Three takeaways: Solving MNOs' biggest challenge with Tech Mahindra

A video interview from MWC Barcelona 2026 with Ahmed Bilal of Tech Mahindra on three operator challenges, centered on the “5G ROI dilemma” where operators invested billions in 5G but lack the business model to monetize that connectivity. Bilal argues Rakuten’s Open RAN approach enables agentic AI by disaggregating networks into an open, cloud-native, autonomous network that exposes data and programmable control, with Tech Mahindra positioning as a service orchestrator focused on monetizing assets rather than locking customers into proprietary solutions.