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MWC26 set to open, with AI to drive \'intelligence race\'

Mobile World Congress 2026 opens in Barcelona on March 2 for four days, with artificial intelligence expected to dominate discussions across telecom infrastructure and services. The official theme is “The IQ Era,” reflecting a shift toward AI-embedded intelligent infrastructure. Executives from companies including SpaceX, Starlink, AT&T, Nokia, Qualcomm and Rakuten are set to join keynote sessions. South Korea’s three mobile operators will showcase AI strategies and products.