Telefónica Advances Autonomous Networks and Receives TM Forum Recognition at DTW Ignite 2026
Telefónica has been recognized with the Catalyst Innovator: Voyager award by TM Forum, highlighting its leadership in Level 4 autonomous networks and AI-native operations. This recognition underscores Telefónica's role in the global telecom innovation ecosystem and its efforts in collaborative projects to accelerate industry transformation.

At DTW Ignite 2026 held in Copenhagen from June 23 to 25, Telefónica showcased its advancements in Level 4 autonomous networks and AI-native operations. The company received the Catalyst Innovator: Voyager award from TM Forum, marking its significant contributions to collaborative innovations within the Catalyst programme.
Key initiatives include Agent Fabric - Phase III, Agentic NOC, and 5G slicing with GenAI, focusing on enhancing operational intelligence and automation. Telefónica's participation in sessions led by executives, including Global CTIO Andrea Folgueiras, emphasized the challenges and opportunities in evolving towards fully autonomous operations. The company's commitment to defining metrics for autonomy and return on investment aims to drive measurable improvements in the telecom sector.




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