Telecoms.com Podcast

The podcast explores Nokia's infrastructure business, the importance of fixed-line networks, and the impact of trade shows like MWC. They also touch on Apple's battle with the EU and discuss advancements in technology and AI, as well as regulatory challenges in the tech industry.

The traditional Mobile World Congress show floor recording of the pod is brought to you from the media centre this year. Once more they were delighted to welcome journalist George ‘available’ Malim as a special guest and start by reflecting on the dominant theme of the show – AI. They move on to share some of their other observations and experiences form MWC 24 until the video crew tell them to shut up because it has better things to do.

This special episode of the pod, recorded early to allow you to listen to it on the plane to Barcelona, features special returning guest – Analyst Dean Bubley. Most of the time is spent anticipating the key themes of discussion at the show, including 5G, AI, APIs and regulation, with an emphasis of cutting through the hype. Thery eventually move on to breaking news around European telecoms regulation before concluding with a quick look at Vodafone’s latest Open RAN announcements.

Special guest William Webb discusses UK regulation hindering strategic communications, Ofcom tangents, 5G vision at Ericsson event, Open RAN exploration, and 'enshitification' of internet platforms.

The pod was delighted to welcome super-sub Gabriel Brown, Analyst at Heavy Reading, who stepped in at the last minute after another guest pulled a sickie. They stated by reviewing a BT network update meeting all three attended that morning, with a lengthy tangent onto a TM Forum AI-themed gathering the day before. They move on to hear about Iain’s trip to Glasgow with Three, before concluding with a look at a deal between Disney and Epic and how it might revive the metaverse.

In this episode, the hosts tackle 6G technology and the global semiconductor market. They also discuss recent intrigue involving Meta, DT, and the policing of online speech. Plus, they try some weapons-grade beers after a last-minute guest cancellation. Entertaining banter and insightful discussions await!

The pod was delighted to welcome its first special guest of the year – Charlie Ashton from Napatech. After reviewing his excellent selection of bribes, they get into Napatech’s areas of business, which Scott’s hangover makes him struggles to get his head around. That leads to a more general exploration of the chip sector as it pertains to telecoms before they conclude with a review of Ericsson’s and Nokia’s recent earnings announcements and what they tell us about the state of the sector.

Discussion on Vodafone's strategic cloud deal with Microsoft for AI, Three's cloud infrastructure transition, and Apple's market dominance in recent podcast

The podcast discusses HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks and its impact on the telecom sector. They speculate on America's efforts to suppress Chinese AI, debate Huawei's Ascend 910B chip, and unravel the UK Post Office IT scandal. Topics also include mRNA vaccines, cloud industry competition, and future guest plans.

As has become tradition, the final pod of the year is a Christmas quiz in which special guest Elena Davidson from PR agency Liberty asks Iain and Scott questions based on Telecoms.com stories published over the course of the year. The lads were already three pints in before recording so expect heightened levels of silliness and even wilder tangents than usual. Have a great Christmas and we’ll see you in January.