Hossein Safi

Senior Analyst, Real Wireless · Cambridge, UK

Hossein Safi

Telecoms strategy and techno-economic analysis across 5G/6G, non-terrestrial networks, optical wireless, and AI-enabled networks. Previously a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge.

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  • RoleSenior Analyst at Real Wireless, Cambridge, UK, since April 2026
  • BackgroundPhD in Telecommunications Engineering · MIEEE · AFHEA · UK Global Talent
  • PreviouslyResearch Associate at Cambridge and Strathclyde; earlier roles at the IoT Innovation Centre, Teyf, and UBC — full history under Experience
  • Domains5G/6G, non-terrestrial & satellite, optical wireless, AI-enabled networks, spectrum & regulation

Works where technical evidence has to become a decision: investment cases, regulatory positions, and market models for operators, regulators, and investors.

Work

Market sizing & forecasting. Demand modelling for mobile, IoT, NTN, and digital infrastructure. Segmentation, TAM/SAM/SOM, adoption scenarios, and sensitivity analysis. Market segmentation and growth forecasting for a national IoT ecosystem, IoT Innovation Centre.

Regulatory & policy advisory. Spectrum licensing strategy, pricing, and valuation support; 5G and IoT regulatory frameworks and licensing design; tender and compliance support for public-sector clients and regulators. Co-developed a 5G spectrum pricing and valuation model, Teyf.

Techno-economic & investment cases. Cost–benefit and risk analysis for network architectures and rollouts; benchmarking and scenario planning across technology options. End-to-end link-budget, performance, and cost models for non-terrestrial connectivity, University of Cambridge.

Programme delivery & stakeholder engagement. Workshops and briefings with industry, government, and academia; project scoping, governance support, and knowledge transfer.

Selected programmes

Experience

Apr 2026–
present

Real Wireless

Senior Analyst

  • Advising operators, regulators, and investors on future network architectures, non-terrestrial networks, and AI-driven communication systems.
  • Combining technical modelling, system analysis, and market insight to inform investment and deployment decisions.
Apr 2024–
Mar 2026

University of Cambridge

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

  • Led technical and economic assessments of emerging non-terrestrial and satellite-based connectivity solutions.
  • Developed end-to-end link-budget, performance, and cost models; produced stakeholder-facing reports on service differentiation for next-generation connectivity.
Oct 2023–
Mar 2024

University of Strathclyde

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

  • Contributed to the REASON UK 6G flagship programme on multi-access connectivity frameworks.
  • Developed system-level architectures and analytical models, aligned with deployment, standardisation, and regulatory considerations.
Jul 2021–
Apr 2023

IoT Innovation Centre

Technical Ecosystem Lead

  • Led consulting engagements analysing the national IoT ecosystem, market structure, and competitive dynamics.
  • Developed the business case and stakeholder alignment for a nationwide IoT competition; delivered market segmentation and growth forecasting to inform licensing and investment decisions.
Apr 2020–
Jun 2021

Teyf Research & Consulting Group

Senior Analyst

  • Led strategy and commercial analysis for telecom operators and public-sector clients.
  • Co-developed a 5G spectrum pricing and valuation model; led RFP response and pricing strategy for a nationwide IoT platform rollout.
Jan–Aug
2019

University of British Columbia

Visiting Researcher

  • Analytical modelling of non-terrestrial backhaul and fronthaul links for 5G networks.

Contact

Available for selective consulting engagements, advisory roles, and research collaborations across the TMT sector. A 30-minute introductory call is the best starting point.