Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY), the German telecommunication giant, and its U.S. subsidiary, T-Mobile (TMUS), are stirring up the smartphone industry

It was inevitable that this year at MWC in Barcelona, at least one carrier would announce a major effort at building a smartphone with a top AI company.

The AI Phone, featuring the Perplexity assistant, aims to enhance user experience by serving as a digital companion capable of handling various tasks.

Claudia Nemat, Board Member for Technology and Innovation, presented the AI Phone with the digital assistant from Perplexity. Image: Deutsche Telekom eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent.

Deutsche Telekom is a giant in the telecom industry. It’s the parent company of T-Mobile, to give you an idea. They also have a big presence in Europe. During the MWC 2025 show