Author: Kester Mann

Five Big Questions for BT’s New Head of Consumer

Next month marks the start of a new era at BT as Claire Gillies officially takes over from Marc Allera as CEO of its Consumer division. The Canadian, who has…

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MWC 2025, Tuesday 4 March

Today’s selection of the biggest announcements from MWC 2025, from eye-catching foldables and AI-powered phones to operators’ expansion into quantum technologies and enterprise services. We also explore advancements in generative…

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MWC 2025, Monday 3 March

Today MWC 2025 officially opened its doors, bringing a mix of bold industry moves and ongoing challenges. Operators showcased innovations in AI, satellite connectivity and network resilience, but also used…

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MWC 2025, Sunday 2 March

Our team is back in Barcelona to bring you the latest news and highlights from the biggest trade show in the tech world. Ahead of the official start of MWC…

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Expectations for MWC 2025

It’s that time again, and excitement is building ahead of our trip to Barcelona for MWC 2025. The event is undoubtedly the most significant gathering of the year for the…

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Prioritizing Sustainability: Insights from Circular Markets 2025

It was a pleasure to host the Prioritizing Sustainability panel at CCS Insight’s inaugural Circular Markets event in Paris earlier this month. The day saw more than 180 delegates from…

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Britons Keen on Unlimited Data — But Operators Should Tread Carefully

Last month, CCS Insight published its seventh annual survey of UK consumers’ buying behaviour for mobile phones and connectivity. This is one of my favourite pieces of research of the…

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Surge in UK Customers Buying Directly from Phone-Makers

The way people buy their mobile phones in the UK is changing quickly, as revealed in CCS Insight’s latest survey of UK consumers, published today and available to clients here….

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Top 10 Telecom Stories of 2024

As 2024 draws to an end, it’s time once again for me to share my top telecom stories of the year. You can also read my previous reviews of 2023,…

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AI at Heart of Orange’s Innovation Showcase

I recently attended Orange’s OpenTech event in Paris. Like last year, it was hosted at the operator’s research campus in south-west Paris and brought together partners, customers, employees and the…

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