Unveiling the Methodology Behind Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index
In this blog, we explain the changes introduced in the February 2026 update of the Global Network Excellence Index, based on Q4 2025 data, including the new High-end and All devices views.
What Mattered in 2025: Opensignal's Analyst Wrap-up Blog
Learn about the biggest shifts shaping connectivity in 2025: from 5G maturation and FWA growth to in-home Wi-Fi performance, satellite expansion, and AI’s rising role in telecom. Explore the key insights from Opensignal's Analyst 2025 Wrap up webinar
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Fibre Is No Longer a Utility — It’s the Backbone of the AI Economy
Reflections from the FTTH Conference 2026 — a panel session where representatives from 1&1, Colt, Eurofiber and Covage discussed how business fibre is rapidly shifting from infrastructure to strategy, as AI-driven demand, data centre interconnectivity, and resilience requirements redefine its role in the digital economy.
AI and 6G: Cutting Through the Hype — A Reality Check from the Industry
A reflections from recent Fierce Network panel: AI will take 6G by storm.
D2D at MWC26: Sky-high ambitions, ground-level constraints
MWC26 had enough Direct-to-Device (D2D) announcements going into full orbit. However, amongst the hype, we unpick some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding this emerging technology.
Wrapping up consumer AI post MWC 2026: lots of hype, little reality
At MWC26, AI was everywhere. While the vast majority of focus was on “AI for networks”, there was also a level of excitement about consumer AI use cases. But how realistic is this consumer AI future, and how should mobile operators prepare?
Networks on Autopilot? We are getting closer, but mind the gap
A reflection on the MWC panel bringing together cloud providers, vendors, and operators to confront a simple question: Are we actually reaching autonomy, or are we just getting better at sophisticated automation?
Beyond the Coverage Map: Why Experience is the New Growth Engine for 2026
At our Opensignal webinar ahead of MWC26, we explore why growth is no longer about coverage or peak speed, but measurable experience. In a zero-sum, eSIM-driven market, reliability, AI accountability and local precision will define who wins in 2026.
Opensignal data casts a light on the Optus digital blackout
On 8th February, a software glitch in Optus’ core network left thousands of Australians without mobile service. Opensignal data shows how the outage peaked and and eased as users restarted devices — highlighting new dimensions of network resilience.
