Operators are having to develop and hire in new skills as they move towards digital and cloud-native environments and automate their networks. Will as many people be working in the telcos of 2030? What skills and people will they need to employ over the next few years? What will the telco workforce of 2030 look like?​

Wholesale contributes about 10% of revenues for major telecom operator groups and generating over $200 billion annually worldwide. Despite its significant contribution, why does it remain in the shadows during CXO discussions and financial reports? Join us as we unravel the intricacies of this unloved segment and assess its viability as a strategic business avenue in the ever-evolving telecoms landscape.

While 5G promises high-quality coverage in key business locations, the cost for operators to deliver dense networks in these areas and meet SLAs is currently a hurdle. For many companies, opting for mobile private networks may be the practical choice to benefit from 5G connectivity in locations like offices, factories, and transport hubs. In this Hard Talk, we explore if 5G is living up to its promise for businesses and how companies are seeking to benefit from 5G connectivity.

Telecom operators have long aspired to draw in software developers. With the rise of Network as a Service (NaaS) and open network APIs, this goal has become a top priority. The GSMA's Open Gateway initiative facilitates swift service deployment across operator networks for developers and cloud providers. The question arises: Do operators possess the capabilities to attract developers directly, or is a more effective strategy to collaborate with the established developer communities of their technology partners? 

The structural separation of integrated telcos into ServCo's, NetCo's, and InfraCo's offers an asset-light, diverse services approach. However, some view it as a high-risk, high-reward strategy, potentially disrupting multi-billion dollar businesses and entering unfamiliar competitive arenas. We explore if this is the right decision for CSPs and the consequences of potential missteps.​

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5G presents an opportunity to deliver new services and new software-defined capabilities that allow customers to decide what sort of connectivity they want and where. What is connectivity-as-a-service, its potential business models, and the technology challenges of delivering it?

How cost-beneficial it is to migrate your IT and network workloads into the cloud and does it really create huge savings? Explore the claims and counterclaims, and the potential for taking a more consistent approach to making cost comparisons.

Is the level of dependence of today’s telecoms operators on public cloud providers a cause for concern? How do we get the balance right?

Some large connectivity providers want to expand their role in IoT by providing E2E services. But is this a realistic ambition? Do they have a clear strategy and is it worth it?​

Telecoms operators' energy consumption has come under the spotlight as all businesses consider how to reduce their carbon footprints. With the inevitable growth in traffic in the 5G era, how can telcos reduce their emissions and what will be the impact of moving technology into the cloud?

When it comes to customer experience, some operators are happy with modest improvements while others are seeking to develop a digital experience that rivals that of cloud providers. Explore what a fully digital, data-driven customer experience is and what is at stake for those CSPs that are taking a less ambitious approach.

What does it mean for telecoms operators to become enablers from a commercial perspective? Is it just what we used to call wholesale but repositioned for the 5G era? If so, will all telcos welcome such a business model or will they seek growth from delivering services for the end-user?

With all the excitement about the potential of 5G in the B2B market, there is a risk that 5G in the consumer market gets overlooked. What are the tangible benefits that 5G offers over LTE for smartphone users and how to monetize them? Explore new 5G consumer services and devices, their market prospects and timelines.

5G presents an opportunity to deliver new services and new software-defined capabilities that allow customers to decide what sort of connectivity they want and where. What is connectivity-as-a-service, its potential business models, and the technology challenges of delivering it?

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