Daniela Rao

Daniela Rao is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. Currently serving as the IDC Senior Research & Consulting Director for European Telecoms since March 2007, Daniela specializes in mobile communications, 5G, ultrafast networks, and mass market telecom services. Prior to this role, Daniela held the position of TLC Research Director at IDC Italia from February 2016 to April 2023. Daniela's career also includes a role as Senior Consulting & Research Director at databank from 2000 to 2007 and as a researcher earlier in the same organization. Daniela completed education at Politecnico di Torino from 1982 to 1987.