# Telekom Srbija Group Expands AI Investment and U.S. Technology Partnerships

> Telekom Srbija Group is expanding AI investment and U.S. technology partnerships, with a planned December 2026 mobile launch on AT&T's network.

- Published: 2026-10-20T21:32:04+00:00
- Section: Partnerships
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-20/telekom-srbija-ai-us-partnerships
- Source: [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/article/951052588/live)

## Key takeaways

- Telekom Srbija Group has engaged with the U.S. State Department, Department of Commerce, and the Export-Import Bank to explore technology collaboration and project financing.
- The group has deployed more than 2,000 5G base stations and supports AI-powered solutions through its TS Ventures investment fund.
- Telekom Srbija Group plans to launch mobile services in the United States in December 2026 through the AT&T network.

Telekom Srbija Group is accelerating its AI investment strategy and expanding engagement with U.S. Technology companies, following the October 1 agreement between Serbia and the United States to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence. The group has engaged with the U.S. State Department, Department of Commerce, and the Export-Import Bank to explore technology collaboration and project financing, according to the [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/article/951052588/live) report.

## Telekom Srbija's U.S. Government Engagements

The discussions with U.S. Agencies support the group's ambition to strengthen ties with the U.S. Technology ecosystem and become a preferred regional partner for American companies. The [Export-Import Bank of the United States](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002kxc/export-import-bank-of-the-united-states) is among the agencies the group has engaged with on project financing.

"Artificial intelligence represents one of the greatest opportunities for the future of telecommunications and digital services," said Vladimir Lučić, CEO of Telekom Srbija Group. "We have been investing in this technology for several years, and our focus is now on accelerating its practical application."

Lučić added that combining AI innovation with the group's expanding 5G infrastructure and international reach creates opportunities to deliver new services. Through TS Ventures, its corporate venture investment fund, the group supports AI-powered solutions across healthcare, robotics, media, and digital content protection. The group has deployed more than 2,000 5G base stations.

## Earlier Steps Toward U.S. And Regional Expansion

On October 13, 2026, CEO Vladimir Lucic said the company expects to receive its U.S. Mobile operator license in mid-November, with operations launching in December on AT&T's network, [Telecompaper](https://www.telecompaper.com/news/aeris-teams-up-with-telna-to-target-brazil-iot-market--1584764) reported. On October 1, 2026, Telekom Srbija Group was reported to be building telecommunications infrastructure for EXPO 2027 Belgrade, including over 46km of fibre-optic network, 35 radio sites, and 5G Standalone and Wi-Fi 7, according to FinancialContent Business Page. On September 7, 2026, the group opened its 10th Mtel Germany storefront in Frankfurt, expanding its DACH footprint, Telecompaper reported.

## IoT Partnerships Across the Sector

On October 7, 2026, Exein and Deutsche Telekom IoT announced a partnership combining Exein's device security with Deutsche Telekom's global connectivity, following a $270 million round that valued Exein at $1.7 billion, [Economyup](https://www.economyup.it/innovazione/deutsche-telekom-e-lunicorno-italiano-exein-dallinvestimento-alla-collaborazione-per-la-cybersecurity/) reported. On October 19, 2026, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and stc group launched an IoT connectivity solution for Komatsu's construction equipment in Saudi Arabia, [Machine Maker](https://themachinemaker.com/news/ntt-docomo-business-and-stc-group-launch-compliant-iot-connectivity-for-komatsu-equipment-in-saudi-arabia/) reported. On October 12, 2026, floLIVE and Skylo announced an integrated cellular and satellite IoT service across Brazil, [Satnews](https://satnews.com/2026/10/12/flolive-and-skylo-partner-to-deliver-integrated-cellular-and-satellite-iot-connectivity-across-brazil/) reported.

## December 2026 U.S. Mobile Launch

Telekom Srbija Group plans to launch mobile services in the United States in December 2026 through the [AT&T](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00000lm/at-t) network. Together with its presence and ambitions across the United States, Germany, and Turkey, the expansion is expected to extend the group's reach across markets representing approximately 700 million people.

## Companies in this story

- Telekom Srbija · website: https://telekomsrbija.com
- [Export-Import Bank of the United States company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002kxc/export-import-bank-of-the-united-states) · website: http://www.exim.gov
- [AT&T company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00000lm/at-t) · website: https://www.att.com

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