Perspectives

In this episode, MEF CEO Dario Betti sat down with Patrick George, CEO of iBasis, to discuss one of the biggest developments in wholesale telecom: iBasis’s deal with Telstra to take over its international wholesale assets. Patrick explains how this milestone perfectly fits iBasis’s long-term strategy of consolidation and scale, enabling the company to expand its global footprint into Asia-Pacific, the world’s most dynamic telecoms market. The deal brings not only infrastructure but also local teams and expertise, strengthening iBasis’s ability to operate in diverse environments. Above all, Patrick emphasized that wholesale is a people business. Deals of this scale are only possible because of the dedication of iBasis’s teams worldwide, who ensure quality of service every day. As the wholesale market consolidates, iBasis is positioning itself as a global, resilient partner for operators — focused on scale, service quality, and sustainable growth.