Spotlight on 5G

AI, 6G and sustainability: NGMN’s perspective

By James Pearce

Mar 2, 2026

Arash Ashouriha, NGMN Board Director, SVP Group Technology, Deutsche Telekom

Arash Ashouriha, NGMN Board Director and SVP Group Technology at Deutsche Telekom, outlines the NGMN Alliance’s approach to building next generation mobile networks with a focus on sustainability. He discusses the main challenges of AI adoption in telecoms from a green perspective, including energy consumption, infrastructure footprint, responsible AI, and supply chain effects. Ashouriha emphasises the need for careful management to ensure that AI-driven efficiencies do not inadvertently increase overall energy use. The discussion also previews NGMN’s strategic priorities and upcoming insights at Mobile World Congress.

Recorded February 2026

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