The 6G Podcast by Moor Insights & Strategy

In this 150th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Huawei to launch a new 5.5G infrastructure next year but do they have a market for it?2. Halo goes fully autonomous on vehicle delivery with T-Mobile 5G3. Nokia moves its 5G cloud core to Red Hat, but why?4. Boeing Autonomous Aircraft Inspection powered by 5G and Drones5. Nokia launches a purpose-built 5G FWA receiver for North America6. China allocates spectrum for the 6GHz band for 5G and 6G

In this 149th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Vodafone rolls out 5G Standalone in four cities (5G Ultra plan)2. AST SpaceMobile Successfully Tests 10 Mbps speeds from its satellite with AT&T and Nokia in Hawaii.3. Sierra Wireless and Amdocs aim to simplify private 5G networks4. July 1st deadline looms for airlines, with Secretary Buttigieg warning of flight delays5. Can traditional TV stations in the US participate in the 5G ecosystem?6. Ericsson slashes 5G growth outlook for 2028 by 400 million connections.

In 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 deadline

In this 147th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Apple opens up support for private 5G networks with iOS 17 - can it help accelerate adoption?2. Dish & AT&T object to T-Mobile and SpaceX’s Spectrum Request3. Vodafone and Three UK close to a megamerger - anti-competitive or could it accelerate future 5G deployment?4. EU Mulls a ban on Huawei across the entire territory?5. Ericsson sees big application opportunities with 5G Standalone6. Is Dish strapped for cash?

In this 146th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Softbank and Nvidia announce an exclusive partnership with Grace Hopper AI silicon for 5G applications.2. Motorola Launches the Razr and Razer+ in the US with much fanfare.3. Nokia launches 5G core network software solutions for specific industry needs.4. Cleveland Clinic is aggressively deploying 5G in hospitals.5. NTT Docomo takes a page from Rakuten in jumping into the 5G Open RAN infrastructure game6. Amazon in MVNO talks for Prime Members?

In 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 band

In this 144th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. EdgeQ’s 5G base station on-a-chip - can it bring disruption to the RAN?2. AST SpaceMobile leases 850 and 800 MHz spectrum from AT&T, following a successful two-way voice call test using BlueWalker 3 satellite3. Dish continues to churn subscribers - can its 5G postpaid service save the day?4. Singtel rolls out 5G MEC services with help from Microsoft, powered by Nvidia5. US Cellular uses ConnectX23 to speak to its 5G FWA success in low band - is there future upside?6. Verizon launches a $120 5G phone with TCL powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 700

In this 143rd episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Sateliot announces support for 5G IoT used cases as the LEO space race continues to heat up 2. T-Mobile demonstrates 2x Uplink CA on a commercial SA 5G network and Vodafone 5G network slicing for Coronation TV coverage3. Ericsson and the Canadian government announce a partnership to drive innovative 5G use cases - could it be a model for other regions?4. The 5G altimeter saga refuses to die with FAA setting a hard July 1st deadline and airlines threatening a tumultuous summer travel season.5. FCC to launch Space Bureau and how it might affect future mobile networks 6. Apple, MediaTek, and Qualcomm earnings indicate downward trend in mobile

Cliff, could you possibly let our audience know what areas of MediaTek’s broad product offerings you cover?MediaTek has talked a lot about satellite around the smartphone experience, can you tell our audience about MediaTek’s satellite capabilities today and what devices MediaTek’s chipsets enable? How is MediaTek’s approach different from the competition?Many people are talking about satellite as the next-generation satellite connectivity, but it won’t necessarily replace cellular connectivity in most applications; what’s the future of satellite communications on smartphones?What are some of the applications of satellite connectivity that are available today, and where do you see it going into the future with next-generation constellations and the embrace of NTN-NR?What do you think comes after NTN-NR? Will it be a 5G technology or a 6G?

In this 141st episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Is T-Mobile getting into the fiber business - and if so can it benefit its 5G network build? 2. AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Verizon voluntarily agree on full-power C-Band deployments around airports with FCC and FAA3. 5G Americas pegs 5G subscriber growth at nearly 6B by 2027 - are things on track?4. Lockheed Martin shows off an application of 5G in aircraft maintenance using its 5G.MIL platform5. U.S. GSA publishes federal guidelines for 5G agency infrastructure procurement - are there any big surprises?6. Deutsche Telekom finally takes its majority stake in T-Mobile US

In 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 Freedom Mobile to Quebecor’s Videotron5. Cisco is working with Indian telcos to drive private networking momentum - but can it succeed without other CSP players?6. Apple’s iOS 16.4 lands, supports Standalone on T-Mobile, and helps iPhones get 5G on Google Fi, Bell, and Rogers iPhones get 5G+ icon

In 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/sites/moorinsights/2023/03/22/ntt-helps-the-city-of-las-vegas-get-smart/6. Huawei announces the P60 Lineup and Mate X3 is a flagship phone really flagship without 5G? (Has Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 4G)

In this 138th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. First-hand experience with T-Mobile’s 5G FWA service in Bastrop, TX2. T-Mobile acquires Mint Mobile for over $1 Billion.3. Roger’s Communications launches a challenge to develop 5G apps for the mining industry - is it the new poster child use case?4. Does Comcast 10G confuse consumers and the market between broadband and cellular technologies?5. Would a merger of Vodafone and Three be uncompetitive in the UK or accelerate 5G innovation?6. The FCC paves the way for satellite expansion with new rules for satellite-to-smartphone communications dubbed supplemental coverage from space or SCS

In this 137th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T, Dish, T-Mobile and Verizon have all been targets of cybersecurity hacks- what more is needed than encryption improvements in 5G?2. Verizon 5G Mid-Band now covers 200 million Americans, a major milestone. T-Mobile now expects to hit 300M this year, saying it covers 260 million as of December. T-Mobile hit 200M back in November of 2021. AT&T is behind at 150 million, but gaining quickly3. T-Mobile’s Neville Ray allays capacity concerns with its 5G FWA service - what’s its secret weapon? - Morgan Stanley investor conference4. Dish gets approval from the FCC to test 800 MHz spectrum for 5G, does it make sense for them?5. Discussions trailing MWC23 point to an overhype of private 5G wireless - why has enterprise adoption been slow to ramp? - RCR Wireless News6. FCC loses authority to regulate spectrum and C-Band 5G airline issue is not over, yet.

In 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 XR

An MWC23 preview before we both head to Barcelona. We cover a broad spectrum of topics including companies like Celona, Cisco, Ericsson/Cradlepoint, Nokia, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Qualcomm, MediaTek, ZTE Corporation, nubia, OPPO, OnePlus, HONOR and Leia Inc..

In 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 Gbps across mid-band aggregation with 5G standalone5. Nokia and NTT achieve two technical advances on the path to 6G - will future mobile networks become aware?6. Superbowl 5G Stats and NBA All-Star Weekend 5G Activations, including AT&T’s 5G Slam Dunk Remix and AT&T 5G Concert Lens.

In this 133rd episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Ericsson expands its 5G indoor portfolio - what’s the big deal?2. Samsung Unpacked - Galaxy S23 Launch and Book3 Launch + XR Partnership and carrier deals3. Can the US Postal Service deliver more than the mail in the form of 5G coverage maps?4. Qualcomm X35 5G Modem, first Redcap, and Rel. 17 modem5. MWC returns to Shanghai in 2023, what does it mean for an embattled China?6. Ericsson, Intel, and Microsoft show network-slicing capabilities on a laptop for consumer and enterprise applications

In 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 future 5G deployments?6. Samsung completes testing of Gogo’s 5G Chip for its new terrestrial 5G network for planes which means that Gogo’s 5G network for planes will be operational in Q4

In 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 rest of the world, but some customers are upset about standalone only 5G Networks not working on older 5G devices.

In this 130th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Ericsson broadens its 5G portfolio with Cradlepoint enhancements - how does it stack up with Nokia, others?2. CES 2023 Highlights - Razer Edge 5G, Lots of XR, New Phones, Wi-Fi 7, AI, and more3. Recent reports indicate a possible T-Mobile acquisition of Mint Mobile - would it be a smart move?4. Snapdragon Satellite Announcement, Demo, and Thoughts at CES 20235. Has Ericsson done an about face with Open RAN or is it a tactic to thwart its adoption? 6. FAA sets 2024 as a deadline for altimeter upgrades for airlines

In this 129th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. 2022 look back: T-Mobile’s Business Rise2. 2022 look back: 5G Networks Mature3. 2022 look back: Private Networking and 5G as a Service4. 2022 look back: FWA hits its stride5. 2023 prediction: Open RAN Hits its Stride6. 2023 prediction: Standalone starts to get real momentum

In 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 sharing in other parts of the EU finding its way into the Baltics to speed up deployments? How does it affect competition?

In this 127th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Ericsson exits the IoT business - is it a smart move? 2. Verizon hits 175M POPs with 5G C-Band rollout ahead of schedule, announces 10K vRAN sites with Samsung and Ericsson 5G Cloud RAN to hit 20,000 sites3. Key insights from T-Mobile’s recently published State of Fixed Wireless report4. BMW inks NumberSync for Connected Car deal with AT&T, and T-Mobile signs deal with Vinfast for 5G for North America and Europe.5. Cradlepoint adds ZTNA support for its NCX LTE and 5G WWAN platform6. Apple switches on 5G via iOS 16.2 in India across iPhone SE3, 12, 13, and 14 models

In this 126th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. 5G Techritory Recap2. AWS ReInvent Recap - Vodafone Edge Innovation Lab, JMA 5G XRAN, Amazon EKS & Intel FlexRAN validation3. Bharti Airtel and Meta extend subsea cable to India- what it means for 5G deployments4. Ericsson's November 2022 Mobility Report makes many 5G predictions, including 1 billion 5G connections by year’s end and 100m FWA as well, with FWA growing to 300m users by 20285. Verizon executive departs in less than a year - does it signal more trouble?6. Deutsche Telekom claims that its 5G network already covers 94% of the German populationEricsson Nov22 Mobility Report: https://www.ericsson.com/en/reports-and-papers/mobility-report/reports/november-2022

In this 9th Standalone Edition Episode (Ep. 125) of the G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will speak with Asst. City Manager and CTO of Peach Tree Corners, Brandon Branham, about a multitude of 5G topics, including autonomous vehicles, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships, including one with T-Mobile that has enabled many of the innovations in Peach Tree Corners.Topics Discussed:1. An overview of Peach Tree Corners Curiosity Lab and its mission and objectives related to smart city and IoT investigations and deployments2. What is T-Mobile's involvement in unlocking from a use case and applications perspective?3. Autonomy is a big use case for development, and we already talked about it; Beep is a partner; what can you share about that relationship and the subsequent research and investigations?4. Any final thoughts or recommendations for other cities and municipalities looking to start a smart city journey?

In 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. ZTE, Nokia Shanghai Bell, and CICT Mobile test mmWave 5G with Qualcomm’s X65 modem hitting 7.1 Gbps down, 2.1 Gbps up, and 3.6 ms latency

In this 122nd episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile 3Q earnings highlights and insights2. Huawei Earnings & US DoJ charges that Chinese spies tried to obstruct its Huawei investigation3. Digging into Dish’s claim that it covers less than 30% of the U.S. population with 5G Standalone4. Starlink may start capping user bandwidth usage5. The NFL leans into private cellular networking and its not about the fan experience6. The FAA wants to make operators' temporary C-Band restrictions permanent

In this 122nd episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. 5G Americas analyst event insights2. Verizon loses more customers in Q3 but crosses 1M fixed wireless customers, are these ripples of an initially flawed 5G strategy or are price hikes to blame? Verizon’s stock is at its lowest in over a decade and down 29% this year alone.3. Boeing drops Verizon for T-Mobile as a secondary mobile service provider - what drove that decision?4. Starlink is branching out into Aviation? Promising 350 Mbps @ $25K a month and $150K initial equipment costs5. AT&T 3Q earnings insights ( AT&T mid-band POPs forecasts getting upgraded, fiber sub base surpassing non-fiber base and 5G SA)6. Nokia and Ericsson forecast US 5G slowdown in infrastructure spending next year, what needs to change for them, and could other geographies potentially fix this?

In this 121st episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. T-Mobile For Business Analyst Summit2. Semiconductor export restrictions go into effect, what does it mean for 5G?3. Reliance Jio announces Ericsson and Nokia partnerships to build its new 5G network4. Charter's new $50 internet and wireless bundle5. Verizon announces commercial SA 5G Core6. Open Signal shows Verizon and AT&T speeds improving due to C-Band rollout

In 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 with Tareq Amin at MWC Americas6. What is the impact of the Dept. of Commerce’s new Semiconductor export controls announced today on 5G?https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/documents/about-bis/newsroom/press-releases/3158-2022-10-07-bis-press-release-advanced-computing-and-semiconductor-manufacturing-controls-final/file

In this 119th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Observations from #MWC22 Las Vegas2. Razer Edge 5G gaming handheld is finally coming to market on Verizon!3. T-Mobile expects to hit 8M FWA subs by 2025 - could it adversely impact future mobile service delivery?4. Verizon and Lockheed use 5G drones to locate military targets5. NTT announces plans to help Las Vegas deploy the largest private 5G network in the US - could it serve as a model for other cities?6. T-Mobile Advanced Industry Solutions Launch

In this 118th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Comcast to deploy Samsung 5G infrastructure to improve its MVNO service - is Verizon to blame?2. Helium creator Nova Labs signs 5G MVNO deal with T-Mobile; wants to be the world’s first Crypto carrier3. T-Mobile and Pano AI team to leverage 5G connected cameras to detect wildfires - and why it could be a game changer4. Lynk gets the first commercial FCC license to do satellite direct to smartphone communications5. 5G Americas publishes a report on global 5G connections, and it’s an impressive number6. iFixit Teardown confirms new Qualcomm X65 5G modem in iPhone 14 and users are noticing considerable 5G performance improvements

On this 117th Episode of the G2 on 5G, Will and Anshel talk to OnGo Alliance President Dave Wright about CBRS and Private 5G networks and dynamic spectrum access, among other topics. 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:37 Dave's background 0:02:11 Brief update on OnGo Alliance and what the alliance does 0:06:45 New OnGo Alliance members and device certification 0:12:12 CBRS's initial focus was on private LTE, but what about 5G deployments? 0:17:27 Typical industry or vertical profile of the customer 0:19:18 What's happening with the CBRS story in stadiums and venue management? 0:25:25 Other compelling use cases for CBRS spectrum deployment 0:31:00 Final thoughts on how to get started with a private networking evaluation utilizing democratized licensed spectrum provided through OnGo 0:37:50 Wrap up

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 RAN for a 5G SA trial - will it see production? 6. NTT DoCoMo demonstrates 5G NR DC with Qualcomm-based devices from Samsung and Sony, achieving 4.9 Gbps download and 1.1 Gbps upload speeds.

In 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 Qualcomm over Nuvia purchase, claims license expiry and trademark misuse and wants to 'destroy' certain designs

In 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&T will support 30+ devices with its new midband network, supporting 3.45 and C-Band

In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Mavenir lays off half of its marketing staff & secures public credit facilities - is there trouble in Open RAN land?2. Motorola Edge 5G phone launches with MediaTek’s Dimensity 1050 which for the first time brings mmWave support to a MediaTek-based device, MediaTek also announced the T830 which is squarely aimed at enabling FWA CPEs and portable Wi-Fi 7 hotspots.3. Mediatek successfully powers a smartphone with a 5G non-terrestrial network in a lab environment- what could it mean for connectivity and Omnispace & AST Spacemobile deployments? 4. Omnispace wants to compete with AST Spacemobile to deliver satellite connectivity to smartphone using a standards-based approach, building its technology around the 3GPP’s Rel. 17 NTN standards. Has 2 satellites launched, $140M raised and announced a partnership with the Philippines’ operator Smart.5. AT&T plans to have half of its traffic running on white box switches and open hardware by the end of the year - what’s the significance for its 5G deployment plans?6. The 2.5 GHz auction is nearing its end at $347 million after 41 rounds of bidding with only 300 of the 8000 available licenses still up for contention in round 42 of bidding

The 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 mmWave trials - what are the use cases that will be proven out?6. Softbank $23 billion quarterly loss, while Arm posts record revenue and profits with net sales increasing 25% and EBITDA up almost 240%

The 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 auction is slowing down, T-Mobile looks like the likely bidder for the vast majority of licenses (5,858 single bidder, 1,997 had multiple bidders in round 9), two more bidding rounds are expected today5. Could Reliance Jio launch its 5G service just days after Indian spectrum auctions?6. Helium claims it has a new 5G network, using 4G CBRS, and PC Mag’s Sascha Segan also finds that coverage isn’t as good as they claim

The 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 Comcast’s growth? GSA says 5G FWA CPEs grew by 126% in 2021 and is expected to double in 2022.5. The UK and South Korea partner to further 5G and 6G innovation - why it’s a smart move6. Qualcomm’s and Apple Earnings Results, and Samsung Chip Supply & Licensing Agreement

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 109 – July 23, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Verizon 2Q disappoints while AT&T shines - is there trouble in their 5G paradise?2. Samsung inks deal with Mediacom for CBRS FWA deployment3. Rural US carriers ask the feds to pump up the 5G Fund - is it a realistic ask?4. Singtel reached 95% 5G standalone ‘nationwide coverage’5. Frankfurt Airport plans to deploy the largest private 5G campus network with NTT- what are some of the expected business outcomes?6. Crown Castle expects to double its small cell deployments in 2023 (from 5K to 10K) with 115K already deployed for all its customers

The 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 Miss, what does it mean for 5G?5. Ericsson, Qualcomm, and Thales team to test 5G deployment through satellites - what’s the potential impact?6. OpenSignal reaffirms T-Mobile’s 5G lead across all categories

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 107 – July 8, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. SpaceX’s war on 12GHz for 5G has flooded the FCC with over 70K comments2. AT&T CTO shuffle3. GE Healthcare opens its first 5G Innovation Lab in India, seems a bit premature since India still hasn’t even had its 5G auction, let alone 5G networks deployed4. T-Mobile expands 5G Home Internet again (5 million more in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.)5. Nokia and LG Uplus sign an MOU to work together on 5G and 6G network technologies6. Parallel wireless layoffs and what it means for 5G open ran

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 106 – July 1, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Cisco partners with General Dynamics to deliver private 5G services to US federal governmental entities - what are the expected outcomes?2. Could Apple’s 5G modem delay rumors push it back into Qualcomm’s arms for longer?3. What’s the deal with Dish’s 5G network performance inconsistencies?4. SES Launch should help to clear a considerable amount of C-band for 5G, stands to make an additional $3 billion by clearing remaining C-Band by Dec 20235. Verizon reveals a 5G connected police cruiser prototype and why it’s an analogy to the movie Blade Runner 20496. TSMC and Samsung both talk 3nm, what could it mean for 5G?

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 105 – June 24, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Airbus to build a multi-market 5G network2. The dish on Dish meeting its 5G coverage goal and avoiding the big FCC fine3. Have T-Mobile and Dish patched things up with new master agreement terms?4. Nokia launches the 5G Innov Lab in Paris - can it accelerate use case deployments?5. Transport network evolution--opex/sustainability6. SpaceX’s opposition to using 5G in 12GHz appears to be strong, claiming that deploying 12GHz for cellular would cause harmful interference to Starlink satellites and base stations

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 104 – June 17, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Qualcomm acquires Cellwize - is it a smart move?2. Dish Launches 5G service in 120 Cities3. Google Cloud finally announces its private 5G offering - is it competitive with AWS and Azure?4. T-Mobile Uncarrier: Coverage Beyond, Hits 3 Gbps with 3x CA on Galaxy S22 Snapdragon 8 Gen1, and partnership with Oceus to launch 5G services for the Department of Defense (DoD)5. Verizon tests CBRS use for 5G - can it help accelerate its much-needed mid-band deployment?6. 5G C-Band: FAA Chief Warns Airlines of Summer Deadline

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 103 – June 11, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. NTT Docomo and Nokia team up on 6G trials - is it too soon?2. Cellular Operators Association of India Pushes Back on Private 5G3. SKT launches second 5G edge zone in Seoul - what does it mean for future 5G service delivery?4. T-Mobile VoNR launch, limited but first to market again also launches 5G hotspot, free with a new line of service5. Nokia and Cellnex collaborate on private networking in Europe - can it accelerate LTE & 5G deployments?6. NTIA preliminary testing of 5G C-Band finds no harmful interference for aviation

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 102 – June 4, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Dish tees up RAN sharing - is it a realistic consideration for speeding 5G deployments in the U.S.?2. Next G Alliance releases a 6G Use Cases Whitepaper3. Verizon reports big gains for 5G data usage in the first half of 2022 - is it closing the gap?4. XCOM Labs @ AWE20225. Is Nokia back peddling on Open RAN and its role in 5G network deployments?6. T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom 5G T-Challenge

The G2 on 5G Podcast – Episode 101 – May 27, 2022In this episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Orange and Ericsson pilot a 5G drone surveillance system in the Port of Vigo, Spain - what could be the longer-term impact?2. US Cellular 5G Midband Buildout - Nokia & Ericsson, no Samsung? $2 billion in spectrum is being rolled out.3. Nokia introduces several industrial 5G devices - is it straying outside of its infrastructure core competencies?4. AT&T 5G Standalone - Waiting for Devices? Says battery life is an issue.5. T-Mobile’s recent private and hybrid 5G services (T-Mobile 5G Advanced Network Solutions) announcement recap and news that Nokia is a key partner - is it a smart match? 6. CISA and DoD Release 5G Security Evaluation Process Investigation Study