In this episode of the Techburst Talks podcast, we delve deep into the current challenges and future prospects of the telecom industry.
I'm joined by industry veterans Chris Lewis from Lewis Insight and Rob Jones, CEO of Bluefire, the discussion spans a wide array of topics including:
- the financial viability of 5G - is anyone actually making $$$?
- the adaptation of telcos to new technologies like IoT - can telcos deliver complex solutions?
- and the increasing importance of customer-centric business models.
The conversation also examines the role of #AI in transforming the industry, the impact of global markets, and the structural changes needed to stay competitive.
The trio emphasizes the necessity of partnerships, the limitations of current business models, and the importance of personalized services in the evolving telecom landscape.
00:00 Introduction to Telecom Industry Challenges
00:13 Meet the Experts: Chris Lewis and Rob Jones
01:07 Chris Lewis: Insights on Telecom Dynamics
02:02 Rob Jones: Global Telecom Experience
02:49 Current Trends in the Telecom Industry
06:46 Challenges in Telecom Pricing and Competition
10:32 Strategies for Telecom Operators
13:14 The Role of Connectivity in Telecom Services
15:52 Telcos and the Competitive Landscape
28:26 The Future of IoT in Telecom
31:12 Learning from Other Industries
31:54 Economic Evolution and Partnering
33:29 Structural Changes in Telecom
35:28 Impact of AI on Telecom
37:41 Challenges and Opportunities with AI
49:24 Future of Telecom: 6G and Beyond
58:15 Collaboration and Personalization in Telecom
01:02:58 Concluding Thoughts
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