Who AI recommends, and when it changes.
Data as of Apr 10, 2026 · Based on 46 AI answers · A buyer need in Business Telecommunications Network Services. · See how Parse measures this
Recommendation share
AT&T leads at 11% of AI recommendations; Verizon follows at 11%.
By platform
Platforms disagree: AT&T leads on ChatGPT, Aryaka on Google AI Overviews.
Representative prompts behind this market ranking, and how AI tends to answer.
Buyer needs that sit next to this one in the same market.
Why here: Tied for top share due to its global backbone, carrier-grade SLAs, and support for multiple SD-WAN technologies. · 5 sources
Why here: Tied with AT&T, Verizon stands out for its strong U.S. presence and large-scale enterprise managed SD-WAN offerings. · 5 sources
Why here: Frequently cited for combining a strong network underlay with flexible managed or co-managed SD-WAN solutions. · 4 sources
Between late March and mid-April 2026, AI assistants split their recommendations almost evenly between 
Where a different pick wins:
FortinetWhen security is the primary concern, AI guides buyers toward providers with robust integrated NGFW and SASE capabilities, with Fortinet frequently named alongside Palo Alto Networks and Check Point. · 2 sources
AI recommends Cato Networks for buyers seeking a single-vendor, cloud-native platform that unifies SD-WAN, firewall, and secure web gateway. · 1 source
Hughes Network SystemsIn scenarios with difficult or under-connected locations, Hughes is mentioned for managed SD-WAN tailored to specific verticals and tough environments. · 1 source
