Interviews

Closing the reality gap: vHive now validating mobile towers in real-time, on-site

Interview: mobile network infrastructure plans rarely survive contact with reality, with equipment deviating from specifications in over one-third of sites. vHive CTO Tomer Daniel explains how bridging the digital-physical divide can prevent the industry’s “costliest chain reaction”, including safeguarding 5G performance and accelerating revenue recognition…

IQM sees more telco quantum opportunities in wake of Telefónica-CESGA deal in Spain

Interview: new deployment puts Telefónica alongside Europe’s quantum-HPC frontrunners, partnering IQM to deliver systems designed for research and industrial access. The project links to AI workflows, and hints at where telcos may see tomorrow’s quantum-as-a-service opportunity…

Eurofiber CEO Alex Goldblum on a decade of deals

Interview: CEO of expansive European fibre and data centre services player says M&A action is not over as it targets growth across enlarged western European footprint.

Can AI-RAN succeed without open RAN? ‘Yes and no’, says Alliance Chair Choi

Interview: AI-RAN Alliance Chair (and ex-DT CTO) Dr. Alex Jinsung Choi assures that operators have a route to scaled adoption of the tech — no matter their level of legacy. T-Mobile US is seen as having ‘unique’ springboard for AI-RAN rollout given its ‘greenfield-like’ position in 5G era, post-Sprint, and is expected to use the 2028 Olympics to showcase early wins.

CityFibre CTO plots PON roadmap to 50G and beyond

UK fibreco CTO David Tomalin talks PON future: XGS now in place and a 10–20 year technology roadmap that elects to leapfrog 25G. Vendor interoperability deemed marker of market maturity, with long-time favourites Calix and Nokia earning plaudits…

Landolina’s “be useful” philosophy: steering Cellnex towards stronger MNOs, digital Britain

Interview: With the telecoms sector at an inflection point, Gianluca Landolina sees opportunity in channelling simplicity and sustainability, as the Cellnex UK CEO shares the strategic logic behind neutral host expansion and why fewer, stronger MNOs are key to the infraco and national resilience.

Iridium highlights ‘strategic’ value of DT space link-up

Satellite operator emphasises its role as a “stable partner” for telcos navigating alliance options in the rapidly shifting New Sat landscape, following its recent tie-up with Deutsche Telekom on next-generation hybrid connectivity through the NTN Direct platform.

Orange’s Le Roux: IP MPLS layer at halfway point on ‘full softwarisation’ journey

Network X: Orange’s EVP of International Networks drills down into the work the operator is doing to move towards a stateless, disaggregated, new‑generation IP layer that is as‑a‑service by design.

INCA CEO: ‘job done’ when altnets join Openreach as industry ‘baddies’

INCA Summit 2025: With consolidation looming and the next Telecoms Access Review on the horizon, the UK’s fibre landscape is at a tipping point. Altnets, however, are still reeling from (pantomime) villain Openreach’s latest pricing initiative, with disappointment at Ofcom inertia, and suspicion the incumbent is testing what it can get away with…

Voneus ‘plays chicken’ with banks and secures new funding

INCA Summit 2025: Macquarie and Voneus director Oliver Bradley indicates terms were renegotiated on Voneus’s existing £70m debt facility, and stakeholders injected further funds to secure the altnet’s future.

Fibrus focuses on journey towards breakeven as revenue and EBITDA grow

In conversation: Fibrus CFO talks virtues of the altnet’s integrated business model as it reports steadily rising earnings and nears positive cash flow. Fibre ARPU ‘walk-up’ ongoing, but potential bolt-ons are under consideration…

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