UK networks risk AI-driven collapse within years, telecoms executives warn

Senior UK telecoms executives warn that AI integration into consumer devices within two to three years will overwhelm Britain's networks. The UK ranks 57th globally for mobile network performance — worse than every EU and G7 nation. VodafoneThree's Andrea Donà said he is "embarrassed at the level of network quality," despite an £11bn 5G upgrade commitment. The issue could mirror the UK's slow broadband catch-up, but on a compressed timeline.