Analysys Mason Podcast

The world's largest telecoms operators are still spending more each year, but in Europe and North America operating expenditure (opex) is falling as a share of revenue.  
Behind this overall picture, however, operators are taking very different approaches to managing opex. 
In this episode, our experts Rupert Wood and Michela Venturelli discuss Analysys Mason's latest analysis of opex across Europe, North America and developed Asia–Pacific. They examine how opex has evolved in each region so far in 2026, including the effects of M&A, device costs, Japanese operators' expansion beyond telecoms and China's VAT change.  

Customer satisfaction with UK telecoms services has risen for the third year in a row.
Net promoter score (NPS) for both fixed and mobile is now higher than it was before the price-driven dip of 2022–2023. However, the overall figures mask significant differences between operators.
In this episode, our experts Caroline Gabriel and Tom Rebbeck discuss the UK results from Analysys Mason's latest consumer survey, covering more than 20 000 people across 19 countries.

How is AI reshaping the mobile advertising ecosystem and what does it mean for independent ad-tech players?
In this episode, Analysys Mason's Ujjwal Chaudhry and Vanshika Ranjan are joined by Greg MacDonald, founder of Chelsea Strategies, to explore how in-app advertising works, the role of SDKs and real-time auctions, and why trust, distribution and publisher partnerships remain critical sources of competitive advantage.
They discuss the growth of the open internet advertising ecosystem, the rise of consumer AI applications, emerging advertising formats and monetisation models, and how AI is changing everything from ad creation to bidding and audience targeting.

IoT has matured beyond the hype, but many organisations still struggle to scale successful deployments. In this episode, Analysys Mason’s Ibraheem Kasujee speaks with Yannik Kopp, Chief Strategy Officer at Loriot, about how enterprise attitudes to IoT have evolved and what it takes to move from pilot projects to large-scale implementation. 
They discuss the shift from proof of concept to proof of value, the challenges of securing internal buy-in, how organisations can demonstrate business impact beyond cost savings and why a strong operational foundation is essential for long-term success. The conversation also explores how IoT data can unlock new use cases over time and create opportunities for wider digital transformation. 

In its first earnings call on 4 August 2026 following its IPO, SpaceX announced that it “definitely intends” to build a US mobile network, leveraging Starlink Mobile’s constellation and a web of femtocells.  
In this podcast, our experts explore the results from the early deployment of direct-to-device (D2D) services, the future evolution of costs and capabilities for satellite D2D services, and the competitive threats and opportunities D2D services pose to the mobile network operator (MNO) business. 

Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services are moving from concept to commercial reality, but what will it take to achieve truly seamless connectivity? In this episode, Analysys Mason’s Antoine Grenier and Lluc Palerm are joined by Jeff Giard, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at T-Mobile USA, to explore the next phase of the D2D market. 
The discussion covers T-Mobile’s partnership-led approach with Starlink, spectrum challenges to consider, regulation and device compatibility, and the importance of industry-wide collaboration to reduce fragmentation. The speakers also examine how customer expectations are evolving, why seamless handoffs between terrestrial and satellite networks are critical, and what future D2D network architecture could look like. 

Traditional GEO satellite operators are redefining their role in an increasingly competitive market. 
In this episode, Analysys Mason's Lluc Palerm and Prachi Kawade join Es'hailSat's Raghid Shanti to explore how regional players are evolving beyond capacity provision. 
Their discussion focuses on how GEO satellite operators are embracing multi-orbit architectures, managed services and strategic partnerships to deliver greater value, strengthen customer relationships and compete in the rapidly changing satellite connectivity landscape. 

Data centres are under increasing scrutiny as their energy and water demands grow alongside the expansion of AI and cloud infrastructure. In this episode, our experts Simon Sherrington and Grace Langham discuss how governments are responding through stricter sustainability requirements, planning restrictions and new reporting obligations.
 
They explore how policies are evolving across Europe, North America and Asia–Pacific and examine the innovations helping operators improve efficiency and resilience. Their discussion highlights what these trends mean for data centre operators and investors seeking to balance growth ambitions with sustainability and regulatory expectations.