The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast

Join Ron Willett for spirited discussions about telecom with industry leaders, subject matter experts and more! New episodes posted monthly.

The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Ron Willett, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ron Willett hosts The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast, a technology show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  The Future of Caribbean Telecom with CANTO Chairman Dr. Delreo Newman | Ep. 20

  Sep 22, 202630 minS1

  In this special episode of The Whiskey & Wireless Podcast, recorded at the 41st CANTO Annual Conference, Ron Willett sits down with Dr. Delreo Newman, Chairman of CANTO, to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of telecommunications across the Caribbean. Dr. Newman shares how CANTO has evolved alongside the region’s telecom industry, from the transition away from monopoly markets to today’s push for stronger regional collaboration, greater network resilience, and global competitiveness. Ron and Dr. Newman discuss the economic realities facing Caribbean operators, including the cost of maintaining and upgrading networks, the impact of climate and natural disasters, affordability pressures, and the need to develop new revenue streams as traditional voice and messaging revenues decline. They also explore the opportunity around A2P messaging and RCS for Business, the role of vendors in helping carriers build rather than simply sell, and why stronger partnerships between operators, governments, regulators, financial institutions, and technology providers will be critical to the region’s next phase of growth. In this episode: • The evolution of CANTO and Caribbean telecommunications • Moving the Caribbean from connectivity to global competitiveness • The cost of building resilient networks across island nations • Creating new revenue streams for Caribbean operators • A2P messaging and RCS for Business • The need for greater regional collaboration and harmonization • What meaningful vendor and carrier partnerships should look like • The role of governments, regulators, power providers, and banks in telecom resilience • What success looks like coming out of the 41st CANTO Annual Conference Plus, Ron and Dr. Newman get into Caribbean culture, travel, carnival, rum, and why no two islands are quite the same. Subscribe to Whiskey & Wireless for more conversations with the people shaping the future of telecom. #podcast #telecom #canto #caribbean

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  Network APIs, Fraud Prevention & The Future of Mobile Identity with Bart Goethals of TMT ID | Ep:19

  Jun 9, 202643 min

  In Episode 19 of Whiskey & Wireless, Ron Willett sits down with Bart Goethals, Sales Engineering Lead at TMT ID, to discuss one of the most important developments in telecom today: Network APIs. Bart shares his journey from Belgium's telecom industry to the United States, his work with international carriers, and how mobile operators are becoming a critical part of the fight against fraud, account takeovers, and digital identity abuse. The conversation explores how carriers can monetize network data, why enterprises are increasingly demanding access to Network APIs, and how technologies like SIM Swap detection, Silent Network Authentication, and identity verification are helping businesses create more secure, frictionless customer experiences. Ron and Bart also discuss the growing fraud ecosystem fueled by AI, the role regional carriers can play in the emerging Network API economy, and why mobile identity is becoming one of the most valuable assets in digital commerce. Along the way, they cover everything from international telecom, racing Corvettes and go-karts, life in Belgium and California, and why protecting consumers has never been more important. In this episode: • Bart's journey from Belgium telecom to Silicon Valley • How Network APIs are transforming digital identity • SIM Swap detection and account takeover prevention • Silent Network Authentication and frictionless security • Why carriers are uniquely positioned to fight fraud • The business opportunity for regional carriers • AI-driven fraud and the future of identity verification • Mobile identity, consumer trust, and enterprise security • Bart's passion for motorsports and international travel If you work in telecom, cybersecurity, fintech, identity verification, fraud prevention, or carrier services, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the fastest-growing opportunities in the wireless industry. Subscribe to Whiskey & Wireless for more conversations with the leaders shaping telecom, messaging, security, and connectivity.

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  Live at MCS 2026! CCA, Rural Carriers, Telecom Growth & the Future of Wireless | EP:18

  May 27, 202655 minS0

  <p>In Episode 18 of Whiskey & Wireless, Ron Willett records live from CCA and sits down with three longtime leaders from the regional wireless ecosystem:<br/><br/>• Kim Caronchi, Competitive Carriers Association (CCA)<br/>• Ron Whaley, IDI Billing Solutions<br/>• Slayton Stewart, CEO of Carolina West Wireless<br/><br/>The conversations cover the evolution of RCA into today’s CCA, the relationships that have shaped the regional wireless industry for decades, and the growing challenges facing rural and regional carriers across the United States.<br/><br/>From policy and advocacy in Washington to shrinking roaming revenue, AI adoption, private networks, and the figh...

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  How Carriers Keep Up with Exploding Data Demand with Bill Basquin, VP of Sales at AppLogic | Ep:17

  May 25, 202639 minS0

  <p>In Episode 17 of Whiskey & Wireless, Ron Willett sits down with Bill Basquin, VP of Sales, Americas at AppLogic, for a deep dive into how carriers manage the growing complexity of modern data networks.<br/><br/>Bill shares his journey from startup setbacks to leading sales across the Americas, along with a behind-the-scenes look at how network traffic has evolved from early file-sharing days to today’s AI-driven, high-bandwidth environment.<br/><br/>The conversation explores how carriers handle congestion, why adding more bandwidth doesn’t solve the problem, and how solutions like Total Traffic Manager (TTM) help optimize network performance whil...

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  Alan Lewis of Hydeco on Saving Carriers Money on SMS, Carrier Tech and ClearSky Partnership | EP:16

  May 23, 202636 minS0

  <p>Description:<br/>In Episode 16 of Whiskey & Wireless, Ron Willett sits down with Alan Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder of Hydeco, to talk about the newly announced partnership between ClearSky and Hydeco and why affordable, dependable SMS infrastructure still matters for regional and rural carriers.<br/><br/>Alan shares the origin story behind Hydeco, from the paging software days to building one of the industry’s most trusted carrier-focused SMS platforms. He and Ron discuss why SMS is far from dead, how smaller carriers can reduce costs without sacrificing service, and why customer support, product reliability, and long-term relationships still win in...

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