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Stephen Grootes speaks to Charles Savage, CEO at Purple Group Limited, about SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, soaring demand from investors, and how, even amid oil shocks, stagflation risks and global tension, the builders like Elon Musk and Taddy Blecher continue to shape the future by building through the noise. In other interviews, Andre Wills, Managing Director at Africa Analysis talks about the rapid rise of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in South Africa and why banks are becoming some of the country's biggest mobile players. New research forecasts that the MVNO market could more than triple by 2030, driven by players such as Capitec Connect, FNB Connect and Standard Bank Mobile. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“What this industry needs is a fundamentally different approach, not probabilistic, deterministic,” says Gerry Christensen, Plus Trusted Industry Strategist at ICA AI. In this Telecom Reseller podcast, Doug Green speaks with Christensen about ICA AI's Plus Trusted platform, an AI-based communications assistant designed to help manage unwanted, suspicious and trusted calls. Christensen explains that Plus Trusted is built around three basic call treatments: block known bad calls, interrogate questionable calls using AI, or allow trusted calls to pass through normally. The platform uses caller behavior, number reputation and the relationship between the calling and called parties to determine whether a trusted relationship exists before the phone rings. While ICA AI can use probabilistic AI in gray-area situations, Christensen says the company emphasizes deterministic AI because many calls can be handled based on known patterns and trusted relationships. The discussion also looks at the growing threat of AI-enabled robocalls, voice cloning and social engineering. Christensen says that as bad actors use AI to automate and personalize attacks, users and organizations will need AI-based protection on their side of the call. For UCaaS providers, MVNOs, MSPs and channel partners, Christensen says Plus Trusted creates a new opportunity to help customers reduce unwanted calls while preserving legitimate communications. The platform is designed to interoperate with existing carriers and communications platforms. “We consider ourselves Switzerland,” Christensen says. “You don't have to be on a specific UCaaS platform. You don't have to have a specific carrier.” Visit icatrusted.ai.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Andre Wills, Managing Director at Africa Analysis about the rapid rise of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in South Africa and why banks are becoming some of the country's biggest mobile players. New research forecasts that the MVNO market could more than triple by 2030, driven by players such as Capitec Connect, FNB Connect and Standard Bank Mobile. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deterministic AI Sets the Roadmap for Safer Communications, ICA AI Podcast. Rather than sending every word of every conversation into a large language model, Christensen describes a model where much of the decision-making is based on known patterns, trusted relationships, keywords, context, policy, and call behavior. In sensitive verticals such as financial services, healthcare, legal services, and government, that can be especially important because communications may involve private data, personally identifiable information, account details, medical information, or other sensitive content By Doug Green “As AI gets more powerful, the question is not simply whether it can answer a prompt. The question is whether it can be trusted in the communications path,” says Gerry Christensen, associate founder of ICA AI. “For high-security communications, deterministic AI is not just different. In many cases, it is necessary.” In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Gerry Christensen of ICA AI joins Doug Green to define an important distinction that is becoming central to the future of AI-powered communications: probabilistic AI versus deterministic AI. The conversation is less about a single product announcement and more about setting out a roadmap. Christensen explains why most people experience AI through probabilistic systems, including large language models that generate answers based on patterns, probabilities and prompts. Those tools can be powerful, but they can also hallucinate, miss context, or create outputs that sound confident while being wrong. For communications providers, MSPs, UCaaS providers, MVNOs and telecom resellers, Christensen argues that this distinction matters because voice networks are entering an era where AI will be used on both sides of the call. Legitimate businesses will use AI in contact centers. Bad actors will use AI to scale fraud, spoofing, robocalls and deepfake-style attacks. Consumers and enterprises will increasingly need AI to help determine which calls should get through, which calls should be challenged, and which calls should be blocked. ICA AI, short for Intelligent Communications Assistant, is built around that problem. Christensen describes the platform as an AI-based assistant that can support outbound calling and, perhaps more importantly, inbound call handling. The goal is to allow trusted calls from colleagues, friends, family and legitimate businesses to pass through, while filtering unwanted or suspicious calls. The core idea is determinism. Rather than sending every word of every conversation into a large language model, Christensen describes a model where much of the decision-making is based on known patterns, trusted relationships, keywords, context, policy and call behavior. In sensitive verticals such as financial services, healthcare, legal services and government, that can be especially important because communications may involve private data, personally identifiable information, account details, medical information or other sensitive content. Christensen gives the example of a financial services call. A probabilistic AI system might need to listen broadly and process the conversation through an LLM to determine intent. A deterministic system, by contrast, can look for specific markers of trust or risk: whether the caller is known, whether the call matches expected behavior, whether suspicious phrases appear, or whether the interaction moves toward unusual requests such as gift cards, new account instructions or other red flags. That approach, Christensen says, also has implications for cost, latency and scale. If most decisions can be made deterministically, the system does not need to rely on a distant AI data center for every interaction. That can reduce exposure of sensitive data, lower dependency on token-heavy AI processing, and support faster call-handling decisions. Christensen says ICA AI's approach relies on deterministic AI for roughly 85% to 95% of transactions. He connects that idea to Zipf's Law, the linguistic principle that a relatively small portion of language often carries much of the meaning. In communications, that means many call-handling decisions may not require open-ended AI interpretation. They may require the right data, the right rules, and the right deterministic understanding of what matters in the moment. The roadmap Christensen lays out is not anti-LLM and not anti-probabilistic AI. Instead, it is a layered model. Probabilistic AI can still be used when needed, especially when a conversation falls outside known patterns or requires deeper interpretation. But for high-security, high-volume communications, Christensen argues that deterministic AI should carry more of the load. For MSPs, channel partners and telecom providers, the message is direct: AI call management may become a new category of value-added service. As agentic AI increases the volume and sophistication of automated calls, enterprises and consumers will need tools that can help them determine whether a call is authentic, legitimate and safe. Christensen compares the coming environment to an arms race. AI will make fraud more scalable, but AI can also make communications more defensible. The providers that begin testing, integrating and understanding these capabilities early may be better positioned to offer customers a practical answer to a growing trust problem in voice communications. “Everybody is going to need to have an AI-based solution for consumers to handle inbound calls,” Christensen says. “In the world of agentic AI, it is conceivable that networks could be plastered with AI-generated calls.” Learn more: ICA AI: https://icai.ai/

Este boletim traz um resumo das principais notícias do dia na análise de Samuel Possebon, editor chefe da TELETIME.TELETIME é a publicação de referência para quem acompanha o mercado de telecomunicações, tecnologia e Internet no Brasil. Uma publicação independente dedicada ao debate aprofundado e criterioso das questões econômicas, regulatórias, tecnológicas, operacionais e estratégicas das empresas do setor. Se você ainda não acompanha a newsletter TELETIME, inscreva-se aqui (shorturl.at/juzF1) e fique ligado no dia a dia do mercado de telecom. É simples e é gratuito.Você ainda pode acompanhar TELETIME nas redes sociais:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teletimenews/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teletimenews/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teletime/ Ou entre em nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/teletimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Launching an MVNO may sound straightforward. In practice, it is anything but.Recorded live at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Matthew Roberts is joined by Andy Hopkins, CTO of MVNX Link, and Amdocs' Mark Prudhoe for a conversation about what it really takes to bring new mobile providers to market. Together, they unpack the hidden complexity behind customer onboarding, billing, upgrades, top-ups, and service transitions, and why improving the customer journey remains one of the most important, and underestimated, challenges in the MVNO space.The discussion explores how the partnership between MVNX Link and Amdocs is designed to simplify that complexity: combining a SaaS-based platform, a practical customization layer, and a faster path to launch for MVNOs and MVNEs looking to get to market with less cost and less friction.

Este boletim traz um resumo das principais notícias do dia na análise de Samuel Possebon, editor chefe da TELETIME.TELETIME é a publicação de referência para quem acompanha o mercado de telecomunicações, tecnologia e Internet no Brasil. Uma publicação independente dedicada ao debate aprofundado e criterioso das questões econômicas, regulatórias, tecnológicas, operacionais e estratégicas das empresas do setor. Se você ainda não acompanha a newsletter TELETIME, inscreva-se aqui (shorturl.at/juzF1) e fique ligado no dia a dia do mercado de telecom. É simples e é gratuito.Você ainda pode acompanhar TELETIME nas redes sociais:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teletimenews/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teletimenews/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teletime/ Ou entre em nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/teletimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Este boletim traz um resumo das principais notícias do dia na análise de Samuel Possebon, editor chefe da TELETIME.TELETIME é a publicação de referência para quem acompanha o mercado de telecomunicações, tecnologia e Internet no Brasil. Uma publicação independente dedicada ao debate aprofundado e criterioso das questões econômicas, regulatórias, tecnológicas, operacionais e estratégicas das empresas do setor. Se você ainda não acompanha a newsletter TELETIME, inscreva-se aqui (shorturl.at/juzF1) e fique ligado no dia a dia do mercado de telecom. É simples e é gratuito.Você ainda pode acompanhar TELETIME nas redes sociais:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teletimenews/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teletimenews/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teletime/ Ou entre em nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/teletimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital Tide on the Cloud PBX Opportunity for Telcos, Podcast, Digital Tide enables telecom operators and MVNOs to launch carrier-grade, white-label Cloud PBX platforms quickly, allowing them to provide advanced business communications services under their own brand without the time and cost of developing the technology internally “Telcos need to stop selling lines and start selling business solutions.” That was the central theme of a recent Technology Reseller News podcast conversation with Roman Zahidi, Content Marketing Manager at Digital Tide, and Anna Gonzales, Marketing Team Lead at Digital Tide, who spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, about the rapidly emerging market for Cloud PBX and AI-driven voice services. Speaking after a busy week at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, Zahidi and Gonzales described how telecom operators worldwide are under pressure to evolve beyond traditional connectivity services. As voice revenues flatten and competition intensifies, operators are looking for new ways to deliver value to business customers. According to the Digital Tide team, Cloud PBX represents one of the most immediate opportunities for telecom providers to move up the value chain and offer complete communications solutions to enterprises and SMBs. Digital Tide enables telecom operators and MVNOs to launch carrier-grade, white-label Cloud PBX platforms quickly, allowing them to provide advanced business communications services under their own brand without the time and cost of developing the technology internally. The approach allows operators to move rapidly into enterprise markets while leveraging their existing network infrastructure and customer relationships. The discussion also explored how AI-driven voice capabilities are becoming an important differentiator in modern communications platforms. By integrating AI features into Cloud PBX environments, operators can deliver new productivity tools, advanced analytics, and smarter communications workflows for business users. For telecom operators facing a changing communications landscape, Zahidi and Gonzales emphasized that the opportunity is clear: those who expand from connectivity into business communications services can unlock entirely new revenue streams while strengthening relationships with enterprise customers. Learn more about Digital Tide at https://www.digitaltide.io/

You dive straight into practical macOS and workflow wins, starting with macOS 26's new ability to record video by window and moving quickly into keeping your Homebrew setup clean, current, and fast. You learn how simple display resolution tweaks can hide the MacBook notch or eliminate it entirely, and why audio problems like AirPods mic failures often come down to overlooked system behavior. Along the way, you're reminded to stay alert to sneaky gotchas like expiring Tailscale devices, VPNs that never fully disconnect, and cables that quietly become the weakest link. Don't Get Caught assuming the obvious is working as expected. Then it's on to listener questions that hit real-world pain points: avoiding international cell charges even when using an eSIM, understanding why not all MVNOs are equal, and keeping vacation photos manageable by killing duplicates before they pile up. You dig into OS version mismatches, whether AI actually helps tech support when used correctly, and why asking AI to explain the “why” matters. Cool Stuff Found rounds things out with tools for sleep and stress tracking, app update management, USB speed visibility, smarter System Settings navigation, notch-aware utilities, nostalgic screen savers, and shortcut mastery. It's a fast-moving episode packed with ways to tighten your setup, reduce friction, and stay one step ahead. Happy new year, y’all! See you in 2026! (don’t worry, that’s next week, right on schedule!) 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1122 for Monday, December 29th, 2025 December 29th: Still Need To Do Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of OpenIn! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG's CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Ben-QT-macOS 26 now adds video recording by window 00:04:47 Pilot Pete-QT-Upgrade Your Homebrew Install! brew upgrade brew install topgrade brew install speedtest-cli 00:10:37 Michael-QT-1121-Use a different Display Resolution to hide the notch 00:11:39 Antony-CSF-1121–Say No To Notch to disable your MacBook’s Notch entirely Don't Get Caught 00:12:23 Andrew-DGC-AirPods Mic Failure 00:18:37 Chris-DGC-Be aware Tailscale device expiration 00:21:02 Tom S-DGC-Your VPN might still be connected! 00:23:48 Pilot Pete=DGC-Really! Try Different Cables Sponsors 00:29:14 SPONSOR: Copilot Money. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. For a limited-time, get 26% off your first year when you sign up at https://try.copilot.money/macgeekgab. Get two months free with code ‘macgeekgab'. 00:30:45 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG Reviews 00:31:58 BobCleaver-MGG Review-Thanks for the excellent info Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:32:56 Greg-How to avoid International Charges on Cell Phone while Traveling eSIMdb for finding eSIMs 00:39:42 Not all MVNOs are created equal 00:43:22 Robert-How do you manage your photos on vacation? Remove duplicate photos and videos on Mac 00:49:21 Todd-Any Issues with iOS 26 and Not macOS 26? 00:53:42 Joe-Does AI make tech support’s job easier? Ask the AI to teach you WHY a proposed solution is good Cool Stuff Found 01:01:48 Bob-CSF-AutoSleep for sleep and stress tracking Heart Analyzer 01:04:20 Jeepster 8675309-CSF-Updatest for keeping your Mac’s apps up-to-date MacUpdater 01:08:26 Dan-CSM-USB Connection Information puts USB speeds in your menu bar 01:09:40 Allison-CSM-Mind Map of System Settings 01:11:51 CSF-AirNotch Pro Dual 01:13:55 SccrHallways-CSF-Flying Toasters Screensaver is back! 01:16:28 DJ Mac-CSF-CheatSheet to see all your keyboard shortcuts 01:17:54 MGG 1122 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG's CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete's Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam's new podcast! Dave's Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week's MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, spoke with Raj Darji, Founder & CEO of Aarav Solutions, about the company's launch of two generative AI accelerators—InsightForge and Omni360—designed to help communications service providers modernize billing operations, sales workflows, and customer engagement. Aarav Solutions is a long-standing Oracle Communications implementation partner with more than a decade of domain expertise across Oracle BRM and related telecom platforms. Darji explained that this deep operational knowledge is embedded directly into Aarav's GenAI accelerators, enabling CSPs to adopt AI without disrupting existing infrastructure. “We are not experimenting with AI—we are applying it where telecom operators feel the most pain, inside billing and operations,” said Darji. InsightForge is a GenAI accelerator purpose-built for Oracle BRM that allows business, finance, and operations teams to query complex billing data using natural language—without writing SQL or relying on back-office specialists. By translating plain-language questions into database queries, InsightForge delivers real-time visibility into invoices, balances, taxes, and discrepancies, significantly reducing operational dependencies and response times. Omni360 extends this capability with an AI-driven CRM and CPQ platform tightly integrated with BRM. Designed for mid-market CSPs, MVNOs, and enterprise connectivity providers, Omni360 unifies CRM and billing into a single pane of glass and enables sales teams to generate products, pricing, and quotes through natural-language prompts. Introduced at Mobile World Congress, both solutions drew strong interest for demonstrating how GenAI can deliver immediate, practical value rather than remain a conceptual buzzword. Learn more about Aarav Solutions at https://www.aaravsolutions.com/. Software Mind Telco Days 2025: On-demand online conference Engaging Customers, Harnessing Data

On the Christmas episode, analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Peter Adderton, founder of Boost and MobileX, and Ronan Dunne, former CEO of Verizon's Consumer Group and O2, for a spirited discussion on MNOs, MVNOs, and the current state of the wireless industry.00:00 Episode intro00:27 MVNOs vs. their host carriers04:42 Segmentation as a powerful market force07:42 Wholesale vs. retail12:31 A lack of choices in the U.S.14:30 Is price the key concern?16:54 Why consumers actually change carriers18:42 Networks depend on MNO pricing20:44 Verizon, Visible, and subscriber growth24:23 MVNO strategy must differ26:20 Upselling lower-income customers27:40 Cable's free line strategy as a model28:51 Is Total relevant or not?31:10 Price vs. value31:57 The current landscape is unsustainable33:36 Which metrics matter?35:52 MVNO branding is falling short39:45 Business models should be customer-centric41:23 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, Peter Adderton, Ronan Dunne, Christmas, MobileX, O2, Verizon, Boost, MVNO, MNO, carriers, Visible, cable, Comcast, Charter, Europe, Straight Talk, FWA, Mint, pricing, T-Mobile, giffgaff, data, network, Consumer Cellular, TracFone, ARPU, churn, Total, net adds, KPIs, value

What does it take to rebuild the way mobile connectivity works for IoT? And why are operators, MVNOs, and enterprises starting to rethink how much visibility and control they should have over their networks? In this episode of The IoT Podcast, host Tom White sits down with Tim Dowling Co-Founder & COO and John Freeman - CEO at Stacuity, a company developing a fully programmable mobile core designed to give connectivity providers real-time control, flexibility, and global reach. They dig into the shift toward more programmable networks, what real-time visibility actually enables, and why permanent roaming rules, data sovereignty and regional regulations are forcing a rethink of global IoT strategies. The discussion focuses on how these changes show up in real deployments: faster troubleshooting, tighter security, smarter automation, and more flexibility for MVNOs and enterprises building connected products. If you work with IoT devices, manage connectivity, or just want a clearer view of where the industry is heading, this episode is your inside scoop! Chapters... 00:00 Introductions 02:44 What's Changing in Mobile Connectivity Today 08:23 Why IT and Telecom Are Rapidly Converging 11:02 A Practical Explanation of “Programmable Mobile” 15:12 Data Sovereignty, Local Breakout & Performance 20:01 Who Benefits from Becoming an MVNO 24:48 Managing Connectivity Across Multiple Regions 27:29 What Full Network Control Enables 32:06 Common Operator & Enterprise Pain Points 41:22 Collaboration, Competition & Market Dynamics 48:30 How Real-Time Connectivity Unlocks New Use Cases 56:43 Career Lessons from Tim & John 59:35 Where to Learn More The episode is Live on all major listening platforms now: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Connect with our guests Tim Dowling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timdowling100/ John Freeman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freemanj/    Find out more about Stacuity: https://stacuity.com/?utm_term=stacuity&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=2497416715&hsa_cam=22351269244&hsa_grp=175269389166&hsa_ad=762379803079&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-2281329050636&hsa_kw=stacuity&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22351269244&gbraid=0AAAAAoKxsrV-OS0oKWO2JFcBguckGZ_sI&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_8TJBhDNARIsAPX5qxQHLGRUlDnDiC55YaFwyDBmmDarA3k16SX3Y9GJRt5xKPvZ0odq6LgaAhFXEALw_wcB About Stacuity Stacuity is a next-generation mobile connectivity platform empowering operators, MVNOs and enterprises with real-time control, flexible routing, and global-scale IoT connectivity. By combining a cloud-style, API-first core with distributed edge data breakouts, Stacuity enables programmable mobile networks that support data sovereignty, low-latency performance, and dynamic automation. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/get-exclusive-access/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White:   / tom5values  

Here's the complete description with show notes for Libsyn: IoT Reality Check: Fresh Insights from the Latest Benchmarking Report - Matt Hatton from Transforma Insights Breaks Down What's Really Working In this episode of TechBurst Talks, I sit down with Matt Hatton, founding partner at Transforma Insights, to dive deep into his latest IoT peer benchmark report covering 27 MNOs and MVNOs worldwide. Matt brings over 15 years of industry experience, having founded Machina Research (sold to Gartner in 2016) before launching Transforma Insights. We explore the most surprising findings from his fresh research, including the rise of SGP 32 for eSIM localization, how AI is finally being used for IoT-specific operations rather than just generic business functions, and why many connectivity providers are diversifying into adjacent markets like fixed wireless access. Matt breaks down the persistent challenges around network fragmentation, explains why IoT growth remains steady rather than explosive, and shares his outlook for 2026. We also discuss the symbiotic relationship between IoT and AI, where IoT provides the essential data feeds that make AI applications truly valuable. The conversation wraps up with some personal insights about music, favorite bands, and best concert experiences. SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background Matt Hatton introduces himself as founding partner at Transforma Insights, sharing his journey from telematics and M2M days through founding Machina Research (sold to Gartner in 2016) to his current focus on IoT, AI, and edge computing. 00:17 Transforma Insights and IOT Market Overview of Transforma Insights' focus areas and Matt's specialization in connectivity, mobile network operators, MVNOs, and the supporting infrastructure that makes IoT deployments possible. 00:56 Telecoms and Connectivity Focus Discussion of the complexity and diversity of IoT solutions, covering the full tech stack from devices through networks, platforms, and applications - and why telecoms expertise is crucial for understanding the space. 02:51 IOT Peer Benchmark Reports Deep dive into Transforma Insights' comprehensive research analyzing 27 MNOs and MVNOs worldwide - the methodology, scope, and dual purpose of identifying industry trends while helping enterprises evaluate connectivity providers. 04:43 Surprising Findings in IOT Key discoveries from the latest report including: localization trends driven by regulatory and performance needs, AI evolution from generic business tools to IoT-specific operations, and diversification into adjacent higher-revenue markets like fixed wireless access. 15:25 Challenges in IOT Connectivity The persistent problem of network fragmentation - 2G/3G shutdowns, patchy 5G rollouts, NB-IoT adoption challenges, and why the mobile industry's choppy technology evolution continues to complicate global IoT deployments. 19:25 SGP 32 and Its Impact Explaining SGP 32 eSIM localization technology in layman's terms - how it enables better multi-country IoT connectivity, reduces reliance on roaming, but doesn't solve all the commercial relationship challenges. 26:22 The State of IoT: Current Trends and Challenges Assessment of where IoT stands today - realistic expectations vs. hype cycles, the role of specialist players vs. major tech vendors, and why steady incremental growth remains the norm. 26:52 The Evolution of IoT: From Telematics to Today Matt's perspective on IoT's steady evolution since 2011, the importance of expectation management, and how regulated mandated use cases provide the few "hockey stick" growth moments in the industry. 28:54 The Role of Major Tech Vendors in IoT Discussion of how major tech vendors have stepped back from IoT, the transition from buzzword marketing to business-as-usual implementations, and the value of focusing on business outcomes rather than technology labels. 31:57 The Intersection of AI and IoT Exploring how IoT serves as the "eyes and ears" for AI systems, enabling interaction with the real world through applications like video analytics, autonomous driving, and industrial optimization. 33:41 Future Trends in IoT: Looking Ahead to 2026 Key trends for the coming year: AI-IoT integration, video analytics adoption, compliance and regulatory drivers, and the continued shift toward value-based selling over connectivity selling. 35:33 The Impact of Satellite Connectivity on IoT Current state and future potential of satellite IoT - from traditional high-value asset tracking to new capabilities from Starlink and others, plus the limitations and cost considerations that remain. 38:43 Personal Insights: Music and Career Reflections Lighter conversation about shared musical tastes in punk/alternative rock, first concerts (Ned's Atomic Dustbin vs. a legendary $10 show featuring Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, and Red Hot Chili Peppers), favorite bands, and career reflections. 45:20 Conclusion: Reflecting on IoT's Progress and Future Wrapping up with realistic optimism about IoT's steady progress, the importance of business case-driven implementations, and looking forward to continued industry evolution. Guest: Matt Hatton, Founding Partner, Transforma Insights Key Companies/Technologies Mentioned: Vodafone, AT&T, Verizon, Telefonica, SGP 32, eSIM, NB-IoT, LTE Cat-1, 5G RedCap, Starlink, Machina Research, Gartner Subscribe to TechBurst Talks for more expert insights on IoT, AI, and emerging technologies.

Today we're going to talk about discount phone services, the pros and cons. Could this be right for your business? Save you a lot of money. I know I spend over a thousand bucks a month on the various things I got going on the phone company, so I'm very interested in this topic myself. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 1048 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 00:23 Tom's introduction to Discount Phone Services 02:04 Lots of MVNOs out there to choose from 03:28 Pros and Cons of using these services 05:49 Winding down or on a tight budget Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ Kartra - https://screwthecommute.com/kartra/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Become a Great Podcast Guest - https://screwthecommute.com/greatpodcastguest Training - https://screwthecommute.com/training Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ Tom's Patreon Page - https://screwthecommute.com/patreon/ Tom on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@digitalmultimillionaire/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Staying Out Of Lawsuits - https://screwthecommute.com/1047/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/

PolicyTracker journalist Richard Haas speaks to Cameron Hill, the lead author of a new white paper by SignalTracker which considers how the performance of MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) differs from their parent networks.They explore the performance differences between MVNOs and their parent networks, uncovering insights into download speeds, reliability, and the value proposition for consumers.

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the pending sale of EchoStar's spectrum assets, who stands to benefit, and the role of regulators in shaping the market.*Note: This episode was recorded 9/5/2025 before the SpaceX acquisition of EchoStar's spectrum assets on 9/8/2025.00:00 Episode intro 00:25 The sale of AWS-4 02:03 Who will buy AWS-3 and 700 MHz? 03:54 Dish's path forward depends on regulators 05:30 Fourth-largest operators traditionally struggle 07:54 MMOs vs. MVNOs 08:39 A failing venture can be a success 10:28 Will spectrum go to good use? 10:49 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, Dish, EchoStar, AT&T, AWS-4, Elon Musk, Charlie Ergen, Starlink, FCC, AWS-3, 700 MHz, Verizon, spectrum, T-Mobile, satellite, MVNO, Peter Adderton, Rakuten, network, MMO

In this episode:Some background on Zappi and how it provides brands like PepsiCo, McDonald's and Heineken with consumer data and insights to help fuel their advertising (01:00)A review of the celebrity MVNO sector and some other product areas endorsed or owned by celebrities (3:30)Celebrity-focused ads are distinctive, but they don't necessarily provide a near-term sales bump (7:45)How and why the effectiveness of celebrity advertising varies by age group (21:40)Brand recall also differs among age groups (27:30)How Trump Mobile and its golden T1 phone might resonate in the market (30:00)Other ways celebrity MVNOs may try to stand out in the market (35:40) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Este boletim traz um resumo das principais notícias do dia na análise de Samuel Possebon, editor chefe da TELETIME.TELETIME é a publicação de referência para quem acompanha o mercado de telecomunicações, tecnologia e Internet no Brasil. Uma publicação independente dedicada ao debate aprofundado e criterioso das questões econômicas, regulatórias, tecnológicas, operacionais e estratégicas das empresas do setor. Se você ainda não acompanha a newsletter TELETIME, inscreva-se aqui (shorturl.at/juzF1) e fique ligado no dia a dia do mercado de telecom. É simples e é gratuito.Você ainda pode acompanhar TELETIME nas redes sociais:Linkedin: shorturl.at/jGKRVFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teletime/ Google News: shorturl.at/kJU35Ou entre em nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/teletimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Este boletim traz um resumo das principais notícias do dia na análise de Samuel Possebon, editor chefe da TELETIME.TELETIME é a publicação de referência para quem acompanha o mercado de telecomunicações, tecnologia e Internet no Brasil. Uma publicação independente dedicada ao debate aprofundado e criterioso das questões econômicas, regulatórias, tecnológicas, operacionais e estratégicas das empresas do setor. Se você ainda não acompanha a newsletter TELETIME, inscreva-se aqui (shorturl.at/juzF1) e fique ligado no dia a dia do mercado de telecom. É simples e é gratuito.Você ainda pode acompanhar TELETIME nas redes sociais:Linkedin: shorturl.at/jGKRVFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teletime/ Google News: shorturl.at/kJU35Ou entre em nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/teletimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Este boletim traz um resumo das principais notícias do dia na análise de Samuel Possebon, editor chefe da TELETIME.TELETIME é a publicação de referência para quem acompanha o mercado de telecomunicações, tecnologia e Internet no Brasil. Uma publicação independente dedicada ao debate aprofundado e criterioso das questões econômicas, regulatórias, tecnológicas, operacionais e estratégicas das empresas do setor. Se você ainda não acompanha a newsletter TELETIME, inscreva-se aqui (shorturl.at/juzF1) e fique ligado no dia a dia do mercado de telecom. É simples e é gratuito.Você ainda pode acompanhar TELETIME nas redes sociais:Linkedin: shorturl.at/jGKRVFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teletime/ Google News: shorturl.at/kJU35Ou entre em nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/teletimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, mobile telecommunications was dominated by a handful of large operators, or MNOs. Now, with almost 30 MVNOs, or mobile virtual network operators, serving niche consumer bases in banking, retail and education, among other sectors, the MVNO market is thriving. However, brands looking to take advantage of this boom and add mobile services to their offerings are not guaranteed success. There are several critical decisions regarding strategy, process and choosing the right technology platform that are key to building a critical mass of loyal MVNO customers. In this episode of TCS+, Daniel Swart, chief commercial officer at MVNX, an MVNO enablement specialist, discusses the opportunities and threats facing MVNOs in South Africa today. Swart Delves into: • The services MVNX, as an MVNO enabler, offers to brands looking to launch MVNO services in South Africa; • How South Africa's MVNO market has developed since its inception in 2006 with the entry of now-defunct Virgin Mobile; • The markers of success separating successful MVNOs from those that have struggled to gain a foothold in the market; • The benefits MVNO brands reap from using an enablement platform to launch and distribute their mobile services; • The importance of understanding the competitive dynamics of the MVNO market and how new MVNOs should position themselves; • The regulatory aspects of running an MVNO; and • International MVNO trends Swart believes are likely to be emulated in South Africa. This discussion is not to be missed. TechCentral

“We need to stop building and waiting for revenue to follow. That era is over.” — Michele Campriani, CRO, Optiva In this insightful episode of Technology Reseller News, Publisher Doug Green sits down with Michele Campriani, Chief Revenue Officer at Optiva, for a wide-ranging conversation recorded from a Tuscan villa—but focused squarely on the future of telecom. Campriani brings three decades of telecom experience and a sharp diagnosis: while infrastructure investments like 5G have improved customer experience, they haven't translated into new revenue for operators. Campriani introduces the concept of the “Segment of One”—a strategy enabled by AI and real-time data analytics that allows telcos to hyper-personalize services, pricing, and customer engagement at scale. Optiva, a long-standing billing and charging solutions provider, has re-architected its cloud-native platform to support this vision, helping both established operators and agile MVNOs capitalize on new go-to-market models. He emphasizes how MVNOs, once seen as disruptors, are now strategic allies in a hyper-competitive market. Optiva supports operators in rapidly onboarding MVNOs while also enabling MVNOs themselves with dynamic pricing and tailored services. This new agility is proving essential in markets where customer acquisition is increasingly driven by niche offerings and brand differentiation. The conversation also explores how AI can help reduce costs through emerging autonomous network models, and why operators must shift focus from pure technology investment to revenue-focused transformation. With players like Mint Mobile rewriting the playbook, Campriani says it's time for telcos to get aggressive—or risk being left behind. Learn more: https://www.optiva.com

Tesla is famous for throwing caution to the wind in the name of rolling out cool technology, so it was somewhat surprising to see its robotaxi service launch over the weekend in somewhat muted fashion. The Verge's Andy Hawkins joins the show to explain what, exactly, Elon Musk and co. launched, and what it says about the state of the self-driving revolution. After that, The Verge's Allison Johnson takes us through the history of MVNOs, and why they might just be the best deal in wireless carriers. We talk about Trump Mobile, Ryan Reynolds, e-SIMs, and what it would mean to make it easier to switch service. Finally, we answer a question from the Vergecast Hotline about how to free up storage on your iPhone. It's harder than it should be, but hopefully easier than you think. Further reading: Tesla's robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions The Tesla Cybercab is a cool-looking prototype that needed to be much more than that Waymo says it will add 2,000 more robotaxis into 2026 How Donald Trump and Ryan Reynolds can easily sell you phone plans Trump Mobile is a bad deal How to clear up space on your iPhone when you're running out of storage Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textSURG is excited about the opportunity to offer backend support, access to carrier network, and potentially, even outsourced customer care to virtual MVNOs that may have large subscriber bases, but don't have a direct relationship with a carrier. This Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) market has opened up to SURG primarily because of its recent direct partnership with AT&T. 

Can any brand become a mobile provider? That's the question Matthew Roberts explores at MWC Barcelona 2025, as he sits down with two industry leaders who are reshaping traditional telecom models through Amdocs' ConnectX—or as some might call it, “telco in a box.” First, Matt is joined by Stephanie Ormstron, Head of Commercial and Product at AT&T's MVNX Ecosystem. Together, they unpack what mobile virtual network experiences (MVNX) are, how they differ from traditional MVNOs, and why they're opening up powerful new partnership opportunities. Stephanie explains how non-telco brands can now tap into AT&T's network and embed connectivity directly into their customer experience. Next, Matt speaks with Zbigniew Pawlik, better known as Zibi, Founder & CEO of MVNE.PL. Inspired by a transatlantic sailing trip, Zibi shares how he launched his own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Poland. He walks through the challenges of getting the venture off the ground, why the Polish market has lagged behind the rest of Europe, and how ConnectX is making telecom entrepreneurship more accessible than ever. Whether it's a fintech platform bundling data, or a retail brand offering loyalty-driven mobile plans, hear how connectivity is becoming less about infrastructure—and more about experience.

Este boletim traz um resumo das principais notícias do dia na análise de Samuel Possebon, editor chefe da TELETIME.TELETIME é a publicação de referência para quem acompanha o mercado de telecomunicações, tecnologia e Internet no Brasil. Uma publicação independente dedicada ao debate aprofundado e criterioso das questões econômicas, regulatórias, tecnológicas, operacionais e estratégicas das empresas do setor. Se você ainda não acompanha a newsletter TELETIME, inscreva-se aqui (shorturl.at/juzF1) e fique ligado no dia a dia do mercado de telecom. É simples e é gratuito.Você ainda pode acompanhar TELETIME nas redes sociais:Linkedin: shorturl.at/jGKRVFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teletime/ Google News: shorturl.at/kJU35Ou entre em nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/teletimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SpaceX Starship rocket incident; Internet famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow; What's an MVNO (alternative cellular), providers, prices and Mint Mobile; Apple delays updates for Siri AI; California's EV mandate; Tops in streaming

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A look at some alternatives to use when Skype goes away AND the value of utilizing alternative cellular providers on ‘Tech Thursday' with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier…PLUS – Thoughts on a “shady” DMV practice wherein the California Department of Motor Vehicles is collecting proceeds from ‘Lien Sales' - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A look at some alternatives to use when Skype goes away AND the value of utilizing alternative cellular providers on ‘Tech Thursday' with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

"Global roaming is not the world's greatest performance enhancer," says Sara Brown, EVP of Marketing at FloLIVE, in a conversation with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News at IT Expo. FloLIVE, which operates the world's largest cellular network for IoT, announced its Local Breakout Service, enabling mobile network operators (MNOs), MVNOs, and IoT service providers to offer localized connectivity. This service addresses data sovereignty regulations, enhances privacy compliance, and improves latency by keeping data within its country of origin rather than routing it globally. Meeting Enterprise IoT Challenges Enterprises are no longer new to IoT; many have deployed multiple generations of connected devices and are now acutely aware of pain points like latency, data sovereignty, and scalability. FloLIVE aims to solve these challenges by offering: Regulatory compliance for markets like Brazil, Turkey, China, and India, where strict data localization laws apply Improved latency by reducing reliance on inefficient global roaming routes Simplified multi-operator management, eliminating the need for enterprises to juggle multiple commercial agreements Simplifying Global IoT Deployments For U.S.-based partners managing global IoT implementations, FloLIVE provides a single point of contact for global coverage. Instead of dealing with 50+ commercial agreements, partners can rely on FloLIVE for one operator, one billing system, and one global platform with localized connectivity. What's Next for FloLIVE? FloLIVE is heading to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where it will launch VoLTE Services—a game-changer for industries like automotive, security, and elevators, ensuring seamless emergency voice communications. To learn more, visit https://flolive.net/ #IoTConnectivity #5G #LocalBreakout #DataSovereignty #GlobalIoT #TelecomReseller  

Professor Cramton discusses how auctions approaches pioneered in the US electricity sector can help MVNOs in Thailand.

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod In this episode of Building in Public, Rich and Shaan from XNET discussed their progress as a decentralized neutral host mobile operator. They explored the XIP-10 proposal to reduce token supply and its benefits for the community. Rich highlighted XNET's demand-side GTM, enabling millions to connect via existing carriers, with growth potential in the U.S. market. They covered MNOs vs. MVNOs, international expansion, and the Solana ecosystem's supportive culture. Updates included funding milestones, Sphere Pay and Kamino integrations, and plans to onboard millions of users to Solana, showcasing XNET's vision for decentralized mobile networks. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Discussion on XIP-10 and Token Burns 03:56 - Understanding XNET's Business Model 06:25 - Customer Segments: MNOs vs. MVNOs 10:09 - International Expansion and Roaming Opportunities 12:29 - Wi-Fi and Cellular Spectrum in Global Deployments 14:05 - Transition from Polygon to Solana 16:50 - Community Growth and Social Engagement 18:31 - Exciting Developments with XNET Foundation 20:49 - Meme Coins and Retail Engagement 22:31 - Scaling Supply Side through Brownfield Deployments 28:37 - Upcoming Features and Integrations 30:18 - Where to Find More Information on XNET Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Are telecom operators prepared for a future where connectivity is as seamless as it is sophisticated? In this episode, we speak with Emir Aboulhosn, CEO of NetLync, who has been instrumental in transforming how operators deliver mobile services through NetLync's pioneering Entitlements-as-a-Service (EaaS) model.  Emir shares the story behind this innovative platform, which debuted earlier this year and has quickly attracted over 100 operators worldwide. This service enables mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) of all sizes to launch essential mobile features within weeks, slashing deployment times from traditional timelines that stretched to a year or more. The conversation explores how NetLync's solution is democratizing access to advanced connectivity features, allowing even smaller operators to compete with larger players. Emir discusses how EaaS is breaking down barriers in an industry traditionally dominated by OEM agreements, making technologies like eSIM Quick Transfer, VoLTE, and WiFi Calling accessible to a wider range of operators. We also look into the upcoming global adoption of eSIM-only smartphones and how NetLync is positioning itself to support this shift, ensuring that operators are prepared to provide the seamless connectivity experiences customers demand. As we unpack the broader implications of EaaS, Emir dives into NetLync's self-onboarding, developer-focused approach and how this method is simplifying integration while setting a new standard for customer experience. What does the future hold for telecom operators as eSIM technology becomes the norm and entitlements technology continues to expand? Tune in as Emir provides insights into NetLync's vision for connectivity's next frontier and shares valuable takeaways for an industry poised for transformation. How do you see this impacting the telecom landscape, and are operators truly ready for what's next? Let us know your thoughts.

In this insightful episode of The Wireless Way, host Chris Whitaker welcomes John Horovitz, a veteran sales executive and leader in the mobile industry. John shares his extensive experience, from his early days at AT&T Wireless and Nextel Communications, to his career in MVNO consulting. The conversation explores how John rose through the ranks, driven by pivotal life moments and a resilient spirit. They delve deep into the trends shaping the wireless industry, the proliferation of MVNOs, and the future of 5G and IOT. John also shares practical leadership advice and reflects on his journey of continuous reinvention. Whether you're a tech consultant or a curious listener, this episode offers valuable lessons in career growth and industry insights. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:13 John Horowitz's Professional Background03:23 John's Early Career and Personal Anecdotes10:03 Transition to the Wireless Industry13:31 Leadership Philosophy and Management Style16:22 Current Trends in the Wireless Industry28:22 Navigating the MVNO Business29:07 Success Rates and Market Strategies30:18 The Evolution of Prepaid Phones31:43 Career Pivots and Podcasting33:31 Overcoming Career Challenges36:07 Building a Consulting Business40:43 The Future of MVNO and IOT45:12 Reflections on Experience and Ageism52:04 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysMore from Jon- https://theboonofwireless.com/More about Jon- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonhorovitz/Support the Show.

The CEO of Gigs, Hermann Frank, says the company provides the components for organizations to launch their own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). Gigs is an OS for companies, such as banks, to start their own MVNO in a few minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Matt Roberts and guest host Galit Dan, Head of SaaS Business Development at Amdocs as they sit down with Antonello Arpino, Head of Operations Simplified at AWS, to explore the impact of cloud technology on digital brands and MVNOs. Antonello elaborates on how digital transformation is now fully enabled by the advanced capabilities of cloud technology. Later, Matt and guest host Tomer Gingold, Head of Amdocs Monetization Experience Business Unit at Amdocs interview John Abraham, Senior Analyst at Appledore to discuss all things telecom monetization, making systems more efficient and more. Don't miss this episode!

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Dobek Pater, Telecoms Analyst at Africa Analysis, and Bruce Whitfiel delve into a new report on South Africa's Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) which reveals significant growth in the market over the past three years, with nine new MVNObrands launched during this period. Additionally, the market anticipates the arrival of at least two more MVNOs before June 2024, signalling ongoing expansion and competition. They also discuss interview woes facing South Africa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week's financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like: tips for raging against the machine, pervasive shrinkflation, dupe destinations, a case for timeshares, part time retirement, easiest way to save, 401k leakage, MVNOs to save, the best dating advice, & attractive CDs.   Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Knowing your ‘money gear' is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here.  Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It's fun, free, & practical. Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group. Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool! Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.   And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you're not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money. Have an awesome weekend!   Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode from MWC Las Vegas, guest host Mike MacDade dives into interviews with guests from two very different companies, to uncover their differences and similarities. First he speaks with Brandon Simas, the founder of Continuously, a stealth communications company that is only a year old. He then speaks with Amber Kerr of Union Wireless, which was incorporated in 1914. Continuously distinguishes itself by providing service tailored for both high-net-worth individuals and sizable corporations, ensuring the safeguarding of their communications and data. Brandon offers glimpses into Continuously's case studies, showcasing the company's growth and adaptive strategies, and how it is shaped by consumer input. Subsequently, both Brandon and Amber delve into their respective vantage points regarding the industry's trajectory, the influence of AI, and their perspectives on the forthcoming trends. Also included are our new TGI Open Mic segments where attendees at MWC gave us their viewpoints on everything they were hearing, thinking and seeing at the conference.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

#138: An exhaustive exploration of cell phone plans to help you make the right choice and get the best deal possible. Chris breaks down the best plans across different tiers from basic data to unlimited with international roaming. He also covers ways to get extra deals/discounts, as well as picking the best cell phone insurance. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/cell-phone-plans Partner Deals Trade Coffee: $30 off the best coffees that you can brew at home Anyday: 15% off non-toxic microwave cookware (use HACKS15 for 15% off at checkout) Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned All the Hacks: Membership Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Best Phone Plans: Website | YouTube Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network US Mobile: Light, Kosher, Sharable and Unlimited Plans Boost: Boost Infinite (Postpaid) | Boost Mobile (Prepaid) T-Mobile: Magenta Max | Go 5G PlusGo 5G Next Google Fi: The Unlimited Plus | The Simply Unlimited Visible: Unlimited | Visible+ eSIMs: Airalo | Nomad eSIM Crowd-Sourced Coverage Maps: CoverageMap.com How To Use T-Mobile's Unlimited Phone Data On Your Computer Full Show Notes (03:47) Background Context from Chris (05:25) The Research That Went into the Episode (08:17) Types of Quality of Service Class Identifiers (QCIs) (14:07) Leveraging eSIMs (18:11) Top 3 Carriers (20:55) Tier – Basic (19:45) Tier – Not Unlimited But More Data (28:36) Factoring in Taxes (29:29) Tier – Unlimited Data (36:38) International Roaming (37:39) Features That Aren't Supported by MVNOs (40:40) Tier – Can Go International and Its Included (44:18) T-Mobile Insider Pricing (46:22) Hack: How to Use T-Mobile's Unlimited Phone Data on Your Computer (47:35) Chris's Recommendations in Summary (48:58) International Coverage for Canada & Mexico (50:25) Countries Covered under Plans (52:36) Deals, Discounts & Credits (58:25) Free Trials (58:57) Cell Phone Insurance Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation of Apple's Wonderlust event continues with an examination of Apple's environmental initiatives and their targeting of a younger generation.Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Patrice Brend'Amour,Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, Ben Roethig, and Guy Serle discuss Apple's transparency and ongoing efforts to improve their green story and tackle questions about Apple's sustainability efforts. The topic then shifts to the new iPhone models and upgrading considerations. Some members share our plans for pre-ordering and highlight the impressive camera upgrades. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction to Apple's Wanderlust event analysis0:01:45 Hidden messages targeting a demographic interested in Android devices0:04:28 Apple's opportunity to showcase their progress and efforts.0:06:55 Discussion on Apple's annual events and special permissions obtained.0:07:58 Apple TV screensavers and one-off arrangements0:12:03 Apple's stand on leather and their efforts on shipping methods0:16:53 Apple's Engineering Expertise and iPhone Spec Comparison0:19:31 Considerations for Upgrading iPhone and MVNOs as Service Providers0:23:42 Camera and Titanium Appeal for iPhone 15 Pro Max0:26:03 Excitement for Stereo Recording and Headset Possibilities0:27:11 Loss of Silent Switch and Addition of Action Button0:30:44 Apple's Identity Crisis: Computers, Phones, or Cameras?0:33:57 The Appeal of Spatial Photographs and Light0:35:01 Curiosity about Utilizing Spatial Photos0:37:19 The Value of Capturing Moments with Vision Pro Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Patrice Brend'amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon.  Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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The conversation of Apple's Wonderlust event continues with an examination of Apple's environmental initiatives and their targeting of a younger generation.Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Patrice Brend'Amour,Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, Ben Roethig, and Guy Serle discuss Apple's transparency and ongoing efforts to improve their green story and tackle questions about Apple's sustainability efforts. The topic then shifts to the new iPhone models and upgrading considerations. Some members share our plans for pre-ordering and highlight the impressive camera upgrades. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction to Apple's Wanderlust event analysis 0:01:45 Hidden messages targeting a demographic interested in Android devices 0:04:28 Apple's opportunity to showcase their progress and efforts. 0:06:55 Discussion on Apple's annual events and special permissions obtained. 0:07:58 Apple TV screensavers and one-off arrangements 0:12:03 Apple's stand on leather and their efforts on shipping methods 0:16:53 Apple's Engineering Expertise and iPhone Spec Comparison 0:19:31 Considerations for Upgrading iPhone and MVNOs as Service Providers 0:23:42 Camera and Titanium Appeal for iPhone 15 Pro Max 0:26:03 Excitement for Stereo Recording and Headset Possibilities 0:27:11 Loss of Silent Switch and Addition of Action Button 0:30:44 Apple's Identity Crisis: Computers, Phones, or Cameras? 0:33:57 The Appeal of Spatial Photographs and Light 0:35:01 Curiosity about Utilizing Spatial Photos 0:37:19 The Value of Capturing Moments with Vision Pro Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Patrice Brend'amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon.  Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:04:28 Apple's opportunity to showcase their progress and efforts. 00:06:55 Discussion on Apple's annual events and special permissions obtained. 00:07:58 Apple TV screensavers and one-off arrangements 00:12:02 Apple's stand on leather and their efforts on shipping methods 00:16:52 Apple's Engineering Expertise and iPhone Spec Comparison 00:19:31 Considerations for Upgrading iPhone and MVNOs as Service Providers 00:23:41 Camera and Titanium Appeal for iPhone 15 Pro Max 00:26:03 Excitement for Stereo Recording and Headset Possibilities 00:27:10 Loss of Silent Switch and Addition of Action Button 00:30:43 Apple's Identity Crisis: Computers, Phones, or Cameras? 00:33:56 The Appeal of Spatial Photographs and Light 00:35:00 Curiosity about Utilizing Spatial Photos 00:37:19 The Value of Capturing Moments with Vision Pro 00:38:05 Conclusion and Analysis of Apple's Wanderlust Event

Light Reading's Mike Dano joined the podcast to discuss why cable MVNOs are performing better than expected and what this means for wireless provider competitors such as T-Mobile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's important?: MVNOS, mobile virtual network operators, can save you a load of cash. Stop paying the big dogs for the same service, you and your dollars are contractors....pick up and move to where the grass is greener and better for your pockets. Links: - - **********

Amir Haleem, the founder of Nova Labs (formerly named Helium, Inc) joins the show. In this episode we discuss: The origin of Helium and the Helium network Amir's views on L1 blockchains and the path that the company took in evaluating building its own chain versus building on an existing L1. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DEPIN) and Decentralized Wireless (DEWI) as emerging categories demonstrating real-world applicability of public blockchains. The various tokens in the Helium ecosystem and how they interact. MVNOs and how Helium Mobile is positioned. The regulatory landscape in the United States and how Helium has navigated these waters. To learn more about Helium visit: helium.com/

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology.0:28: Examining the different facets of Owner's Economics.3:35: The logic behind T-Mobile & Verizon implementing FWA.5:44: What happens when the idle capacity has been used up?6:59: Empty network Owner's Economics.10:09: Examining the MVNO business model.12:10: What about the spectrum that the MVNOs have brought for their own usage?13:51: How WIFI plays into the cable companies' owner economics - hybrid MSO models.Tags: telecom, telecommunications, business, wireless, cellular phone, cellular service, Recon Analytics, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, MVNO, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, FWA, fixed wireless access, DISH, cloud network, owner's economics, business analysis, data usage, CBRS, Comcast, Charter, cable,

AUSTIN – Big 5G Event – Light Reading editors Phil Harvey, Kelsey Ziser, Iain Morris and Mike Dano gathered on the show floor to discuss their top takeaways from the Big 5G Event, including the state of 5G monetization, open RAN, MVNOs and more. Hear all about it in The Notebook Dump for the week ending May 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at Cloudflare's strengths and weaknesses in the 2023 marketplace, why Microsoft and Amazon are well-positioned to further solidify their B2B empires over the next 12 months, and various questions and theories about the layoffs in big tech over the past three months. Plus: More info on MVNOs, a shout out to HEB in Texas, and a listener demands bundle answers.