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@ Mobile World Congress 2026

We spoke to business leaders and innovators at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and asked them three questions on the topics on AI, connectivity and digital inclusion. Watch their answers below.

AI-Native Networks and Business Models

The industry is talking about moving from AI-assisted to AI-autonomous networks. What would becoming ‘AI-native’ really mean in practice for your business/clients, and where are you already seeing measurable commercial impact of AI?

Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology & A.I. Officer, Nokia
Aditya Raj, Subject Matter Expert A.I., Fujitsu

Hybrid Connectivity and the Future of Coverage

With 5G-Advanced, edge computing and satellite-to-device connectivity converging, are we moving toward a truly seamless global network, and what barriers still stand in the way?

Charles Molapisi, Chief Technology & Information Officer, MTN Group
Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology & A.I. Officer, Nokia

Digital Inclusion & Responsible Innovation

As connectivity becomes more intelligent and more advanced, how do we ensure it also becomes more inclusive?

Thomas Bai, A.I. Product Expert, HONOR
Charles Molapisi, Chief Technology & Information Officer, MTN Group

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