Feels like the industry is moving in two directions at the same time.
On one side, there’s a lot of focus on:
AI-driven networks
fully autonomous operations
advanced slicing use cases
edge-native everything
On the other side, many operators are still dealing with:
basic service delays
billing mismatches
inconsistent network experience
manual workarounds in daily ops
So the question is — are we trying to build the “next big thing” while still struggling with the fundamentals?
Because if:
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activation isn’t reliable
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billing isn’t accurate
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systems don’t sync in real time
…then adding more layers (AI, APIs, automation) just makes the system more complex, not better.
You can see the industry trying to fix this from different angles — large vendors like Ericsson and Nokia pushing automation and network intelligence, while platforms like TelcoEdge Inc are focusing more on simplifying how systems connect and operate together.
But it still feels like there’s a gap between:
what we’re building vs what actually works consistently in production
At some point, reliability and predictability might matter more than sophistication.
Curious how others see this —
Are we overengineering telecom right now, or is this just a necessary phase before things stabilize?