Beyond Coverage: How AI and NTN Unlock New Telco Business Models

Mobile World Live’s David Pringle hosted a live panel discussion at our stand during Mobile World Congress 2026, featuring Mavenir’s Sachin Karkala, EVP & General Manager, IMS & RAN; Timothy J. Last, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Iridium; and Willie Stegmann, EVP, Composable IT & Ecosystems, TM Forum.

The panel session revolved around how the convergence of AI and non‑terrestrial networks (NTN) is creating new revenue opportunities for both satellite and telecommunications operators.

Watch the session to learn more about how AI and NTN are unlocking the next wave of telco business models.