In Episode 10 of The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast, Ron Willett sits down with industry veteran Paul Ruppert, President of Global Point View Ltd., for one of our most wide-ranging conversations yet.

From launching one of the first GSM networks in North America to negotiating 100+ international roaming agreements, Paul has shaped global telecom policy, messaging interoperability, and carrier strategy for decades. But the story doesn’t stop there.

Paul also shares personal stories about his father's role in the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials, how global travel shaped his perspective, and why he believes RCS, AI, and network APIs are the next strategic inflection point for messaging.

They also explore:
• The evolution of international roaming and SMS interoperability
• What regional carriers must understand about RCS readiness
• Lessons from decades in mobile, politics, and consulting
• The importance of leadership, clarity, and asking the right questions

This episode blends history, strategy, and a little Johnny Walker Blue.

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