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The G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: AT&T's Autonomous Networks, Spectrum Bill, Orange's vRAN, Trump's Conference Call Criticism, LG's Private 5G Factory, and T-Mobile's Florida ExpansionWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 230 of G2 on 5G- Podcast covers six topics in about 20 minutesAT&T's Autonomous Networks- Will discusses fireside chat with AT&T's network CTO Igal Abez- Focus on AT&T's contributions to TM Forum's autonomous networks initiative- Exploration of generative and agentic AI for network automationThe "Big Beautiful Bill" and 5G/6G Implications- FCC regains spectrum auction authority- 800 MHz of spectrum to be...2025-07-0721 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G: HPE's Private 5G Push, 3GPP Release 20, T-Mobile's Satellite Launch, AST's Defense Demo, EchoStar's Debt Dance, and 6G's AI FutureWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend hosts episode 229 of GTO and 5G podcast- Anshel Sag joins as fellow analystHPE Aruba Networking's Private 5G Partner Program- HPE's acquisition of Athonet and turnkey private 5G solution- New competency program to train channel partners on cellular technology- Focus on operational technology environments3GPP Release 20 and the Path to 6G- Release 20 as a primer for 6G's first release (Release 21)- Key improvements: wireless AI, coverage, mobility, MIMO evolutions2025-06-2820 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: Nokia's Drone Consortium, T-Mobile's Sail GP Innovation, AT&T's Fiber Milestone, Nvidia's European AI Push, New Zealand's Private 5G, and Spectrum Bill DebateWelcome and 5th Anniversary Celebration- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag mark the 5th anniversary of their podcast- Discussion on the podcast's evolution alongside 5G and 6G technologiesNokia's Leadership in Drone and Robotics Consortium- Nokia spearheads a new European Union initiative named Proactive- Project aims to redefine emergency management and critical infrastructure- Projected revenue of 90 million euros by 2035- Involvement of 40+ European tech companies from 13 countriesT-Mobile's Partnership with Sail GP- T-Mobile's 5G network enhancing...2025-06-1321 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyG2 on 5G Podcast Episode 226 - Standalone Edition - NTT DATA's Shahid Ahmed - Private 5G And MoreWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes Shahid Ahmed, who leads NTT DATA's private 5G initiatives- Discussion of Shahid's role in New Ventures and Innovation at NTT DATAPrivate 5G Momentum in 2025- Identification of 2025 as a pivotal year for private cellular and 5G adoption- Three major forces driving demand: device availability, spectrum allocation, and improved economicsDevice Ecosystem Development- Progress in natively supported 5G devices for enterprises- Impact on deployment timelines and customer readinessSpectrum Availability...2025-06-0625 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: AT&T's Fiber Expansion, Trump's Spectrum Push, Apple's 6G Plans, AWS Exits Private 5G, Upper 12 GHz for Satellites, and Xiaomi's New SoCWelcome and Milestone- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the upcoming 5-year anniversary of their podcast.- Reflection on the longevity of their roles as analysts.AT&T's Fiber Expansion- AT&T acquires Lumen's fiber portion for nearly $6 billion.- Expansion adds over 4 million consumer locations, primarily on the West Coast.- AT&T's goal to reach 60 million locations by 2030.Spectrum Auctions and Political Involvement- Discussion of President Trump's tweet about auctioning 600 MHz spectrum.- Analysis of the...2025-05-2519 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G: AST's Consumer Satellite, EchoStar's FCC Probe, MWC Vegas Pivot, T-Mobile's Network Dominance, Carrier Security Partnerships, and Xiaomi's SoC DebutWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag return for Episode 224 of "The G2 on 5G"- Overview of six topics covered in about 20 minutesAST Space Mobile's New Consumer Satellite Service- Announcement of beta service by end of year, commercial service in 2026- Potential offerings: text, internet data, video conferencing- Shift from middleware approach to direct consumer serviceEchoStar FCC Investigation- FCC investigating EchoStar's 5G network and spectrum usage- SpaceX's complaints about EchoStar's power levels...2025-05-1725 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G: MNO Earnings, T-Mobile's 5G Advanced, AT&T's FWA Boost, Motorola's Razr Revival, Ericsson's Mining 5G, and Verizon's First Responder SliceWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 223 of G2 on 5G- Anshel joins from New York after attending Motorola launch eventQ1 Earnings for Major U.S. Mobile Network Operators- AT&T reports strong performance in fiber and mobility investments- T-Mobile experiences subscriber growth miss despite solid revenue- Verizon records strong earnings but faces subscriber lossT-Mobile's 5G Advanced Network- First commercial nationwide 5G advanced network in the U.S.- Potential...2025-04-2628 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G: T-Mobile's 6G Tests, Google's Pixel 9a, Vodafone's IoT Milestone, RedCap Collaboration, AT&T's FirstNet Satellite Trials, and MediaTek's New ChipsWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend introduces episode 222 of G2 on 5G- Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst- Recording from Florida locationT-Mobile's 6G Equipment Testing- FCC grants T-Mobile request to test experimental prototype wireless equipment- Testing near Bellevue, Washington headquarters- Spectrum band in 7 GHz to 8.4 GHz range- Potential for 10-20 times more capacity and higher data ratesSpectrum Considerations for 6G- Discussion of 7 GHz and 12 GHz spectrum for 6G...2025-04-1825 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: Celona's AT&T Deal, HP GO, Dallas Cowboys' Cybersecurity, Lilo & Stitch 5G, T-Mobile's Network Security, and Hyundai's 5G AI FactoryWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the latest insights on 5G technology.- Episode 221 of G2 on 5G, covering six topics in about 20 minutes.AT&T and Celona Partnership for Neutral Host- Announcement of AT&T and Celona collaboration for neutral host solutions.- Discussion on the viability and monetization of neutral host technology.- Stanford Healthcare highlighted as a use case for private networking and neutral host solution.HP Go's New Connected PC 5G Experience- Introduction...2025-04-0530 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G: Verizon's AI Assistant, Sateliot's Funding, Nvidia's 6G Push, T-Mobile's Spectrum Swap, SoftBank's Telco LLM, and Ampere AcquisitionWelcome and Episode Overview- Will Townsend hosts episode 220 of G2 on 5G- Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst- Discussion of latest 5G and 6G developmentsVerizon's AI Assistant for Small Businesses- Launch of Verizon Business Assistant for customer interactions- Text-based chatbot to automate and improve engagement- Potential for retention and customer stickinessSateliot's Funding and Satellite Technology- €15 million grant from Spanish government- Compact "briefcase satellites" for IoT applications- Co...2025-03-2723 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: AST SpaceMobile's Vodafone Venture, Qualcomm & MediaTek's 5G Modems, Open Telecom AI Platform, T-Mobile's XR Trials, Palo Alto's 5G Security, and MWC Device InnovationsMobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 Wrap-Up- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss key highlights from MWC Barcelona 2025- Overview of AST Space Mobile's joint venture with Vodafone Group called Satco- Insights on Qualcomm and MediaTek's new 5G modem announcementsAST Space Mobile and Vodafone Partnership- Joint venture Satco aims to support fragmented mobile network operators in Europe- Provides turnkey solution with managed networking stack and operations- Focus on digital sovereignty within the European Union- Broadband capabilities beyond text...2025-03-1225 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: Telecom AI Innovations, AT&T's Space Video Call, NTT-Palo Alto Security Partnership, Qualcomm's Dragon Wing Brand, MWC 2025 Preview, and AI's Impact on 5G NetworksWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend introduces episode 217 of G2 on 5G- Anshel Sag joins as fellow analystTelecom AI Developments- Will's Forbes article on global mobile network operators using AI- Focus on AT&T, NTT Docomo, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Vodafone- AI improving customer support and operational efficiency- Potential to reduce subscriber churnAT&T and AST SpaceMobile Milestone- Successful video call using Bluebird satellites- Call initiated from Midland, Texas to AT...2025-02-2818 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: T-Mobile's First Responder Slice, Apple's 5G Modem Debut, Airspan's Comeback, Vodafone's Spanish 5G Push, Red Hat's Edge Partnership, and Oppo & Huawei's Foldable InnovationsWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes Anshel Sag to episode 216 of G2 on 5G.- Overview of the podcast format: six topics covered in about 20 minutes.T-Mobile's T Priority 5G Slice for First Responders- Announcement of four new enhancements to T-Mobile's network for first responders.- New York City's exclusive use of T-Mobile's network for first responder applications.- Partnerships with Samsung, GTAC, and Skydio.- Benefits for individual first responders, including free network access.- $2 million donation to the Tunnel...2025-02-2128 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: Nokia-AT&T Partnership, 5G State of the Union, AI RAN vs VRAN, Super Bowl 5G Upgrades, Bolden's Private Network Expansion, and C-Band Spectrum BattleWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 214 of G2 and 5G podcast- Overview of six 5G topics covered in 20 minutesNokia and AT&T Partnership- Announcement of Nokia-AT&T collaboration for network automation and voice core functionality- Utilization of Nokia Cloud Platform (NCP) for streamlining network activities- Implications for AT&T's network programmability and monetizationState of 5G Report- Anshel Sag's comprehensive analysis of 5G developments in 2023- Predictions for 5G trends...2025-02-0826 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: Wildfire Response, CES AI Trends, AT&T's Guarantee, T-Mobile's Ad Buy, AST's Spectrum Deal, and 5G API VentureWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 211 of G2 on 5G.- Introduction of guest analyst Anshel Sag.Mobile Network Operator Response to Southern California Wildfires- Discussion of tragic wildfires and estimated damages.- Verizon's response:- Waiving charges for affected customers- Deploying mobile and satellite assets- Offering free charging and Wi-Fi- Donating to American Red Cross- AT&T's response:- Similar charge waivers- Providing Wi-Fi...2025-01-1422 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: Mavenir's Woes, Trump's Spectrum Plans, Rip and Replace Funding, MediaTek's Pixel Potential, 2024 Recap, and 2025 PredictionsWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host the final episode of G2 and 5G for 2024- Apology for delay due to travel commitments- Brief discussion on upcoming CES expectationsHot Takes on Recent News- Mavenir's ongoing challenges and executive departure- Potential Trump administration's plans for 3 GHz spectrum allocationMavenir's Struggles- John Baker's departure and its implications- Financial difficulties and failed expansion attempts- Speculation on potential buyers and future prospects2024-12-3119 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: NTT DoCoMo's 6G AI Trials, Qualcomm's IoT Strategy, Aramco's Mavenir Investment Rumors, Nokia's Financial Wins, CV2X Standardization, and RFK Jr.'s Wireless ConcernsWelcome and Introduction- Episode 209 of the G2 on 5G podcast kicks off with hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag.- The duo shares their recent travel experiences, highlighting their busy schedules and upcoming plans.6G Trials and AI Integration- Discussion on NTT DoCoMo and SK Telecom's pre-6G trial involving AI, with insights into the role of Nvidia and Nokia.- Exploration of AI's potential in enhancing network performance and customer experience.Qualcomm's Strategic Focus- Insights from Qualcomm's Investor Day, emphasizing IoT...2024-11-2723 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyG2 on 5G Podcast: Snapdragon Summit Highlights, ARM vs. Qualcomm Dispute, AST Space Mobile's Defense Contract, iPhone 16 Sales Insights, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Earnings, and FirstNet's New Spectrum AllocationWelcome and Introduction- Episode 208 of the G2 on 5G podcast kicks off with hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag.- Apologies for the recent absence due to extensive travel schedules.Snapdragon Summit Insights- Will Townsend shares his experience attending the Snapdragon Summit in Maui.- Focus on AI-first experiences and Qualcomm's advancements in mobility and automotive sectors.- Discussion on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, likened to a mini data center tech stack.Qualcomm and ARM Dispute- Anshel Sag delves into the...2024-11-0325 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyG2 on 5G Podcast: Episode 207 - AT&T's Leadership Shift, SpaceX & T-Mobile's Emergency Tech, Nokia & NTT's 5G Partnership, KT's NTN Breakthrough, Verizon's New CTO, and Apple's Upcoming 5G Modem DebutEpisode 207: G2 on 5G - Insights and UpdatesWelcome and Introduction- Hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag kick off the episode with a light-hearted discussion about recent baseball games, highlighting the Padres' performance and the Astros' unexpected exit.AT&T Leadership Change- Will Townsend discusses the surprising departure of Chris Sambar, AT&T's network president, after over 20 years with the company.- Speculation around the reasons for his departure, with insights into potential management disagreements.- Discussion on Chris Sambar's future prospects and his potential...2024-10-0920 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast Standalone Edition: AT&T's Space Strategy, AST's Satellite Launch, and Bridging the Digital Divide with Chris Sambar and Abel AvellanWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend introduces the episode, featuring Chris Sambar, President of Networks for AT&T, and Abel Avellan, CEO of AST SpaceMobile.- The discussion kicks off with excitement about a recent rocket launch at Cape Canaveral.Rocket Launch Impressions- Chris Sambar shares his awe at witnessing a rocket launch for the first time.- Highlights the enthusiasm of AST SpaceMobile's investor base present at the event.Milestone Achievements for AST SpaceMobile- Abel Avellan discusses the significance of having five...2024-09-2624 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyG2 on 5G Episode 205: AST SpaceMobile Launch, Ericsson's Network Programmability, Verizon Layoffs, and T-Mobile's Capital Markets DayEpisode 205: G2 on 5G - Live from San FranciscoWelcome and Introduction- Hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag kick off episode 205 from San Francisco.- The episode features an abbreviated format with four topics, following their attendance at T-Mobile Capital Markets Day.AST Space Mobile Satellite Launch- Discussion on AST Space Mobile's successful launch of commercial satellites, known as Bluebirds, with SpaceX.- The satellites serve major carriers like AT&T and Verizon, boosting AST's stock to nearly $30 a share.- The launch...2024-09-1919 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyEpisode 204: AT&T's Generative AI Strategy, Apple's Upcoming iPhone 16, Deutsche Telekom's 5G Standalone Plans, Inseego's Multi-Carrier FWA Router, US Rural 5G Fund Revival, and Huawei's Revenue ReboundWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 204 of the G2 on 5G podcast.- Co-host Anshel Sag joins the discussion, and they wish everyone a happy Labor Day weekend.Labor Day Plans and Personal Updates- Anshel Sag shares his plans to attend IFA in Berlin before the upcoming Apple event.- Will Townsend talks about watching the Longhorns' home opener in Austin and his connection to Fort Collins.AT&T's Generative AI Strategy- Will Townsend discusses an article about AT...2024-08-3125 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 203: Nokia's 4G Spacesuits, Air Five's Hybrid 5G, Ericsson's Private Network Push, Google Pixel 9 Review, SK Telecom's AI Cloud, and China Mobile's 1 Billion Subscribers"Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 203 of the G2 on 5G podcast.- Introduction of fellow analyst Anshel Sag.Nokia's 4G Connectivity on the Moon- Discussion on Nokia outfitting Artemis 3 lunar mission spacesuits with 4G connectivity.- Benefits of LTE network capability for astronauts, including helmet-mounted video cameras.Air Five's Converged Gateway Product- Introduction of Air Five, a new company combining 5G and cable infrastructure.- Discussion on the potential applications and deployment of this hybrid technology.2024-08-2324 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: FTC Rulings on Fake Reviews, Pixel 9 Launch, SK Telecom's AI Focus, DoD's 5G Strategy, Mobile Network Programmability, and Oracle-AT&T IoT PartnershipEpisode 202: The G2 on 5G PodcastWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 202 of the G2 on 5G podcast.- Introduction of fellow analyst Anshel Sag.- Overview of the episode's structure: six topics covered in about 20 minutes.FTC Rulings on Fake Reviews and Testimonials- Discussion on recent FTC rulings prohibiting fake reviews and testimonials.- Anshel Sag provides insights on the implications of these rulings.- Exploration of how mobile networks might contribute to the problem of fake...2024-08-1627 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: T-Mobile's 5G Subsidy, Black Hat Vulnerability, Nokia Drones, Vodafone 5G, China's LEOWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 201 of the G2 on 5G podcast.- Introduction of fellow analyst Anshel Sag.T-Mobile's Initiative with Channel Partners- Discussion on T-Mobile's collaboration with Ingram Micro and Tech Data Synnex.- Introduction of the Partner Plus program to subsidize 5G connected PCs and fixed wireless access solutions.- Subsidies include up to $400 off PCs and up to $700 off Cradlepoint's fixed wireless access CPE products.- Potential savings for businesses up to $1,600 per router adapter and...2024-08-1023 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: AWS vs. Nokia lawsuit, Qualcomm and T-Mobile earnings, T-Mobile's rural 5G push, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 launch, Nokia's Network as a Code update, and a global 5G standalone report.Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to the 200th episode of the G2 on 5G podcast.- Introduction of fellow analyst Anshel Sag.- Overview of the episode's format: six topics in about 20 minutes.AWS vs. Nokia Lawsuit- Will Townsend discusses AWS's lawsuit against Nokia over telco cloud intellectual property.- Background on Nokia's exit from the cloud platform business and partnership with AWS in Germany.- Speculation on the lawsuit's outcome and potential settlement.Earnings Reports Overview...2024-08-0227 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G: T-Mobile's $5 Billion Fiber Investment, AST SpaceMobile's Satellites Are Ready, CrowdStrike's Outage, Apple's 5G Modem Shift, AT&T's Earnings, and T-Mobile for Business AwardsWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 199 of the G2 on 5G podcast.- Discussion about the upcoming milestone of episode 200 and a call for listener feedback on how to celebrate it.T-Mobile's Fiber Investment- Will Townsend discusses T-Mobile's $5 billion investment in a joint venture with KKR to purchase Metronet.- The strategic move aims to enhance T-Mobile's 5G fixed wireless access services and provide fiber backhaul for radio towers.- Anshel Sag adds insights on Metronet's regional focus, particularly in the Midwest...2024-07-2628 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: Hurricane Beryl's Connectivity Efforts, Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked Event, Germany's 5G Rip and Replace, Boost Mobile's Rebranding, Ericsson's Vonage Challenges, and Nokia's Earnings DeclineWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 198 of the G2 on 5G podcast.- Apologies for the delay due to Will's vacation and roof construction.- Brief discussion about their Fourth of July activities.Hurricane Barrel and Disaster Communication Efforts- Will Townsend discusses Hurricane Barrel's impact on South Texas.- Highlights the efforts of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in restoring connectivity.- AT&T used drone technology for temporary connectivity.- T-Mobile utilized satellite cells on trucks.2024-07-2028 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: Nokia's Infinera Deal, AT&T's RedCap Launch, FCC's Unlock Rule, India's Auction, Verizon's Spectrum Concerns, and Release 18Episode 197: The G2 on 5G - Key HighlightsWelcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 197 of the G2 on 5G podcast.- Introduction of fellow analyst Anshel Sag.Nokia's Acquisition of Infinera- Will discusses Nokia's recent announcement to acquire Infinera for over $2 billion.- The acquisition aims to strengthen Nokia's optical networking and component business.- Potential benefits include increased access to the North American market and entry into data centers.- Anshel questions whether the sale of Nokia's...2024-06-3025 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: Microsoft's 5G Strategy Shift, Orange's Olympic Network, Global Telco AI Alliance, T-Mobile's Enterprise Wins, Telia's Forestry Drones, and Samsung's Redcap InnovationsShow Notes for Episode 196 of The G2 on 5GWelcome and Introduction- Hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag kick off the episode.- Anshel shares his recent experience at a Padres game and the Augmented World Expo conference.Microsoft's Shift in Telecom Strategy- Will discusses Microsoft's decision to exit the 5G application space on Azure for operators.- The focus shifts to infrastructure, similar to AWS's approach.- Analysis of the impact on AT&T and the broader telecom ecosystem.Orange's 5...2024-06-2321 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: T-Mobile's US Cellular Acquisition, Nvidia's Private 5G Network, Apple's WWDC Updates, China's 5G Claims, and Link 5G Towers ControversyIn episode 195 of The G2 on 5G, hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag delve into six key topics shaping the 5G landscape:1. AST SpaceMobile and Verizon Collaboration: Highlighting the extensive coverage and potential future partnerships, validating AST SpaceMobile's efforts.2. Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference: Discussing updates on RCS, satellite messaging, iPhone mirroring, and Apple's new AI branding, Apple Intelligence.3. T-Mobile's Acquisition of US Cellular's Assets: Debating the potential regulatory scrutiny and the implications for rural connectivity.4. Nvidia's Involvement in 5G: Examining Nvidia's testing of Open RAN in private 5G networks, showcasing their...2024-06-1122 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G: Ericsson's Investment, T-Mobile's Price Increase, AI PCs UnveiledShow Notes for Episode 194 of G2 on 5GWelcome and Introduction- Hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag welcome listeners to episode 194 of GT on 5G.- Brief discussion about their recent attendance at Dell Tech World and Microsoft Build.Ericsson's Investment in 5G Factory- Will discusses Ericsson's additional $50 million investment in its open RAN-ready 5G factory in Lewisville, Dallas.- Highlights the factory's role in manufacturing MIMO antenna infrastructure and the use of private cellular networking.- Efficiency improvements: 25% reduction in energy consumption...2024-05-2424 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast: AT&T's SpaceMobile Deal, Dish's DoD Lifeline, T-Mobile's PGA Transformation, Germany's Huawei Ban, China Mobile's AI Push, and Microsoft's Hybrid AI PCsIntroduction:Welcome to episode 193 of the G Two on 5G podcast, where we provide the latest insights on everything 5G. In this episode, hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss a range of topics from AT&T's new partnership to the impact of AI on 5G PCs. Let's dive in!Timestamps:00:00:02: Introduction and WelcomeWill Townsend and Anshel Sag kick off the episode, discussing their current travels and plans to record another episode at Dell Tech World.00:00:49: AT&T and AST Space Mobile AgreementWill Townsend discusses...2024-05-2020 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyG2 on 5G Podcast Episode 192: AWS's Milestone and the Impact of FCC Regulations and more!Podcast Show Notes: Episode 192 of G2 on 5GWelcome and Introduction- Host Will Townsend introduces the episode and fellow analyst Anshel Sag.- Discussion on the latest insights in the 5G realm, covering six topics in approximately 20 minutes.AWS and Telefonica Germany's 5G Cloud Core Initiative- AWS secures a significant win with Telefonica Germany moving over a million 5G subscribers to its cloud.- This marks a pioneering brownfield network migration to a cloud core, setting a precedent in the industry.Net Neutrality...2024-05-1028 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – AT&T FCC Probe, T-Mobile Gets Auction 108 Spectrum, Sateliot Launches, Dish Won’t Buy T-Mo 800MHz, Will’s John Deere 5G Visit and India’s Next 5G Spectrum AuctionIn this 183rd episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover: 1. FCC probes AT&T recent outage 2. T-Mobile finally gets its Auction 108 Spectrum, could supercharge T-Mobile’s rural push 3. Sateliot readies four NB-IoT satellites for deployment supporting 5G NR 4. Dish won’t buy T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum, setting up for an auction 5. Will’s visit and impressions tied to John Deere 5G connected factory tour ahead of his Forbes contribution 6. India is set to have another big 5G...2024-03-0927 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Helium Mobile, T-Mobile 6x CA, Ericsson Aussie AgTech, SpaceX Launches for D2D, Will’s Forbes Retrospective, Japan’s Flying 5G TowersIn this 175th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:1. Helium Mobile rings in 30,000 subscribers in the new year2. T-Mobile’s 6-Carrier Aggregation Standalone 5G Test hits 3.6 Gbps without mmWave3. Ericsson helps deploy 5G for AgTech applications across Australia4. SpaceX launches first batch of satellites for Direct to Cell testing with T-Mobile5. Will’s Forbes retrospective on 5G predictions in 2023 and what’s in store for 20246. Japan’s flying 5G base stations set to take flight in 2025?2024-01-0620 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – DT and Microsoft Private 5G, Apple iPhone 15 and Qualcomm 5G Modem Deal, AT&T & Comcast 5G Open Innovation Lab, T-Mobile Buys Comcast 600 Mhz, Will at CoTA and 5G BroadcastIn this 162nd episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:1. Deutsche Telekom and Microsoft launch 5G private networking offering2. Apple’s Announces iPhone 15 and Signs Qualcomm 5G Modem/Licensing Deal3. AT&T and Comcast replace T-Mobile at 5G Open Innovation Lab4. T-Mobile is buying Comcast’s 600 MHz spectrum to improve 5G coverage and low-band speeds for $3.3 Billion5. Will’s Circuit of the Americas (CoTA) connectivity tour and first impressions 6. 5G Broadcast test in Boston (WWOO) demonstrated 5G broadcast in partnership with Qualcomm, yielding exciting results2023-09-1532 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Will Multefire Paper, Senate Confirms Anna Gomez to FCC, Will’s 5G Moment of Zen, Qualcomm and Samsung Aggregation, T-Mobile & US Cellular Rumors, MediaTek 3nm Flagship Chip and Apple’s 5G Modem Delayed AgainIn this 161st episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:1. Will’s Multefire Alliance research paper enabling LTE and 5G private networks 2. Senate confirms Anna Gomez as 5th Member of FCC, first Latina to sit on FCC in over 2 decades3. Will’s 5G Moment of Zen attending University of Texas Longhorn Football season opener 4. Qualcomm and Samsung Networks hit a new milestone with simultaneous 2x UL/4x DL using FDD spectrum and an X75 Modem with Samsung Radios5. Are the rumors of a T-Mobile acquisition of USCellular fact or fiction? 6. MediaTek 3nm Chip and Apple 5G modem gets pushed to 22023-09-0923 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – T-Mobile Network Slicing Beta, Qualcomm Earnings, AT&T RedCap Call, Nokia US Factory, Rakuten ORAN Deal in Ukraine and Gogo Pushes 5G Service Back to 2024In this 155th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile first carrier to offer 5G network slicing beta resources to application developers 2. Qualcomm’s rough earnings & More Huawei 5G Rumors3. AT&T conducts its first 5G IoT data call with 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap)4. Nokia’s new US factory partner Sanmina will soon start manufacturing fiber-optic networking electronics and modules for the US market5. Rakuten signs ORAN deal in Ukraine aimed at rebuilding critical telecommunications infrastructure with 5G 6. Gogo pushes 5G service back agai...2023-08-0422 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Intel Edge, Ookla 5G Report, FUD about RAN Spending, Ericsson and Nokia Outlook Sours, AT&T 5G Network Upgrade, FCC Experimental 5G Broadcast License GrantedIn this 152nd episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Intel believes edge discussions can lead to private 5G network opportunities2. Ookla Report Puts T-Mobile above AT&T and Verizon, including in upload speeds3. Is the FUD about RAN spending real - and what’s the impact on 5G? (Will’s recent Forbes article)4. Ericsson and Nokia both lower expectations5. AT&T to deploy network updates to improve 5G device battery life - something the 5G standard has promised all along 6. FCC grants experimental for...2023-07-1819 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – AT&T and AST SpaceMobile, Samsung Networks Analyst Day, Nokia & DXC Deal, EU Comission Wants Huawei and ZTE Out, T-Mobile ANS and Google Cloud Deal, Dish Hits 70% CoverageIn this 148th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. The LEO satellite space race heats up - Will’s Forbes take on Starlink vs AST SpaceMobile complimenting 5G terrestrial network deployments2. Samsung Networks Analyst Day and New Innovation Center Tour3. Nokia signs Private 5G networking bundle deal with DXC4. EU Commission officially considers Huawei and ZTE equipment to be risks, and Bloomberg Denmark TDC $200M Huawei deal5. T-Mobile ANS + Google Cloud Edge Deal6. Dish hits 70% coverage deadline2023-06-1728 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – John Deere Private 5G, T-Mobile Market Share, AT&T Concerns About T-Mobile & SpaceX, Dish Reaches June goal for coverage, Korean Govt Cancels SK Telecom 28 Ghz spectrum and FCC Sides with SpaceX for 12GHz 5GIn this 145th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. John Deere’s Private 5G Journey at The Big 5G Event2. T-Mobile claims 40% market share in many of the top 100 markets3. AT&T sounds the LEO bell with T-Mobile & StarLink concerns4. Dish says it will hit the June build-out deadline of 70% coverage5. Korean government cancels SK Telecom’s 5G 28GHz license6. FCC sides with SpaceX over 12 GHz, a blow to Dish’s ambitions for 5G in the 12 GHz band2023-05-2125 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Huawei Profits Tumble, SES and IntelSat Merger, NextLight Private Wireless, Rogers Finally Acquires Shaw, Cisco in India and Apple’s iOS 16.4 Brings Many 5G AdvancesIn this 140th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Huawei profitability falls but doubles down on R&D - can it pull itself out of the abyss?2. SES and IntelSat Merger rumors are real, but the deal has a lot of hurdles to overcome but may be the best path forward for both companies3. NextLight has designs on making the Colorado Front Range smart through private wireless - can it succeed?4. Regulators in Canada approve the Rogers acquisition of Shaw with the expectation that Shaw will sell...2023-03-3117 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Open RAN UK, Intel 5G PC Exit, Mavenir Open RAN Hardware, NTT Las Vegas Partnership and Huawei’s New P60 ‘Flagship’ 4G PhonesIn this 139th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. U.K Dept for Science, Innovation and Tech announces competition for Open RAN - could it drive 5G innovation?2. Intel exits 5G PC business, supplied by MediaTek’s modems, thoughts and responses from both companies3. Is Mavenir stretching itself too thin with 5G Open RAN hardware?4. NVIDIA GTC23 - CloudXR 4.0 and end to end L4S (Low Latency Low Loss Scalable) for reducing 5G jitter for XR applications5. Will’s recent Forbes insights into NTT’s partnership with the City of Las Vegas - https://www.forbes.com/si...2023-03-2519 min
The G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyMWC 2023 Wrap-Up Coverage - Nokia, Qualcomm, MediaTek, ZTE, Oppo, OnePlus, Honor, Leia, Satellite and XR, Huawei and HTC ViveIn this 136th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia rebranding attempts to communicate a renewed focus on B2B - will it be successful? 2. Qualcomm, MediaTek, ZTE, Nubia, Oppo, OnePlus, Honor, Leia3. GSMA Open Gateway initiative and why it’s potentially a big deal 4. Satellite and XR lead the 5G discussions, what about 5G Advanced?5. Huawei makes a big splash - does it signal their comeback?6. HTC forges forward on 2nd Generation Open RAN in a box solution for XR2023-03-0626 min
The G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyAirvine Wireless Backhaul, Snapdragon X75, Cohere Technologies, iPhone 5G Standalone, Nokia & NTT in 6G and Superbowl 5G Stats and NBA All-Star 5G ActivationsIn this 134th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Startup Airvine announces wireless backhaul for indoor deployments - what makes it unique?2. Qualcomm Snapdragon X75, Rel. 17 modem and Rel. 18 ready with 10CC CA in mmWave and 5CC CA in Sub-6, converged transceiver as well as 2.5x AI performance in a modem3. Cohere Technologies signs up another partner - what’s special about its Universal Spectrum Multiplier?4. The iPhone is getting 5G SA support in iOS 16.4, with T-Mobile being the only carrier with support capable of up to 3 Gb...2023-02-1723 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – AT&T, Nokia and Verizon Earnings, Razer Edge 5G, ESA Expands 5G/6G Hub in the UK, NIST joins O-RAN Alliance and Samsung Completes Testing for Gogo’s 5G ModemIn this 132nd episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T earnings - 5G mid-band deployment momentum and FWA “copper catch” subscriber growth plans2. Verizon and Razer Launch the Razer Edge 5G, Verizon lowers forecasts for 2023 and admits it was misguided on 5G3. Nokia ends 2022 on a high note financially - is it turning the corner under new leadership?4. ESA expands 5G/6G Hub in the UK, which is no longer part of the EU5. NIST joins the O-RAN Alliance - what could it mean for...2023-01-2720 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Mexican 5G Spectrum Rules, T-Mobile maintains 5G lead, Dish challenges and raises $500M more for buildout, Will 5G predictions and Ericsson CEO comments on India’s 5G leadershipIn this 131st episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Is the Mexican government thwarting efforts for operator 5G deployments?2. T-Mobile US maintains 5G Lead, according to Ookla3. Will Dish’s continued prepaid losses lead to a slower postpaid 5G services deployment?4. Dish is looking to raise another $500M to build out its 5G network in addition to the $2B it raised in November5. Will recaps his recent Forbes 5G predictions contribution (includes Mavenir) 6. Ericsson CEO says India's 5G Networks are ahead of the re...2023-01-2029 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Standalone Edition Ep.10 - Ingmārs Pūķis VP and Board Member LMTIn this 10th Standalone Edition Episode (Ep. 128) of the G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will speak with Ingmārs Pūķis Vice President and Board Member LMT, about a multitude of 5G topics, including background on LMT and 5G Techritory.Topics Discussed: 1. A background of 5G Techritory and Will's experience attending the event and some of Ingmar's insights2. 5G use cases that LMT is seeing in the Baltics and on its own network with customers.3. How is LMT embracing cloud disaggregation and uses of vRAN and ORAN4. Is the momentum of RAN...2022-12-2324 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Rakuten and Juniper Networks RIC, MediaTek Executive Summit, Cradlepoint 5G SD-WAN, LinkNYC Link5G Nimbys, Samsung mmWave 5G and Chinese Vendors Test 5G mmWaveIn this 124th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Rakuten and Juniper Networks team to provide RIC for free and what it means for 5G operator monetization opportunities2. MediaTek Executive Summit Recap - Dimensity 9200, T800, and More!3. Cradlepoint announces the availability of 5G optimized SD-WAN - what’s the big deal and highlights from Will’s recently published brief4. LinkNYC Link5G towers spark debate in New York City about ugly appearance5. Samsung’s recent 5G mmWave POC in Australia and why it’s important6...2022-11-1324 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – AT&T and AST Spacemobile, Huawei 5G Return, Las Vegas and NTT Followup, SpaceX 12GHz 5G Battle With Dish, Rakuten Symware and New Whitehouse Semiconductor Export ControlsIn this 120th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Will’s time with AT&T’s CEO John Stankey this week and the AST Space Mobile satellite partnership reveal 2. Could Huawei relaunch phones with 5G next year?3. Will’s follow up conversation this week with the city of Las Vegas and NTT’s partnership4. SpaceX reignites 12GHz 5G debate with Dish with 3rd Party Report5. Rakuten’s Symware platform’s maturity and what it could deliver - as well as insights from Will’s recent conversation w...2022-10-0829 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – AT&T 5G OpEx, Apple iPhone 14 Launch, Curiosity Lab, Lockheed & AT&T Private 5G Helicopters, Orange OpenRAN 5G SA Trial and NTT DoCoMo 5GNR DC with Qualcomm In this 116th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. How AT&T is managing its monster $1.6B electricity bill to reduce OpEx tied to its 5G network - is it a model for other operators?2. Apple iPhone 14 Launch and New 5G Bands, satellite connectivity, eSIM only in US3. Will’s impressions from his visit to the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners and how 5G plays a pivotal role4. Lockheed Martin & AT&T test private 5G for Helicopter data5. Orange forges new partnerships to leverage Open RA...2022-09-0927 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – AT&T and Corning Tie-Up, Reliance Jio’s $25 Billion 5G Network Investment, 2.5 GHz 5G Auction Results, Ericsson’s new triple-band 5G radio and Arm sues Qualcomm for Nuvia LicenseIn this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T and Corning tie-up aimed at bolstering fiber optic cable supply & what it means for 5G deployments2. Reliance Jio says it will spend $25 billion rolling out its 5G SA network across India by the end of 20233. Verizon accidentally spent $1.5M on the 2.5 Ghz auction - what happened?4. 2.5 Ghz Auction closes at $428 million, T-Mobile closes in on 91% of licenses paying $304M5. Ericsson launches new triple-band 5G radio - what’s compelling about it? 6. Arm sues Qu...2022-09-0322 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Ericsson, Nokia and Google Network Slicing, T-Mobile and SpaceX Satellite Connectivity, Huawei in India, North America Smartphone Market, Rakuten Open vRAN lab and AT&T mid-band support expandsIn this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Ericsson and Nokia announce collaborations with Google for network slicing- what does it mean for 5G service delivery on Android devices?2. T-Mobile and SpaceX announce partnership to bring satellite coverage to underserved areas and improve coverage nationwide and beyond3. Is Huawei on the run out of 5G in India?4. North America smartphone shipments drop 6% in Q2, Apple and Samsung dominate top 10 devices5. Rakuten Mobile announces Open vRAN lab in Japan - what’s the impact?6. AT...2022-08-2621 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Amazon 5G Robot Rumors, CHIPS Act Signed, Airtel 5G SA, Starlink Loses RDOF Funding, La Defense 5G Trials, Softbank's $23 billion Loss and Arm's Stellar EarningsThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 112 – August 12th, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Are the rumors of Amazon building 5G robots true?2. CHIPS and Science Act Signed - What does it mean for 5G and 6G?3. Indian operator Bharti Airtel sees big things for 5G SA private networking services but will mobile network operators be the only path?4. FCC shockingly denies RDOF funding for Starlink and LTD Broadband to the tune of $2 billion5. Paris La Defense sets 5G neutral host and...2022-08-1225 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Dish Launches Boost Infinite, Dish Might Walk From 800 MHz Spectrum, Semtech to Acquire Sierra Wireless, 2.5 GHz Auction, Reliance Jio 5G Launch, Helium’s New “5G” Network Isn’t Actually 5GThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 111 – August 5th, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Dish launches Boost Infinite as second postpaid 5G service - how will it complement its Project Genesis offering and is it a way to leverage the prepaid business sinking ship?2. Will Dish walk away from T-Mobile’s 800MHz spectrum? What could this mean for Dish and T-Mobile customers?3. Semtech announces its intention to acquire Sierra Wireless - can the tie up compete with 5G based IoT network deployments?4. The 2.5 GHz au...2022-08-0529 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – ExteNet Private 5G at CoTA, India's 5G Auction Results, NTT and Intel Help BMW, T-Mobile Earnings and Is 5G FWA Hurting Comcast's Growth, UK and South Korea PartnershipThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 110 – July 29, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. ExteNet announces private 5G deployment for Austin’s Circuit of the Americas - Will’s personal take on why it’s so badly needed2. India’s 5G Auction Results, Reliance Jio takes the lead, $18 billion raised3. NTT and Intel to help BMW deploy a 5G test site and the expected business outcomes4. T-Mobile beats earnings expectations, raises subscriber guidance, and announced two new T-Mobile-branded phones. Is 5G FWA putting a dent in Comc...2022-07-2924 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Nokia Partners with USAF, Verizon’s New 5G Plan, Will in Paris at LoRaWAN World Expo, Ericsson Earnings, Thales, Qualcomm, and Ericsson partnership on LEO Satellite for mobile, Open Signal reaffirms T-Mobile’s 5G leadershipThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 107 – July 15, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia partners with the US Air Force to test spectrum interference between military radar systems and 5G networks- what are the implications?2. Verizon’s new 5G Welcome Unlimited plan is cheap at $30/mo for 4 lines, but lacks 5G UW, which is the entire purpose of getting 5G at this point.3. Will’s insights into the LoRaWAN World Expo Paris - will LoRa or 5G win the day in IoT?4. Ericsson Earnings...2022-07-1529 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyVodafone and 3 Merger, Qualcomm 5G Summit, Meta Platforms Chooses AMD, MediaTek Analyst Summit, ZTE Slippery Slope and OpenSignal 5G Gaming ReportThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 99 – May 13, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Vodafone and 3 UK talk merger - what could it mean for 5G in the UK?2. Qualcomm 5G Summit – New RB5 Robotics and Drone Platform, X70 Modem Features and mmWave SA trial hitting 8.3 Gbps (8x CA)3. Meta Platforms teams up with AMD for Open RAN - will it help or hinder 5G deployment with another solution path?4. MediaTek Analyst Summit – AioT launch and More to Come5. Is ZTE on a slippe...2022-05-1424 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Dish Launches 5G Network, T-Mobie Uncarrier, US Cellular mmWave Launch, Google Cloud Buys MobiledgeX, AST SpaceMobile and C-Band 5G Fight ContinuesThe G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 97 – May 5, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Dish Launches the first market in Las Vegas and strikes $1B deal with Samsung for 5G vRAN, O-RAN, and handsets - can it quickly replicate to meet its coverage deadline?2. T-Mobile Earnings and Uncarrier Event – Consumer and Business Broadband Unleashed3. US Cellular launches 5G mmWave internet service in 10 cities - is it a smart move?4. Google Cloud Acquires MobiledgeX and what it could mean for Google’s 5G edge and XR play2022-05-0524 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Standalone Episode 6 (Ep 96) with Dish Wireless’ Marc RouanneIn this standalone episode of the G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will speak with Marc Rouanne, Dish Wireless’ Executive Vice President and Chief Network Officer. We had an in-depth conversation with him about a multitude of 5G infrastructure topics.We cover the following questions:1. How is DISH differentiating itself relative to the more established incumbents, like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon? How will the company compete for enterprise business – which is arguably the lion's share of 5G use cases?2. One of the aspects that I find interesting about DISH is the nearly 1M pre...2022-04-2613 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Standalone Episode 5 (Ep 89) Open RAN and vRAN with Intel’s Dan RodriguezIn this standalone episode of the G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will speak with Dan Rodriguez, Intel's Corporate VP and GM of Intel’s Network Platform Group. We had an in-depth conversation with him about a multitude of 5G infrastructure topics.We cover the following questions:1. There is no doubt that the convergence of edge, cloud, AI, and 5G are going to be disruptive elements in the transformation of next generation networks. What should we expect to materialize over the next few years? A: Are there any significant projects looking at improvements in performance expected?...2022-02-2816 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Ep 87 – MWC 22 Preview, Ericsson’s Payments to ISIS and Motorola’s 5G XR neckband with VerizonThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Ep 87 – MWC 22 Preview, Ericsson’s Payments to ISIS and Motorola’s 5G XR neckband with VerizonThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 87– Feb 18, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel, Mike, and Will Cover:1. Will MWC22 be the big coming-out party for private 5G? Who are the front runners?2. Cloud rules everything3. Ericsson did what with ISIS?!4. Infrastructure provider announcement expectations - Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, others5. Open RAN stumbles. I expect a ton of discussion around open RAN...2022-02-1821 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Ep 86 – Oracle & Telefonica Cloud Partnership, ATIS NextG 6G Alliance Roadmap, Samsung Galaxy S22 Launch, FCC Rip and Replace Update, EXFO & Red Hat 5G Service Assurance and NVIDIA’s acquisition of Arm falls apartThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 86– Feb 11, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel, Diana and Will Cover:1. Oracle and Telefonica expand partnership for cloud service delivery - is OCI the best kept telco cloud secret relative to AWS and Azure for Operators? 2. ATIS Next G Alliance 6G roadmap3. Samsung Announces Galaxy S22 Line and Tab S8 - Carrier Deal Parity4. U.S. rural carriers ask the FCC for nearly 3x the approved budget for “rip and replace” of Chinese infrastructure - what’s the impact for 5G d...2022-02-1131 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Standalone Episode 4 (Ep 83) 3GPP Rel. 18 w/Qualcomm’s Juan Montojo – Jan 26, 2022In this standalone episode of the G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will speak with Juan Montojo, Qualcomm's VP of Technical Standards about the upcoming 3GPP Release 18 specification which will follow Release 17, expected to be finalized later this year. 3GPP Rel. 18 is the beginning of the second phase of the 5G global standard with the designation of 5G Advanced which is expected to begin the transition to 6G. We cover the following questions:W: Can you talk about the major enhancements that 3GPP Rel. 18 could bring to 5G over what we’ve seen in 15, 16, and 17? ...2022-01-2623 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 81 – January 14th, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Cradlepoint reaches one million routers deployed at Verizon’s edge - what does it mean for 5G service delivery?2. 5G Advanced is coming soon with 3GPP Release 18 and beyond3. Do T-Mobile and Verizon’s 5G FWA deployments threaten an already hammered cable industry?4. Signals Research Group Tests T-Mobile’s 2.5 GHz TDD + 600 MHz FDD CA5. Rakuten Japan losses continue to mount - is there light at the end of their 5G tunnel?6. FAA has a list of 50...2022-01-1428 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 80 – January 7th, 2022The G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 80 – January 7th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Verizon and AT&T start the new year challenging the FAA 5G C-BAND spectrum delay then acquiesce - what should be done to end the drama?2. 5G at CES, smartphones take a bigger role at CES 2022 (AT&T, OnePlus, Samsung, TCL)3. Will Dish miss its 2022 5G deployment deadline to meet its 20% coverage requirements?4. Samsung and Qualcomm hit new heights with 5G NR DC with 8.08 Gbps using standalone equipment in...2022-01-0724 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 78 – December 10th, 2021The G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 78 – December 10th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile surpasses its initial 5G FWA goal - can it lead to other subscriber revenue pools?2. FAA sets flight restrictions in poor weather conditions around 5G C-Band deployment areas - is this the near-nuclear option the FAA had to deploy?3. Verizon’s CEO makes bold 5G leadership claims - fact or fiction?4. AT&T begins 5G rollout in Mexico, TIM Brazil begins in Brazil, Germany has 53% 5G coverage alre...2021-12-1022 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 75 – November 12th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover: 1. Vodafone expands fiber partnerships - how will it position them in the United Kingdom for broadband opportunities and will 5G play a role? 2. RootMetrics analysis of T-Mobile 5G speeds - what’s the inside scoop? 3. Germany announces ~$350M fund for Open RAN projects - is it enough to move the needle? 4. Aviation Industry wants longer delays to CBAND deployment 5. Orange and Samsung Networks Open RAN tie up...2021-11-1322 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 71 - October 15th, 2021The G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 70 - October 8th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel, Diana and Will Cover:1. Dell Technologies Summit telecom announcements and recent Open RAN wins - is Dell finally moving the needle on 5G?2. Softbank and KDDI tap Nokia for shared 5G network build3. Qualcomm, Verizon, and Samsung achieve 711 Mbps upload speed on 5G mmWave4. AT&T and Ericsson team up to deploy 5G SA on C-band spectrum assets - how quickly will it happen?5. Orange and Nokia team...2021-10-1526 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 70 - October 8th, 2021The G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 70 - October 8th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Ericsson and Nokia miss out on China Mobile 5G tender - is it surprising?2. Movandi 5G mmWave Repeaters Hit 2.7 Gbps in a moving vehicle demonstration while also successfully streaming HD video over Blue Jeans, Zoom and Webex.3. Ericsson announces POC use of lasers with PowerLight to wireless power 5G base stations - gimmick or game changer?4. Dish details 5G network, calls Ericsson and Nokia Scandinavian Mafia2021-10-0821 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 69 - October 3rd, 2021The G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 69 - October 3rd, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Will’s insights into the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerate Event2. New Dish 5G Phone - Celero5G for Boost and comes with a year of free service up to 35GB a month3. BT seems bullish on drone trials and use cases with Project XCelerate - how will 5G play a role?4. Samsung mmWave subway trial shows huge benefits to Wi-Fi performance, up to 1.8 Gbps in Seoul...2021-10-0318 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 67 – September 17th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Dell Technologies is posting multiple Open RAN deals in the EU - can they materially impact 5G deployments?2. Apple iPhone 13 Launch 5G Support, iPad Mini 5G no mmWave, Aggressive Carrier Deals3. US Cellular chooses Nokia for 5G SA core that builds upon prior 5G RAN mmWave trials - what’s the potential impact on US rural connectivity4. 3.45 to 3.55 GHz 5G spectrum auction being dubbed the Andromeda Auction, how much are carriers willing to spend, and who will be bidding?...2021-09-1726 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 66 – September 10th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel, Diana and Will Cover:1. AT&T and Oneweb partner up to extend reach into remote areas - could it be successful?2. Dish’s 5G delays3. NFL and Verizon Ink rumored $1B 10-Year Partnership Deal Extension with 5G as focus4. Cisco partners with a handful of companies in Austria for a remote piloted racing car POC- could it represent a future 5G powered service?5. Ericsson 5G energy saving trial with Vodafone UK using 32t32R radio6. IAA 2021 - Qualcomm’s 5G...2021-09-1025 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 65 – September 4th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Will’s observations and insights from the live Big 5G Event 20212. Midband battles continue, AT&T pushes FCC to limit T-Mobile’s holdings3. Nokia and Ericsson pump the Open RAN brakes - what does it all mean?4. AT&T 3G Sunset still going forward, necessary for making more of its low-band 850 MHz available.5. Bharti Airtel plans to raise ~$3B through an equity transaction to prepare for upcoming 5G spectrum auctions - what are the longer-term ramifications?6...2021-09-0426 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 63 – August 20th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Dish casts out bold timelines for its 5G network deployment - will it deliver?2. AT&T 5G News: Automotive GM Deal in 2023, University of Tennessee mmWave Test Bed for AR & VR and FirstNet 5G expands to 10 more cities3. Rakuten losses soar as it blames 4G and 5G base station investments - is this reality given the operator’s embracement of Open RAN?4. Renewed concerns regarding CBAND spectrum interference with airplane altimeters, how does this impact Verizon and AT&T’s ro...2021-08-2020 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 62 – August 6th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Rakuten announces its intent to acquire Open RAN player Altiostar - is it a smart move?2. T-Mobile Makes New 5G Use Cases Real With Sarcos Robotics and Fisk University’s VR Cadaver Lab powered by Victory XR and HTC Vive with 5G3. Huawei invests $100M in Asian Pacific startups - could it be a diversification strategy on the heels of its recent earnings dip?4. Google Announces Tensor SoC for Pixel, dropping Qualcomm but no mention of 5G or who mi...2021-08-0623 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 59 – July 16th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Samsung Networks helps Korea Telecom deploy the first commercial Standalone 5G network in South Korea - what does it mean for new service delivery?2. Verizon Expands 5G FWA business offering to 42 cities, up from 24 and offers up to $1,500 for early terminations and 10-year contracts3. AT&T 5G Event in New York this week - Will recaps his insights4. T-Mobile keeps 5G coverage and speed crown, according to OpenSignal5. Ericsson signs an expanded multi-year $8B+ agreement to build...2021-07-1624 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 57 – July 2nd 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T announces that it will move its 5G mobile network to the Azure for Operators cloud - is it a wise move?2. New 5G Chipsets - Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ and 2nd Gen 5G RAN Small Cell FSM200xx Platform - Marvell Octeon 10 DPU with ARM Neoverse N2 CPU Cores and Custom ML Engine3. Ericsson and Google partner for edge enablement - can it help accelerate Google from laggard to leader?4. Elon Musk Speaks at MWC 2021 - Says Starlink is...2021-07-0224 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 55 – June 18th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Reliance Jio commences 5G SA trials ahead of spectrum auctions in India - will it give it a leg up against competitors?2. Dish/Dell 5G edge cloud tie-up3. Dish Project Gene5is - Sign Up for Dish’s 5G Network has begun!4. Ericsson weighs in on expected 5G subscriber numbers through the end of 2021 as well as future projections - how does 5G adoption compare to the other Gs?5. C-Band - AT&T/Nokia field trial 5G ca...2021-06-1825 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 53 – May 21st, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T spins off WarnerMedia - is it a smart move relative to future 5G services leverage?2. AT&T Builds Private 5G Network for Cancer Patients at USC’s Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine (mmWave 5G + MEC)3. Qualcomm 5G Summit insights4. Snap Announces Ghost AR Incubator with Verizon for Creators and 5G5. Will Covid-19 impact India’s 5G deployment plans?6. India Mid-Band (3.3 – 3.6 GHz) 5G Auction in 20222021-05-2120 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 51 – May 7th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel, Diana and Will Cover:1. Cradlepoint and Celona partner to deliver 5G services - what is the potential value?2. Verizon C-Band mmWave carrier ag trial? Hit 4.3gbps using 100MHz channel of C-band and 600MHz of mmWave.3. Starlink Speeds Reported by Ookla - Could this be a 5G FWA competitor in rural areas? Has 500K Orders in place.4. T-Mobile crushes Q1 earnings - is there additional upside?5. U.S. Cellular extended range mmWave 5G news (w Ericsson, Inseego, Qualcomm) at 7KM and 1...2021-05-0722 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Standalone Episode 3 (Ep 48) Nokia Private Networking 101 – April 22nd 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Target industries and applicationsManufacturing for machine-to-machine communication and process automation. Energy and utilities for grid management. Farming and ranching to improve crop and livestock yields through the application of "AgTech" methodologies. Broadly speaking, operational technology (OT) environments will benefit from the deployment of cellular infrastructure. Nearly 3/4 of these enterprise "non-carpeted" areas such as warehouses, manufacturing lines, and industrial control systems are not connected by Wi-Fi today.2. The co-existence of 4G, 5G, and Wi-FiEnterprises have a number of...2021-04-2308 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 47 – April 16th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T announces its plans to bridge the digital divide in the U.S. - will it make a difference?2. Qualcomm and Ericsson pushing the limits of 5G with Carrier Aggregated calls and UL MIMO3. Vodafone becomes the first operator to launch 5G Standalone in Europe - will it become a competitive advantage?4. Ookla gives T-Mobile the fastest 5G crown5. Verizon launches “hyper-precise” positioning leveraging its IoT platform - is there a gap in its plans?6...2021-04-1623 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 46 – April 9th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile 5G ‘Uncarrier’ announcements - what does it mean for rural America?2. GSMA secures travel ban exclusions for MWC attendees, will people still go?3. Insights from Light Reading Open RAN World Digital Conference4. Samsung launches new low-cost 5G phones in US, A52 5G, A42 5G and A32 5G starting at $2795. AWS extends its telco cloud lead over Azure and Google with enterprise private MEC6. AT&T Sues Pittsburgh over Small Cell fees, could this be a si...2021-04-0920 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 45 – April 2nd 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Cisco Live! insights related to Internet infrastructure announcements and 5G plans2. New Samsung equipment doubles mid-band 5G radio bandwidth to 400 MHz.3. Ericsson embraces open with the launch of Open Lab - Cloud RAN is a focus but will they go kicking and screaming along with Open RAN?4. Huawei Earnings – Up 3% on Revenue and Earnings, outlook is uncertain5. Can Biden’s $2T infrastructure plan really address the digital divide when the FCC continues to take spectrum money to the...2021-04-0227 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 42 - March 12th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile and AT&T analyst day recaps2. Verizon analyst day recap & CBRS 4G3. MWC21 - will the show go on?4. Apple Building a $1.2 billion 5G silicon R&D facility in Munich5. Nokia CBand analyst session recap and Open RAN announcement6. GoGo delays 5G Network Deployment to 2022 Due to Chip Shortage2021-03-1226 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 40 - Feb 26th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. FCC overhauls broadband coverage maps to address digital divide in the U.S. - will 5G FWA play a role?2. New T-Mobile MAX and 55+ Unlimited 5G Plans3. Making sense of the CBand auction - recap of Will’s RCR Wireless Analyst Angle contribution - Verizon rings in at $45B+4. GSMA Says China will reach 822 million 5G Subscribers by 20255. DARPA and the Linux Foundation collaborate to accelerate 5G deployment for the U.S. federal government6. The FC...2021-02-2627 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 38 - Feb 5th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia and T-Mobile earnings insights2. CTIA US Economic Report - Boston Consulting Group - 5G Impact of $1.4 to 1.7 Trillion over next 10 years and 3.8 to 4.6 million jobs during that period3. John Deere acquires CBRS mid-band spectrum- what does it mean for 5G fueled AgTech in the U.S.?4. Omnispace Hybrid 5G IoT company gets $60 million in funding which will help it get more 2 GHz S-Band for satellite to combine with terrestrial spectrum to improve coverage and speeds5. Verizon...2021-02-0521 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 35 - January 15th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Will’s recent top three predictions for cellular networking in 2021 Forbes article recap2. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 - Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ and S21 Ultra3. T-Mobile signs new multi-billion dollar 5G deals with Ericsson and Nokia - what does it mean for the “Uncarrier”?4. Verizon 5G CES 2021 Keynote with Hans Vestberg5. Verizon embraces Open RAN - or do they?6. T-Mobile and Nokia Sign 5-year Deal Extension for 2.5 GHz 5G Massive MIMO2021-01-1525 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 33 - December 23rd 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Will Open RAN have a demonstrable impact on 5G deployments?2. China Mobile claims 147 million 5G Subscribers, up from 6.7 million in January3. Ericsson aims to bring disruption to maritime communication with 5G4. 3GPP Anticipates Release 17 will be complete in 20225. US military aims to make 5G the center of communications with JADC26. C-Band Auction, now in its 30th round, has raised over $50 billion2020-12-2325 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 31 - December 4th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia helps Bosch Global launch 250 private 5G networks2. Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 with X60 5G Modem launch3. Dish pulls in its 5G deployment timeline with new fiber plan4. 5G Faraday Cages on Amazon and upset users5. Where is my 5G? Will speaks to NPR Marketplace this past Monday6. Open Signal Reports 5G Speeds are similar across all 3 carriers2020-12-0413 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 27 - October 30th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Recent Cisco 5G announcements with AT&T for IoT and Verizon for MEC propel gains in its service provider business2. T-Mobile 5G Mid-Band Rollout - 400+ cities3. Ericsson Cloud RAN portfolio and what it means for 5G deployments 4. US DoD Spectrum Sharing Announcement5. FCC 5G Fund for Rural America - where will the ~$9B be spent?6. NBA Gearing up for 5G and VR in post-COVID world2020-10-3024 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 18 - August 28th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. CBRS PAL auction recap2. Qualcomm & Ericsson 5G SA CA Interoperability test @ 2.5 GHz hits 2.5 Gbps3. British Telecom braces for takeover defense4. Open signal shows that the US has some of the slowest 5G in the world5. Dish teases with dynamic pricing models for 5G - does it make sense?6. Verizon will stream NASCAR in 360 over 5G from the infield2020-08-2822 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 17 Standalone Edition with T-Mobile's John Saw - August 21st 2020In Standalone Episode 17 of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will have T-Mobile’s John Saw, EVP of Advanced and Emerging Technology and talk about:1. Vision for compelling 5G use cases2. How does your Sprint experience benefit the new T-mobile from an enterprise services perspective (talk to Will’s Forbes contributions highlighting this point)3. How do the recent SA announcement and broad-spectrum footprint (layer cake reference to Anshel article) drive real digital transformation?4. Have there been any unique challenges with the 2.5 GHz rollout with the Sprint spectrum assets?2020-08-2120 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 16 - August 14th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. White House Orders Freeing of 100 MHz of mid-band spectrum for 5G2. White House Orders Freeing of 100 MHz of mid-band spectrum for 5G Cont’d3. Rakuten 2Q financials and insights into its 5G deployment journey4. Ericsson hits 100 5G deals5. Huawei feels the effects of the semiconductor blockade with TSMC and will cease production on a key piece of silicon6. T-Mobile Thousands of 2.5 GHz 5G Sites2020-08-1422 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 12 - July 17th 2020In the latest episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Samsung lays out its vision and initial plans for 6G - key takeaways from its recently published white paper 2. Verizon stops using certain 5G ads that were found to be inaccurate based on Verizon's actual coverge3. Deconstructing the impact of Open RAN - Will’s Forbes article this week4. UK Bans Huawei 5G Infrastructure Nationwide5. T-Mobile announces ScamShield service - how does it compare to offerings from AT&T and Verizon - Will and Anshel’s Forb...2020-07-1718 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 11 - July 10th 2020In this episode, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia ORAN announcement and promise of a complete solution in 20212. 3GPP Release 16 Released, Quick Recap, Will Cover Deeper in next Podcast.3. AWS Telco Symposium - impressions and insights4. GSA Reports there are now 317 5G devices, up from 112 in May (135 phones (95 unveiled) plus 85 CPE, 49 modules, 22 hotspots, 5 laptops and 21 other devices. 76% support Sub6, 26% support mmWave and 20% support both.5. Verizon 5G standalone core trial - a step closer to the promise of 5G6. Ericsson’s 5G SA software, upgradeable Radio System Equipment from 2015 an...2020-07-1013 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 9 - June 26th 2020In Episode 9 of The G2 on 5G, Anshel Sag and Will Townsend Cover: 1. New Nokia CEO to take helm one month early and my recommendations for his initial priorities 2. GSA Report - 97 Operators in 17 countries hold mmWave spectrum for 5G with 24-29 GHz being the most commonly held bands 3. HPE Discover and HPE Edge Orchestrator announcement - what it means for operators deploying 5G networks and edge services 4. China Mobile claims 55.6 million 5G subscribers 5. The Linux Foundation and Frankfurt ONAP release - how will operators leverage open source to...2020-06-2627 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 8 - June 19th 2020In Episode 8 of The G2 on 5G, Anshel Sag and Will Townsend Cover:T-Mobile outage and FCC Chairman response - why he is dead wrong!Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 and RB5 launch, bringing 5G to new segments AND Verizon adds Lenovo 5G PC to lineupGSMA cancellation of MWC Americas and why a virtual event could have finally cemented its relevanceNokia taps Broadcom for 5G chipsetsUS moves to subsidize Brazil’s 5G deployment to push Huawei out - is this too extreme?The Ericsson June 2020 Mobility Report...2020-06-1918 min