TELCO INSIGHTS THAT MOVE MARKETS
FOREWORD
TELCO MAGAZINE TEAM
EDITOR STELLA NOLAN
LEAD DESIGNER JULIA WAINWRIGHT
MEDIA DIRECTORS MICHAEL BANYARD ZACH BOURNER
PRODUCTION MANAGERS JANE ARNETA YEVHENIIA SUBBOTINA FREYA REID
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR DANIELA KIANICKOVÁ
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER JAMES WHITE
GROUP CONTENT DIRECTOR STEVEN DOWNES
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER LEWIS VAUGHAN
CEO GLEN WHITE
TELCO INSIGHTS THAT MOVE MARKETS
Welcome to this issue of Telco Magazine, where we put you at the centre of the global telecommunications revolution. This edition delves into the technologies, strategies and partnerships that are shaping the future of connectivity, from next-generation 5G and Open RAN to IoT, fibre and AI-driven sustainability.
Vodafone IoT’ s Phil Skipper discusses the power of partnership over rivalry, enabling US enterprises to scale seamlessly across borders. We explore IBC’ s Accelerator Programme, uniting broadcasters and telecoms through private 5G, satellite innovation, and ultra-low latency streaming. AT & T’ s US $ 14 billion Open RAN alliance with Ericsson demonstrates how operators can transition from legacy infrastructure to agile, cloud-native networks.
Elsewhere, we examine VAR’ s often controversial role in modern sports, where delivering resilient, high-bandwidth networks is critical to the integrity of centralised video assistant referee hubs. We spotlight how circular economies and AI are fuelling a greener telecoms future. Don’ t miss our Top 10 Global Fibre Network Providers, plus The Sport of Kings’ big picture, where telecoms power the pulse of global sport.
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