Telcos are still on a quest for new growth horizons

MWC24 marked the one-year anniversary for the Open Gateway initiative, and all major operators showcased their advancements in monetizing network APIs. 5G monetization, Non-terrestrial networks and FWA were other hot topics, but the next growth horizon for Telco’s remains unclear. Major operators showcased their advancements in monetizing network APIs MWC24 marked the one-year anniversary of the Open Gateway initiative. More than 40 operators have launched network APIs to unlock 5Gs full potential. At MWC24, use cases such as fraud prevention, remote assistance and customer verification were demonstrated.

Continued advancements in satellites and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) Telcos and LEO operators like Starlink and OneWeb/Eutelsat discussed the critical importance of NTN in ensuring future global connectivity and fail-safes in mission-critical scenarios. Integration into existing infrastructure is key, though regulatory and technical challenges remain.

5G Monetization was prevalent also this year

5G Monetization innovations continue to drive discussion at MWC24, with on-demand slicing, private networks, FWA and tailored industrial services taking centre stage. Leaders explore partnerships and value- added offerings to maximize revenue from ultra-fast, low-latency networks.

Telcos continue to invest in innovative products and services

Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and SK Telecom showcased new innovative potential revenue streams with Concept T, Concept AI phone, Network as a sensor and Urban Air Mobility.