{"id":125,"date":"2026-01-18T16:50:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2026-10-19T10:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T10:54:09","slug":"quantum-home-v4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"Quantum Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero hero_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover hero_container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-81 size-large\" alt=\"A wet city street at night pulses with bright blue and white light trails from fast-moving vehicles. Tall glass buildings reflect neon lights, creating a futuristic urban scene that hints at the impact of quantum technologies on modern life.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QT_header_2_1440x810_11.25-1024x576.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QT_header_2_1440x810_11.25-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QT_header_2_1440x810_11.25-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QT_header_2_1440x810_11.25-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QT_header_2_1440x810_11.25.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-gsma-black-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 id=\"h-quantum-technologies\" class=\"wp-block-heading hero_title\">Quantum Technologies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"h-quantum-technologies-enable-smarter-design-stronger-security-and-the-next-generation-of-network-services-discover-the-current-landscape-future-timelines-and-the-transformative-potential-across-telecoms-and-the-digital-ecosystem\" class=\"wp-block-heading hero_sub-title\">Quantum technologies enable smarter design, stronger security and the next generation of network services. Discover the current landscape, future timelines, and the transformative potential across telecoms and the digital ecosystem.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero_group_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quantum technologies are set to redefine how networks are built, secured and scaled. Quantum innovation is now moving from theory to reality, with far-reaching implications for networks and the broader digital ecosystem. They work at the atomic and sub-atomic level \u2013 where physical systems can exist in multiple states at once or become linked across distance \u2013 they enable smarter design, ultra-efficient optimisation, next generation encryption, and entirely new services and revenue streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our initiative explores the state of quantum computing, communication and sensing and its value to the wider telecoms community. We provide insight into maturity curves, likely implementation timelines, and what they could mean for the resilience and industry competitiveness. Here, the crucial question is not if, but when, and how quickly the industry can seize the advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-video-pod banner_right-img_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner_right-img_container gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner_right-img_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-transforming-the-future-of-telco\" class=\"wp-block-heading banner_right-img_title\">Transforming the future of telco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_right-img_blurb wp-block-paragraph\">Quantum technologies are moving from the lab to the real world. This is redefining how telco networks are built, optimised and secured.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\">\n                      <script src=\"https:\/\/platform.vixyvideo.com\/p\/557\/sp\/55700\/embedIframeJs\/uiconf_id\/23455624\/partner_id\/557\"><\/script>\n                      <div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\">\n                        <div id=\"vixy_player_6ae97a56e72ef\" style=\"position:absolute; width:100%; height:100%\"><\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <script>\n                          kWidget.embed({\n                              \"targetId\": \"vixy_player_6ae97a56e72ef\",\n                              \"wid\": \"_557\",\n                              \"uiconf_id\": 23455624,\n                              \"flashvars\": {},\n                              \"entry_id\": \"0_wbuvr75t\"\n                          });\n                      <\/script>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-role-of-quantum-technologies-in-telecoms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The role of quantum technologies in telecoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GMSA-Quantum-Icon-Content-Block-1440x860-v1_-1024x612.png\" alt=\"An infographic with eight maroon and grey boxes highlighting quantum technologies: Network Optimisation, Secure Communication, Advanced Sensing, Quantum RNG, Future Readiness, Advanced Quantum Networking, Infrastructure Resilience, and Service Innovation.\" class=\"wp-image-410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GMSA-Quantum-Icon-Content-Block-1440x860-v1_-1024x612.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GMSA-Quantum-Icon-Content-Block-1440x860-v1_-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GMSA-Quantum-Icon-Content-Block-1440x860-v1_-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GMSA-Quantum-Icon-Content-Block-1440x860-v1_.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-quantum-technologies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key quantum technologies  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-tiles-3-col tiles-3-col_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tiles-3-col_columns gsma-load-hidden is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-3-col_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-93 size-full\" alt=\"A close-up of a blue LED light panel glows in the evening, its rows of tiny lights evoking advancements in quantum technologies, whilst the bokeh effect highlights distant yellow and red city lights against a blurred urban backdrop.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QT_1_500x500_11.25.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QT_1_500x500_11.25.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QT_1_500x500_11.25-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QT_1_500x500_11.25-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-quantum-computing\" class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">Quantum computing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solving complex optimisation challenges to build the networks of the future<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/quantum-computing\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-3-col_column_center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-94 size-full\" alt=\"A person in a white lab coat examines equipment in a large, futuristic blue room with curved, tiled walls and geometric acoustic panels\u2014a dramatic scene highlighting the high-tech, scientific world of quantum technologies.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QT_2_500x500_11.25.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QT_2_500x500_11.25.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QT_2_500x500_11.25-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QT_2_500x500_11.25-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-quantum-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">Quantum communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today&#8217;s ultra-secure information exchange, tomorrow&#8217;s quantum internet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/quantum-communication\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-3-col_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-24 size-full\" alt=\"A person stands in profile, touching a large illuminated wall of tiny blue lights. Blue light bathes the scene, casting a futuristic glow as they thoughtfully engage with the glowing, digital-looking surface inspired by quantum technologies.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QT_tab_carousel_3_10.25.500x500.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QT_tab_carousel_3_10.25.500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QT_tab_carousel_3_10.25.500x500-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QT_tab_carousel_3_10.25.500x500-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-quantum-sensing\" class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">Quantum <br>sensing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unprecedented precision throughout the network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/quantum-sensing\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-quantum-technologies-resources-and-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quantum Technologies resources and events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-event-carousel event-carousel_block gsma-load-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Event carousel\"><div class=\"event-carousel_prev-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover event-carousel_spotlight gsma-load-hidden\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"705\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-335 size-full\" alt=\"A digital 3D landscape with mountains and valleys is depicted in glowing blue wireframe lines, on a dark background. The futuristic, topographic map effect and grid pattern suggest depth, elevation, and innovation.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Quantum_event_2_720x705.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Quantum_event_2_720x705.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Quantum_event_2_720x705-300x294.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"spotlight_date wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-quantum-computing-implementation-playbook-for-telco-operators\" class=\"wp-block-heading spotlight_title\">Quantum Computing Implementation Playbook for Telco Operators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"spotlight_blurb wp-block-paragraph\">From Quantum Readiness to Practical Action<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button spotlight_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/gsma_resources\/from-quantum-readiness-to-practical-action-launching-the-quantum-computing-implementation-playbook-for-telco-operators\/\">Read more <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group event-carousel_rihgt-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-event-thumbnail gsma-block_event_thumb gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover event_thumbnail_container gsma-load-hidden\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-287 size-full\" alt=\"A close-up of a digital topographic map with glowing blue contour lines and abstract elevation patterns on a dark surface, evoking a high-tech, futuristic feel inspired by quantum sensing. Varying line thickness highlights terrain variations and depth.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Quantum_tile_6_710x688.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Quantum_tile_6_710x688.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Quantum_tile_6_710x688-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#235077\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group event_thumbnail_left has-gsma-red-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"event_thumbnail_date wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-quantum-technologies-telecom-use-cases\" class=\"wp-block-heading event_thumbnail_title\"><p class=\"p1\"><b>Quantum Technologies: Telecom Use Cases<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button event_thumbnail_button transparent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/gsma_resources\/quantum-technologies-telecom-use-cases\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-carousel_cta-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button inline_more_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/resources\/\">All Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button all_events_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/events\/\">All Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event-carousel_next-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-banner-rihgt-img banner_right-img_block gsma-load-hidden right-copy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner_right-img_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner_right-img_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-join-the-gsma-quantum-networks-and-services-working-group\" class=\"wp-block-heading banner_right-img_title\">Join the GSMA Quantum Networks and Services Working Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_right-img_blurb wp-block-paragraph\">The Quantum Networks and Services Working Group is the GSMA\u2019s entry point for the telco quantum sector. It drives collaboration, develops use cases and partnerships, and supports commercialisation to accelerate quantum technology adoption across telecoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner_right-img_button-main\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/qns-working-group\/\">Join now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full banner_right-img_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Quantum_tile_7_710x688.jpg\" alt=\"A group of five adults, three men and two women, stand by a glass wall covered in sticky notes. One woman wearing glasses points at a note, creating a collaborative office atmosphere in bright daylight.\" class=\"wp-image-333\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Quantum_tile_7_710x688.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Quantum_tile_7_710x688-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-get-in-touch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to explore how GSMA Quantum Technology initiatives can help you prepare for the next wave of secure, efficient, and future-ready networks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:quantumtech@gsma.com\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<h3 id=\"h-how-do-quantum-technologies-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading accordion_question\">How do quantum technologies work?\u202f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They work by harnessing the unusual behaviours of particles at the atomic and sub-atomic level.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike classical systems that process information in binary (0s and 1s), quantum systems use\u202fqubits, which can exist in multiple states at once (superposition) and become linked across distances (entanglement). These properties allow quantum computers to\u202fefficiently search for\u202foptimal\u202fsolutions, quantum communication to secure data with the laws of physics, and quantum sensors to measure with unmatched accuracy.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In essence, quantum\u202fturns the &#8216;strangeness&#8217; of physics at the smallest scale into powerful tools for computing,\u202fcommunication\u202fand sensing,\u202fwith the potential to transform how networks are designed,\u202fsecured\u202fand managed.\u202f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<h3 id=\"h-what-are-the-main-drivers-of-quantum-technology-for-telco\" class=\"wp-block-heading accordion_question\">What are the main drivers of quantum technology for telco?\u202f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main drivers of quantum technology in telecoms are efficiency, security, and innovation.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Network optimisation: Quantum\u202fcomputers\u202fcan solve complex optimisation problems, improving routing,\u202foutage impact analysis,\u202fand\u202fcalibration of key network infrastructure\u202f-\u202freducing costs,\u202fboosting performance, and offering improved reliability.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next-generation security: Quantum communication enables powerful new tools for securing data, strengthening encryption, and authenticating users and devices at the highest level of trust.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New services and revenue streams: Across the three pillars of computing, communication, and sensing, quantum technologies offer opportunities for advanced enterprise solutions, from timing services and smart facility management to infrastructure monitoring and quantum computing as a service.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Future readiness: Early exploration helps operators influence standards, shape\u202fecosystems\u202fand avoid being left behind as governments and enterprises adopt quantum technologies.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, quantum offers operators a way to future-proof networks while unlocking competitive advantage.\u202f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-accordion accordion_block gsma-load-hidden faq\">\n<h3 id=\"h-could-post-quantum-cryptography-be-considered-a-quantum-technology\" class=\"wp-block-heading accordion_question\">Could post-quantum cryptography\u202fbe\u202fconsidered a quantum technology?\u202f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion_answer_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While\u202fpost-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is part of the wider quantum conversation, there is an important distinction.\u202fUnlike quantum computing,\u202fcommunication\u202for sensing, PQC does not use quantum physics directly. Instead, it develops new cryptographic algorithms that can withstand the power of future quantum computers. These algorithms are designed to replace today\u2019s public-key cryptography\u202fsystems, which could\u202fbe\u202fbroken\u202fonce\u202fsufficiently large\u202fquantum\u202fcomputers\u202fbecome\u202favailable.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, PQC and quantum technologies play different roles. While quantum key distribution (QKD)\u202fleverages\u202fthe laws of physics to provide information-theoretic security, PQC ensures classical networks and systems\u202fremain\u202fsecure in a quantum-enabled world. 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