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Beyond the numbers: Why AI can’t replace human analysts
Author: Gunisha Arora, Marketing Manager, GSMA Intelligence AI can process data at lightning speed. It can scan millions of connections, chart network deployments, and spot shifts in mobile usage patterns across the globe. But it can’t answer the questions business leaders care about: What actions should I take? What’s driving this change? How will it impact my strategy in six months? How do I stay competitive? In today’s telecoms landscape defined by complexity, competition, and constant evolution - those are the questions that matter. And they’re the ones AI alone can’t answer.The limits of automationAI can surface trends and flag anomalies, but it can’t tell you why they matter. It lacks an understanding of business context, market nuance, or strategic timing. At GSMA Intelligence, we run thousands of forecasts and manage massive datasets across technologies, geographies, and players. While AI helps organise and process this scale of information, interpreting it, turning it into something business-relevant is another story. The sheer volume of data means that even the most advanced algorithms require human oversight to extract meaningful, actionable insights.For example, some operators report a combined figure for 4G and 5G connections, labeling them as “4G/5G.” An AI system might assign this figure to either technology depending on its training - we’ve tested this and seen inconsistent outcomes. But a human analyst can apply contextual knowledge to determine whether this figure represents one technology, both, or needs to be split using estimation models. That judgment is critical to ensuring accuracy and trust in the data.The power of context and communicationA machine can generate a chart, but it takes a human to craft a message. Whether preparing external reports or internal briefings, our analysts adapt insights based on the audience - be it an operator CEO, a regulator, or the media. The same dataset can tell different stories depending on who’s listening. That kind of nuanced communication shaped by experience, empathy, and business understanding can’t be automated.Insight comes from collaborationAI works in isolation. Analysts don’t. We debate findings, challenge assumptions, and refine outputs in real time. This collaborative process across research, strategy, and client teams ensures that our work is not only accurate but also timely and aligned with industry priorities. It’s not just about the what, but the so what and what next.Augment, don’t replaceAI is a powerful partner. It helps us move faster, automate routine tasks, and uncover patterns we might miss. But it’s a tool - not a substitute. The strategic clarity, context, and critical thinking human analysts bring are what turn raw data into real business value.In an age of automation, the human role isn’t disappearing, it’s becoming more essential. AI can enhance our work, but it’s people who make the numbers matter.
Dell Technologies World 2025: Day Three (Distributed AI and Telco vs. IT musings)
Author: Peter Jarich, Head of GSMA Intelligence Dell Technologies World runs for four days – from Monday through Thursday. As with many events, the last day is a great time to connect with exhibitors and take in some demos in a more relaxed setting, all while helping yourself to all the swag that companies don’t want to haul home. That’s the theory, at least. With meetings in London on Thursday afternoon, I was on a plane early Wednesday evening. No extra Dell-branded Stanley cups or mouse pads for me! Instead, I spent my last day at Dell Technologies World taking in more exhibits, doing a little presenting, and thinking about the intersection of the Telco and IT sectors. How to Think About Distributed AI. It’s no coincidence that the myriad edge AI use cases and showcases at Dell Technologies World align with work we’re doing at GSMA Intelligence; I was there, in part, to present some of our research. You can check out the deck from the red button above. A key message was simply to think about what we mean by “edge.” Where the concept can stretch from just outside a hyperscaler datacenter to the telco network, enterprise premise or even an IoT device, the term is clearly broad. That’s why it’s useful to think about “distribution” vs. “edge;” the edge is no single location. How to Think About Monetization. From a network strategy perspective, operators are more concerned with new revenues and customer experience than with OpEx and CapEx efficiencies. We often position this as “making money” vs. “saving money.” Regardless, both are part of how new technologies are monetized. Cutting costs and delivering efficiencies may not add to top-line growth, but do contribute to profitability. In other words, AI use cases which do drive network or operational efficiencies are still part of the monetization story.Diverse Demands vs. Diverse Capabilities. Of course, if telcos (or anyone else) with distributed AI want to sell the value to customers, they need to know what the customers care about. What their use cases require. While we’ve all been trained to think edge networking is about latency, it’s also about resiliency, data sovereignty, energy efficiency, and cost containment. Most use cases will benefit from a combination. Understanding what that combination looks like is key to targeting sales and marketing efforts. A Telco vs. IT Myth. I ran into a handful of analysts I knew this week at Dell Technologies World. I stood out, however, as the only one with a primary focus on the Telco vertical. To be fair, I could tell this positioned me as something of an odd duck at an IT focused event where servers and PCs and AI integration dominated the discussion. Of course, even if you ignore the fact that AT&T and Verizon were exhibitors at the event, the idea of a thick dividing line between the Telco and IT markets is ludicrous. Dangerous even. Telco is one of the largest verticals for IT sellers. That means operators are putting lots of IT gear into their operations. As mobile networks get increasingly virtualized and embed distributed AI, that will only accelerate. Sure, this was my first visit to Dell Technologies World, but I doubt it will be my last.
Dell Technologies World 2025: Day Two (even more AI, sustainability, dogs, data, …)
Author: Peter Jarich, Head of GSMA Intelligence The weatherman explained this morning that Thursday is likely to be the first day of the year when Las Vegas registers a 100 degree temperature (Fahrenheit, natch). Luckily, I’ll be on a plane home long before that; several years of living in the UK has made me allergic to balmy weather. In the meantime, the 2nd day of Dell Technologies World picked up where the first left off. What does that mean? Think extensions to show themes, things I simply missed yesterday, and a minor degree of randomness. AI – It’s the Same, But Different. You’d expect Dell to position AI as just another IT workload. It’s risen to the top of everyone’s agenda over the past few years, but Dell – or any of their competitors, for that matter – would tell you that it’s an application they can support in the same way they’ve always supported an evolving set of diverse applications. But, across sessions and conversations, there was a clear understanding (from Dell and partners) that AI is different. New silicon needs, sure. But new powering, scalability, cloud, and architecture decisions to be made. Even the silicon question isn’t so clear; some use cases may require GPUs, but many will be fine on CPUs…laptop CPUs, even. In many ways, this mirrors the AI-driven data traffic considerations operators are looking at. Whether or not AI drives a massive amount of new traffic, operators are not sure. But they are much more certain that it will drive traffic patterns. Is Data an AI Afterthought? I mentioned yesterday that Day One Dell Technologies World announcements included enhancements to its AI Data Platform. The Dell SME on the show floor was eager to talk about it. Almost too eager. Unlike servers brimming with GPUs or the flashy use case demos, the crowd around the Data Platform pod was…well, it wasn’t quite a crowd. You could, partly, blame Dell for this; the pod was somewhat awkwardly positioned between AI Factory demos vs. integrated into the middle of them. That said, we know that the importance of clean, well-managed data is often not top of mind. For example, in our work with telcos on AI maturity, only 30% claimed Data Quality and Complexity was a top three barrier to AI adoption. Amidst all of the other potential deployment challenges, this might not be surprising. Nonetheless, it’s a clear risk – for telcos and the broader market. Sustainability > Efficiency. The default sustainability message for many IT companies is straightforward: our servers are energy efficient. Energy efficiency is clearly part of being sustainable, but only one part. Packaging practices. Use of recycled materials. Product buy-back and recycling. Sustainability services. To its credit Dell’s dedicated sustainability demos had it all. Where they fell somewhat short was a limited focus on the sustainability implications of different network architectures or deployment models. Depending on the use case, some network architectures will be more energy efficient than others. Dell had plenty of stories attesting to this, stretching all the way to running AI models on powerful PCs vs. cloud resources. Quantifying or showcasing those decisions in a simple way – even as a conversation starter for their Services team – would be more powerful. Everything’s Better with Dogs. Just before you get to entrance of the Dell Technologies World Expo there’s a fenced in area. At CES, the fences are meant to contain drones. Here, they’re holding back service dogs…and lots of people coming to greet them with ginormous grins. Airports and hospitals long ago recognized that a friendly pup can help to defuse a stressful situation. Tradeshows aren’t quite as stressful, but benefit nonetheless. Smart Cities at the Edge. Another day. Another demonstration of AI at the edge. Unlike the compelling inventory management story from Chooch on Day One, the standout on Day Two – use of AI in traffic management by the City of Bellevue, WA – involved an operator. In this case, AT&T was running AI workloads on Dell servers in its network to process video from traffic intersections in order to improve pedestrian safety. Much like the Chooch example, though, costs were a primary driver of the decision to leverage edge resources; transport costs for massive amounts of video traffic would simply make the use case untenable.
Dell Technologies World 2025: Day One (AI, more AI, RAN and a smart telco engagement strategy)
Author: Peter Jarich, Head of GSMA Intelligence London has been unusually warm of late, but still no match for Las Vegas this week. That said, there’s no time for outdoor activities or lounging by the pool since I’m here for Dell Technologies World 2025. Compared with massive industry get-togethers like MWC, single company events are a very different beast. You obviously get a more single-sided view of the market. But company positioning and strategies can also tell you a lot. With Day One in the books, here’s what I came away with. Keynotes, Agendas, Announcements, and AI. Conference content and sessions often get ignored in favour of non-stop meetings. At an event driven by customer engagement, you might expect this to be the case. And, if you were one of those people locked in meetings at Dell Technologies World, take solace in the fact that product and solution announcements tell you where a company is putting its attention. Not surprisingly, that attention has landed on AI, as showcased by its Dell AI Factory enhancements and new solutions with NVIDIA. Circa 2025, nearly every tech company needs shareholders and customers to know it’s focused on AI innovation. A solution ticking all the key boxes – servers, mobile workstations, data platforms, and professional services…backed by a deep partner roster – testifies to the focus. Edge AI in Practice. AI is a wide-ranging topic. An incredibly wide-ranging topic. This is good, to the extent that it means solutions are being built for a variety of diverse use cases and customer demands. It also means that putting AI to use may seem particularly daunting. For me, a showcase on AI in support of healthcare inventory management, backed by machine vision specialist Chooch, brought it down to earth with a real-world example. In the process it also highlighted the importance of edge-deployed AI (in order to address data privacy and cost concerns) as well as the reality that putting AI to use requires much more than AI applications, making system integrator, telco, and IT partner decisions key. The Telco Suite. Executive suites for hosting meetings or demoing kit in a (less noisy) space off the show floor are not uncommon at trade shows. Dell’s Telco-focused suite at Dell Technologies World serves the same purpose. But it’s also used to host presentations and intimate discussions with partners from non-telco verticals. Where operators have been targeting digital industries as a growth opportunity since before the 5G Era, attempting to be a bridge into the enterprise is an undeniably smart strategy. The RAN Solution you Might Not Know. One piece of kit on display in Dell’s Telco Suite is a 4T4R cellular radio. It’s not from a partner and it’s not a mock-up. It is a commercially available radio developed by Dell. It can be paired up with Dell servers running Dell’s own RAN software. Add in mobile core assets from a partner and the result is a complete miobile network. Unless you follow the company closely, you probably don’t know about this offer; it never got a press release or a flashy launch. It points to modest near-term RAN aspirations and a cautious approach to competing with current RAN partners. It also provides a reminder that as the RAN gets increasingly digitized, suppliers like Dell should be in a position to benefit.
Unlock next-gen insights with GSMA Intelligence's Spectrum data | On demand webinar slides
The telecom spectrum landscape is constantly evolving with the rise of new generation of networks and sunsetting of old generations also leading to evolution of regulatory frameworks and policies. Staying ahead in these times requires access to trusted, timely, and comprehensive intelligence. The GSMA Intelligence Spectrum data is your comprehensive source of trusted data and analysis on spectrum assignments - planned and completed, auctions, license lifecycle and obligation, telcos spectrum portfolios and network sunsets, among others. In this complimentary webinar, Radhika Gupta, Head of Data Acquisition, delved into the full capabilities of Spectrum data including a live demo of the Spectrum Navigator, our user-friendly dashboard designed to simplify your access to spectrum-related data and analysis. Discover how you can better analyse trends in spectrumUnlock best practices for spectrum managementExplore the Spectrum Navigator tool including data spanning 200 countries and 1,120 operators, from 1980 to todayThis session is Part 1 of a two-part series. In this webinar, we focused on the Spectrum module overview and a deep dive into the Spectrum Navigator tool. Register now for part 2 taking place on 3rd June, where we’ll explore the Network Sunsets dashboard in detail.
Fibre to the Room (FTTR): Revolutionising Home and Business Connectivity
Author: Sahil Itkan, Research Manager, Strategy In the ever-evolving landscape of digital connectivity, the advent of FTTR (Fibre to the Room) marks a significant milestone. Imagine having fibre connectivity in each of your rooms, ensuring seamless and high-speed internet access wherever you are within your premises. This technological advancement is set to redefine the way we experience internet connectivity, both at home and in business environments.The Limitations of Traditional FTTHTraditional FTTH (Fibre to the Home) setup typically involves optical fibre coming into an ONT (Optical Network Terminal), with a router physically connected to it via a network cable in order to provide coverage to your entire house via Wi-Fi. However, walls and interference can attenuate the signals from routers, resulting in lower speed and data throughput for connected devices in rooms further away from the router. Service providers often install Wi-Fi mesh networks and extenders to enhance coverage, but these fixes can downgrade the overall network experience due to reduced performance and inconsistent connectivity.FTTR: A Game-Changer in Home ConnectivityTo address these challenges, FTTR emerges as a transformative solution. In today's digital world, the surge in data consumption drives the need for reliable, high-speed networks that can support multiple concurrent applications, notably within large households. FTTR caters to these modern demands by providing high-speed connectivity to every nook of your house. It eliminates patchy network experiences and potential dead spots, offering gigabit connectivity and ensuring seamless performance for your connected devices across rooms.Applications and Benefits of FTTRFTTR is best suited to support usage of a wide array of increasingly mainstream applications simultaneously, such as online education, video conferencing, gaming, immersive extended reality (XR), and smart home devices such as security cameras. The growing number of smart and connected devices in modern homes and the flux in data-intensive applications across industries are anticipated to drive the rollout and adoption of FTTR solutions worldwide.Global Adoption and Market TrendsService and solution providers globally are recognising the potential and capability of FTTR technology. By the end of Q1 2025, around 39 service providers in 27 markets had either already launched or are planning to launch their FTTR offerings. The commercialisation of FTTR technology is generally driven by countries with relatively high fibre penetration. Extensive fibre infrastructure facilitates the adoption of FTTR technology by providing the necessary infrastructure to support its deployment, thereby enabling seamless, high-speed connectivity and driving the growth of advanced digital applications and services. FTTR technology is not only revolutionising home connectivity but also transforming business environments by providing reliable, high-speed internet access.FTTR-B: Extending FTTR connectivity beyond homes to businessOperators are expanding their FTTR offerings to cater to the connectivity needs of their business customers by launching FTTR-B (Fibre to the Room for Business). By the end of Q1 2025, service providers in Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, and Thailand, have either deployed or planning to deploy their FTTR solutions for business customers. This technology is ideal for industries like hotels, providing guests with a seamless experience and ensuring consistent, reliable connectivity in each room. FTTR-B in hotels can also attract corporate clients for conferences and events, supporting a larger number of simultaneous users and applications like live streaming and virtual meetings. FTTR-B can also address the connectivity needs of educational institutions. Schools, colleges, and learning centers are stepping up from conventional ways of learning to new digital learning experiences which results in multiple smart devices operating simultaneously across the campus. FTTR-B could empower the students and staff with high-speed connectivity and a seamless learning experience.Future Outlook and OpportunitiesThe growing momentum around FTTR technology is likely to continue with more operators rolling out and testing their fibre-to-the-room offerings for both commercial and residential users. This presents an opportunity for OEMs, as the architecture involves more CPE to be installed at the premises. FTTR technology will also fuel growth in the IoT ecosystem, smart connected home devices, ultra-high-definition (8K) streaming, gaming, and more. The popularity of FTTR-B among business owners and administrators worldwide provides opportunities for service providers and operators to further monetise their existing fibre network infrastructure.For an in-depth analysis and insights on the future of FTTR and the broader fixed broadband and FWA markets, don't miss our latest quarterly report, “Fixed broadband and FWA, Q4 2024: developments and outlook". This comprehensive report delves into the latest trends, market dynamics, and future projections, offering valuable information for industry stakeholders. Additionally, our spotlight on FTTR, "FTTR: Taking Fixed Broadband Connectivity to the Next Level," provides a detailed look at this groundbreaking technology and its potential implications on the broader ecosystem.
Strengthen your B2C strategy in the digital era | On-demand webinar slides
GSMA Intelligence Digital Consumer Research provides exclusive insights and recommendations on the transformation of consumer technologies and evolution of consumer behaviour in the digital era, drawing on a global consumer survey. Planning for the 2025 consumer survey has just begun, ensuring continued research into emerging trends and market shifts that are shaping the future of digital consumer.This exclusive webinar explored key insights and implications from the Global Consumer Survey. Our experts discussed the latest consumer trends in the digital era, and how to leverage them to capture new B2C opportunities. Whether you are a telco operator, an OEM, or a provider of digital services/content, these slides will offer data-driven recommendations to help you enhance:B2C strategies and messagingCompetition and partnership strategiesTargeting new services and marketsCustomer segmentation strategiesBenchmarking activities
Peter & Christina Go To Cambridge: Insights from a 6G Symposium
Author: Peter Jarich, Head of GSMA Intelligence and Christina Patsioura, Lead Analyst, IoT & Enterprise The Cambridge 6G Symposium came hot on the heels of the 3GPP’s 6G workshop held in Incheon South Korea. Where the latter included a series of breakneck series of 6G vision presentations and submissions from companies across the mobile ecosystem, the former was a more intimate affair. But bringing together a select set of academics and operators, along with infrastructure and silicon suppliers provided a unique set of insights into the question we’re all trying to answer – what do we want from 6G? From GSMA Intelligence, I attended with Christina Patsioura (Lead Analyst, Enterprise and IoT). We both came away with the same overarching impression; there is incredible anticipation for what we can accomplish with 6G, along with a recognition that we need to learn from the sins of the past. We also went in with different perspectives and technical focuses, resulting in different takeaways. Christina’s Lens Learn from 5G rollouts – It’s well understood that monetizing 5G investments has proven challenging, with promises of tapping into B2B sales being dramatically over-hyped. RoI, then, needs to be front-and-centre in 6G planning alongside loftier goals of 6G serving societal demands in terms of near-ubiquitous connectivity, that will transform the lives of the many, as well as security and energy efficiency. Focus on customer needs – At a 6G event with an audience of academics and researchers, there was an expectation that technical innovation would dominate the presentations and panels. To be sure, topics like THz spectrum, integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), and AI-native RAN were on the agenda. Tech talk, however, was balanced by frequent reminders that we need to align 6G capabilities with actual user demands while acknowledging that future network infrastructure should also allow for dynamic reaction to ever evolving market demands (EG, reduced mobility for servicing a factory with static assets). Avoid “Race to 6G” – As with 5G, it’s expected that many operators will rush to deploy 6G technologies and gain a marketing leg-up on competitors. This belies the fact that research, technology and standards development is a continuum and detracts from the improvements that these standards (or even pre-6G evolutions) deliver. Peter’s Lens A 6G Event without much 6G. The focus on 6G use cases and aspirations vs. a tech-heavy 6G innovation focus was certainly welcome. But, combined with a prevalence of 5G Era technologies getting called out – EG, NTN, AI integration, open networks and API exposure –you might be forgiven if you showed up and didn’t know it was a 6G event. 6G vs. NTN. Integration of mobile technologies and satellite or high-altitude delivery platforms got plenty of airtime at the Symposium. Much more than expected. To be sure, the wave of satellite constellation launches and telco partnerships, combined with the potential to revolutionize mobile coverage, has captured the market’s attention. Of course, that’s happening in today’s 5G Era. 6G and the 5G Continuum. From AI and open networking, to new spectrum allocations, energy efficiency, security, NTN integration, ISAC and new business opportunities, the resemblance of 6G aspirations and innovation to 5G aspirations and technologies is overwhelming. It’s a reminder that 6G will build upon 5G standards and accomplishments. A reasoned, evolutionary view of 6G was refreshing if not what we expected when showing up in Cambridge. It also served as a reminder that the future direction of wireless offers a chance to help the mobile industry to execute against common (well-worn?) goals if we learn from the past and focus on understanding the needs of society, consumers, industry verticals and telcos themselves.
Powering global enterprise IoT | On-demand webinar
As global enterprises scale IoT deployments, they demand seamless, compliant, and cost-effective connectivity. How can mobile operators evolve to meet these rising expectations while ensuring profitability and operational efficiency?We hosted an exclusive discussion with floLIVE and Bayobab on the latest IoT trends, backed by fresh industry research. Our expert panel explored how MNOs and IoT service providers are adapting their infrastructure to meet enterprise demands, navigate regulatory challenges, and deliver always-on global connectivity. Key Topics Covered:The state of IoT adoption and connectivity trendsChallenges enterprises face, including cost, security, and scalabilityThe role of next-gen IoT platforms in enabling global coverageHow multi-network SIM technology enhances reliabilitySecurity measures for safeguarding IoT ecosystemsIoT applications in automotive, utilities, and beyond This webinar was hosted in sponsorship with floLIVE.
What was the role of OSS/BSS in powering MWC25 top themes? | Recording from MWC25
Recorded live at MWC Barcelona, this Intelligence Hour session brought together industry leaders to reflect on the biggest trends from the event. Across four days of keynotes, summits, and executive roundtables, MWC25 showcased the technologies shaping the future of mobile. But one question remained—how did OSS and BSS innovations enable these advancements?In this session, GSMA Intelligence moderated a discussion with operations and billing experts who examined the role of OSS/BSS solutions in 5G monetisation, NTN integration, AI-driven automation, and more.Speakers:Peter Jarich – Head of GSMA Intelligence (Moderator)Dave Labuda – Founder and Chief Scientist, Matrixx SoftwareAri Banerjee – Chief Strategy Officer, Netcracker TechnologyAnshul Bhatt – Chief Product Officer (OSS Business Unit) & Head of Intelligent Operations, Rakuten SymphonyMuhannad Al Abweh – Global Head of Solution Sales | Telecom Industry Leader, InfovistaHaifa El Ashkar – Executive Director, Corporate Strategy, CSG Watch now to get expert insights on the future of OSS/BSS in telecom.To follow up with any of the topics discussed in this session, or to understand how to engage with GSMA Intelligence analysts for future events please contact us.
Telecom Energy Efficiency Benchmark | Recording from MWC25
This session, recorded live at MWC Barcelona, brought together industry experts to discuss the latest findings from GSMA Intelligence’s Telecom Energy Efficiency Benchmark. With 16 leading operator groups contributing data from 95 networks across 73 countries, this benchmarking initiative provided critical insights into energy efficiency trends, sustainable technologies, and best practices shaping the telecom industry.Moderated by Tim Hatt, Head of Research & Consulting, GSMA Intelligence, the discussion featured insights from:Kyriakos Exadaktylos – Vodafone Group, Technology Network Architecture Specifications and Energy PerformanceEmanuel Kolta – Lead Analyst, GSMA IntelligenceNoelia Lopez – Sustainability and AI Marketing Director, EricssonAnthony D’Arcy – Director, ESG Stakeholder Engagement and Enablement, NokiaRavi Suchak – Group Head of External Affairs & Public Policy, Helios TowersThis session marked the launch of GSMA Intelligence’s latest energy efficiency report, delivering independent, data-driven insights to support a more sustainable telecom industry.Looking to get involved in future MWC sessions, sponsorship opportunities, or speaking engagements with our analysts at industry events? Get in touch with us today!
Top mobile trends for 2025 | Recording from MWC25
With pre-registrations exceeding 10 times the available capacity, this session was one of the most highly anticipated at MWC! Hosted by GSMA Intelligence, our analysts and industry experts explored the key trends and technologies that shaped the mobile industry in 2025—from AI-powered networks to new monetisation models and beyond.Speakers: Peter Jarich – Head of GSMA Intelligence, GSMAMersad Cavcic – Chief Product Officer, GlobalstarRonnie Vasishta – Senior Vice President, Telecom, NVIDIAAnshul Bhatt – Chief Product Officer (OSS Business Unit) & Head of Intelligent Operations, Rakuten SymphonyTadhg Kenny – President - Global Partnerships, Head of Marketing & PR, Druid SoftwareMissed the session? Watch now for expert insights on AI-driven networks, 5G monetization, NTN, cloud-native architectures, and the future of mobile connectivity.Interested in partnering with GSMA Intelligence for future MWC events or securing our analysts for external conferences? Explore our sponsorship and speaking opportunities.
The future of Satellite & NTN | Recording from MWC25
As satellite and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) move from pilots to commercial deployment, integration with mobile networks is accelerating. At GSMA Intelligence, we curate and host industry-leading discussions to explore these shifts, bringing together top experts and decision-makers to shape the conversation.At MWC25’s Satellite & NTN Summit, our team had carefully planned and developed this session, selecting key topics, identifying expert speakers, and ensuring in-depth analysis of the evolving telco-satellite landscape. This session provided invaluable insights into the opportunities, challenges, and innovations driving global connectivity.Key topics included:The convergence of satellite and mobile networks (4G, 5G, and beyond)Revenue potential in consumer, enterprise, and IoT segmentsThe role of satellite in bridging connectivity gaps and enabling emergency responseCompetitive dynamics among satellite operators in the direct-to-device marketRegulatory and policy considerations for scaling satellite-enabled servicesSpeakers: Tim Hatt – Head of Research & Consulting, GSMA Intelligence (Moderator)Paul Jacobs – CEO, GlobalstarNadine Allen – Global Head of Enterprise & Cloud, SESRika Nakazawa – Chief Commercial Innovation, NTTFreddie Södergen – VP & Head of Technology & Strategy, EricssonCraig Brown – Director of Investment, UK Space AgencyAmina Boubendir – Head of Research & Standardisation, Airbus Defence and SpaceMohammad Marashi – SVP, Future Business & Innovation, SESDavid Goldman – VP, Satellite Policy, SpaceXAntje Williams – SVP, Group Technology, Deutsche Telekom AGDaniel Gizinski – President, Satellite & Space Communications, ComtechAnirban Chakraborty – EVP & Head Carrier Business Unit, ComtechScott Wisniewski – President, AST SpaceMobileLaurent Jaffart – Director of Connectivity & Secure Communications, ESA - European Space AgencyJulie Kearney – Partner & Co-Chair, Space Exploration & Innovation, DLA PiperJean-Philippe Gillet – SVP, Media, Mobility & Networks, IntelsatSunil Patil – VP Product Management, QualcommWatch this on-demand session to get expert insights on satellite communications, NTN, 5G, telco-satellite partnerships, IoT connectivity, and space-based mobile networks/Interested in getting involved with future GSMA Intelligence-hosted events, sponsoring MWC sessions, or securing analyst speakers for external conferences? Learn more about our event sponsorship and support services.
