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Nokia Forecasts AI Will Account for 44% of Global Network Traffic by 2035
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Nokia forecasts that by 2035 AI will account for 44% of global network traffic, with total traffic nearly quadrupling since 2026. This shift particularly impacts the Middle East and Africa, where AI infrastructure demands will require telecom operators to enhance network capabilities for higher uplinks, lower latency, and real-time machine communication.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 4 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
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AI-driven traffic growth demands faster networks with higher upload capacity and lower latency in Middle East telecoms. You must focus on technologies that optimise uplink and real-time data exchange or risk losing clients to more capable competitors.
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2 sources · first reported 4 Nov 2026 · latest 5 Nov 2026
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