The debate around 6G is no longer centred only on how much faster or more advanced the next generation of networks will be. It is increasingly about connecting research, industry, government, and real market demand into a workable development model.

Satellite communications are entering a new stage in which they are no longer just the last resort for areas without terrestrial infrastructure, but an increasingly important part of the wider telecom architecture.

Telecom operators are moving into a new phase of AI adoption in which the story is no longer about adding more automation to existing processes, but about changing the operating logic of the network and customer-facing systems themselves.

The telecom industry can no longer be viewed simply through the old split between mobile and fixed networks. It is increasingly becoming a broader ICT environment where connectivity, automation, security, and data services overlap.

Managing radiofrequency spectrum is no longer a narrow technical issue relevant only to regulators and telecom operators. It is a limited national resource that shapes the quality of radio and television reception, the rollout of mobile networks, and the technological capacity of the market in the years ahead.

Telecom Italia formed a joint venture with Swisscom’s Fastweb + Vodafone to build and manage 6,000 telecoms towers in Italy.

Ognjen Vukoslavović, member of the Management Board and Chief Technology and Information Officer at Hrvatski Telekom, argues that 5G in Croatia and across Europe has yet to reach the level of maturity many expected by now.

Krešimir Madunović, Member of the Management Board and Chief Operating Officer Residential at Hrvatski Telekom, makes it clear that an operator’s value is increasingly measured by its ability to deliver a complete user experience – from a high-performance network to seamless access to the content people actually want to watch.

Danijela Bistrički Morović, Member of the Management Board and Chief Technology Officer of Telemach Hrvatska, describes the network as a system that must adapt almost in real time, with growing reliance on artificial intelligence and a highly pragmatic approach to new generations of mobile technologies.

Crnogorski Telekom is entering a new phase of mobile infrastructure development with a clear message: network quality alone is no longer enough.

At a time when the telecom industry is facing surging traffic, investment pressure, and increasingly complex user demands, Hrvatski Telekom sees network development as a long-term discipline with little room for short-term improvisation.

Deutsche Telekom is expanding its network coverage through satellite-based direct connectivity.

The GSMA suggested that low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations need fresh regulations.

Samsung announced the continued expansion of satellite communication capabilities for select Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S26 series, through ongoing partnerships with leading global telecommunications operators in North America, Europe, and Japan.

Qualcomm has launched a global coalition of leading tech, telecom, cloud, and device companies.

ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, announced new industry pledges to its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.

Deutsche Telekom closed out an extremely successful 2025. Its net revenue increased by 4.2% year-on-year in organic terms to €119.1 billion.

Telecom Italia reported solid results for the financial year 2025. The operator group noted that it has recorded a growth in revenues and EBITDA, and a significant reduction in net debt.

We will take a closer look at HT’s operations in Croatia, but also at the Group level, including the business results of Crnogorski Telekom. Continued investments and growth across all key indicators are visible, demonstrating the resilience of the strongest domestic telecom operator.