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Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI & the Increased Use of Natural Language to Interact with CSPs’ Systems

This article was first published in The Fast Mode.

As Agentic AI continues to roll out across many functions in Communications Service Providers (CSPs), the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is poised to become a major topic in 2026. Introduced by Anthropic in November 2024, MCP is an open-source layer that standardises how AI systems integrate and share data with external tools, systems, and data...

MWC 2026: Qvantel Showcases AI-Driven, Full BSS and Monetization Suite

Qvantel Flex Suite, the result of the combination of Qvantel and Optiva, provides a new, agile alternative for full-stack BSS and monetization suite 

Enterprise Sovereignty and CSPs Controlling Their Own Destiny in the AI Era

Enterprise sovereignty refers to a CSP’s ability to retain full authority over its data, processes, models, and business outcomes that are free from unclear dependencies, vendor lock-in, or externally controlled intelligence. In highly regulated, mission-critical environments like telecoms, sovereignty is foundational to trust, resilience, and competitiveness. CSPs cannot do everything in-house,...

BH Telecom Selects Qvantel to Modernise Its Charging and Payment Platform to Cloud-Native Solution for 5G

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s largest telecom provider upgrades its charging and monetization platform to lead the market in digital transformation, 5G services, advance new opportunities and deliver exceptional customer experience. 

Ooredoo Palestine and Qvantel Strengthen Partnership With Completion of Full-Stack Revenue Management Upgrade

The enhanced real-time charging and billing platform enables Ooredoo Palestine to advance data services, drive data monetization, support market growth and maintain superior connectivity for subscribers. 

Qvantel Completes Acquisition of Optiva, Creating a Global Leader in AI-Driven BSS, Monetization and Digital Operations

Combined organization secures four new operator wins within three months, signaling strong market momentum

Expanded portfolio strengthens support for 70+ operators across 40+ countries with more than 1,000 specialists worldwide

5 Strategies to Unlock Profitable CSP Growth in the AI Era

This article was first published in Telecoms.com.

At the recent Qvantel Digital Leaders Summit in Dubai, the CEO of VEON Group delivered a powerful keynote speech stating that VEON is a digital services company that just happens to have telecoms licences. This was arguably the clearest statement yet, highlighting the fundamental transformation the telecoms industry is undergoing.

2026 – Increased Focus on AI, Data Sovereignty and Beyond Connectivity Growth

This article was first published in Developing Telecoms.

Over the last two years, the move by CSPs (communications service providers) to increase their offers beyond connectivity and sell a wide range of digital services has become an increasingly urgent priority, as connectivity revenue growth has been almost flat. At the same time, AI has moved from small-scale proof of concepts aimed at...

Using AI-Driven BSS and Autonomous Networks to Drive New B2B Revenues

According to leading analyst firm Omdia, B2B currently represents 40% of CSPs’ total revenues, but 80% of their growth potential. CSPs are taking note, and many are investing in building up enterprise divisions and developing partnerships so they can offer ICT solutions to B2B customers. There’s a big prize to be won here as GSMA has reported that the enterprise technology solutions market could...