Ericsson is providing the back-end OSS/BSS, IBM is providing the IT services – in combination, they enable freedom of choice over CRM and user services During MWC Barcelona, RCRTech principal analyst Sean Kinney spoke with Ericsson’s Mats Karlsson, vice president…

The Device Enablement Summit at MWC Barcelona 2026 brought together industry leaders from GSMA, Google, Samsung, Deutsche Telekom, NetLync and OnOff Telecom to explore how the ecosystem can overcome fragmentation and accelerate the rollout of advanced connectivity services, including VoLTE,…

P.I. Works software intelligence sits above the hardware to automate network management and improve performance. Beyond the hype of future technologies, P.I. Works is delivering proven, AI-driven automation for the complex 5G Standalone networks of today. Through its EVO platform…

The RF optics innovation behind MatSing revolves around physics and material science, not hardware and complex software. In a space where there isn’t usually a lot of evolution, MatSing is bringing innovation through patented metamaterial lens technology that uses refraction rather than reflection or electronic phase shifting to direct signals. In the same way, refraction […]

Radisys CEO Arun Bhikshesvaran sat down with Rakuten Mobile’s Chief AI and Data Officer Sachin Verma for a “Coffee, Chai & Chat” podcast at MWC Barcelona. They discussed how AI-enhanced digital services, and the ways in which Rakuten Mobile is leveraging Radisys’ Engage Digital Platform (EDP) to enable new network monetization models. To kick off the conversation, […]

The companies’ collaboration has yielded agentic AI blueprints, RAN digital twins and a strategy for moving customers toward autonomous networks and AI-native 6G wireless networks. VIAVI CTO Sameh Yamany and NVIDIA senior director of telecom marketing Kanika Atri spoke to Sean Kinney at MWC in Barcelona about the ways in which VIAVI Solutions and NVIDIA […]

For Red Hat, the takeaway from this year’s MWC is clear: the telco to techco transformation is well underway At MWC Barcelona, the “telco to techco” transformation felt less like a buzzword and more like a reality. For those of you not familiar with the term, “techco” — a portmanteau of “telco” and “tech” — […]

The companies’ collaboration has yielded agentic AI blueprints, RAN digital twins and a strategy for moving customers toward autonomous networks and AI-native 6G wireless networks. VIAVI CTO Sameh Yamany and Nvidia senior director of telecom marketing Kanikia Atri spoke to Sean Kinney at MWC in Barcelona about the ways in which VIAVI Solutions and NVIDIA […]

At the Autonomous Network Summit during MWC Barcelona 2026, Cyient outlined how autonomy is reshaping network operations for telcos On the opening day of MWC in Barcelona, Cyient brought together industry leaders, operators, and technology experts to tackle one of telecom’s defining priorities: advancing the journey toward level 4 autonomous networks. Under the theme “Embracing […]

These three foundational layers connect engineering, operations and business outcomes to deliver practical autonomous networks At MWC Barcelona 2026, discussions around artificial intelligence are shifting away from hype and toward practical implementation. For engineering and technology solutions company Cyient, that shift is reflected in a structured, three-layer strategy for advancing…

At MWC Barcelona, RCRTech principal analyst Sean Kinney spoke with Intel’s Eric McLaughlin, VP, Client Computing and GM, Connectivity Solutions about the evolution from 5G to 6G, and how the 6 GHz band (along with Wi-Fi 7 and 6E) will be a bridge to higher-frequency performance. Expansion into 6 GHz band, Wi-Fi 6E, Access points […]

Without context, AI guesses — creating unreliable outcomes. Ontologies aim to solve the problem. During Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026, Totogi CEO Danielle Rios sat down with RCR Wireless News’ Sean Kinney to get to the bottom of what’s stopping telcos from running AI agents, even when they have hundreds of them deployed. “It’s all […]

Huawei has provided digital connectivity to 170 million people in remote areas across more than 80 countries, surpassing its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made by Yang Chaobin, CEO of Huawei ICT BG, at the company’s TECH Cares Forum in Barcelona. He noted that this achievement […]

Yang Chaobin, CEO of Huawei’s ICT Business Group, today called on the ICT industry to intensify efforts in ensuring everyone can access the fast track of AI at MWC Barcelona 2026. This call included recommendations on spectrum and network capabilities for scaling 5G-Advanced to support emerging AI applications, and an appeal to expand inclusive connectivity […]

● Multi-sensory Synergy: Integration of haptic gloves breaks 2D barriers, achieving a leap from audio-visual connection to immersive presence ● Deep AI Convergence: Leveraging Computing-Network synergy to enable the generation of real-life quality 3D digital humans in seconds and millisecond-level sensory synchronization ● Robust 6G Capability in the U6G band: Live trial featuring ZTE’s 6G…

Barcelona, Spain, March 3, 2026 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK/000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, officially unveiled the ZTE AIR MAX solution at MWC Barcelona 2026. Centering on maximizing energy efficiency, labor efficiency and investment efficiency, the solution creates the optimal mobile network tailored for the AI era,…

From air-interface foundations to AI-native services, Qualcomm’s MWC technology demonstrations show how they are engineering 6G for intelligence and efficiency What you should know: Wireless connectivity continues to evolve as devices, services and networks become more intelligent and more essential to daily life. As AI raises expectations at the edge, future wireless systems must deliver […]

Live showcases and real-world demos take centre stage, including new zones, Airport of the Future and New Frontiers MWC26 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, is set to return to the bustling halls of Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via on 2–5 March. The week-long gathering will unite global leaders, innovators and policymakers […]