Multiple outlets report that telecom operators are upgrading “native calling” experiences with AI capabilities, highlighting a broader shift toward AI-driven voice services. The coverage links this trend to China Mobile’s reported call-related upgrades and to announcements and commercial launches by leading operators of AI-assisted calling offers branded as “Calling + AI.” While details vary by outlet, the overall theme is that AI is being integrated into standard calling functions rather than relying solely on separate over-the-top apps. The initiative is presented as part of operators’ efforts to increase the value of native voice services by improving the calling experience and adding AI-enabled features during or around calls. The reporting frames these developments as occurring across major markets, with operators moving from pilots and trials toward wider commercial availability of AI-enhanced calling. Overall, the articles describe a coordinated industry direction: operators apply AI to enhance native communications, supported by network and service improvements such as those attributed to China Mobile.