FDM | CCS Insight’s MWC Webinar

Our leading analysts shared their expectations for MWC covering network innovation, connected devices, operator developments and more.

This pre-event blog explores what to expect at MWC 2026, as the show marks 20 years in Barcelona. From next-generation foldables and experimental smartphone concepts to AI-infused wearables and renewed momentum in sustainability and the secondary market, we highlight the key device and AI trends set to shape conversations ahead of the event.

Part two of our pre-event blog previews MWC 2026, focusing on operators, networks and connectivity. Key themes include AI-driven networks, digital sovereignty, and 5G-Advanced scenarios, alongside the rise of satellite and non-terrestrial networks. Attendees can expect demos that blend current 5G capabilities with early 6G visions, highlighting how AI and advanced connectivity are shaping the future of telecom.

This blog kicks off our daily coverage with a pick of news and developments ahead of the event. Several companies held press events prior to the show, and below is our initial take on the main stories so far, ranging from AI and network innovation to new smartphones and connectivity solutions.

This blog covers the biggest announcements from day one of MWC 2026 in Barcelona, spanning satellite direct-to-device, AI, 6G, cloud and new devices.

Operators including Orange, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom led major satellite developments, while companies such as Qualcomm, Intel, Huawei Cloud and TCL highlighted advances in AI-native networks, hybrid cloud and next-generation devices.

This blog explores day two of MWC 2026 in Barcelona, covering foldable devices, AI-driven networks, satellite connectivity, cloud infrastructure, and European tech sovereignty. Operators and companies including Motorola, Qualcomm, Huawei, Google, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, SK telecom, Amazon Leo, and SpaceX showcased innovations ranging from premium foldables and next-generation 5G modems to AI-led network automation and direct-to-device satellite connectivity.

This blog reviews the final day of MWC 2026 in Barcelona, covering telecom network upgrades, early 6G demonstrations, enterprise connectivity solutions, AI-driven telecom software, and circular technology initiatives. Companies and operators including O2, Apple, MediaTek, Telefónica, Samsung, Broadcom, Google, Lenovo, Tecno, Huawei, Salesforce, HMD, and Red Hat highlighted developments ranging from UK mobile network investment and 6G spectrum sharing trials to AI-powered telecom platforms, modular devices, enterprise circularity initiatives, and feature phone innovation.