Communications Service Providers (CSPs) are undergoing one of the most significant transformations in telecom history. No longer competing only on connectivity, CSPs are evolving into new roles — NetCo, ServiceCo, and TechCo — with telco cloud at the edge becoming their launchpad for growth.
Key Insights from RAD’s 2025 Telco Cloud Services Survey
The RAD 2025 Telco Cloud Services Survey, based on responses from 250 senior telecom professionals worldwide, highlights the strategies shaping this shift:
- IoT leads the way: Over half of providers plan to bundle IoT with connectivity, creating services beyond basic access.
- AI accelerates innovation: 58% of CSPs intend to offer AI-as-a-Service, while 64% will open APIs to monetise network intelligence.
- Security by design: One in three providers are embedding Secure Service Edge (SSE), zero-trust, and visibility into telco cloud offerings.
- Enterprise priorities: Businesses value edge location most (55%), followed by bundled offers (26%) and managed services (19%).
The Takeaway
The message is clear: cloud at the edge is becoming central to CSP strategies, driving agility, new monetisation models, and enterprise trust.
Read the full survey and detailed insights in the original RAD article here: RAD 2025 Telco Cloud Services Survey.
