STOCKHOLM, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of digital communication. According to Sinch (Sinch AB (publ) 2026 predictions, AI agents, voice technology, and conversational messaging will converge to drive a fivefold increase in customer interactions, with smarter systems, data flows, and security layers redefining on brands connect with consumers worldwide.
The convergence of conversational messaging and generative AI is creating an explosion in communication volume. Sinch predicts that AI agents for both businesses and consumers will create entirely new categories of interaction, redefining engagement models and forcing companies to redesign their communication frameworks for scale, context, and trust.
"Sinch powers over 900 billion interactions every year for 190,000 businesses, reaching virtually every mobile phone on the planet," said Daniel Morris, Chief Product Officer at Sinch. "That scale gives us a unique view of where the world is heading. Our predictions aren't theory, they're grounded in real data and billions of live conversations showing how AI, messaging and trust are reshaping communication."
Sinch's top eight tech predictions for 2026:
1. AI agents will spark an explosion in conversation volume and opportunity
Global message traffic is expected to rise three to five times across
industries. As conversational AI enables businesses to handle
exponentially more interactions, new data and workflow architectures will
be required to manage billions of parallel, context-aware exchanges. With
AI agents now able to communicate directly with each other, Sinch expects
total conversation volumes to surge up to fivefold across industries.
2. AI agents will evolve from simple cost savers to true growth engines AI
will no longer be about deflection but expansion. Every customer
interaction becomes a source of insight and potential revenue.
Forward-thinking companies already see up to 30% higher order value from
post-resolution upsells handled by AI.
3. Voice AI will become the preferred channel for complex conversations New
Voice AI systems now respond in around 800 milliseconds, nearly as fast
as human conversation. Real-time intent recognition and contextual memory
deliver a more human experience that consumers will prefer for complex
issue resolution.
4. Conversational messaging will redefine customer expectations SMS will
remain critical for reach and verification, but rich channels like RCS
and WhatsApp, will transform single interactions into two-way
conversational experiences. Brands that integrate these channels into one
AI-driven journey layer will lead the market.
5. Connected customer journeys will unlock loyalty and long-term value
Connected customer journeys will unlock loyalty and long-term value.In
2026, customers will expect seamless transitions between devices and
channels, with context carried across every touchpoint. Businesses that
fail to synchronize data across voice, chat, and email will lose
relevance.
6. Regionalized communication strategies will separate global leaders from
followers In markets like Brazil and India, WhatsApp accounts for
over 90% of business-to-consumer messaging traffic. RCS adoption
accelerates in North America, and super apps drive Asia's ecosystem.
Global organizations must accommodate regional differences without
sacrificing compliance or performance.
7. Verified and secure communications will define the future of brand trust
As deepfake and voice spoofing accelerate, verified senders, branded
visuals, and frictionless authentication will define digital trust.
Unverified or irrelevant content will be filtered out before it reaches
the user.
8. Tomorrow's intelligent inboxes will reinvent email as a precision channel
42% of consumers expect personalized promotions via email, but 33%
percent say they are frustrated when these messages are irrelevant.
Intelligent inboxes will penalize generic content and prioritize verified,
contextually relevant messages. The penalty for irrelevance will be
absolute: if you are not trusted or personalized, you will be invisible.
"AI is no longer just transforming technology; it's transforming digital communication itself. In 2026, every conversation will be smarter, faster, and more human. The brands that embrace this shift will turn it into a powerful growth engine," Daniel Morris concluded.
For the full Sinch Predictions 2026 report, visit Sinch predicts
For further information, please contact
Fredrik Hallstan
Head of Corporate Communications
Mobile: +46 761 15 38 30
E-mail: fredrik.hallstan@sinch.com
About Sinch
Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 190,000 businesses -- including many of the world's largest tech companies -- rely on Sinch's Customer Communications Cloud to improve customer experience through mobile messaging, voice, and email. Sinch has been profitable and fast-growing since it was founded in 2008. It is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with shares traded at NASDAQ Stockholm: XSTO:SINCH. Visit us at sinch.com.
Recent awards/recognition:
-- Sinch Named 2024 Adobe Digital Experience ISV Resell Partner of the Year -- Sinch recognized as a Leader in the 2024 CPaaS Omdia Universe -- Sinch named a Leader in the Gartner$(R)$ Magic Quadrant$(TM)$ for CPaaS 2024 -- Sinch named a Leader in the CPaaS Leaderboard, Juniper Research 2024 -- Sinch recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for CPaaS 2023
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