats against critical infrastructure such as data centers, nuclear facilities, rail, ports, telecom nodes, and logistics hubs.
Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance
The Radio Frequency (RF) segment is expected to dominate in 2026, accounting for approximately 58.0% share, driven by its extensive use in telecommunications, radar systems, and antenna-based metamaterial applications across defence and wireless communication networks.
Dimension Market Research
MWC 2026 made one thing clear: The telecoms that lead in the next cycle will not just deploy AI, they will operationalize it.
The Microsoft Cloud Blog
Mexico published its National Connectivity Plan 2026-2030 in the DOF, giving formal policy backing to a broader push to expand spectrum, public telecom infrastructure and internet access nationwide.
Mexico Business
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration at the Department of Commerce announced the debut of its Space Launch Frequency Coordination Portal, which will streamline federal reviews of spectrum requests by commercial space launch providers.
Benton Foundation
Last updated: 18 May 2026
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