AIS – Autonomous networks case study
Welcome to this series analysing network autonomy efforts by leading telcos worldwide. In this third edition, we put the spotlight on a leading multinational operator in the journey toward autonomous networks.
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MWC Shanghai 2026: Tokens, robots and reach for the sky
At a show led by China’s telecom players, tokenisation, embodied AI and satellite connectivity sat at the centre of the agenda, each revealing how China’s AI and connectivity market is taking its own distinctive shape.
From AI vision to trusted execution: Key takeaways from DTW Ignite 2026
The industry has accepted the destination that is AI-driven autonomous networks. The challenge now is to build systems that operators can trust to make decisions across real networks. And to make every step create actual business benefits.
Chilli bites: STL Partners’ take on the quarterly hot topics in telco – 2Q 2026
STL Partners’ analysts share their bite-sized expert opinions on the key topics in telecoms in the last quarter
Q-Beat: Telco quantum deployment tracker
Trends and insights from our database of quantum technology trials and deployments within telcos worldwide
Telco generative AI adoption tracker
The Telco generative AI adoption tracker is a database of deployments of generative AI by telcos around the world. It also features STL’s assessment of key telcos’ progress with AI
Telcos’ sovereignty play
The various aspects of digital sovereignty and how telcos capitalise on the early demand for it
Liquid cooling: The next consolidation wave in data centre infrastructure
As AI workloads push rack densities higher and liquid cooling becomes essential infrastructure, a fragmented vendor landscape is ripe for consolidation.
5G SA: Is it too late for the slow movers to monetise?
In this annual update to our Telco Cloud Deployment Tracker we focus on 5G core, vRAN/open RAN and cloud-native container orchestration platform deployments by telcos.
Revisiting the connected home
With recent advances in AI, smart homes may actually become smart, generating considerable value for homeowners, telcos and a broader ecosystem of device and solution providers.
Securing the smart home: Lessons from leading telcos
As connected devices proliferate in the home, telcos are exploring how to leverage their ownership of the gateway, customer trust and network visibility to play a meaningful role in consumer smart home cybersecurity.
Enterprise AI: Practical steps for telcos to address customer needs
In the first report in this series we identified the most promising opportunities for telcos to serve enterprise AI needs. This follow-up research focuses on the practical steps telcos must take to execute, differentiate and deliver impact for enterprises adopting AI.
Telefónica – Autonomous networks case study
Welcome to this series analysing network autonomy efforts by leading telcos worldwide. In this second edition, we put the spotlight on a leading multinational operator in the journey toward autonomous networks.
Perspectives 2026: 26 industry predictions for the year ahead
STL Partners’ 26 predictions for 2026, focusing on change and growth in the telco industry
Small and medium-sized business cybersecurity: Telco landscape in North America
This report explores how North American telcos are seeking to capture the cybersecurity opportunity in the small and medium-sized business segment.
Lessons from China’s low-altitude economy
China has seen rapid growth in its low-altitude economy. Its experience offers important lessons and fresh insights on how telcos can better position themselves to enable and accelerate the future of this emerging sector.
Where does consumer innovation thrive?
Telcos continue to innovate in consumer services beyond connectivity. Recent trends point to a strong focus on AI-based services where telcos can add significant new value and address a real-life need in a new way.