Explore the transformative potential of Service Mesh for telecommunications and edge computing in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into key use cases including modern service operations for telcos, management of heterogeneous environments, 5G core service-based architecture, telco security, and consistent service management across multi-cloud and edge deployments. Gain insights into extending cloud experiences to the edge, industry trends driving edge adoption, and the challenges faced in telco 5G implementations. Learn about the benefits and implementations of Service Mesh, including traffic control, fault injection, and end-to-end visibility. Discover how Service Mesh innovations address un-effortless edge and network slicing problems, and explore the road ahead for new capabilities in these critical areas.