Inside Network X 2026: The Trends Shaping the Future of Connectivity
In this episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn is joined by Christopher Lycett, Event Director of Network X, to explore the biggest trends shaping the future of telecoms, connectivity and AI. Ahead of Network X 2026 in Vienna, Christopher discusses how the telecoms industry is navigating rapid technological change, from AI-native networks and intelligent automation to fibre rollout, […]
How ConnectHear is Giving Deaf Communities a Digital Voice
AI can deliver emergency information in sign language and help Deaf people access essential services independently. Azima also explains why telecom operators have an important role to play in creating more inclusive communication and her vision for sign language becoming the third language of the internet. A thought-provoking conversation about technology, inclusion and building solutions around […]
Happywhale’s AI-Powered Approach to Ocean Conservation
In this episode of Digitel Talk, Ian Ginn speaks with Ted Cheesman, Co-Founder and Director of Happywhale, about how artificial intelligence, whale conservation, citizen science and ocean research are coming together to help protect some of the world’s most iconic marine species. Happywhale uses AI-powered whale identification technology to recognise individual whales from photographs submitted by researchers, tourists and wildlife enthusiasts […]
SmartViser Setting Consumer Energy Standards in Smartphone Battery Design
In this episode of Digitel Talk, Ian Ginn speaks with Susie Siouti, Chief Commercial Officer at SmartViser, about the technologies and testing methodologies shaping the future of smartphones, mobile networks and telecommunications. The conversation explores how SmartViser helped develop the methodology behind Europe’s smartphone energy labelling framework, bringing greater transparency to battery performance and energy efficiency. Susie explains […]
Kimberly Brown (GSMA) on Saving Lives Through Mobile Early Warning
In this episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn is joined by Kimberly Brown, Head of Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation and Emerging Tech at the GSMA, to explore how mobile connectivity and artificial intelligence are transforming humanitarian action around the world. With more than 400 million people currently in need of humanitarian assistance, connectivity has become far more than a convenience it […]
How Love Mobile Disrupts Telecom by Giving Back
In this episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn sits down with Wade and Koddi Dunn, the dynamic co-founders of Love Mobile®. Redefining what it means to be a modern telecoms provider, this visionary husband-and-wife team built a prepaid wireless network out of a simple kitchen table conversation and a shared conviction that commerce and community belong together. Wade […]
FarmerChat – Channelling AI to Help Agricultural Smallholders Prosper at Scale
In this episode of Digital Talk, host Ian Ginn sits down with Alex Moura, the Kenya Country Director for Digital Green. With over 24 years of experience in the humanitarian and development space, Alex shares the incredible journey of how Digital Green is moving beyond traditional video-based extension services to pioneer FarmerChat—an AI-powered mobile assistant designed to help smallholder […]
Empowering Parents to Raise Digital Savvy Children in 2026
How do we prepare the next generation for a world where AI and connectivity are a given? In this episode, host Ian Ginn welcomes Martine de Leeuw, Co-founder and CMO of Chat License, a startup providing a digital “driver’s licence” for children. Martina explains the philosophy behind Chat License: a science-backed, gamified app developed with Erasmus University […]
Dots for Inc. Closing the Digital Divide Through Local Connectivity
How do you connect the 3.5 billion people currently facing a “usage gap” in global connectivity? In this episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn catches up with first-ever return guest Carlos Oba, the Founder, CEO, and CIO of Dots for Inc. Fresh off their win at the MWC GloMo Awards for Digital Inclusion, Carlos reveals the incredible […]
Fairphone: Designed for Ethics. Built to Last.
What happens when a protest campaign decides to build its own smartphone? In this episode of Digitel Talk, Ian Ginn welcomes Monique Lempers, Chief Impact Officer at Fairphone, a social enterprise proving that successful business doesn’t have to exploit the planet. Monique shares the 15-year journey of Fairphone—from “shouting outside the tent” to becoming an award-winning industry leader. […]