GSMA Unveils AI Calling Specifications at MWC 2026

During the 5G Futures Summit at MWC Barcelona 2026, GSMA introduced a white paper focusing on AI Calling. The document, titled "Gigauplink, Deterministic Latency, and Network Evolution for the Mobile AI Era," discusses trends and new business models in native voice services evolution. It addresses how AI algorithms enhance the native IMS voice network, leading to advanced and efficient calling experiences.

The paper highlights features like AI-based noise reduction and real-time translation, which improve call clarity and eliminate language barriers. These innovations permit immersive calling in noisy environments and assist business people and tourists with language translation.

Furthermore, evaluating AI Calling user experiences presents challenges, prompting GSMA to define new experience evaluation model specifications. GSMA and its partners seek to establish mobile AI service standards to further the industry's growth.