Ekholm Argues that the AI Era Requires SA 5G
President and CEO of Ericsson, Borje Ekholm, explained during MWC26 that the industry is entering a new era driven by surging AI demand and growth in connected devices.

President and CEO of Ericsson, Borje Ekholm, explained during MWC26 that the industry is entering a new era driven by surging AI demand and growth in connected devices.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla is entering a new strategic phase focused on stronger software development, digital transformation, and the growing role of AI, while continuing to play a key role in the development of telecommunications infrastructure in Croatia and the wider region.
The Executive Chairman of Telefónica, Marc Murtra, defended the need for the EU to promote the consolidation of the telco sector to boost its strategic and technological sovereignty.
Crnogorski Telekom and Ericsson Nikola Tesla continue their successful cooperation aimed at modernizing and improving Telekom’s 5G network.
MWC 2026 concluded its jubilee twentieth edition in Barcelona with nearly 105,000 visitors from 207 countries and territories, confirming that the event remains the central gathering point of the global connectivity and digital technology industry.
The European market for smartphones and wearable devices remains highly competitive, pushing manufacturers to look for new ways to differentiate through technology, ecosystems, and product strategy.
Hrvatski Telekom closed the past year with strong investments and stable growth, and according to Nataša Rapaić, President of the Management Board and CEO, the company intends to continue on that path.
The telecommunications industry is entering a period of profound technological transformation in which network infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and new generations of mobile technologies are becoming key drivers of development.
European operator bosses warned that sovereignty is the latest field in which strict regulation is hampering progress.
The European smartphone market is entering a new phase in which artificial intelligence and data privacy are becoming the primary axes of differentiation.
With his transition from Hrvatski Telekom to Deutsche Telekom, Boris Drilo has taken on a broader European perspective at a time when the industry is entering a new technological phase.
The European Commission and a consortium led by Telefónica, comprising more than 70 European entities, unveiled EURO-3C.
Infobip has partnered with Vero, one of Brazil’s largest telecommunications companies, to strengthen customer engagement for the Internet Service Provider.
Xiaomi unveiled its next-generation 17 Series of smartphones.
Ericsson and Nokia announced new cooperation on network evolution.
NVIDIA reported record revenue for the fourth quarter ended January 25, 2026, of $68.1 billion, up 20% from the previous quarter and up 73% from a year ago. For fiscal 2026, revenue was $215.9 billion, up 65% from a year ago.
US President Donald Trump urged technology giants to construct their own power plants to support AI data centers. The intention behind this call is to shield consumers from rising household electricity bills.
Meta Platforms signed a business partnership with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts’ worth of GPUs over the next five years. The arrangement could give the Facebook parent a 10% stake in the chipmaker.
The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with the Western Balkan countries on roaming rules.
Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy S26 lineup of smartphones.