FutureNet World 2025: AI should reduce operators’ costs, but it is unclear how it will generate revenue

FutureNet World 2025 heavily emphasised network automation and AI as the two fundamental pillars to help telecoms operators to achieve operational efficiencies and cost savings, while discussions around the implementation of AI for new revenue generation remained pragmatic.

In this article, we unpack some of the key discussions from the event, explore the now-undeniable reality that AI and automation are essential for telecoms operators in our increasingly connected world and examine how operators can use this technology to move into more prosperous territories.