The Great Indoors

2025 was supposed to be a year of stability for telecom. Instead, it exposed where the industry’s assumptions no longer held.In this opening episode of The Great Indoors, now in its 11th season, Matthew Roberts is joined by Craig Moffett who is a co-founder and senior analyst at MoffettNathanson.  Craig brings decades of experience tracking broadband, cable, and satellite and has a reputation for clear-eyed analysis that cuts through consensus thinking.  They discussed what last year revealed, and what 2026 will demand. Together, they explore why cable may be far better positioned than market sentiment suggests, how competitive pressure continues to weigh on traditional wireless players, and why pricing power proved harder to sustain than many expected. The conversation spans the year’s biggest surprises, from EchoStar’s spectrum-driven turnaround to the growing, but still limited, role of satellite connectivity. If 2025 tested the narrative, 2026 will test execution.

What does it take to lead a telecom revolution — from the infrastructure beneath our feet to the intelligence in our hands? In this final episode of Season 10, recorded live at MWC in Barcelona, host Matthew Roberts explores how AI is being deployed by leaders at the forefront of the telecom industry. First, Matt is joined by Ankur Kapoor, Chief Network Officer at T-Mobile, and Nir Hollander, GM & Divisional President of Amdocs. They unpack how T-Mobile’s industry-leading spectrum strategy helped cement its 5G leadership, and how the company is now embracing AI to drive everything from customer experience to network optimization. Together, they reflect on key takeaways from MWC, from programmable networks to the rise of self-healing infrastructure, and offer advice for telcos worldwide. Then Matt sits down with Daniel Hernandez Ortega, SVP of Devices and Digital Ecosystems at Telefonica. From AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses to hybrid cloud-device architectures, Daniel shares what’s shaping the next wave of consumer tech and how AI is becoming part of everyday life, even for his kids. He also dives into the evolving industry landscape, highlighting the rise of new players and what it takes for vendors to stand out in the competitive AI and 5G space. It’s time to wrap up Season 10!

Today’s marketplace demands more than just strategy—it calls for adaptability, creativity, and a deep understanding of emerging technologies. In this episode from MWC in Barcelona, Matthew Roberts sits down with three remarkable women who are leading transformation across tech, brand, and finance. First, Sarah Roberts, Group CMO at Boldyn, shares her journey from psychology to global marketing leader. She discusses the evolving role of the CMO, the importance of initiatives like the GSMA CMO Circle, and how her team balances automation with creativity to craft award-winning campaigns. Next, Stephanie Lynch-Habib, a former CMO turned leadership advisor, dives into lessons from the CMO Circle, the power of customer segmentation, and how data is reshaping brand strategy. Finally, Amira Soliman, founder and CEO of Time Guardian / Athar, reveals how her fintech startup is bridging crypto and traditional finance. With real-world applications of AI, blockchain, and DeFi, Amira is reshaping digital payments while championing financial inclusion for all. Together, these three women offer a global, future-focused perspective from those who aren’t afraid to rewrite the rules.

What does it take to digitally empower an entire nation – and secure it at scale?  At MWC Barcelona 2025, Matthew Roberts investigates how teams across Globe Telecom are unlocking the full potential of AI. First, Matt and co-host Gil Rosen, CMO at Amdocs, are joined by Anton Reynaldo Bonifacio, Chief AI Officer and Chief Information Security Officer.  Anton shares his journey into this unique dual role and offers his perspective on the future of AI leadership. He also breaks down how Globe is building its AI strategy and why your development approaches need to differ for all those on your team. Then we’re joined by Darius Jose Delgado, Globe’s Chief Commercial Officer. Darius leads Globe’s entire commercial portfolio across mobile, broadband, and B2B, and has been instrumental in driving Globe’s aggressive push toward full digital adoption and connectivity nationwide. This is a story about technology with purpose — and a commitment to nation-building that deserves to be heard.

Can any brand become a mobile provider?  That’s the question Matthew Roberts explores at MWC Barcelona 2025, as he sits down with two industry leaders who are reshaping traditional telecom models through Amdocs’ ConnectX—or as some might call it, “telco in a box.” First, Matt is joined by Stephanie Ormston, Head of Commercial and Product at AT&T’s MVNX Ecosystem. Together, they unpack what mobile virtual network experiences (MVNX) are, how they differ from traditional MVNOs, and why they’re opening up powerful new partnership opportunities. Stephanie explains how non-telco brands can now tap into AT&T’s network and embed connectivity directly into their customer experience.  Next, Matt speaks with Zbigniew Pawlik, better known as Zibi, Founder & CEO of MVNE.PL. Inspired by a transatlantic sailing trip, Zibi shares how he launched his own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Poland. He walks through the challenges of getting the venture off the ground, why the Polish market has lagged behind the rest of Europe, and how ConnectX is making telecom entrepreneurship more accessible than ever.  Whether it’s a fintech platform bundling data, or a retail brand offering loyalty-driven mobile plans, hear how connectivity is becoming less about infrastructure—and more about experience.

Partnerships like these are powering the next generation of AI tools, insights, and capabilities in telecom. The conversation continues from MWC Barcelona 2025 as Amdocs host, Matthew Roberts, sits down with key partners to explore how AI is transforming the telecommunications industry. First up, Matt and Avishai Sharlin from Amdocs welcome Chris Penrose, Global Head of Business Development for Telecom at Nvidia. Together, they unpack the powerful implications of the Amdocs–Nvidia partnership and explore how AI is reshaping every corner of the industry, from customer care and network operations to marketing and supply chain optimization. The conversation wraps with a look toward what integration with technologies like IoT, robotics, and even 6G might bring next. Then, Matt is joined by Jillian Kaplan, AI and Infrastructure Product + Partner Marketing at Dell. Appearing for her fourth insightful conversation on The Great Indoors, Jillian shares how Dell’s AI Factory, alongside partners like Nvidia, is driving new enterprise opportunities. The group also addresses sustainability. While AI requires significant energy to operate, energy is also set to be saved, thanks to AI’s impact on resourcing. Finally, the conversation looks ahead to what’s coming next, from the promise of 6G unlocking even more powerful AI use cases to the rise of unexpected, cross-industry collaborations.

As AI keeps evolving, so do the big questions around it! In this episode, Matthew Roberts is live from MWC Barcelona to continue the AI investigation. First, Matt is joined by Amdocs colleague Roy Sgan-Cohen and Anil Jain, Global Managing Director for Strategic Industries at Google Cloud. Highlighting the importance of partnerships between organizations like Amdocs and Google, Anil explains how collaborations like these allow the rich data within the telecom space to be fully leveraged in new and unique ways. From the rise of agentic AI to the democratization of knowledge, they explore what these game-changing trends mean for today’s organizations. Then Matt is joined by Chris Antlitz, Principal Analyst at Technology Business Research, to hypothesize about the future. Together, they continue the conversation on agentic AI as it's causing all the buzz at MWC, and dive into how AR and VR are poised to make a resurgence in popularity. Finally, they explore the continued ethical questions that AI demands, and Chris shares his perspective on Quantum computing as the next frontier of future tech! 

Calling all Marketeers! If you're ready to hear what’s next for marketing from one of the industry’s best, this episode is for you. Join Matthew Roberts as he celebrates a major milestone: the 100th episode of The Great Indoors! Matt is joined by co-host and Amdocs CMO, Gil Rosen, for a conversation with Lara Dewar, CMO at GSMA. Set against the buzzing backdrop of MWC, the trio dives into why this has been the most ambitious year for the event yet, from bold programming on geopolitics and supply chains to the power of thought leadership and startups. Lara shares what it means to be a modern CMO, highlighting the growing strategic role of marketing and the importance of having a seat at the table, not just to promote but to shape the future. They also explore the accelerating influence of AI, the ethical and philosophical implications of emerging tech, and why CMOs are uniquely positioned to lead the way. Finally, they highlight the growing importance of industry partnerships, emphasizing that the most successful players today aren’t going at it alone.

What happens when technology levels the playing field—when education, innovation, and opportunity become more accessible than ever before? For many, AI is that transformative force, acting as the Great Equalizer across industries. Live from MWC Barcelona, host Matthew Roberts is joined by Tomer Gingold from Amdocs and Hesham Fahmy, Chief Information Officer at TELUS, to explore AI’s ever-evolving impact. Hesham kicks things off by breaking down TELUS’s transformation from a traditional telecom company to a tech-driven powerhouse, shifting IT from a cost center to a strategic value creator. He also highlights AI’s power in education and knowledge democratization, making information more accessible while revolutionizing the way businesses operate. The discussion delves into AI’s societal impact and its alignment with TELUS’s mission to use technology for social good. Looking ahead, the trio examines AI’s rapid adoption, shifting public perceptions, and what the next 12 months might hold. Discover how AI isn’t just driving innovation—it’s making knowledge more accessible than ever.

AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but one thing is clear—no single company can do it alone. Collaboration is at the heart of innovation, and in this episode live from MWC 2025, get ready to dive into two powerful partnerships that are reshaping the future of telecom. First, Matthew Roberts and Avishai Sharlin from Amdocs sit down with Chivas Nambiar, General Manager of Telco at AWS, to explore how Amdocs and AWS are working together to solve Telco’s biggest challenges. From cloud migration to automation to digital transformation, they discuss how this partnership is unlocking new possibilities for service providers of all sizes. Then, Matt welcomes Amir Kaiser from Amdocs and Manish Singh, CTO of Telecom Systems at Dell, to discuss how Dell’s AI infrastructure and Amdocs’ software are powering the AI Factory, a revolutionary approach where data fuels cutting-edge AI. Their conversation dives into AI monetization, sovereign AI solutions across different regions, and how Dell and Amdocs are building modular AI frameworks for scalability. Tune in to discover why collaboration is the key to AI adoption and how partnerships like these are shaping the future of telecom worldwide.