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Perspectives in Mobile

Mobile Ecosystem Forum

Welcome to "Perspectives in Mobile," the definitive podcast brought to you by the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). Join us as we dive deep into the dynamic world of telecom, tech, and mobile innovations! Get the latest news, insights, and expert commentary in each episode. Explore the dynamic landscape of telecommunications, and gain a comprehensive understanding of how it shapes our lives, businesses, and society. Stay tuned, stay connected, and let"s unlock the potential of tomorrow"s mobile

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00:41:51

Telcos Gain Certainty, But Mobile Market Remains...

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2026/02/03

Indefinite unlimited spectrum licenses will give telcos more certainty on duration, which benefits capital-intensive markets like fiber and 5G. This is the main change in the EU Commission’s Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal. The act aims for a single European mobile market but offers no concrete tools to achieve it. Reducing obstacles alone won’t change this. The DNA does not reform roaming, leaving Europe’s mobile market fragmented.These are the key observations of Innocenzo Genna, EU tech

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00:32:55

Digital Tide Urges Telecoms to Shift from Legacy...

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2026/01/27

Telecom operators must shift from traditional voice services to cloud-based PBX and unified communication solutions to remain competitive — according to Digital Tide. It’s s urgent for operators to adapt. Legacy revenue streams are plateauing while cloud adoption offers recurring, scalable, and higher-quality revenue.In this episode of MEF Perspectives podcast, Digital Tide executives Anna Gonzalez and Roman Zahidi highlight how early movers in emerging markets and verticals like hospitality,

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00:08:19

How the MEFFYS Anticipate Mobile’s Next Breakthrough,...

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2026/01/20

The MEFFYS awards are more than a celebration of excellence in the mobile ecosystem: they are a lens through which innovation, regulation, and consumer expectations come into focus. By recognizing the industry’s most impactful players, the MEFFYS help surface the trends and forces that are redefining mobile on a global scale.This podcast features a conversation with Martica Correa Gonzalez, MEF's Global Event Manager. Martica will explore the strategic role of the MEFFYS, discussing with host

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00:23:58

OTT Messaging’s Regulatory Gap Raises Risk – Igor...

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2026/01/13

The global messaging market is under strain as enterprises move beyond A2P SMS while regulation lags behind fast-growing OTT messaging platforms. Unlike SMS, services such as WhatsApp and Telegram operate with limited oversight, creating vulnerabilities that fraudsters increasingly exploit and shifting risk across the mobile ecosystem.In this episode of Perspectives in Mobile, MEF’s Riccardo Amati speaks with Igor Skutsenya, Senior Business Development Manager at LANCK Telecom, about what live

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00:30:24

How Conversational AI Turns Chats Into Revenue:...

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2025/12/16

Conversational AI is reshaping mobile interactions, but real-world risks—like the recent ChatGPT wrongful death case—underscore the stakes for brands. Poorly designed AI experiences can erode trust, frustrate users, and drive churn. For mobile-first companies, telcos, and CPaaS providers, the challenge is not just technical—it’s financial: messaging missteps can hit retention, reduce engagement, and limit revenue opportunities.This episode of Perspectives in Mobile features Riccardo Amati

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00:27:37

Change Is the Only Certainty: Friska Wirya Urges...

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2025/12/09

AI is forcing the mobile ecosystem's operators to rethink how they work, while RCS is creating new pressure to move faster than their legacy systems allow. Leaders are confronting internal resistance, confusion around priorities, and the cost of hanging onto outdated processes. A new model of “FutureFit” organizations is gaining traction, highlighting the need for agility, clear objectives, and the ability to unlearn what no longer serves the business.Welcome to MEF Podcast Perspectives. Our

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00:30:35

Africa’s Mobile Leap: MEF’s Matt Ekram on the Shift...

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2025/12/02

Africa’s mobile industry is into the spotlight. User growth is accelerating, OTT services are rewriting the rules of communication, and rich messaging is fast becoming the backbone of financial services and business engagement. Yet this boom comes with pressure: operators are wrestling with volatile pricing, rising fraud, and shifting consumer expectations—all against a backdrop of tough competition and economic uncertainty. From Cape Town’s Africa Tech Festival to boardrooms across the continent,

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00:33:54

Why FinServ Lead the RCS Revolution: Messaging Guru...

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2025/11/18

It’s the industry’s biggest storyline: application-to person (A2P) SMS is no longer the default, and for the first time in decades, the foundations of business messaging are being rewritten in real time. With reach communications services (RCS) accelerating after Apple’s adoption, fraud models shifting, interoperability becoming over-the-top-(OTT)-driven, and artificial intelligence transforming enterprise engagement, the sector stands at a genuine inflection point. What’s hype, what’s real, and

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00:34:39

Andrey Anikin (Alaris Labs) on the Changing Landscape...

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2025/10/28

In the current conversation in Perspectives in Mobile, Riccardo Amati speaks with Andrey Anikin, CEO of Alaris Labs, about the evolving landscape of telecom messaging influenced by regulation and artificial intelligence. They discuss the balance between human support and AI integration, the challenges of cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of AI in decision-making. Andrey shares insights on the recruitment process in the age of AI and the skills necessary for professionals to remain relevant

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00:37:13

Inside the Task Scam Epidemic with Trend Micro’s Udo...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of MEF Podcast Perspectives, host Riccardo Amati and guest Trend Micro's Udo Schneider discuss the alarming rise of task scams, a sophisticated form of online fraud targeting job seekers. They explore the emotional and financial impacts of these scams, the tactics used by cybercriminals, and the role of AI in both perpetrating and combating these threats. The conversation also touches on the future of cybersecurity, including the implications of quantum computing and the

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00:36:02

Mobile Nets May Spark War, Now Targets: Stanford’s...

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2025/10/14

Civilian mobile networks are now emerging as potential flashpoints in modern warfare. According to retired U.S. Army Colonel and Stanford researcher Bradley Boyd, co-founder of OpenDefense, any network transmitting military data can be treated as a legitimate target once conflict begins. This shift poses urgent ethical dilemmas for mobile operators and tech firms whose dual-use innovations—AI chips, sensors, and 5G infrastructure—can serve both commercial and military purposes. At the same time, a

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00:33:29

iBasis’ Patrick George: The Architect of Wholesale...

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2025/10/07

In this episode, MEF CEO Dario Betti sat down with Patrick George, CEO of iBasis, to discuss one of the biggest developments in wholesale telecom: iBasis’s deal with Telstra to take over its international wholesale assets. Patrick explains how this milestone perfectly fits iBasis’s long-term strategy of consolidation and scale, enabling the company to expand its global footprint into Asia-Pacific, the world’s most dynamic telecoms market. The deal brings not only infrastructure but also local teams

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00:24:35

"Timely, Personalized Messaging is the Future," Says...

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2025/09/02

Messaging, identity, and connectivity are no longer just technical challenges in the mobile ecosystem, they’re business imperatives. Enterprises demand seamless, secure interactions, consumers expect personalized experiences, and operators are racing to adapt to technologies like RCS while navigating complex global regulations.On this episode of Perspectives on Mobile, Riccardo Amati sits down with Nathan Robbins, Vice President of Strategy at Syniverse, to explore how the mobile industry is

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00:27:10

Infobip’s Viktorija Radman (MEF Board): Mobile Must...

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2025/08/12

Mobile network operators worldwide are developing unified API standards, fueled by the growing momentum of the Open Gateway Initiative. These efforts are driving new business models and strengthening fraud prevention across the industry.In this episode, host Riccardo Amati interviews two key figures shaping the future of mobile network APIs: Nick Rossman, Director of Programmes at MEF, and Viktorija Radman, Telecom Business Director at Infobip and a recently appointed member of MEF’s board.Viktorija

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00:24:34

VPNs Blow Hole in UK’s Online Safety Law as Millions...

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2025/08/05

“VPN downloads up 1400%.” That’s MEF’s Tim Green on the immediate fallout of the UK’s new Online Safety Law, which enforces age verification for adult content and triggered 5 million extra checks daily. But users are dodging the system, raising doubts about the law’s effectiveness and exposing deeper cracks in the digital identity ecosystem.In this episode of Perspectives, Riccardo Amati speaks with MEF’s new Programme Director for ID and Data about the privacy concerns, compliance challenges, and

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00:26:25

Satellite IoT Revenue to Double by 2027 —...

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2025/07/22

Satellite IoT revenue is doubling — and reshaping wholesale telecom. As integration between satellite and terrestrial networks accelerates, traditional models are giving way to more flexible, standards-driven partnerships. This shift is redefining how mobile operators, IoT providers, and platforms monetize connectivity — with major implications for pricing, security, and cross-industry collaboration.The data tells a clear story: satellite IoT revenue is forecast to grow from $2.9 billion in 2024 to

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00:32:16

"Don’t Wait—Start Now": Sinch Urges Brands to Embrace...

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2025/07/15

“Don’t hesitate — get started.” That’s the message from Sinch to business leaders still wavering on Rich Communication Services (RCS) and AI. Why? Because RCS is already delivering 2–7x higher click-through rates, up to 42% engagement, and AI is poised to reshape how brands interact with consumers — with 97% of businesses planning to adopt AI for customer communication in 2025.Sinch, a global cloud communications platform powering over 150 billion interactions per year, was recently honored with a

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00:46:54

Building Trust in Mobile Payments: Compliance, Fraud...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of Perspectives, Dario Betti engages with MCP Insight the winners of MEFFYS Award 2025 in the Payments category. The COO, Toby Padgham, and the Head of Compliance David Ashman discuss the evolving landscape of mobile payments, digital services and explore the current state of mobile operators, the importance of compliance and governance and the challenges posed by fraud. The conversation highlights successful regulatory frameworks in various markets, the need for trust in mobile

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00:30:01

Winning MEFFYS Was Just the Start: Peacom’s Bold Bid...

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2025/07/01

Peacom, the multi-channel communication startup fresh off a MEFFYS Award win, is raising new funds to drive an ambitious global expansion, aiming to transform how telcos and enterprises connect with customers via rich, interactive channels. With plans targeting new markets and a potential IPO in 3-5 years, Peacom is rapidly reshaping customer engagement across Southeast Asia and beyond.In this episode of MEF podcast Perspectives Peacom CEO Lex Na and Indonesia Country Director Sameer Seth share how

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00:25:35

TOMIA’s MEFFYS-Winning Tech Is Changing the Roaming...

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2025/06/24

That’s the bold message from TOMIA, the company that just took home the 2025 MEFFYS Award for Best Connectivity Innovation in Wholesale.In this episode of Perspectives, we sit down with Caetano Pessoa, Product Marketing Lead at TOMIA, to unpack what this recognition means and how the company is helping mobile operators evolve from connectivity providers to digital enablers.We explore how AI, network slicing, and real-time data are transforming roaming into a platform for growth, fueling partnerships

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