T-LABS

Exploring
what matters

next.

6G
Innovation Hub

Trustworthy AI &
Intelligent Sensing

Quantum Research
for Telco Networks

We bring together curious minds from around the world to solve real challenges and create a more sustainable, secure and connected tomorrow. Get inspired. ➔

News

Research

Tomorrow’s digital world demands more than faster connectivity. The next generation of communication requires intelligent, trustworthy, resilient infrastructures, and disruptive technologies that can unlock new possibilities.

At T-Labs, Deutsche Telekom’s Research & Development unit, we explore what matters next. We turn research ideas into future business opportunities for Deutsche Telekom and its customers. For more than two decades, T-Labs has advanced technologies that shape everyday life, for a more connected, sustainable, and intelligent future.

Building on a strong legacy of scientific excellence, intellectual property, and patents, our researchers and world-class talent push technological boundaries and help strengthen Deutsche Telekom’s technology leadership worldwide.

AI
Telco

Classical
Communication & Compute

Network
Capabilities

Quantum
Technologies

Today, our research focuses on four strategic domains where advances in artificial intelligence, communication & compute, network capabilities and quantum technologies are converging. By combining long-term scientific ambition with industry relevance, we define the foundation of the next generation communication network.  Explore more. ➔

Team

At T-Labs, researchers, experts and young entrepreneurs from around the world work together across disciplines, cultures and locations to explore emerging technologies and turn ambitious ideas into real-world innovation.

We create connections that matter. Our research culture combines scientific excellence with curiosity, openness and the courage to challenge what already exists.

#PeopleMakeItHappen

Because breakthroughs happen when the right minds connect. Meet the team. ➔

Collaborate

Curiosity brings us together. Collaboration takes us further.

  • CODE is a private university of applied sciences that is embedded in the vibrant network of Berlin’s tech ecosystem. We offer Bachelor's and Master's programs for ambitious talents striving to become the software engineers, designers and entrepreneur
  • RWTH Aachen University is Germany's largest technical university, located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1870, it enrolls roughly 45,000 students across nine faculties and more than 260 institutes, recognized as an elite research unive
  • TU Berlin's campus is in the heart of Berlin. With around 34,000 students and 7,000 employees, we are one of Germany's largest and leading universities of technology. Our University is characterized by innovative areas of study and research, our vibr
  • The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading universities and has consistently been awarded the title of German University of Excellence. Founded in 1868, TUM combines top-tier research with high-quality teaching, interdiscipli
  • TUD Dresden University of Technology is one of the largest Universities of Technology in Germany and is among the leading and most dynamic universities in the country. With 17 Faculties across five Schools, it offers a widespread range of 119 degree

At T-Labs, we pioneer the future today by bringing forward-looking research to life through public funding initiatives and close collaboration with leading universities, research institutes, startups, and industry partners. We create an environment in which new ideas can be explored, tested and developed together. Be part of the ecosystem. ➔

Events

Join us at inspired on upcoming research events and explore insights from past events. ➔

CONTACT

Deutsche Telekom AG, T-Labs
Winterfeldtstraße 21
10781 Berlin, Germany