Telco in 20 Podcast
1) Ep 132 - Microsoft's framework for autonomous networks (RIck Lievano)
Microsoft’s Rick Lievano talks about the themes dominating MWC26 and shares real AI deployment results from telcos, how Microsoft is driving network autonomy, and what's holding operators back.
2) Ep 131 - Two takes on telco’s biggest bets for 2026 (Dean Bubley)
Dean Bubley and I dive into MWC26’s biggest themes and explore why operators are at risk of missing out on another major technology shift.
3) Ep 130 - Best of 2025: AI for networks and networks for AI (Gabriela Styf Sjöman)
In this 2025 Episode of the Year, Gabriela Styf Sjöman from BT Group explains why telcos need to stop obsessing over technology and prioritize subscriber-centric business outcomes.
4) Ep 129 - Goji Mobile: The Expedia of mobile phones (Thad Hwang)
Goji Mobile CEO and founder Thad Hwang explains how the Goji consumer app helps consumers navigate the confusing world of cell coverage, phones and plans.
5) Ep 128 - Talking AI with Telecoms.com (Scott Bicheno/Iain Morris)
DR sits down with Telecoms.com hosts Scott Bicheno and Iain Morris to break down Totogi's live BSS coding feat and tackle tough questions about AI implementation, developer resistance, and the future ...Show More
6) Ep 127 - The courage to change (Jim Abolt)
Strategic transformation leader Jim Abolt explains why telcos aren't seeing AI ROI and how to achieve real transformation by redesigning work instead of augmenting it.
7) Ep 126 - AI for networks and networks for AI (Gabriela Styf Sjöman)
Gabriela Styf Sjöman from BT Group explains why telcos need to stop obsessing over technology and prioritize subscriber-centric business outcomes.
8) Ep 125 - What’s up with Totogi: The power of vertical AI (Michael Walker)
Michael Walker explains how Totogi’s vertical AI and context engineering transform AI from flashy demos into enterprise solutions that scale across telco operations.
9) Ep 124 - The innovation inertia of MVNOs (Allan Rasmussen)
Allan Rasmussen, CEO of MVNO Services, discusses global MVNO licensing challenges, why Nigeria's market remains stalled, and opportunities on the horizon.
10) Ep 123 - Talking telco transformation with Tech Mahindra (Amol Phadke)
Amol Phadke from Tech Mahindra explains why telco transformations fail and shares a six-pillar AI framework for driving real business value.