Everybody strives to be part of the connectivity value chain

Chipmakers are riding the wave for satellite communications and
wireless integration with AI

Chipmakers – like Qualcomm and MediaTek – made a big splash at MWC24, namely in debuting how generative AI can be used on mobile hardware to enable on-demand queries for personal devices. Qualcomm even showcased a 5G modem that can be used for satellite communications.

Other innovations and prototypes spotlighted at MWC24 that are investments outside of core industry
Deutsche Telekom entered the handset space, showcasing an app-free AI smartphone, Lenovo plans to accelerate telco transformations with next-generation edge AI innovations – or AI-ready infrastructure – while SK Telecom plans to launch flying taxis in 2025. Operators, network equipment vendors and cloud providers are looking to creatively monetize networks
All along the value chain, partnerships are disrupting how 5G will be deployed in various markets. Ericsson & Telefonica designed a PoC to conduct network slicing on demand, while Nokia & Dell Technologies paired up to explore private network slicing, Microsoft has been pushing on monetizing networks through its Microsoft Azure for Operators solution, ZTE & Red Hat are teaming up to modernizing network capabilities in 5GSA, & so on. Monetization has been a key theme for MWC24, & these partnerships enable effective value chain disrupt network capabilities.

All major connectivity players were present at MWC demonstrating a collective eagerness to contribute to the reshaping of the industry and get their piece of the cake.
Players are disrupting the value chain through investing outside their traditional core.