How Telcos Can Monetize AI Beyond Connectivity
RCR Wireless News, Friday, December 5th, 2025
Telcos may soon offer AI services to customers, but there are other ways to leverage new tech too
AI is touching every corner of the tech industry, including telecommunications. For decades, the industry's core business model has remained relatively static - sell connectivity. But as AI reshapes enterprise technology, telcos are discovering that their existing infrastructure puts them in a uniquely valuable position.
The shift is already underway. Current B2B AI revenues across the telecom sector are projected to reach $4 billion in 2025, with expectations to grow at a 65% compound annual growth rate through 2030. That trajectory reflects a broader industry realization - that the same assets that enable connectivity can be repurposed to deliver AI-powered services, turning telcos from utility providers into technology companies.