Implications of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) on telecoms applications

The rapid evolution of agentic AI and the emergence of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) as a leading standard are redefining the design, integration and security of telecoms software. The MCP was originally introduced by Anthropic and is now supported by major players including Google, Microsoft and OpenAI. It provides a standardised, open protocol for connecting AI agents, especially those powered by large language models (LLMs), to a wide range of tools, data sources and services. This new standard carries profound implications for the telecoms software sector, which is increasingly reliant on automation, real-time data processing and secure, scalable integrations that use LLMs and AI. The MCP is poised to become the backbone of agentic AI in telecoms as it matures; it will transform how networks are managed, how services are delivered and how customers are supported.