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The 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 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 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 & 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 & 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: 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 - Episode 77 – December 4th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AWS announces its Private 5G as a Service at re:Invent 2021 - is it a game-changer?2. Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit - Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8cx Gen 3, and Snapdragon G3x Chip and Handheld Developer Platform with Razer3. Japan readies Open RAN trials for 5G deployment in 2022 - are they late to the party?4. Implications of Verizon and AT&T agreement to limit C-Band power for 6 months5. China Mobile mulls Open RAN - does it threaten Huawei’s 5G la...2021-12-0423 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 76 – November 12th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Ericsson announces its intention to acquire Vonage - what does it mean for their push into enterprise?2. MediaTek Launches Dimensity 9000 5G Flagship SoC, New Pentonic SoC & Commits to mmWave for mid-range by 2022.3. CTIA speaks to the power of 5G FWA in Accenture study - is it a foregone conclusion?4. Canada establishes mid-band 5G exclusion zones around 26 airports5. Softbank and Honda deploy 5G SA and V2X to reduce collisions in a POC - could it be a...2021-11-2223 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 74 – November 5th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile is growing its 5G FWA footprint - how is its business services portfolio coming together?2. FAA Notice Causes AT&T and Verizon to Delay 5G CBAND Mid Band rollout3. Verizon points to IoT as a multi-billion dollar opportunity - but is their strategy optimized to monetize?4. T-Mobile hits almost 5 Gbps in a world-first Standalone NR DC call on a commercial network combining mid-band with mmWave spectrum5. FCC approves Boeing’s ability to launch a satellite network to...2021-11-0525 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 73 - October 29th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Movandi makes 5G mmWaves at MWCLA 2021 with a handful of announcements2. Samsung announces two new Massive MIMO Dual Band radios at MWCLA20213. IBM speaks to 5G industrial applications at MWCLA 20214. 3.45 GHz Auction is now at $21 billion5. Nokia Q3 earnings - have they turned the 5G ship around?6. AT&T Partners with Ford to bring 5G and MEC to Ford’s New EV Factory2021-10-2920 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 72 - October 22nd, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson claim the first end-to-end 5G network slicing with on-demand QoS control- what’s the impact on enterprise use cases?2. Google Pixel 6 Event, Band Support and Carrier Promos, T-Mobile out of the gate with the most aggressive.3. ZTE is ringing the 5G profitability bell - what’s fueling their success?4. New Qualcomm UltraBAW RF Filter for Wi-Fi and 5G, can it fix some of CBAND’s interference issues?5. AT&T Q3 earnings insights6. 3...2021-10-2220 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 68 – September 24th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Ericsson looks to more M&A beyond Cradlepoint to penetrate the enterprise market - can it be a successful plan?2. OpenSignal 5G Report - Average 5G Downloads hit 447 Mbps, T-Mobile US wins most 5G availability3. IBM and Airspan Networks partner to form a private 5G Open RAN testbed for EU operators - what are the potential benefits?4. Samsung Partners with t3 with a focus on CBRS and FWA for rural5. T-Mobile expands its 5G FWA service footprint...2021-09-2418 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 64 – August 27th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T and Cisco announce a partnership supporting 5G IoT - what are the implications and use cases?2. GSA Report - 176 Mobile Carriers have deployed 5G in 72 countries3. China’s 5G rollout slows in the first half of 2021 - what’s to blame? 4. Is India’s DoT Slowing 5G with too much regulation with its 5Gi push? Is LMLC worth possibly increasing the cost of equipment? Wouldn’t freeing up more low-band spectrum make more sense?5. The South Ko...2021-08-2721 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 64 – August 27th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T and Cisco announce partnership supporting 5G IoT - what are the implications and use cases?2. GSA Report - 176 Mobile Carriers have deployed 5G in 72 countries3. China’s 5G rollout slows in the first half of 2021 - what’s to blame? 4. Is India’s DoT Slowing 5G with too much regulation with its 5Gi push? Is LMLC worth possibly increasing the cost of equipment? Wouldn’t freeing up more low-band spectrum make more sense?5. The South Korean g...2021-08-2721 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 64 – August 27th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T and Cisco announce a partnership supporting 5G IoT - what are the implications and use cases?2. GSA Report - 176 Mobile Carriers have deployed 5G in 72 countries3. China’s 5G rollout slows in the first half of 2021 - what’s to blame? 4. Is India’s DoT Slowing 5G with too much regulation with its 5Gi push? Is LMLC worth possibly increasing the cost of the equipment? Wouldn’t freeing up a more low-band spectrum make more sense?5. The...2021-08-2721 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 61 – July 30th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia announces 2Q earnings - have they turned the 5G ship around?2. Whitehouse Infrastructure Deal, $65 billion agreed to for broadband3. Samsung Networks and Verizon trial a fully virtualized 5G session using MIMO over C-band - can it help accelerate the operator's mid-band spectrum deployment?4. Qualcomm & Apple Earnings, how 5G devices affect that5. Vodafone UK pegs the private 5G networking opportunity at ~6B pound sterling in the U.K by 2030 - is it a realistic prediction? 6...2021-07-3023 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 60 – July 23rd 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Spain nets a billion euros in recent 5G low band spectrum auction - was it a success?2. Apple iPhone SE 3rd generation might come with 5G in 2022? Does this really mean it could launch its own 5G network?3. AT&T, Verizon earnings recap - T-Mobile preview4. Open Signal – European 5G Smartphone Speed Race Results5. AT&T and Dish strike $5B MVNO deal - what happened with T-Mobile?6. Intel and TSMC expect chip shortage to continue in...2021-07-2325 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 58 – July 9th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile and Halo partner to deliver 5G remote piloted cars - is this the killer use case we’ve been waiting for?2. AT&T, Samsung and Qualcomm help launch UT’s 6G Research Center3. AT&T and Google Cloud announce edge tie up - can the third place hyperscaler step up?4. 5G Services are available in 1,662 cities across 65 countries according to Viavi’s latest 5G report5. Huawei plans to get into semiconductor fabrication - can it scale quickl...2021-07-0919 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 56 – June 25th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia refreshes its AirScale 5G RAN portfolio - can it better compete with Ericsson and Samsung Networks?2. Samsung Announces New 5G Chipsets & RFICs for Infrastructure at Samsung Networks: Redefined 20213. RootMetrics identifies South Korea as a leader in 5G deployment - what’s the advantage for the country and its operators?4. China Mobile Adds 16.65 million 5G Subscribers in May, up to 221.95 million 5G subs and up from 55.60 million a year ago. China Mobile’s current user base is 942.8 million5...2021-06-2517 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 54 – May 21st, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Vodafone Germany establishes 5G, 6G research facility - can it enable competitive advantage?2. Deutsche Telekom tests VoNR across multiple handset vendors with Ericsson, Nokia, Qualcomm, Samsung, and Xiaomi interoperability test3. Ericsson introduces a private 5G networking bundle - can it simplify deployments?4. 2.5 GHz Auction Fight - AT&T and Dish Gang Up on T-Mobile5. BT trials use of new fiber optic cable to enhance 5G network performance - is it full of hot air?6. Italy...2021-06-0416 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 52 – May 14th, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Telefonica and Microsoft announce 5G edge tie-up - are they late to the cloud party?2. GSA 5G Report: 468 Commercial Devices, up 7.5% over last month and 28.6% on the year3. US Coalition calls for FCC 12 GHz spectrum sharing with LEO providers - is it a smart move?4. Apple 5G Modem Report - not much to see here, yet5. Startup Airwaive wants to help with small cell deployment - can it help speed 5G deployments?6. FCC is asking...2021-05-1423 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 min
Moor XR Podcast - A Moor Insights & Strategy PodcastThe Moor XR Podcast - Episode 1 - Foveated Rendering with HP, NVIDIA and TobiiIn the inaugural episode of the Moor XR Podcast Anshel speaks with HP's Henry Wang, NVIDIA's David Weinstein and Tobii's Johan Hellqvist about foveated rendering and where the industry is at today with the technologies that enable it.2021-05-0346 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 49 – April 23rd, 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Dish and Amazon Web Services announce 5G RAN and Core deployment on public cloud-based infrastructure - is it a winning strategy?2. Verizon mmWave expansion, C-Band Deployment and Earnings, Taps Samsung and Ericsson for C-Band equipment3. AT&T earnings insights4. China boasts 792K 5G base stations at the end of Feb5. New York state mandates broadband pricing for economically disadvantaged subscribers - what’s the impact on operators such as AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile offering 5G FWA se...2021-04-2322 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 44 - March 26th 2021The G2 on 5G - Episode 43 - March 19th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. China accelerates R&D focus on 6G over the next five years - is it a wise move?2. Lockheed Martin and Omnispace Partner on 5G Network in Space3. T-Mobile 5G Open Innovation Lab opening - what are AT&T and Verizon doing as well?4. AT&T and Verizon Standalone 5G Timelines Drifting5. Samsung Networks to supply Docomo with 5G Open RAN - what’s the impact on...2021-03-2624 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 43 - March 19th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia Capital Markets Day recap and insights & AT&T and Nokia 5 year CBand deal2. New Samsung A52, A52 5G and A72 Devices Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon3. Airspan Networks and NBA SPAC announcement and my conversation with CEO Eric Stonestrom; Airspan and Rakuten Open RAN announcement4. Huawei to Start Charging 5G Royalties5. UK operator mid-band 5G spectrum auction insights 1,4B £ low/ mid and US 3.45-3.55 auction in October6. The State of 5G in Early 2021 Report, Part 1 a...2021-03-1918 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 41 - March 5th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Marvell 5G announcements with Fujitsu and Facebook Connectivity2. New T-Mobile Business Plans, Home Office Internet gateway, new collaboration solutions3. Verizon Business Analyst Event recap4. US Air Force Exploring 5G for Communications, inc MmWave, Massive MIMO & Satellite5. Celona and Inseego partner to extend the reach of private 5G networking6. Indian Spectrum Auction Yields $10 billion, lots of unsold spectrum likely due to reserve prices being too high (the auction was expected to generate $55B+)2021-03-0517 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 39 - Feb 12th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. EU/ EC investigation of 6G2. Qualcomm Snapdragon X65, X62 modems, and QTM545 and QTM547 mmWave Modules, new FWA reference design3. Spirent Communications 5G report key insights4. GSA Report - 144 Operators in 61 Countries Have Live 5G Networks5. Nokia’s Open RAN push in Brazil and its potential to accelerate 5G applications6. Eric Schmidt and Nokia’s Ed Cholerton are concerned about C-Band auction2021-02-1221 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 37 - January 29th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T, Verizon earnings insights, T-Mobile to announce next week on Feb 4th2. IDC Reports Global smartphone market share vastly affected by 5G, down 5.9% full year, up 4.3% Q4 YoY3. Ericsson reports strong earnings buoyed by 5G and Huawei ban - can they continue their momentum?4. 5G Modems more than doubled in 2020 according to GSA5. Dell Tech, VMWare, and SK Telecom team to deliver a simplified platform to facilitate private 5G networking and edge computing6. 5G...2021-01-2925 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 36 - January 22nd 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. OnGo Wireless/ CBRS expand spectrum access footprint globally - what does it mean for 5G private cellular networking?2. Ookla’s SpeedTest Finds AT&T is the fastest 5G network in Q4 20203. Nokia and China Mobile trial AI RAN - can it deliver efficiencies for future 5G service delivery?4. Snapdragon 870 and MediaTek Dimensity 1100 and 1200 announcements for 5G Phones5. Verizon & Unity 5G MEC Partnership - what it could mean for future consumer and enterprise 5G services6. Dept of...2021-01-2221 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 34 - January 8th 2021In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Private 5G networking ramps in 20212. Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Chipset & New CEO3. SK Telecom and AWS partner to deliver edge cloud services with Wavelength to supercharge 5G services4. 5G Chip in COVID Vaccine - Actually A Guitar Pedal5. FCC C-Band Auction Breaks $80 billion - what are the implications?6. T-Mobile is preparing for 5G FWA after testing with 4G Pilot2021-01-0824 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 Podcast - Episode 32 - December 11th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Microsoft Azure and DT strike 7 year strategic partnership2. Jio launching 5G network in 2H 20213. AWS ReInvent 5G takeaways4. Qualcomm and NTT DoCoMo commercially launch first commercial Sub-6 Carrier Aggregation with speeds up to 4.2 Gbps5. Marvell announces end to end 5G OpenRAN portfolio6. 5G mmWave developments - AT&T Falling Behind Verizon and LG U+, LG Electronics and Qualcomm bring mmWave to South Korea.2020-12-1119 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 30 - November 20th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. House passes $750M Open RAN bill- what does it mean for adoption?2. Nokia, Qualcomm and Elisa show off 8 Gbps mmWave with two devices3. Start-up Celona and HPE Aruba partner to deliver integrated private networking solutions - how is it different than Nokia and Federated Wireless offerings?4. Qualcomm was given permission to sell Huawei 4G chipsets, not 5G5. Dish leases space on ~20K cell towers with Crown Castle - how does it impact its 5G rollout? (Dish may...2020-11-2019 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 29 - November 13th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile 5G FWA rollout slated for 2021- can it help bridge the digital divide?2. SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom 5G Joint Venture3. Dish announces its 5G deployment won’t happen until 2H 2021 - why it’s puzzling4. Apple and Google join Next G Alliance for 6G5. China launches 6G test satellite - does it kick off a new race to 6G?6. China claims 700,000 5G base stations2020-11-1319 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 28 - November 6th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. SK Telecom reports soaring profit and points to 5G as a catalyst2. Qualcomm and T-Mobile Earnings - Huge 5G Momentum3. Mavenir pulls the plug on its IPO - is there trouble in Open RAN paradise?4. Smartphone Market Share Changes, Samsung #1, Huawei #2, Xiaomi #3 and Apple Slips to #45. Vodafone UK replacing Huawei with Open RAN for 5G - risky move or a trailblazer?6. Samsung & KT Collaborate on SA and NSA common core network2020-11-0619 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 26 - October 23rd 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia to deliver 5G on the moon?2. Verizon, Ericsson & Qualcomm hit 5 Gbps in Lab/ Q3 Base Station deployment more than all of 20193. Qualcomm 5G RAN infrastructure announcement 4. China Mobile 44m New 5G Subscribers in Q35. 6G Symposium and possible technology platform enablers6. T-Mobile 5G Venture Fund 2020-10-2323 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 25 - October 16th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia predicts $8T in GDP generated by 2030 through 5G private networking; is that realistic?2. Operators 5G Marketing leading Up to iPhone 12 Event3. AT&T extends FirstNet to the U.S. Army; what’s the significance?4. iPhone 12 5G AppleEvent - Carrier Promos Aggressive5. Qualcomm 5G Summit next week; expectations of key announcements6. 6G Alliance - Next G Alliance - AT&T, Bell Canada, Ciena, Ericsson, Facebook, InterDigital, JMA Wireless, Microsoft, Nokia, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Samsung, TELUS, Te...2020-10-1617 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 24 - October 9th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Cisco launches disruptive CDN edge enabled architecture with two partners - how could 5G supercharge the effort long term?2. T-Mobile tests 5G carrier aggregation with LG, Ericsson and MediaTek3. USPS wants to help deliver national 5G - could they really play a role?4. Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 55. Mavenir seeks $100M IPO timed to Open RAN momentum - is it a smart move?6. iPhone 12 5G Next Week, What to Expect? 2020-10-0923 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 23 Standalone Edition with Ericsson's Peter Linder - October 2nd 2020In Standalone Edition Episode 23 of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will have T-Mobile’s Peter Linder, Head of 5G Marketing of North America and talk about:1. 5G Use Cases2. 5G Mid-Band opportunities and technologies3. Private Networks and enterprise 5G use cases4. The impact of Long Reach mmWave on 5G2020-10-0220 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 22 - September 25th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. MWC 21 moves to the summer of 2021- anticipated themes and 5G related announcements2. Samsung, Verizon & Qualcomm Announce 5G Small Cells for Indoor3. AT&T to deliver 5G and NaaS to three Air Force Bases in the U.S.4. Amazon Luna Cloud Gaming + AWS Wavelength adds 3 more cities with Verizon (Atlanta, NYC and DC)5. U.S. Dept of Defense investigates operating its own private 5G networks6. 3GPP Release 17 Potential Delays?2020-09-2523 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 21 - September 18th 2020 - With Special Guest Mark VenaIn this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel, Will and Mark Cover:1. MVNO World Congress & 5G opportunities including Fixed Wireless Access - FWA2. Netgear Mobile 5G Router on AT&T3. Qualcomm + US Cellular Hit 3 Miles at 200 Mbps with mmWave in Rural Wisconsin Settings4. AT&T COVID-19 Silver Lining – Learning to Adapt to the Unexpected5. Verizon buying Tracfone for $6B6. Apple Event – Apple Watch & iPad including potential 5G iPad2020-09-1819 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 20 - September 11th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Cisco’s rural broadband efforts - can Open RAN help?2. Casa Systems AurusAI High-Power mmWave CPE for 5G3. Samsung and Verizon partner on a $6.6B infrastructure deal to support next-generation 5G services4. T-Mobile MU-MIMO 2.5 GHz 5G - 8 Users @ 700 Mbps, Peak throughput of 5.6 Gbps with a 16-layers of MU-MIMO (currently only 8 streams, expected in 2021)5. U.S. government to invest $1B in 5G and other emerging technologies with lab efforts at major universities6. nReal raises $40 million, is pa...2020-09-1120 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 20 - September 11th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Cisco’s rural broadband efforts - can Open RAN help?2. Casa Systems AurusAI High-Power mmWave CPE for 5G3. Samsung and Verizon partner on a $6.6B infrastructure deal to support next-generation 5G services4. T-Mobile MU-MIMO 2.5 GHz 5G - 8 Users @ 700 Mbps, Peak throughput of 5.6 Gbps with a 16-layers of MU-MIMO (currently only 8 streams, expected in 2021)5. U.S. government to invest $1B in 5G and other emerging technologies with lab efforts at major universities6. nReal raises $40 million, is pa...2020-09-1120 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 19 - September 4th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Telefonica Germany partners with AWS for 5G core virtualization2. Qualcomm IFA 2020 - Snapdragon 4 Series 5G, Acer 8CX 5G, Live Nation Partnership3. The SoftBank fire sale continues4. StarLink and OneWeb Developments5. Verizon and Dish spend big bucks in recent PAL 3.5GHz auction to shore up 5G gaps6. T-Mobile rolls out 2.5 GHz Mid-Band in 81 cities2020-09-0423 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 15 - August 8th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile earnings recap and SA announcement; preview of John Saw debut on the SA Edition on Friday, Aug 21st2. South Korean Average 5G Download is 656.6 Mbps which is 4x faster than Typical Korean LTE speeds, SKT 788.97 and KT at 652.1 and LG U+ at 528.63. Intel and VMware vRAN announcement T-Mobile 5G Analyst Call About 2.5 GHz and Standalone 5G4. Dish buys Ting, further indicating they are really serious about being competitive5. AWS Wavelength and Verizon announcement6. Samsung...2020-08-0723 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 14 - July 31st 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:Deutsche Telekom 5G deployment progress Qualcomm & Apple Earnings & 5G iPhone DelaysCBRS PAL auction update and what it means for enabling future 5G private networking use cases T-Mobile 5G Analyst Call About 2.5 GHz and Standalone 5GLow orbit satellite “space race” involving OneWeb rescue plans and what it means for 5G backhaul OpenXR Momentum and what it means for 5G2020-07-3121 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 13 - July 24th 2020In the latest episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. The Chinese government is mulling sanctions against Nokia & Ericsson - is it rational despite the ongoing pressure by the United States? Across the pond the United Kingdom is exploring 5G assistance from Japan given the Huawei void - but are NEC and Fujitsu capable?2. T-Mo 5G Update, Standalone 5G in Q3 and Adding 2.5 in Houston, Chicago and LA3. AT&T 2Q earnings and 5G pricing announcement4. 5G at MCAS Miramar, First 5G on Military Base, San Diego already...2020-07-2420 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 10 - July 3rd 2020In this episode, Anshel and Will Cover: 1. FCC immediately cuts off Universal Service Fund for US rural operator maintenance of Chinese cellular infrastructure - is it too abrupt? 2. T-Mobile 60-Mile 5G Connection, Deactivates Sprint’s 2.5 GHz 5G and closes sale of Boost to Dish 3. Dish embraces ORAN but picks puzzling partners including Fujitsu - and a shoutout to Mavenir! 4. South Korea has almost 7 million 5G subscribers (SKT 3.11, KT 2.08, LG U+ 1.68)5. EC (European Commission) sets small cell rules adoption - what is the impact on future 5G buildouts? And a sh...2020-07-0315 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 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 7 - June 12th 2020In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel And Will cover a broad array of topics including:1. China Unicom operates 130,000 5G base stations nationwide, one report states, another states China may end the year with 600,000 5G base stations among all carriers; China Unicom Americas appears to become first restricted foreign entity in US2. Finland 5G Operators all get 800 MHz in mmWave in 25 GHz to 27 GHz bands, Start July 1st3. Canada Postpones 3.5 GHz spectrum auction due to COVID-19 for 6 months to allow operators to focus on essential services but is the coronavirus becoming...2020-06-1216 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 5 - May 29th 2020Anshel And Will cover a broad array of topics including:Nokia lobbies for Open RANQualcomm XR Viewer Initiative with 5G Operators6G investigation recommendation by Alliance for Telecommunications Industry SolutionsAnti-5G USB Stick ‘5GBioSHield’ for $350 - Holographic Nano-Layer CatalyserUnited Kingdom cybersecurity review of Huawei 5G deploymentXiaomi K30i 5G is a 5G phone for $266 (Snapdragon 765G with X52 modem)European Commission Wants to Accelerate 5G to speed up recovery and stimulate growth2020-05-3019 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 4 - May 22nd - 2020Anshel and Will cover a broad array of #5G topics from across the industry:0:00:14 1. Further U.S. restrictions on Huawei, impact, and resulting opportunity for other 5G infrastructure providers; Digital Huawei Analyst Summit insights 0:03:49 2. T-Mobile Uncarrier/2.5 GHz Speed Tests from Ookla 0:06:49 3. Rakuten’s 5G delay and insights given conflicting positioning from management over just the 4-6 weeks 0:09:29 4. Verizon Upgrades 5G Upload from 20 MHz to 100 MHz (30% faster than 4G today) PCMag tested and got 50% faster in RI 0:11:57 5. SoftBank divestiture of T-Mobile ($20B stock) - what’s affecting the former Sprint parent and its...2020-05-2220 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 3 - May 15th - 2020Anshel and Will cover a broad array of 5G topics from across the industry:Microsoft acquires Metaswitch today - doubles down after recent Affirmed Networks acquisition on virtualization support to enable Azure to capitalize on 5G 5G Subscriber #s, 10% of LG U-Plus are 5G, China Claims 50 million 5G usersDish drops its IoT; insight into where it should place its priorities around 5G to differentiate it from At&T, T-Mobile and Verizon T-Mobile 2.5 GHz momentumAT&T Warns COVID-19 May Slow 5G PickupTelia, Ericsson turn on 5...2020-05-1513 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 2 - May 8th 2020Anshel and Will cover a broad array of 5G topics from across the industry:Open RAN Policy Coalition announcement and it's potential to accelerate adoption and operator CapEx and OpEx disruption5G Conspiracy Theories and MisinformationIBM and Red Hat telco cloud and edge recap from IBM Digital Think 2020 - whats the disruption potential for operatorsOpen Signal Report 5G is faster than Wi-Fi in many countries, except the USTMobile earnings and a look back at AT&T, Verizon, and future outlook amid COVID-19T-Mobile SA...2020-05-0823 minThe G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & StrategyThe G2 on 5G - Episode 1 - May 1st 2020Anshel and Will cover a broad array of 5G topics from across the industry:New Chinese regulationsNokia's $1B 5G DealDish Names Mavenir as First 5G VendorApple's 5G iPhone5G Rural FundGet a 5G strategy or be left behind2020-05-0118 min