Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this Networked series episode, Verizon CTO Yago Tenorio joins Nokia’s Raghav Sahgal to discuss how AI, automation and the evolution toward 6G are reshaping the telecom industry.
Yago shares how Verizon is moving from experimentation to execution, using AI-powered automation and intelligent agents to monitor network performance, understand customer experience in real time and act before issues arise. He explains how Verizon is building on its deep internal expertise to create more autonomous, self-optimizing networks — improving efficiency while delivering more proactive, personalized experiences for customers.
The conversation also explores the AI supercycle, Verizon’s AI Connect strategy, the growing importance of fiber, wireless and edge compute, and the role of open, trusted partnerships in creating new revenue opportunities for the industry.
Watch the full conversation to hear how Verizon is preparing for the next era of connectivity — and what it will take for the telecom ecosystem to co-create the future of AI-native networks.
Topics covered:
- AI-led network transformation
- Autonomous networks and intelligent agents
- Customer experience and proactive service assurance
- Edge compute, fiber and wireless connectivity
- 6G, open interfaces and ecosystem partnerships
- Verizon and Nokia’s collaboration on the future of connectivity
Explore more episodes of Networked to hear from industry leaders on the future of AI, networks and connectivity:
nokia.com/telecommunication-providers/networked
In this Networked series episode, Verizon CTO Yago Tenorio joins Nokia’s Raghav Sahgal to discuss how AI, automation and the evolution toward 6G are reshaping the telecom industry.
Yago shares how Verizon is moving from experimentation to execution, using AI-powered automation and intelligent agents to monitor network performance, understand customer experience in real time and act before issues arise. He explains how Verizon is building on its deep internal expertise to create more autonomous, self-optimizing networks — improving efficiency while delivering more proactive, personalized experiences for customers.
The conversation also explores the AI supercycle, Verizon’s AI Connect strategy, the growing importance of fiber, wireless and edge compute, and the role of open, trusted partnerships in creating new revenue opportunities for the industry.
Watch the full conversation to hear how Verizon is preparing for the next era of connectivity — and what it will take for the telecom ecosystem to co-create the future of AI-native networks.
Topics covered:
- AI-led network transformation
- Autonomous networks and intelligent agents
- Customer experience and proactive service assurance
- Edge compute, fiber and wireless connectivity
- 6G, open interfaces and ecosystem partnerships
- Verizon and Nokia’s collaboration on the future of connectivity
Explore more episodes of Networked to hear from industry leaders on the future of AI, networks and connectivity:
nokia.com/telecommunication-providers/networked
