Editorial Director and Contributor

Rao brings over three decades of hands-on experience building and managing networks across fixed, mobile, wireless, satellite, and cable domains. As a contributing editorial director, he leads discussions on 6G/5G, Open RAN, FTTx, network convergence, IP/optical networks, and D2C satellite. As a speaker and panelist, Rao is known for translating complex networking topics into accessible, engaging narratives. His leadership extends into every production room, shaping interviews, roundtables, and technical briefings. With a keen sense of both legacy and future network models, he ensures our network coverage remains authoritative, timely, and industry-relevant. As the founder of a prominent telecom tech media brand, Rao brings strategic insight and a broad industry perspective to New Network Times.