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Data Streaming and AI Telco Trends at MWC 2026 in Barcelona

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Data Streaming at MWC 2026: How Apache Kafka, Flink and Agentic AI Power Telecom Trends

ByKai Waehner
3. March 2026

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 highlights the shift from batch systems to real time data streaming in telecom. AI and agentic automation, network APIs, sovereign cloud, autonomous networks, and 5G monetization all depend on continuous, governed data flows at scale. A Data Streaming Platform built on Apache Kafka and Apache Flink enables operators to collect, process, and act on live data across network and business systems. It provides the foundation for applied AI, SLA enforcement, API monetization, and usage based billing. MWC shows that telecom innovation and measurable business value now rely on real time data streaming.

How Data Streaming and AI Help Telcos - Top 5 Trends from MWC 2025

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How Data Streaming and AI Help Telcos to Innovate: Top 5 Trends from MWC 2025

ByKai Waehner
7. March 2025

As the telecom and tech industries rapidly evolve, real-time data streaming is emerging as the backbone of digital transformation. For MWC 2025, McKinsey outlined five key trends defining the future: IT excellence, sustainability, 6G, generative AI, and AI-driven software development. This blog explores how data streaming powers each of these trends, enabling real-time observability, AI-driven automation, energy efficiency, ultra-low latency networks, and faster software innovation. From Dish Wireless’ cloud-native 5G network to Verizon’s edge AI deployments, leading companies are leveraging event-driven architectures to gain a competitive advantage. Whether you’re tackling network automation, sustainability challenges, or AI monetization, data streaming is the strategic enabler for 2025 and beyond. Read on to explore the latest use cases, industry insights, and how to future-proof your telecom strategy.