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In today’s telecom industry, competition is a relentless race where only the strongest players survive and thrive.

In telecommunications, 5G is considered the fifth generation of cellular network technology, succeeding the fourth generation (4G) and has been deployed by mobile operators worldwide since 2019.

In just three years, Vodafone Oman has transformed from a bold new entrant into a major force in the country’s telecommunications landscape. In a region where digital connectivity is increasingly shaping economies, industries, and societies, the company has not only secured approximately 14% market share but has also delivered the fastest nationwide 5G rollout in Oman’s history.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has accelerated the rise of deepfake technology, resulting in content being weaponized for fraudulent activities, disinformation campaigns, and even political manipulation.

As technology continues to evolve, we may reach a point where smartphones are no longer needed as external devices. Instead of carrying a phone in your pocket or bag, future advancements could integrate communication technology directly into the human body.

From building sustainable projects to deploying smart technologies that address everyday urban challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming essential for digital transformation. It is only a matter of time before AI becomes the core digital infrastructure across sectors such as education, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Moreover, the information and communication technology (ICT) industry as a whole will play a crucial role in advancing the digital transformation agenda.

During MWC Barcelona 2025, Telecom Review was invited to attend the Huawei Wireless Media & Analyst Roundtable at Porta Fira Hotel, Barcelona. The session focused on the transformative impact of combining networks and AI.

In economics, productivity improves when a business or economy produces more with the same resources or achieves the same results using fewer resources. That being said, simply increasing output without a proportional increase in efficiency does not necessarily result in higher productivity.

The discourse on artificial intelligence (AI) taking over the jobs of humans may be clichéd; however, as long as humans walk the Earth, this will remain a relevant topic in the context of digital transformation.

While attending the Global MBB Forum (MBBF) Top Talk Summit 2025, held under the theme ‘5G-A Leads Mobile AI Era,’ China Mobile's Executive Vice President, Li Huidi, delivered a keynote speech titled ‘AI+NETWORK, Pioneering the Digital-Intelligent Future.’