Carrier Community (CC), the global digital telecom network, proudly announces the successful completion of the 17th annual Global Carrier Connectivity Meeting (GCCM) in London. Held from January 26th to 28th, 2025, at etc.venues County Hall, this flagship event gathered over 450+ senior executives, key decision-makers, and industry leaders from Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 wholesale carriers worldwide.
London 2025 GCCM provided an exclusive platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and business development. Attendees engaged in insightful discussions on emerging telecom trends, capacity solutions, and evolving market dynamics. The event featured expert-led panel discussions, supported by industry giants such as China Mobile International (UK) Limited, BEOX, BTS, China Unicom (Europe) Operations Limited, Bankai Group, and Telecall. Additionally, the Data Xchange Networking Breakfast, sponsored by Expereo, facilitated meaningful business connections and strategic partnerships.
Carrier Community extends its heartfelt gratitude to its esteemed sponsors, including Diamond Sponsor Devotel and Platinum Sponsor Zay Telecom, whose invaluable support and commitment to technological innovation contributed to the resounding success of London 2025 GCCM. We also recognize the significant contributions of China Mobile International, Brilliant Telecom, All Time Telecom, Scarpel Telecom, BTS, Türk Telekom International, Bankai, Qatama Communications, BEOX, Sipstatus, Go Mobit, China Unicom, ZOI, CV Telecom, Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier, Orange Wholesale, Simwood, Telecall, Oteglobe, Omantel, China Telecom, and BroadNet. Their expertise continues to drive innovation and strengthen the global telecom ecosystem.
In parallel with the event’s success, CC is pleased to present the GCCM Magazine, Issue 73. This issue delivers in-depth industry insights, market trends, and expert perspectives shaping the future of telecommunications. Highlights include:
- Exclusive Executive Interviewwith Alper Tunga Burak, CEO of Odine, who discusses the company’s journey post-IPO, its commitment to innovation, and global expansion initiatives.
- Keynote Articleby Dawane Young, Vice President of Marketing at Verizon Partner Solutions, providing an in-depth look at the evolving IoT landscape and the increasing demand for connected devices.
- Insights from Peter Farmer(Chief Commercial Officer) and David Duffett (Corporate Ambassador) of Simwood esms Ltd., addressing key industry challenges such as origin-based surcharges and trust in telecommunications.
- Industry Perspectivefrom Edwin Van Ierland, COO of iBASIS, on the rapid transformation of the messaging sector, the role of hyperscalers like Google and Meta, and the rise of Rich Communication Services (RCS).
This latest edition of GCCM Magazine reaffirms CC’s dedication to fostering industry collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business development. We express our sincere appreciation to our members, partners, and contributors for their continued support and engagement.
Upcoming Event: Africa 2025 GCCM
Building on the success of London 2025 GCCM, Carrier Community is excited to announce the Africa 2025 GCCM, scheduled to take place from February 23rd to 25th, 2025, at Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort, Cape Verde. More than 300+ Club Members—decision-makers from Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 wholesale carriers—will gather to network and drive Africa’s future digital economy.
This event will welcome Carrier Community Members representing connectivity, ICT, hyperscalers, Satellite, Subsea, Fixedline, Data capacity, Mobile, Messaging, Cable, Data Centers, ISP, and other related technology sectors. Attendees will benefit from comprehensive meeting facilities, executive panel discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, leisure activities, and evening networking receptions—creating an environment ripe for new business opportunities and global connectivity growth.
In 2025, CC will host dedicated Knowledge Sharing Sessions on Submarine, Digital Cloud, Messaging, Datacenter, and more, equipping members and partners with the insights needed to navigate challenges in today’s dynamic telecom and ICT landscape.
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