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InterviewA telco win-win: TXO adds ‘scale and breadth’ to network circularity proposition
In-depth: ‘A local business gone global’: Wales’ green dragon adds heft in US, following recent Europe and APAC expansion — extending bid to scale circular economy leadership and portfolio in global telco network supply and infrastructure value chain…
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InterviewInterview: telcos’ watchdog boss on efforts to keep suppliers in line on CSR
Vodafone’s Paras Shah, Chairman of CSR-focused telco association JAC, speaks to TelcoTitans about how its effort to monitor supply chain resilience and risk is going deeper and broader as signs emerge that operators’ supply chains are starting to diversify.
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InterviewGlide Identity’s mission: a new telco API franchise to replace the billions at risk with SMS OTP
Eran Haggiag, founder CEO of telco-backed authentication startup Glide Identity, tells TelcoTitans that it’s time to move on from multi-billion dollar but vulnerable SMS One Time Passwords, and swap in revenue from Open Gateway-based APIs leveraging with SIM cryptography. And why this time is different with Google…
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InterviewVodafone Business hoping 5G private networks on cusp of doubling, even trebling in 2026
As 5G MPNs move beyond hype, Jennifer Didoni shares Vodafone Business’ refined strategy on scaling deployments and targeting the right use cases.
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InterviewBoldyn champions as-a-service benefits for private 5G
Interview: MPN forerunner Mikko Uusitalo shares how Boldyn Networks is reshaping private 5G with its innovative ‘as-a-service’ model, tackling cost and complexity barriers, as the neutral host seeks to continue leading the way with innovative use cases.
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InterviewNeos Networks on renewal of its UK backbone for altnets, AI and hyperscalers
Neos Networks is reshaping its trajectory with a sharpened focus on optical connectivity and strategic partnerships like Project Reach with Network Rail. Learn how this SSE-Infracapital-backed UK backbone operator considers itself uniquely placed to leverage opportunities in AI-fuelled data centre expansion and altnet consolidation.
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InterviewSinch on APIs (and RCS): remapping the complex CSP-CPaaS dynamic?
Sinch CMO Jonathan Bean tells TelcoTitans how CSPs and CPaaS players can work together to develop network API and RCS ecosystems to grow their already lucrative mutual revenue pie — including opening up the critical ‘communications developer’ community.
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InterviewSateliot CEO charts course towards €1bn annual sales
Jaume Sanpera, CEO of Spanish IoT-focused satellite operator, says close collaboration with MNOs is set to drive startup towards target of €1bn in annual revenue by 2030.
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InterviewDeutsche Telekom’s Abrahamson keeps firm hand on AI ‘fire hose’
Jonathan Abrahamson says the speed of AI-related developments can feel overwhelming, but DT keeps its focus on selecting and solving the key problems.
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InterviewCityFibre sees commercial promise, ‘moral obligation’ in Project Gigabit
CityFibre’s public sector lead Andy Nash talks to TelcoTitans on the altnet’s emergence as a strategic government supplier for Project Gigabit, answering “the big exam question” on going beyond initial goals, and the moral duty of delivering rural connectivity…
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Interviewnexfibre: Keep leash on Openreach to drive UK fibre competition
nexfibre development chief Giles Rowbotham speaks with TelcoTitans on need to drive UK fibre competition by maintaining regulation of Openreach. Says Ofcom needs to keep an eye on wholesale pricing and copper-to-fibre migration process, as well as consolidation, investment, PIA, and local-level factors within wider market…
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InterviewNew INCA CEO tells UK altnets to mobilise against common enemy
Industry body recce’d under new CEO, with collaboration and communication identified for rework — including potential Openreach hotline upgrade — despite cloud of consolidation.
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InterviewIn depth: Eurotelco adtech Utiq sets course for Americas
Ambitious JV plots further regional Transatlantic expansion following recent Austrian debut, according to CEO Marc Bresseel. Read more on plans to crack North America, reach new platforms, forge new partnerships in adtech, telecoms, raise further funds, and beyond…
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InterviewCuckoo MD sees national retail reach as vital in loosening Big 4’s fibre grip
Startup consumer‑focused fibre ISP Cuckoo is positioning itself as a national-scale player at a time when many UK peers are thinking local, underpinned by customer-centric Sarah Howells and the Kraken next-gen ops platform (also backed by Octopus Capital). Login to learn more…
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InterviewUK altnet Quickline pitches ‘patchwork’ solution to rural full-fibre challenge
Quickline CEO Sean Royce tells TelcoTitans not everyone needs a gigabit right now and full fibre is not the only way to improve broadband services in the most remote parts of the UK.
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InterviewBrace for ‘AI tidal wave’: Kao Data urges UK data centre step change
Next-gen specialist discusses Manchester Data Centre of the North investment sweetspot, need to prep for AI-fuelled tsunami of demand (nowhere in Europe ready). Read more…
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InterviewInterview: T-Mobile partner SiFi Networks gears up for first ‘FiberCity’ launches
First FiberCity set to be completed soon in Fullerton, California.
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InterviewNetomnia: capex inefficiency is blocking consolidation opportunity
Speaking to TelcoTitans, Netomnia founder and CEO Jeremy Chelot suggests too many altnets are banking on unachievable take-up goals, and that playing fast and loose with investor money has resulted in a block on viable valuations for consolidation.
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InterviewBT Business ‘builds like fury’ to stitch Global Fabric together
CTO Colin Bannon tells TelcoTitans why the Group’s new platform is a “generational shift” in technology that required BT to ‘rip up old blueprints’. BT intends to take centre stage in a multi-cloud world, with partners in tow and customers lined up…
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InterviewFibrus preps off-net retail expansion, asserts leadership in own footprint
CEO interview: having achieved FTTP leadership and segment-topping KPIs within own fibre footprint, altnet now challenging traditional incumbents on own turf. Northern Ireland a case study in high-penetration and how hyperlocal majorly disrupts network, ISP status quo…