Ep. 2: Competing for Subscribers—The Past, Present & Future of Wireless

In this episode of Telgoo5 Talks, Stuart Chowning sits down with wireless industry veteran Jon Horovitz for a wide-ranging conversation on how the telecom world has evolved—and where it’s headed. From the early days of landline loss and costly per-minute billing to today’s data-first environment, they trace the shifts that shaped the market and the challenges operators face now that wireless is everywhere.

They discuss:

• The transition from voice to data as the core service

• Why MVNOs can’t compete on price alone

• How bundling, IoT, and travel SIMs are creating new revenue streams

• The role of influencers and nontraditional entrants in reshaping subscriber acquisition

• What skills and technologies the next-generation telecom workforce needs

Whether you’re a carrier, MVNO, or just curious about how connectivity keeps evolving, this episode offers candid insights into what’s driving growth—and what’s next.