423: Staying a Step Ahead of Mobile Fraudsters

Our guest today is Dario Betti, CEO of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum. 

It's always nice to have industry association folks on the show. I've found they can pull back from the perspective of a single vendor or operator to paint a broader picture of the challenges facing different corners of the telecom industry. This is exactly what Dario does in this interview on all things mobile. 

Dario first explains what the MEF does (and does not do) for its members. But, perhaps more importantly, he provides a great overview of the key issues at play in the global mobile market.

And what might those issues be?

We talk about fraud—always needing to stay one step ahead of the bad guys—and what's happening with roaming as carriers turn off 2 and 3G networks. We get into security for mobile networks, meeting ever-increasing mobile bandwidth demand, and 5 and even 6G mobile service. 

From This Episode:

• 2G and 3G Shutdowns Continue
• Tracking 5G Deployments in the Middle East and Africa
• Mobile Calling’s Share of International Traffic Declines
• i3forum Tracks COVID-19 Impact on International Voice Traffic
• Ukrainian Telcos: Communicating Through the Conflict