Connecting People, Not Just Networks: A Digitel Talk Year in Review
Wed Jan 21 2026
In this special Season 2 wrap-up episode, Digitel Talk host Ian Ginn is joined by telecoms industry leader Chris Hogg to reflect on a remarkable year of conversations exploring telecoms and technology for good.
Together, they revisit standout stories from across the season — from satellites using Bluetooth to reach the unconnected, and AI helping clear landmines, to drones saving lives, inclusive design for people with disabilities, sustainable energy projects, and community-driven connectivity.
With 32 episodes, voices from 78 countries, and insights gathered from global events including AI for Good, Network X, FYUZ, and Connected Britain, this episode offers a thoughtful look back at the ideas, innovations and people shaping a more connected, human-centred digital future.
Whether you’ve listened to every episode or are discovering Digitel Talk for the first time, this wrap-up is your gateway to the stories that mattered most — and a preview of what’s coming next.
Links & Resources:
Evergreen Strategy PartnersAI for Good Global Summit (ITU)Network XGLOMO AwardsFYUZ Connected BritainTelecom Infra Project (TIP)Episode sponsored by IFG Consulting Europe– Supporting telcos with tech strategy, digitisation and growth.
Guest Bio:
Chris Hogg is the founder of Evergreen Strategy Partners - a telecoms industry consultancy specialising in advising industry organisations and solving industry level challenges. Previous clients include organisations such as GCF - the mobile industry’s device certification programme and NGMN Alliance - which works on 6G requirements, sustainability and softwarization of networks. Chris is also a former GLOMO judge in the category of Best mobile innovation for Climate action (2024). Prior to setting up his business Chris represented Nortel in industry standards bodies such as 3GPP, ETSI and ITU-T.
Podcast credits:
Host: Ian GinnEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana Duric
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In this special Season 2 wrap-up episode, Digitel Talk host Ian Ginn is joined by telecoms industry leader Chris Hogg to reflect on a remarkable year of conversations exploring telecoms and technology for good. Together, they revisit standout stories from across the season — from satellites using Bluetooth to reach the unconnected, and AI helping clear landmines, to drones saving lives, inclusive design for people with disabilities, sustainable energy projects, and community-driven connectivity. With 32 episodes, voices from 78 countries, and insights gathered from global events including AI for Good, Network X, FYUZ, and Connected Britain, this episode offers a thoughtful look back at the ideas, innovations and people shaping a more connected, human-centred digital future. Whether you’ve listened to every episode or are discovering Digitel Talk for the first time, this wrap-up is your gateway to the stories that mattered most — and a preview of what’s coming next. Links & Resources: Evergreen Strategy PartnersAI for Good Global Summit (ITU)Network XGLOMO AwardsFYUZ Connected BritainTelecom Infra Project (TIP)Episode sponsored by IFG Consulting Europe– Supporting telcos with tech strategy, digitisation and growth. Guest Bio: Chris Hogg is the founder of Evergreen Strategy Partners - a telecoms industry consultancy specialising in advising industry organisations and solving industry level challenges. Previous clients include organisations such as GCF - the mobile industry’s device certification programme and NGMN Alliance - which works on 6G requirements, sustainability and softwarization of networks. Chris is also a former GLOMO judge in the category of Best mobile innovation for Climate action (2024). Prior to setting up his business Chris represented Nortel in industry standards bodies such as 3GPP, ETSI and ITU-T. Podcast credits: Host: Ian GinnEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana Duric Send us your feedback Support the show Follow Digitel Talk Want to be a guest on the show or sponsor a podcast? For all enquires contact getintouch@digiteltalk.com If you liked this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps our channel. You can find us on LinkedIn @digitel-talk or on our website www.digiteltalk.com