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.
European operator bosses warned that sovereignty is the latest field in which strict regulation is hampering progress.
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.
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 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.
The European Commission and a consortium led by Telefónica, comprising more than 70 European entities, unveiled EURO-3C.
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 smartphone market is entering a new phase in which artificial intelligence and data privacy are becoming the primary axes of differentiation.
Global smartphone shipments ended 2025 with low single-digit growth, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions and healthy demand during the holiday season, according to Counterpoint Research.
Xiaomi unveiled its next-generation 17 Series of smartphones.
New research from the GSMA has found that the mobile industry is moving beyond connectivity.
ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, announced new industry pledges to its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.
Infobip has partnered with Vero, one of Brazil’s largest telecommunications companies, to strengthen customer engagement for the Internet Service Provider.
Rimac Technology announced a leadership transition as the company enters its next phase of growth. Nurdin Pitarević, previously Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, while Marko Brkljačić, formerly Deputy COO, assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Infobip is set to launch its AI-native, fully managed solution AgentOS.
Ericsson and Nokia announced new cooperation on network evolution.
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% year-on-year (YoY) in 2026 to 1.1 billion units, according to IDC.
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.
Global spending on ICT is forecast to reach $4 trillion in 2026 and surpass $6 trillion by 2029, according to IDC. Excluding the consumer segment, the ICT market is projected to grow 10% in 2026, driven by the rapid adoption of AI platforms, which will grow over 70% by the end of the year.
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.
