The AI-Native Telco

Enrique Blanco on why AI-native telcos need a holistic framework

Sep 30, 2026

Enrique Blanco, Strategic Advisor, Rakuten Symphony

Enrique Blanco, strategic advisor at Rakuten Symphony, discusses why operators need a holistic AI-native framework rather than isolated products, the distinction between AI on the network and AI in the network, the enduring importance of open radio interfaces, the challenges associated with achieving Level 4/Level 5 autonomous networks and why, after a short break away, he returned to the telecom sector.

Recorded September 2026

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