Zahid Ghadialy

Analyst, Consultant and Trainer with a good technical and market understanding of 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G, Open RAN, Small Cells, Wi-Fi, Satellite Communications, Spectrum, Telecoms Infrastructure, Connectivity Issues and 3GPP based standards & specifications, etc.

Zahid Ghadialy is the Founder, Principal Analyst and Consultant at 3G4G. He was part of the team that delivered the first commercial 3G network rollouts in both Japan and Europe. Since then, he has worked extensively across a wide range of mobile and wireless technologies. His areas of expertise include 6G, 5G, 4G, Open RAN, private networks, small cells, telecommunications infrastructure, wireless connectivity, the Internet of Things, satellite connectivity and more. He is known for distinguishing between technological hype and real-world applications and services.

With over 25 years of experience in the telecoms industry, Zahid has taken on diverse roles including engineer, programmer, analyst, researcher, architect, trainer, product manager and technical marketer. This broad background has given him a strong understanding of how to design and deliver world-class mobile products and solutions. He is widely recognised as an advocate for mobile and wireless innovation, and regularly speaks at industry events, conferences and training sessions on emerging technologies.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with a wide spectrum of organisations, ranging from innovative start-ups to global industry leaders. His experience spans chipset and handset manufacturers, network equipment vendors, test and measurement companies, small cell and Wi-Fi solution providers, research institutions, analyst firms, consulting companies, trade associations, regulators and policy bodies.

Zahid is well known for his ability to explain complex technologies in a clear and engaging way. His popular 3G4G blog, along with other topic-specific blogs, covers developments in 5G and 6G, mobile architecture, deployment strategies, use cases and applications. The 3G4G YouTube channel is also widely followed for its accessible explanations of new mobile features and future enhancements to 5G.

In addition, he is active on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @3G4GUK, where he shares insights on the future of mobile and wireless technologies and why they matter. His content spans a broad range of topics and is valued for its clarity, depth and unique perspective. Zahid is always open to new challenges and consulting opportunities. For collaborations or enquiries, please reach out via LinkedIn.