Telecoms.com Podcast MWC25 Special
Mar 7, 2025
Join Paolo Pescatore, a telecom analyst, Danielle Rios, CEO of Totogi, and Sylwia Kechiche from Opensignal as they dive into the dynamic world of telecom at MWC. They share amusing anecdotes from the conference while unpacking the transition of telecom towards cloud solutions and AI. The discussion veers into the implications of satellite services like Starlink, the transformative role of AI, and the current state of 5G networks. With a cocktail of insightful commentary and a dash of chaos, this gathering is anything but ordinary!
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Podcast Listeners
- Scott Bicheno mentions encountering podcast listeners at MWC, including Alexander Illivanoff and Javier Hernandez.
- He also received a message from Raza Rizvi and met Jeff Hollingworth.
MWC's Identity Crisis
- MWC lacks a clear identity, with a disconnect between its mobile focus, connectivity tagline, and prominent AI presence.
- The absence of major device and network announcements further blurs its purpose.
Telco Revenue
- Telcos primarily generate revenue through price increases, not new user cases.
- New user cases struggle to become commercially viable.