NaaS a strategic play for global telcos
NaaS a strategic play for global telcos
https://inform.tmforum.org/features-and-opinion/naas-a-strategic-play-for-global-telcos
Publish Date: 2026-04-22 06:08:00
Source Domain: inform.tmforum.org
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NaaS as a Strategic Imperative: Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is becoming a crucial part of telecommunications companies’ strategies as they move from traditional revenue streams in connectivity to integrated “connectivity + services” models to unlock new value and expand digital ecosystems.
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Accelerating 5G Monetization: NaaS enhances 5G network utilization and transitions financial models from capital expenditure (CapEx) to operational expenditure (OpEx), accelerating return on investment, and creating new revenue avenues for telecom operators.
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Facilitating the TechCo Evolution: NaaS supports the transformation of traditional telecom providers into platform-oriented entities that offer comprehensive digital services by integrating various layers of infrastructure, software, and services.
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Artificial Intelligence as the Assurance Engine: AI plays a critical role in NaaS by enhancing network performance and ensuring effective SLA management, service quality, and scalability.
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Autonomous Networks as the Execution Layer: Autonomous networks provide zero-touch operations and low-latency experiences necessary for the consistent and scalable delivery of NaaS services.
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Implementation Approach: Successful NaaS adoption involves API-led network exposure, collaborative ecosystem development, and a unified service platform built on platform-oriented thinking and ecosystem orchestration.
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Future Outlook: Future networks based on 6G technology will be native to artificial intelligence, leading to self-optimizing networks that enable sophisticated Industry 5.0 use cases and intelligent service ecosystems.
