MWC26: operators showed how they are reinventing connectivity to drive revenue growth
"Mobile service providers presented compelling ideas at MWC26 – it remains unclear how these will translate into meaningful new revenue streams."
MWC26 highlighted how operators are innovating their consumer propositions as they continue to struggle to drive revenue growth in connectivity.
Operators made many announcements that echoed those from MWC25, reinforcing how difficult it remains for operators to unlock new revenue streams. This year we saw more focus on real and operational use cases, signalling a shift from conceptual roadmaps to tangible products.
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Stefano Porto Bonacci
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