Tom Bennett, Freshwave CTO, on how changed post-Covid working habits have also created changed connectivity requirements for companies/employers; as a result, a thriving specialist industry of providers is springing up, supplying the “last mile” work to ensure total coverage; and developing increasingly ingenious tech that is critically important for areas like the City of London.

Lifecycle Software CEO Mo Firouzabadian discusses hypersscalers, 5G and the importance of a streamlined approach

With refurbished smartphones offering consumers the chance to save money during a difficult financial climate, Aznu general manager Stephen Smith pushes the case for why they shouldn’t be overlooked

Although 5G is the big talking point, 4G is here to stay too and driving other important markets, says Biju Nair, president & EVP, global connected living at Assurant

Mobile network operators must get coverage, capacity and customer experience spot on in order to succeed says Brian More O’Ferrall, MNO director and wholesale finance director at BT Wholesale 

With DDoS attacks up during the pandemic, A10 Networks VP of international Anthony Webb analyses the impact of these attacks

With their innovation and resilience, MVNOs are perfectly placed to make the most of the digital transformation, says Lyca Group CEO Navanit Narayan

Andy Gent, CEO of fraud intelligence company Revector, highlights the risks to mobile operators of ignoring various frauds taking place on their networks

A digital-first mindset is the key to customer retention for telcos says Hamish White, CEO of telecommunications software provider Mobilise

The Connected Brain could be pivotal in powering B2B and B2C growth models for communication service providers, says Accenture communications, media and telecoms industry lead Francesco Venturini 

We should be more open to recycling our old Apple tech says Stewart McGrenary, who is MD of Phonesmart Ltd Group, the parent company of Freedom-Mobiles.com, Freestyll.com, Plunc.com and iPad-Recycle.co.uk

The disconnect between legacy systems and mobile needs to be addressed, says Sarah Edge, director of sales for the UK and Ireland at SOTI

With data demand higher than ever, the need for ample storage is more important than ever, says Western Digital EMEA sales director Christophe Vaissade 

Trust is key in order to drive the 5G upgrade cycle, says Alan Bentley, head of global strategy at Blancco

There’s no time like the present for eSIM adoption, enabling greater flexibility for consumers when roaming, and cost and revenue benefits for operators says Mobilise founder and CEO Hamish White

Digital nomads can protect themselves and continue to thrive in a remote working world, says Corinne Webb at insurance firm Protect Your Bubble

Wahaj Khan, chief financial officer at GadgetWiz explains where the repairers are going wrong

Despite early victories, 5G deployment is not yet the silver bullet for our persisting digital divide, says Paul Carter, CEO and founder at testing company Global Wireless Solutions

The financial potential of 5G is massive despite a challenging start, but it will need the right approach to the business market to really get it going, says Manju Kygonahally at Cognizant

Keeping customers on side is more important than ever says Alan Bentley, Head of Global Strategy, Blancco

Keeping customers on side is more important than ever says Alan Bentley, Head of Global Strategy, Blancco

There’s a growing desire from consumers to buy refurbished models, so now is the perfect time to recycle old unused handsets, says Paula Hansson, general manager at Bamboo Distribution  

There’s a growing desire from consumers to buy refurbished models, so now is the perfect time to recycle old unused handsets, says Paula Hansson, general manager at Bamboo Distribution  

giffgaff’s cloud strategy is exciting, but comes with just as many risks, says Rob Hartley, Vice President & Managing Director for EMEA and LATAM at Radware.

giffgaff’s cloud strategy is exciting, but comes with just as many risks, says Rob Hartley, Vice President & Managing Director for EMEA and LATAM at Radware.

With the government downgrading its full-fibre rollout pledge, it’s time to look at wireless as a viable connectivity alternative for rural areas, says Cambium Networks’ Nigel King

What does today’s new breed of network operators mean for connectivity? By ThousandEyes product marketing senior director Ian Waters

What does today’s new breed of network operators mean for connectivity? By ThousandEyes product marketing senior director Ian Waters

Vilicom’s Seán Keating looks at the significance of the leap from 3G to 4G – and the further gains to be made from 5G

If we are to increasingly use personal devices as business tools, they will need adequate protection, argues Kaspersky’s David Emm

With tighter covid restrictions in place, the next 100 days will be the toughest ever for retailers. But Graystone Strategy’s Peter Scott says it’s an opportunity

With tighter covid restrictions in place, the next 100 days will be the toughest ever for retailers. But Graystone Strategy’s Peter Scott says it’s an opportunity

Pegasystems’ Kevin Billings on the steps telcos need to take to avoid losing customers in the time of Covid

Pegasystems’ Kevin Billings on the steps telcos need to take to avoid losing customers in the time of Covid

Convergence, 5G, the ISDN switch-off and hosted telephony will ramp up speeds and productivity, says TSG’s Natasha Bougourd

Zapaygo’s Mike Fisher on the sector’s need to look at mobile payment and delivery options

Could subscription models help retail bounce back? CTech Group CEO Ashley Bailey looks at the opportunity

A slower start to the 5G era allows for new opportunities to shore up defences, says Radware carrier services VP Mike O’Malley

Graystone Strategy director James Gray looks at the implications of the proposed merger

The pandemic has shifted connectivity habits – as well as opportunities – as people work from home, says Vilicom’s Seán Keating

By O2 chief technology officer Brendan O’Reilly gives his views on the recent mast attacks and an update from O2 during the lockdown

If it’s broken, we’ll fix it – quickly – says iSmash founder and MD Julian Shovlin