Balancing AI adoption, 6G and sustainability in telecoms
By James Pearce
Mar 2, 2026
Arash Ashouriha, NGMN Board Director, SVP Group Technology, Deutsche Telekom
Arash Ashouriha, NGMN board director and SVP of group technology at Deutsche Telekom, explains 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 footprints, responsible AI, and supply chain effects, and 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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