Over the past few years, AI has started to transform industries across Europe and around the world. However, alongside the positive impact of AI-driven innovation has been a wave of new, sophisticated and unpredictable cyberthreats.

Throughout 2025, GSMA Intelligence has analysed developments and innovation spanning all areas of the telecoms industry and wider digital ecosystem. As the industry continues to evolve in 2026, how will the Research Themes change?

This quarterly series leverages GSMA Intelligence data on network sunsets to identify the key trends and understand the future. The report outlines the latest developments in network sunsets. The data provided here covers network sunsets by year, technology and region. The report also spotlights the momentum in 2G/3G network sunsets in the context of total active 2G/3G networks globally.

Consumers are beginning to adopt services powered by hybrid cellular/satellite connectivity. However, the revenue opportunity for telecoms operators and satellite partners hinges on consumers' willingness to pay.

GSMA Intelligence constantly monitors mobile markets across the world to capture the most recent trends and share the latest available data. This analysis looks at the key revisions made to the mobile connection forecasts over the previous quarter and the drivers underpinning the changes.

One of the most important policy areas impacting mobile investment is spectrum policy. This study sets out recent trends in spectrum costs in Europe and analyses the impact of different approaches to spectrum renewals in the next 10 years on both investment and Europe’s economy. Based on the analysis, a number of recommendations are drawn for policymakers.

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections and adoption, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

As 2026 approaches, many operators remain committed to open RAN, but its status as a technology priority is nearing an all-time low. What has held back open RAN market development and how is the technology failing to meet operator needs?

The mobile industry continues to play a significant role in digital transformation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with advanced networks supporting new applications for consumers and businesses. The expansion of coverage and the transition to 4G and 5G are influencing technological development and economic growth, as reflected by the mobile sector’s contribution.

As 5G becomes the foundation of Qatar's digital economy (powering finance, e-government, smart transport and critical infrastructure), the importance of securing networks extends beyond consumer protection to national security and economic stability.

GSMA Intelligence surveyed more than 850 enterprises across 10 vertical sectors in eight MENA countries to gain insight into their digital transformation. This report highlights the key findings. As digital industries continue to evolve, the report identifies three B2B opportunities for operators.

This report marks GSMA Intelligence’s second comprehensive assessment of cybersecurity risks facing telecoms organisations. It identifies the most significant cyberthreats currently impacting telcos worldwide, how the threat landscape and industry readiness have shifted over the past year, and the strategies and tools that operators are adopting to strengthen their defences. Alongside headline data points, the report highlights key best practices and actionable recommendations that can help further enhance security measures across the industry.

GSMA Intelligence's Chart of the Month is a visual way of telling an important story in the mobile and broader tech ecosystem. From the shape and size of markets to trends in consumer behaviour, we aim to provide food for thought through informative visuals designed to bring colour and clarity to complex issues facing the industry. This edition looks at how enterprises plan to distribute their spending on digital transformation through to 2030.