Amdocs unwraps next-gen agentic AI for telecoms BSS/OSS functionality
GLOBAL 12:20

Amdocs unwraps next-gen agentic AI for telecoms BSS/OSS functionality

Amdocs has introduced a platform that allows telecom operators to apply AI agents in any BSS and OSS workflow. Framed as an agentic operating system for BSS and OSS environments, Amdocs' aOS platform is designed to embed intelligence directly into telecom operations to drive customer experience and operating efficiencies. A preview of the platform is scheduled for the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It follows Amdocs' initial foray into GenAI-powered telco operations, AmAIZ, which launched in 2

Whispp demonstrates real-time on-device voice AI for whisper-to-speech at the Dutch Pavilion during MWC Barcelona, March 2–6, 2026
GLOBAL 3 FEB

Whispp demonstrates real-time on-device voice AI for whisper-to-speech at the Dutch Pavilion during MWC Barcelona, March 2–6, 2026

The Dutch deeptech company Whispp will present its latest generation real-time voice AI at MWC Barcelona 2026, which converts whispered or impaired speech into the speaker's clear, natural voice. The technology runs entirely on-device, with core processing running on-device in real-time, making the system suitable for privacy-sensitive applications and direct communication without latency.

Infovista marks release of agentic AI telecoms framework
GLOBAL 29 JAN

Infovista marks release of agentic AI telecoms framework

Infovista has launched a new agentic AI network optimisation layer for telco operators. The French vendor's VistAI tool will be on show at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, alongside additional capabilities joining its intelligent networks line-up. VistAI is available immediately for Infovista's Automated Assurance and Network Testing customers. Cloud hosted deployments are available for both customer groups, while on-premises integrations solely target Automated Assurance clients for the moment.

NEC develops compact amplifier for 5G base stations
JAPAN 29 JAN

NEC develops compact amplifier for 5G base stations

NEC Corporation has developed a high-efficiency, compact Power Amplifier Module (PAM) for the sub-6 GHz band, designed for integration into 5G base station Radio Units (RUs). PAMs are electronic components that amplify signals for long-distance radio transmission, and their power consumption accounts for approximately 75 percent of the total power consumed by an RU. By integrating this high-efficiency PAM into RUs, NEC aims to reduce device power consumption and size, thereby contributing to reduced operati

Aglocell debuts SpectraMax site optimisation integrated with Ericsson's EIAP suite
GLOBAL 28 JAN

Aglocell debuts SpectraMax site optimisation integrated with Ericsson's EIAP suite

US software vendor AgloCell has partnered with Ericsson to launch an AI-equipped RAN software optimisation that maximises spectrum efficiency at clusters of transmission towers operating at the cellular edge. Available via an integration with Ericsson's Intelligent Automation Platform, AgloCell's SpectraMax optimisation is packaged as an rApp executed from the Open RAN-defined non-real time intelligent controller (RIC), which delivers configurations at single-second latency or greater.

Airspan partners NTT/Sky Perfect HAPS venture to deliver 5G ATG maritime awareness
GLOBAL 28 JAN

Airspan partners NTT/Sky Perfect HAPS venture to deliver 5G ATG maritime awareness

Airspan has unveiled plans to deploy a 5G air-to-ground (ATG) telecoms system as part of a high-altitude platform station (HAPS) project targeting maritime domain awareness. The HAPS platform is being delivered by Airspan's project partner Space Compass, a Japanese joint venture between NTT and Sky Perfect JSAT focused on building an aerial and space-driven computing network driven by telecoms.

NTT Group to return to MWC Barcelona, focusing on photonics and AI
SPAIN 28 JAN

NTT Group to return to MWC Barcelona, focusing on photonics and AI

NTT, NTT Docomo and NTT Data will jointly exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026, marking the group's first combined presence at the event since 2019. The exhibition will take place in Barcelona from 2 to 5 March 2026 and follows the renewal of the group's corporate identity in July 2025.

Cambridge Broadband Networks introduces next-gen mmWave FWA radio ahead of MWC showcase
GLOBAL 26 JAN

Cambridge Broadband Networks introduces next-gen mmWave FWA radio ahead of MWC showcase

UK FWA mmWave vendor Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG) has introduced its latest generation radio product ahead of the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. VectaStar NR is designed for high-bandwidth, point-to-multipoint 5G FWA links leveraging licensed mmWave spectrum. With this product launch, CBNG is promising fibre-like network capacity with lower lead times, expenditure and disruption for carriers.

CEVA Logistics accelerates Device-as-a-Service for telecom manufacturers and operators
EUROPE 23 JAN

CEVA Logistics accelerates Device-as-a-Service for telecom manufacturers and operators

During Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, CEVA Logistics will present itself on the Dutch Pavilion as a logistics partner for Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) within the telecom sector. With this service, CEVA supports telecom operators and mobile phone manufacturers in the transition from traditional device sales to a fully service-driven model.

NEC develops new sub-6 GHz 5G Radio Unit
JAPAN 23 JAN

NEC develops new sub-6 GHz 5G Radio Unit

NEC has developed a new 5G base station radio unit for the Sub-6 GHz band using Massive MIMO technology, with domestic availability in Japan planned for the first half of the 2026 financial year following performance verification. The new radio unit is positioned as the successor to NEC's current integrated antenna radio unit. According to the company, it has been designed to address rising mobile data traffic and growing requirements for energy efficiency by improving uplink and downlink throughput while r

Red.es, ICEX pick 48 Spanish startups for MWC 2026 '4YFN' event
SPAIN 20 JAN

Red.es, ICEX pick 48 Spanish startups for MWC 2026 '4YFN' event

Spain's ICT development agency Red.es said a total of 48 Spanish startup ventures have been selected for the '4 Years From Now' (4YFN) event to be held at MWC 2026 in Barcelona from 02 to 05 March. The 48 companies of the Spanish delegation organised by Red.es and investment body ICEX are above all focused on the concept of Infinite AI, referring to the potential of Artificial Intelligence as a transformative engine of the digital economy.

KDDI outlines AI data centre use cases ahead of MWC26
JAPAN 20 JAN

KDDI outlines AI data centre use cases ahead of MWC26

KDDI said it will exhibit at MWC26 Barcelona from 2 to 5 March 2026, setting out how its communications infrastructure and AI technologies are being applied across a range of services, with a focus on data centres, smart cities and enterprise use cases. The Japanese operator said its exhibition will centre on AI-enabled network and data centre infrastructure, including its Osaka Sakai data centre, which is scheduled to begin operations in late January 2026. KDDI plans to present its broader data centre stra

EUROPE 19 JAN

SemiBlocks showcases revolutionary oscillator for 5G and PNT at The Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona

SemiBlocks showcases their revolutionary SCXO timing module for 5G, atomic clocks and Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) at The Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2026. Rotterdam-based technology company SemiBlocks redefines oscillator precision and stability with their groundbreaking Smart-Xtal®️ technology powered SCXO.

GLOBAL 19 JAN

From Static Models to Real-Time Decisions: Scenexus Digital Twin Vision at the Netherlands Pavilion during MWC 2026

Cities and regions are under increasing pressure to respond faster and more intelligently to complex challenges. From traffic congestion and climate adaptation to large-scale emergencies, decision-makers must act in environments where conditions change by the minute. Yet many planning and simulation tools still rely on static data, fragmented models, and lengthy analysis cycles. At Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026, Scenexus will showcase how real-time digital twin technology can fundamentally change this paradigm at the Netherlands Pavilion.

UGANDA 15 JAN

Human rights groups criticise Ugandan internet shutdown ahead of 15 January general election

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have called on Ugandan authorities to immediately restore internet access and refrain from blanket shutdowns that undermine fundamental rights and threaten election integrity. On 13 January, the Uganda Communications Commission ordered all mobile network operators and ISPs to suspend public internet access nationwide starting at 18:00 hrs, ahead of the 15 January general elections. The UCC directive cited concerns about online misinformation, electoral frau

GLOBAL 13 JAN

Anritsu to present 6G test and measurement tools at Mobile World Congress

Anritsu has shared details of its presentation at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, focusing on test, measurement and validation technologies tailored to early 6G standardisation and research projects. The company will bring to the event a host of software-centric tools, including its Virtual Signalling Tester with an arbitrary waveform output function that Anritsu says is under consideration for 6G networks.

GLOBAL 13 JAN

BroadForward showcases: Network modernisation does not have to be complex

The Amersfoort-based software vendor BroadForward represents the Netherlands at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona with a clear message: network modernisation does not have to be complex. As a globally recognised pioneer in intelligent signaling software solutions for mobile networks, BroadForward offers operators a single, unified, software-only solution spanning 2G through 5G. This solution is fully cloud-native, hardware-agnostic, and designed to support the transition towards 6G.

GLOBAL 7 JAN

CM.com Drives Innovations in Conversational Commerce by Delivering Secure, Scalable Cloud Solutions and Advanced Agentic AI at the Netherlands Pavilion During MWC

CM.com also offers an innovative Agentic AI solution: HALO. With HALO, brands can create AI agents to independently perform tasks that typically require significant time and resources, while enhancing the customer experience. From fully handling common questions in customer service centers to providing sales support – HALO agents can do it all. And now, also voice-driven with smart AI voice agents.

GLOBAL 7 JAN

Intermedia Showcases AI-Driven Cloud Communications and No-Cost Migration Program at MWC Barcelona 2026

Intermedia Intelligent Communications will join the Netherlands Pavilion at MWC Barcelona 2026 to demonstrate how its AI-powered cloud platform and no-cost migration program help service providers and MVNOs modernize legacy communications, simplify operations, and accelerate revenue growth.

SPAIN 17 DEC 2025

Red.es to host 49 SMEs at MWC Barcelona's Spanish Pavilion

Spain's ICT development agency Red.es will be showcasing the digital projects of a total of 49 companies in the Spanish Pavilion at MWC Barcelona from 02 to 05 March 2026, including 19 from the Madrid region and 10 from Catalonia. The companies will have individual stands to demonstrate their innovations in sectors such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, and all types of software and hardware.

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