MWC 2025: Five Key Takeaways for the Future of Cellular IoT
Discover the latest insights and trends in IoT from the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona in this report.
At MWC 2025, five major trends stood out—shaping the future of IoT connectivity, AI, and global standardization. As the industry matures, businesses are navigating new complexities while unlocking new opportunities.
MWC 2025: Five Key Takeaways for the Future of Cellular IoT
Reflecting on the key trends and implications.
Five Trends Defining IoT’s Next Phase
Embracing AI in IoT – AI is now embedded in nearly every IoT solution, but most businesses are still in the early stages of adoption. The shift isn’t just about algorithms—it’s about rethinking business models to become data-driven.
The evolving role of satellite connectivity – Once seen as an expensive backup, satellite is becoming a key part of IoT strategies—especially for extending coverage into remote areas.
The road to 6G and RedCap in a 5G world – While 6G demonstrations are creating buzz, the real near-term shift is RedCap, a new standard balancing cost, energy efficiency, and performance for IoT applications.
Market consolidation in Cellular IoT – The industry remains fragmented, but mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the landscape. Companies that invest in scalable, future-proof platforms are best positioned for growth.
Evolving standards: eSIM and SGP32 – The new SGP.32 eSIM standard is set to simplify connectivity, enabling seamless, remote network switches for large-scale IoT deployments.
IoT is no longer in its early phase—it has matured. Adoption continues to grow at a double-digit rate, awareness is high, and we now have technologies purpose-built for IoT. This sets the stage for the next wave of innovation.”
Mats LundquistCEO of Telenor Connexion and Head of Telenor IoT
