Verizon's Joshua Markham explores the evolving telecom landscape, API innovations, and building a robust developer ecosystem. He discusses the company's approach to treating APIs as user-facing products, automating tasks with streamlined code generation and security features. The conversation highlights the importance of standards, security, and new business models in the rapidly changing industry. With the rise of 5G networks and edge computing, innovations like fixed wireless access, TinyML, and smarter grids are poised to transform various sectors, from energy distribution to entertainment experiences.