021: Are Telcos Ready for 5G? And Do Customers Actually Want or Need 5G? w/ Chris Lewis

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2021, most mobile operators in the developed markets will have launched 5G - the question is - will they be able to monitise it. And more importantly, do customers even care about 5G?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s guest,</span> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lewis-3b01593/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Chris Lewis</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, has over 30 years’ experience as a telecoms and ICT industry analyst, but don’t let that scare you. While many analysts pontificate about their vast knowledge, Chris’ insights are pragmatic and entertaining - which is why I like him so much. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chris is also one of the UK’s leading advocates for the visually impaired. Is the telecoms industry doing enough to drive inclusivity? Or are we creating yet another digital divide? And why doesn’t his guide dog Varley have his own Instagram account? </span></p> <p>Show Notes:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">01:00 Intro to</span> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lewis-3b01593/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Chris Lewis</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, Founder of</span> <a href= "https://chrislewisinsight.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Lewis Insight</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and the</span> <a href= "https://www.telecomtv.com/content/the-great-telco-debate/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Great Telco Debate</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">05:50 Connectivity - the invisible service </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">07:30 Highlights from the 2020</span> <a href= "https://www.telecomtv.com/content/the-great-telco-debate/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Great Telco Debate</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">11:30 Telcos in a post-Covid world: are we creating a two-tier Telecoms industry?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">14:00 Are the Telcos ready for 5G? And do customers actually want