MWC 2026 Paints a Picture of a Mobile Industry Under Pressure From All Sides

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February 23, 2026 | 11:18 PM•1 min read

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Mobile World Congress has always been a spectacle. But at Fira Gran Via this year, spectacle feels secondary.

What hangs in the air is control. The smartphone market is mature.

Replacement cycles in Europe now commonly stretch beyond 36 months. Premium devices in several markets exceed $1,199 at launch.

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