Telco Drift

Analyzing the strange, the true, and the possible — stories and debates from the frontiers of tech, telecoms, and sci-fi

Telco Drift is a technology podcast hosted by Pablo Tomasi, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pablo Tomasi hosts Telco Drift, a technology show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Telcos Strike Back: 6G A New Hope

  Aug 17, 202632 min

  Do we really need 6G? If someone can convince me about the benefits of 6G that person is Remy Pascal , Practice Leader at Omdia. After all the hype around 5G, what did we actually get—and what happened to the transformative use cases we were promised? In this episode, we continue to deep dive on 6G taking a broad look at various stakeholders and customers to understand why 6G may be an essential step for the mobile world. We explore what 6G could bring, from dramatically more capable networks and ask how AI changes the equation. Will 6G simply make networks faster, or will it make them fundamentally more intelligent—and could AI ultimately be the real reason we need 6G? This is for all the 6G skeptics out there: Telcos Strikes Back & 6G Is a New Hope

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  Episode #25

  AI is coming: Data, networks, and the next telecom shift

  Jul 6, 202644 min

  The telecom world is being reshaped by new business models, the ongoing debate around 5G’s success, and the rising strategic value of data. In this episode, I am joined by Miguel Carames , Chief Product Officer at Mobileum to explore how AI is transforming networks and enterprise services, from the drive towards autonomous networks to new AI agents for small enterprises. AI is coming for telcos and in this brave new world data may be one of telecom’s biggest untapped opportunities.

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  Episode #24

  Wireless Wonders: Wi-Fi and Beyond

  Jun 10, 202639 min

  In this episode I am joined by Ruth Brown , Senior Principal Analyst Mobile Networks at Omdia to explore the wireless wonders of today and tomrrow. Join us for a look at the next generation of wireless connectivity as we explore the technologies shaping the future of networking. In this episode, we unpack the latest advancements in Wi-Fi 7, trace the challenges of private networks in their journey from niche deployments to business-critical infrastructure, and examine how 6G is beginning to redefine what's possible for wireless communications. We also dive into the growing role of AI in the network, from intelligent automation and optimization to the emergence of agentic AI and what it could mean for network operations, security, and user experiences.  Whether you're a networking professional, technology enthusiast, or simply curious about where wireless technology is headed, this episode offers an accessible overview of the innovations driving the next era of connected experiences.

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  Episode #23

  When Telcos Become Best Friends...

  May 20, 202623 min

  In this episode, we unpack why telcos sometimes decide to bury the hatchet and to collaborate rather than to compete to the death. The creation of JV or broader collaborative initiatives is not a trend yet, it could become a way for telcos to create a common front to tackle the next wave of connectivity and monetization. Among others, we look at Aduna, the multi-operator network API venture designed to give developers easier access to telco capabilities at scale, and the newly announced AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile D2D joint venture, a rare collaboration between U.S. rivals aimed at facing off against a real or perceived threat from Starlink. The episode explores what’s driving these alliances, where they could create new revenue, and the strategic trade-offs around competition, governance, and execution.

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  Episode #22

  April Tech News Salad: Satellites, AI, Enterprise 5G & Consumer Bits – The Curse of The Pub Edition

  May 5, 202615 min

  In this episode, April Tech News Salad: Satellites, AI, Enterprise 5G & Consumer Bits – PUB Edition, we investigate the biggest stories shaping the tech landscape right now. From satellite M&A breakthroughs expanding global connectivity to the different paths telcos are taking with AI and the worrying circularity of the AI economy, we unpack what actually matters beyond the headlines.  We also dive into how 5G is evolving for business use cases discussing the fan-favorite private 5G market, and the latest consumer tech signals worth watching.  Firstly recorded in a relaxed airport lounge with an Aperol Spritz, then re-recorded multiple times due to challenges with sound quality, this episode, now categorized as a pub edition,  blends sharp insight with candid views —perfect for anyone trying to keep up in a chill way without getting lost in the noise.

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