AI surge could overwhelm UK telecoms networks within years, executives warn

UK telecoms executives warn AI-integrated consumer devices could overwhelm Britain's networks within two to three years. The UK ranks 57th globally for mobile performance — worse than every EU and G7 nation. VodafoneThree's Andrea Donà called the quality "embarrassing," despite an £11bn 5G upgrade. The risk mirrors the UK's slow broadband catch-up, but on a far tighter timeline.