RESEARCH

Research in focus.​

Our research teams explore the technologies
and capabilities shaping the next generation
of Deutsche Telekom’s networks, advancing
connectivity and enabling a better
connected future.​

AI Telco lays the foundation for autonomous, AI-native networks capable of self-understanding, continuous optimization, and secure self-evolution. ​

Classical Communication & Compute advances the communication and computing architectures required for an AI-native world.

Network Capabilities extends the role of the network beyond connectivity by turning it into an intelligent sensing and trust platform. ​

Quantum Technologies investigates the next generation of networking, sensing and computing capabilities enabled by quantum science. ​

Where Research Ideas Become Future Solutions

From AI-native networks and 6G to quantum networking and digital innovation, we explore what matters next. Together with academia, industry, and public funding partners, we transform research ideas and emerging technologies into solutions that shape the future of telecommunications, connectivity, and society.

Quantum Networking

Applying quantum networking research to enable future quantum-secure communication networks.

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AI-Native and 6G Networks

Developing AI-driven approaches to improve the flexibility, efficiency, and automation of next-generation 6G communication networks.​

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6G Networks

Investigating real-time sensing capabilities for future 6G communication networks.

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Quantum Teleportation

How can quantum information be transferred across existing fiber networks? We investigate quantum teleportation and its potential for future quantum-secure communication networks.

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Publications and research insights.

Explore T-Labs research publications and media information on AI-native networks, 6G communications, quantum technologies, and emerging telecommunications innovations.

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Quantum Technologies & Network

Bichromatic Quantum Teleportation of Weak Coherent Polarization States on a Metropolitan Fiber

2026 Paper Arxiv
Zofia A. Borowska, Shane Andrewski, Giorgio De Pascalis, Olivia Brasher, Mael Flament, Alexander N. Craddock et al.
Quantum Technologies & Network

Deutsche Telekom and Qunnect Successfully Test Quantum Teleportation Over Live Berlin Network

2026 Paper DTAG
Deutsche Telekom AG, Press release
Quantum Technologies & Network

Lichtquanten spuken im Berliner Glasfasernetz. Forscher erzielen Fortschritt beim Beamen in Berlin

2026 Media Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Frankfurter Allgemeine (Dirk Eidemüller)
Quantum Technologies & Network

Joint Detection and Identification for Scalable Control of Nanorobot Swarms under Harsh Communication Constraints

2026 Paper
Wafa Labidi, Holger Boche, Christian Deppe, Marc Geitz
Quantum Technologies & Network

Quantum PUF and Quantum Biometric-Based Identification Supporting Authentication

2026 Paper IEEE Xplore®
Kumar Nilesh; Christian Deppe; Marc Geitz; Holger Boche
Quantum Technologies & Network

Distance-Security Tradeoffs for Repeaterless End-to-End Quantum Key Distribution Networks

2026 Paper IEEE Xplore®
Sumit Chaudhary, Davide Li Calsi, Marc Geitz, Janis Nötzel
Quantum Technologies & Network

Podcast "Vernetzt": Teleportieren mit Glasfaser

2026 Media Spotify
Dr. Oliver Holschke, Matheus Sena
Quantum Technologies & Network

A Global Quantum Resistant Communication Service for IoT

2026 Paper IEEE Xplore®
Ming Yin, Marc Geitz, Ilijc Albanese, Taran Gnaust, Oliver Holschke, Buniechukwu Njoku et al.
Quantum Technologies & Network

Toward a Trust-Centric Semantic Mobile Core Leveraging Quantum Security

2026 Journal Article IEEE Communications Standards Magazine
Jiajing Zhang, Abdelkrim Menina, Shreeja Sridharan, Ming Yin, Juan A. Cabrera, Riccardo Bassoli et al.
AI-Native Networks & 6G

Architecture Proposal for 6G Systems Integrating Sensing and Communication

2025 White Paper Arxiv
Peter Gersing, Mark Doll, Joerg Huschke, Jan Plachy, Stefan Köpsell