MWC25 confirmed the strategic shift of telecom operators toward the Telco-as-a-Platform (TaaP) model. Through open, interoperable, and non-proprietary APIs, networks are becoming programmable platforms capable of monetizing differentiated services such as latency control, geolocation, security, and QoS. Spearheaded by the GSMA Open Gateway initiative (40+ operators across 30+ countries), this approach signals a move toward…
The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is approaching, and I’ll be there all week with numerous meetings. Key topics this year include #Sustainability & ESG, 5G Advanced, RedCap, AI & Telecoms, Edge Computing & Cloud AI, OpenRAN, and Network APIs. One particularly impactful topic, closely tied to AI in our phones and telecom infrastructure, will…
The unlimited data debate plays a critical role in the success and challenges of 5G technology. In an increasingly connected world, mobile operators have offered unlimited 5G data plans for years. However, as 5G introduces advanced network capabilities and consumer expectations grow, there’s a pressing need to reconsider how mobile services are structured and sold.…