Telecommunications

Telecoms Industry Statistics

By 2026, half of communications service providers are expected to have commercial 5G network slicing offerings, while 30% of telecom service providers plan to deploy AI in network operations by 2025, reshaping how networks are built and run. With telecom cost pressure driven by opex that can make up around 60% of total lifecycle costs and even 5G NSA capable of cutting cost per gigabyte by up to 20%, these operator and market figures help you see exactly where investment, performance KPIs, and cyber risk are likely to collide.