Telecoms.com Podcast
Technology
About
Once a week we get together in a studio somewhere in London to take the piss out of telecoms and technology for an hour or so.
Episodes
- Security, geopolitics and BT
Analyst John Strand joins the Telecoms.com Podcast to discuss the importance of secure 5G networks, the geopolitical influences on the global telecoms industry, and BT's brand revitalization strategy.
- FWA, Samsung and AI
The Telecoms.com Podcast covers Nokia’s sale of its fixed wireless access business, Samsung’s performance in the networking sector, and the societal impact of advances in artificial intelligence.
- Cambridge Consultants, robots and Nokia
Frank Long from Cambridge Consultants joins the Telecoms.com Podcast to discuss the company's advanced robot, the link between robotics, AI, and telecoms, and Nokia's financial performance. Topics include physical AI and 6G.
- IBM, Ericsson and satellite
This episode features Eoin Coughlan of IBM discussing the company's involvement in the telecoms industry and AI implementation. The podcast also covers Ericsson's recent financial results and Amazon's acquisition of satellite company Globa…
- VMO2, Huawei and AI doom
The Telecoms.com Podcast discusses VMO2's RAN upgrade announcement, including related PR developments. The episode also covers Huawei's projected 2025 revenues and contemplates the influence of AI on cognitive abilities.
- AI grid, Nokia and social media
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode features Iain and Scott discussing Nvidia's 'AI grid' concept for the telecoms industry and its appeal. They also cover business challenges at Nokia and analyze recent legal rulings impacting social media p…
- Netomnia, altnets and fibre
Jeremy Chelot, CEO of Netomnia, joins the Telecoms.com Podcast to discuss his company's business, its acquisition by Nexfibre, and the broader UK altnet market, including relevant technologies.
- Satellite, AI and 6G
The Telecoms.com Podcast discusses key themes from MWC, including the prominence of satellite connectivity, the various forms of AI, and the early discussions surrounding 6G.
- Live from MWC 2026
The Telecoms.com Podcast was recorded live from MWC 2026 in Barcelona with guests Ray Dolan, Mike Dano, Danielle Rios, and Dan Warren. They discussed topics including satellites, network sensing, network software, and AI.
- MWC 2026 preview
This episode previews MWC 2026, focusing on key themes like AI, including agents, automation, and APIs. It also covers national sovereignty and the rise of satellite telecoms with direct-to-device technology, concluding with a discussion o…
- Red Hat, software and 6G
The Telecoms.com Podcast features Fran Heeran of Red Hat discussing open-source software for enterprise, including telecoms, virtualization, and containers. The episode also touches upon 6G innovations and practical AI applications in tele…
- Openreach, PSTN and AI
This episode of the Telecoms.com Podcast covers Openreach, the PSTN, and AI.
- Sovereignty, geopolitics and automation
This episode of the Telecoms.com Podcast features Iain and Scott discussing data sovereignty, the viability of European autonomy from global superpowers, and the business and societal implications of AI automation in the workforce.
- Ericsson, AI and Nokia
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode features Ibrahim Eldeftar discussing Ericsson's Cognitive Software and Services, explaining rApps, network automation, and Ericsson's programmable networks strategy. The discussion also touches on broader A…
- Ookla, Europe and Ericsson
This episode features Luke Kehoe of Ookla discussing a range of telecoms topics including smartphones, AI, and wearable technology. The discussion also covers recent EU legislation impacting the sector and Ericsson's financial performance.
- Altnets, Ericsson and Grok
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode features Kieran Smith of the Financial Times discussing the UK altnet sector, its potential consolidation and disruption, industry redundancies, and the recent dispute involving the AI platform Grok.
- Robots, 5G SA and Venezuela
The Telecoms.com Podcast discusses the dominance of AI-powered robots at CES, the utility of 5G standalone, and the broader consequences of recent US actions regarding Venezuela.
- 2025 Christmas quiz
The final Telecoms.com Podcast of the year is a Christmas quiz episode hosted by Elena Davidson. It covers the year's telecoms news and includes tangents related to the industry.
- Paradise Mobile, telco innovation and Intel
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode features Sam Tabbara, CEO of Paradise Mobile, discussing the Glotel Awards, innovation in the telecoms industry, and mobile technology. The conversation also touches upon Intel's network and edge group deci…
- 6GHz spectrum, AI-RAN and USA
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode covers 6GHz spectrum, AI-RAN, and subjects concerning the USA. Indexed from public RSS feeds.
- Nokia, Nvidia and BT
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode discusses Nokia's capital markets day, the strategies revealed by its CEO, and the growing influence of Nvidia in the telecoms sector. The discussion also touches on a recent BT International event.
- Telco survey, AI and geopolitics
The Telecoms.com Podcast features guest Zoe Osy de Zegwaart discussing a telecoms industry survey. The survey indicates operators can be risk-averse, and AI investment returns are inconsistent. The episode also touches on increasing Europe…
- FYUZ, Huawei and BT
The Telecoms.com Podcast reviews the FYUZ industry gathering, discusses the implications of Nvidia's investment in Nokia and US tech companies' interest in telecoms. The episode also covers Germany's policy on Huawei and BT's recent earnin…
- Cohere, FYUZ and ISAC
This special edition from Cohere Technologies discusses wireless innovation, radio advancements, and the road to 6G, featuring insights from Cohere CEO Ray Dolan, Brad Stimpson of Bell Canada, and Paco Pignatelli of Vodafone. A separate se…
- Totogi, public cloud and Nokia
The Telecoms.com Podcast features Danielle Rios of Totogi discussing the initiative to make telecoms software 'AI-native', exploring automation's benefits and drawbacks, and addressing concerns about powerful AI. The discussion also touche…
- ASML, chips and geopolitics
This episode features Marc Hijink, author of Focus – The ASML Way, discussing ASML's significance as the sole EUV lithography tool supplier and its central role in the tech cold war between the US and China.
- Neos Networks, Vodafone and Ericsson
The Telecoms.com Podcast features Lee Myall of Neos Networks discussing the UK fibre sector, the influence of AI and data centres, Vodafone’s recent RAN tender decisions, and Ericsson’s financial results.
- Network traffic, AI and Verizon
This episode of the Telecoms.com Podcast features guest William Webb discussing the peak of global network traffic growth and the arguments for and against this idea. The discussion also covers the use of AI in network management and specu…
- Post Office, HPE and Vodafone
Journalist Karl Flinders discusses the UK Post Office IT scandal, its origins, and ongoing injustices. The episode also covers HPE and Vodafone's recent vendor choices and the presence of Chinese technology suppliers in the European market.
- WWT, AI and smart glasses
Special guest Simon Dumbleton from World Wide Technology joined the podcast to discuss the implications of the current AI boom for communications service providers, including investment. The conversation also covered US big tech investment…
- Nokia, Nokia and Oracle
Scott and Iain discuss Nokia
- EchoStar, Huawei and UK vs US
The Telecoms.com Podcast discusses EchoStar's $23 billion spectrum sale to AT&T, Iain's reporting on Huawei's presence in Europe, and Scott's coverage of UK internet policing efforts that are causing friction with the US.
- AI, geopolitics and Nokia
In this episode of the Telecoms.com Podcast, hosts Iain and Scott discuss the current state of artificial intelligence, evaluating its business utility, potential for over-hype, and cognitive impact. The conversation moves to geopolitical…
- 5G SA, Intel and Trump
This episode discusses the scaling of 5G standalone worldwide, its broader significance, and the nature of technological progress. It also touches upon Intel's challenges within the telecoms industry and US President Trump's influence on t…
- APFN, fair share and online safety
Ronan Kelly from All Points Fibre Network discusses the company's role in the UK fibre market, the economics of fibre deployment, Big Tech's 'fair share' contributions to network costs, and the UK's Online Safety Act.
- Nokia, Intel and AT&T
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode covers quarterly earnings, focusing on Nokia's reaction to tariffs, Intel's ongoing efforts, and AT&T's gains from recent political events.
- Ericsson, AI and CityFibre
This episode of the Telecoms.com Podcast covers discussions on Ericsson, AI, and CityFibre.
- 6G, Open RAN and Google Cloud
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode covers the topics of 6G, Open RAN, and Google Cloud.
- DTW, Mavenir and Trump phone
Analyst John Strand joins the Telecoms.com Podcast from Digital Transformation World 2025. They discuss the event's themes, focusing on AI, and review recent news from US vendor Mavenir and the US President's involvement in a new MVNO.
- Threedafone, Apple and AI
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode discusses the VodafoneThree launch and Apple news, with guest Paolo Pescatore sharing insights from an event in California. The discussion also covers emerging technologies in consumer devices.
- Openreach, Threedafone and AI
The Telecoms.com Podcast features Juliette Scott of Openreach discussing the migration from old to new telecoms infrastructure and the UK fixed line environment. The episode also addresses the merger of Vodafone and Three in the UK, and to…
- Mavenir, AI and BT
Brandon Larson from Mavenir discusses the implications of AI for telecommunications companies on the Telecoms.com Podcast. The conversation also touches on BT's recent financial results and news regarding OpenAI and Malaysia.
- 6G, GSMA and geopolitics
This Telecoms.com Podcast episode covers the topics of 6G technology, the GSMA organization, and the influence of geopolitics on the telecommunications sector.
- Spectrum, wifi and US vs China
The Telecoms.com Podcast features spectrum policy consultant Dave Wright discussing operator requests for spectrum, the differing requirements of cellular and WiFi, and US trade policy concerning China.
- FutureNet, AI and 6G
In this episode, the hosts reflect on the FutureNet World event and discuss artificial intelligence with guest Roz Roseboro of Omdia. They also examine the utility of higher frequency spectrum in the telecommunications industry.
- HPE, sovereign cloud and Apple
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode features Phil Mottram from HPE discussing Aruba, the IT security landscape, sovereign cloud advancements, and recent legal challenges faced by Apple.
- Nokia, Open RAN and USA
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode covers Nokia's quarterly financial results, leading to a broader discussion about the Finnish equipment vendor. The hosts also reflect on the Open RAN market and the United States' changing relationship wit…
- Alianza, Ericsson and Nvidia
Dag Peak of Alianza joins the Telecoms.com Podcast to discuss his company's role in the telecoms industry, operator business models, and recent news from Ericsson, also touching on US state policy.
- Trade war, Huawei and vRAN
The Telecoms.com Podcast episode covers the US trade war's effects on industries and telecommunications, examines Huawei's 2024 financial results, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of virtual RAN.
- Juniper Networks, 6G and Open RAN
Neil McRae of Juniper Networks provides an update on his company and discusses topics including private 5G, WiFi, the future potential of 6G, and Open RAN.