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Digitel Talk

Digitel Talk is a podcast promoting doing good in the mobile, telecoms and related technology industries. The heart of the podcast is about the people, what they have done, how it has affected them, others and the planet and what great things we can expect.We aim to share the stories of those champions who want to help others and have found a way of using mobile, telecoms and technology to achieve this.As hosts who work in telecoms, if nothing else, the podcast aims to broaden the audience for these

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12:22

Veronica Santos on Engineering Empathy Through...

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2025/08/07

In this special edition of Digitel Talk, recorded live at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, host Ian Ginn sits down with Professor Veronica Santos from UCLA to explore the future of human–robot interaction, the role of tactile sensing, and how AI and haptics could redefine connectivity across physical and digital worlds.From demoing wearable haptic rings to exploring “telephones for touch”, Veronica shares her vision for creating emotionally intelligent machines—and how the Human Fusions

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12:50

Lingli Deng on 5G-Enabled Dolphin Conservation &...

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2025/08/04

In this special AI for Good edition of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn speaks with Lingli Deng of China Mobile Research about an inspiring use case of 5G for marine conservation. Learn how advanced sensing technology and AI are being used to protect endangered white dolphins in Chinese waterways by detecting their movements and preventing collisions with human activity. The project, which has reduced dolphin fatalities by 97%, could be scaled to forests, national parks, and beyond.This is a true example

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12:23

Galim Turumtaev on Empowering Communities Through...

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2025/07/30

In this AI for Good special of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn speaks with Galim Turumtaev, a machine learning engineer and the visionary behind Homai—a grassroots project reviving endangered languages using AI and speech technology. Broadcast live from the AI for Good Summit, this episode explores how Galim’s work is reconnecting communities with their cultural roots through smart speakers, speech models, and locally digitised content. By building language tools for Bashkir and nine other minori...

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13:19

Aral Surmeli on WhatsApp, Health Equity & AI That...

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2025/07/28

In this AI for Good episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn interviews Dr Aral Surmeli, physician and founder of HERA Digital Health. What began as a small mobile app for refugee mothers has evolved into a multilingual, AI-powered chatbot helping displaced populations navigate health systems worldwide.From antenatal care in refugee camps to disaster response during the Turkish-Syrian earthquake, this is a powerful example of tech built for impact—with no logins, no gatekeeping, just open-source

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16:12

Cecilia Laschi on Exploring the Seabed with...

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2025/07/25

In this special episode of Digitel Talk, recorded at the AI for Good Summit in Geneva, host Ian Ginn speaks with Professor Cecilia Laschi (National University of Singapore) about how soft robotics, inspired by the octopus, could transform our understanding of the oceans.Cecilia explains how her biodegradable, AI-assisted robots are designed to explore the seabed —safely collecting sediment samples, planting seagrass, and even deploying lab-grown coral—all without damaging delicate marine

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11:51

Janet Wiles on Co-Designing Tech with People Living...

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2025/07/23

In this AI for Good Special episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn sits down with Professor Janet Wiles, leader of the Florence Project at the University of Queensland—a groundbreaking initiative co-designed with people living with dementia to reimagine communication technology.Rather than designing “for” people with dementia, the Florence Project designs with them. Over 10 years, the team has developed a series of simple, empowering tech tools that support communication, dignity and daily

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16:14

Ulrik Schultz Lundquist on Drones for Good – Solar,...

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2025/07/21

In this AI for Good Special episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn speaks with Professor Ulrik Pagh Schultz Lundquist, Head of the Drone Centre at the University of Southern Denmark and lead of the Wild Drone project.From solar-powered autonomous drones to 5G-enabled missions over remote African landscapes, Ulrik shares how his team is combining AI, robotics, and environmental science to tackle the global biodiversity crisis.This is a conversation about designing for the real world: drones that can

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11:37

Arpad Kovesdy on Beamlink’s Mission to Connect the...

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2025/07/17

In this special Digitel Talk episode recorded at the AI for Good Global Summit, host Ian Ginn speaks with Arpad Kovesdy, CTO and co-founder of Beamlink—a company on a mission to make mobile connectivity radically more accessible.Beamlink’s flagship innovation, the Bentocell, is a portable, low-power 4G/5G cell tower that can be deployed in minutes using solar energy and AI-driven setup. Arpad shares how natural disasters like Hurricane Maria inspired the company, and how their technology is already

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59:17

The Future of Navigation for the Visually Impaired -...

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2025/07/10

Episode summary:In this inspiring episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn is joined by Kevin Yoo, CEO and founder of Haptic, a pioneer in tactile navigation technology and a finalist for the 2025 GLOMO Awards.From guiding a blind runner through the New York Marathon using early haptic prototypes to scaling a global platform for accessible, intuitive navigation, Kevin shares the deeply personal story behind Haptic Nav—and how touch can transform the way we move through the world.Links and

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20:40

AI for Good 2025: Where Technology Meets Purpose

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2025/07/02

As an official media partner of the AI for Good Global Summit 2025, Digitel Talk brings you an exclusive preview from Geneva.Host Ian Ginn speaks with Dr Bilel Jamoussi (ITU) about what to expect from this year’s event, where over 3,500 participants, 100+ demos, and 300 speakers from around the world come together to shape the future of trustworthy, inclusive AI.From flying cars and brain-machine interfaces to deep discussions on AI governance, skills, and regulation, AI for Good is where

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39:21

Michael Bednar-Brandt on How AI Is Reshaping...

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2025/06/26

In this episode of Digitel Talk, Ian Ginn is joined by innovation strategist Michael Bednar-Brandt to explore how AI is reshaping leadership in telecoms—not just as a tool, but as a transformative force redefining how organisations operate.They unpack the challenges facing telecoms leaders in an era of accelerated change, from agentic AI and data sovereignty to leadership mindsets, agility and the “fitness level” required to stay competitive. Michael also shares a future-facing view on automation,

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65:24

MVNOs World Congress 2025: Leading Experts Discussing...

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2025/06/20

In this episode of Digitel Talk, recorded live at MVNOs World Congress, Ian Ginn is joined by Gary Bhomer (TeleConsult) and Wilfrid Moser (A1 Austria) to explore what’s shaping the future of MVNOs. From travel eSIMs and football club MVNOs to vanity numbers, AI-driven marketing, and telco-for-good initiatives like Better Life Mobile, this episode is packed with insights, innovation, and surprising ideas that redefine mobile connectivity. Links and resources:MVNOs World Congress TeleConsult A1

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52:06

Craig Pemberton on Real-World Vodafone Innovation, 5G...

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2025/06/13

In this episode of Digitel Talk, recorded live at Connected North, host Ian Ginn sits down with Craig Pemberton, Senior Innovation Manager at Vodafone, for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on the true state of telecoms innovation. From the evolution of VoIP to the real-world rollout of 5G Standalone (5GSA), Craig shares how telecoms is enabling transformative change—not just in connectivity, but in energy, sustainability, and digital equity. He reflects on how innovation often start...

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32:31

Why the Broadband Race Isn’t About Speed Anymore—with...

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2025/06/06

What do fibre networks, sheep farming, and the future of broadband have in common? A lot more than you’d think.In this episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn sits down with David Hough, outgoing CTO of Freedom Fibre and one of the most experienced voices in the UK telecom scene. Recorded live at Connected North, this candid conversation explores the real state of Britain’s broadband—from the overcrowded altnet battlefield to the promise of network orchestration and the critical role of customer

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34:21

2024 Wrap Up: Highlights, Themes and Takeaways

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2025/01/08

In episode 37, Ian and Frankie discuss the highlights, key themes and takeaways from the 2024 Digitel Talk Discovery Series in this wrap up episode. They discuss key themes such as digital inclusion, sustainability, AI, IOT, and tech for good, while highlighting favourite moments and significant contributions from guests. They also express gratitude not only to the guests who have been part of the podcast but also to the listeners and the team behind the scenes. The episode emphasises the imp...

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59:22

Joost de Kluijver, Closing the Loop - Incentivising...

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2024/11/27

In episode 36, Ian and Frankie talk with Joost de Kluijver, Director and Founder of Closing the Loop, to delve into the innovative 'One for One' service that collects and recycles broken phones for every new phone sold. The discussion revolves around the circular economy, the environmental impact of e-waste, and how Closing the Loop operates in developing countries to provide sustainable solutions. Joost shares insights on the company's journey, the importance of circularity over compliance, ...

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47:07

Dr Bilel Jamoussi, ITU - WTAS 24 Overview and...

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2024/11/20

In episode 35, Ian and Frankie talk with Dr. Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy to the Director of the ITU to discuss the significant developments in digital technologies and the role of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in shaping global standards. The discussion covers the recent World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA 24) held in New Delhi, highlighting increased participation, the importance of AI standards, gender equality in the tech industry, and the ITU's initiatives ...

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45:25

Benoît Vedel, Aimsun - Improving Urban Environments...

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2024/11/06

In episode 34, Ian talks with Benoît Vedel the Managing Director for Aimsun France to discuss the role of digital mobility solutions in transforming urban environments towards sustainability including their role with Paris City for the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this conversation, he emphasises the importance of data collection, digital twins and modelling in urban planning, particularly in the context of increasing urban populations and behavioural change in transportation. The discussion also ...

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Dr Brad White, Precision Animal Solutions - Early...

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2024/10/30

In episode 33, Ian and Frankie talk with Dr. Brad White, from Precision Animal Solutions to discuss their project with Eseye to create an IoT device to monitor cattle behaviour and identify early signs of respiratory disease. The solution involves using ear tags with embedded electronics to collect data on activity, social behaviour, and areas of interest. The data is then analysed using machine learning algorithms to identify sick cattle. The technology aims to improve cattle health, welfare...

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44:04

Network X 2024 Analyst Wrap Up with Camille Mendler &...

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2024/10/23

In episode 32, Ian is joined by industry experts Camille Mendler from Omdia and Gabriel Brown from Heavy Reading in a wrap-up episode of this year's Network X. The discussion covers a range of topics from the growing impact of 5G technology to the increasing role of AI in telecom operations. They explore the importance of resilient networks, the monetisation potential through AI and Network APIs, and the necessity for telecoms to shift towards enhancing digital experiences. The conversa...

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