Podcasts

Each week, join Roger Entner and the Recon Analytics team for
an analyst's perspective on the world of telecom.

Podcast Episodes 1–11 of 200

#292: What Comes Next When All Networks Are Good Enough?

4.20.2026 — In a conversation between Roger Entner and Dan Scheler, they discuss the importance of network capabilities and the importance of delivering a frictionless experience for customers. They also touch on the topic of competition and the importance of network reliability. The conversation ends with a discussion of the importance of network capabilities and the need for a comprehensive bundle approach.

#291: Churn and the Future of Loyalty with Jay Cary and Dave Whetstone

4.13.2026 — The CEO of television and technology company disconnected from the industry and spent billions of dollars on networks and loyalty plans. The podcast is designed to make customers understand that loyalty is a difficult word and loyalty plans are not just a marketing background mindset. The importance of building trust and creating a loyalty initiative is emphasized. The need for a culture change in the industry is also emphasized. The success of Visible and the potential for growth in the digital industry are discussed, along with the importance of serving a specific customer and delivering tailored rewards offers.

#290: AT&T’s OneConnect Plan

4.6.2026 — The new plans for AT&T's OneConnect include a bundle of three flavors with various features, including a watch, tablet, and fiber. The price of a plan with 10 lines is a flat rate, and the ARPU will drop through the T-Mobile network. The Fiber plans include bundling services and increasing prices for family members, but keep ship steady and not change price plans for customers. Roger suggests discussing the plans with Speaker 2 next week.

#289: The Telecom Value Story, The FCC Router Ban Threatens a New Digital Divide

3.30.2026 — In a conversation between Roger Entner and another analyst, they discuss the potential risks of a router ban and the cost of wireless service. They also discuss the cost of data usage and the cost of wireless service. The conversation ends with a discussion of the benefits of wireless service and the need for a new router.

#288: Of Fiber Castles, Cable Forts, FWA Camps, and Satellite Warbands

3.23.2026 — The speakers discuss the impact of fiber infrastructure on people's lives and the competitive nature of fiber networks. They suggest bundling with fiber infrastructure for affordability and lower prices, and using a channel card to increase speed and reduce capacity. They also discuss the benefits of a new connection and the team is working on a longer report to provide more updates. They acknowledge the competitive nature of fiber networks and believe it is more complicated than wireless networks.

#287: Recon Analytics Acquires Atom Insights adding Device Data dimension

3.16.2026 — The company ADAM Insights is expanding their capabilities globally and using data analytics to help customers understand their device journey and network experience. They are expanding their network capabilities across all countries and regions, including tracking shipment, sales, and customer bases. They are also using AI capabilities to create datasets and lookups for AI analysis, and are focusing on working with chipset companies and the synergy between data and chipset companies. They plan to talk next week about a new headset and thank Roger for his inspiration to do better.

#286: AI, 6G, and Satellites- What Really Mattered at Mobile World Congress

3.8.2026 — The speakers discuss the potential for edge compute to generate revenue for telecom companies, including the use of AI and AI. They also mention the excitement surrounding the move to AI RAN and the potential for privacy concerns with cloud providers. The speakers express concern about privacy and emphasize the need for more consolidation among European carriers. They also discuss the potential for AI to integrate with telecom and other areas, including joint six g labs with Qualcomm.

#285: Fiber, Phones, and Farewells: The Reshaping of Telecom's Landscape

3.1.2026 — The potential for consolidation of smaller players into larger players in the telecom industry is discussed, along with the appointment of Nick Jeffrey as the COO of Charter and the retirement of Charlie Moore. The impact of 5G technology on rural areas is also discussed, along with the importance of industry analyst events and informal analyst events. The speakers emphasize the need for industry analyst events as a informal, informal source of input.

#284: It’s Not Complicated More Transparency Is Better. AT&T vs T-Mobile

2.23.2026 — The conversation covers the loss of data from AT&T due to carriers losing money, the importance of transparency in the wireless industry, and the need for more data to improve ARPU metrics. They emphasize the importance of providing less data and insights to AT&T, which will affect their ability to succeed. Additionally, they discuss the importance of transparency in the industry and mention a recent change in reporting data. They plan to talk again next week to discuss the topic further.

#283: T-Mobile - AI, Live Translation, and Key CMD Takeaways

2.16.2026 — The conversation covers the shift in store mix from dealer-owned to corporate-owned, the importance of latency and AI in the industry, and the use of AI in the past. They emphasize the need for latency and AI in the future of tech, and the importance of transparency in reporting individual lines. The speakers agree to discuss the topic next week.

#282: Verizon Consumer's Shakeup and the Search for a New Leader

2.9.2026 — In this conversation, Roger Entner and Don Kellogg discuss the company's search for a successor, leaving Verizon officially by the end of the quarter. They also touch on the transition of former executives and the potential for a replacement. T Mobile's upcoming Capital Markets Day is discussed, with significant layoffs expected to save consumers on store employees. The company is considering a replacement, but hopes for it to happen. They also discuss the impact of T Life on scores and the growth pains of the industry. Don is excited for the industry to become more indicative of the future and plans to talk to Roger next week.