About Kester Mann

Kester Mann, Director, Consumer and Connectivity Kester is our network operator specialist. When he's not assessing the latest telco trends, Kester is a keen sportsman and has completed several marathons. Kester has more than 15 years' experience in the mobile industry and curates our research into consumer and connectivity services. He is an informed commentator on network operator strategy, European markets, telecom mergers and acquisitions, 5G networks and regulation. He is frequently quoted in industry publications and national media. Kester joined CCS Insight in 2010 from Nokia, where he held the position of market analyst. He was previously a senior research analyst with Informa Telecoms and Media.
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