Programmable Mobile: The Connectivity Shift No One Can Ignore with Stacuity's Tim Dowling & John Freeman

What does it take to rebuild the way mobile connectivity works for IoT? And why are operators, MVNOs, and enterprises starting to rethink how much visibility and control they should have over their networks? In this episode of The IoT Podcast, host Tom White sits down with Tim Dowling Co-Founder & COO and John Freeman - CEO at Stacuity, a company developing a fully programmable mobile core designed to give connectivity providers real-time control, flexibility, and global reach. They dig into the shift toward more programmable networks, what real-time visibility actually enables, and why permanent roaming rules, data sovereignty and regional regulations are forcing a rethink of global IoT strategies. The discussion focuses on how these changes show up in real deployments: faster troubleshooting, tighter security, smarter automation, and more flexibility for MVNOs and enterprises building connected products. If you work with IoT devices, manage connectivity, or just want a clearer view of where the industry is heading, this episode is your inside scoop! Chapters... 00:00 Introductions 02:44 What’s Changing in Mobile Connectivity Today 08:23 Why IT and Telecom Are Rapidly Converging 11:02 A Practical Explanation of “Programmable Mobile” 15:12 Data Sovereignty, Local Breakout & Performance 20:01 Who Benefits from Becoming an MVNO 24:48 Managing Connectivity Across Multiple Regions 27:29 What Full Network Control Enables 32:06 Common Operator & Enterprise Pain Points 41:22 Collaboration, Competition & Market Dynamics 48:30 How Real-Time Connectivity Unlocks New Use Cases 56:43 Career Lessons from Tim & John 59:35 Where to Learn More The episode is Live on all major listening platforms now: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Connect with our guests Tim Dowling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timdowling100/ John Freeman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freemanj/    Find out more about Stacuity: https://stacuity.com/?utm_term=stacuity&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=2497416715&hsa_cam=22351269244&hsa_grp=175269389166&hsa_ad=762379803079&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-2281329050636&hsa_kw=stacuity&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22351269244&gbraid=0AAAAAoKxsrV-OS0oKWO2JFcBguckGZ_sI&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_8TJBhDNARIsAPX5qxQHLGRUlDnDiC55YaFwyDBmmDarA3k16SX3Y9GJRt5xKPvZ0odq6LgaAhFXEALw_wcB About Stacuity Stacuity is a next-generation mobile connectivity platform empowering operators, MVNOs and enterprises with real-time control, flexible routing, and global-scale IoT connectivity. By combining a cloud-style, API-first core with distributed edge data breakouts, Stacuity enables programmable mobile networks that support data sovereignty, low-latency performance, and dynamic automation. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/get-exclusive-access/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White:   / tom5values