The G2 on 5G - T-Mobile's Edge Control Launch, Nvidia-Nokia $1B Partnership, All-American AI RAN Stack, Samsung-SoftBank 6G MOU, 5G Defense in Europe, and Verizon's Fiber Expansion
Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes Anshel Sag to episode 240 of G2 on 5G.- Coverage of six topics spanning 5G and 6G developments.T-Mobile's Edge Control Solution- Launch of Edge Control at fourth annual Innovate Awards.- Combines 5G advanced network with local breakout for private-like cellular experience.- Zero on-premise infrastructure requirement distinguishes this solution.- Strategic positioning against Verizon and AT&T in enterprise cellular offerings.Nvidia and Nokia Partnership- Extension of aerial RAN computer announcements for 6G.- Nvidia's billion-dollar investment in Nokia signals strategic alignment.- Partnership includes T-Mobile and Dell Technologies for server infrastructure.- Nokia stock surged 25% following the announcement.All-American AI RAN Stack- Announcement of domesticated supply chain for 6G development.- Nvidia's aerial platform moving to open source to accelerate adoption.- Full-stack solution involving Cisco, Mitre, and Booz Allen.- Focus on spectrum sensing and computer vision applications.Nvidia DGX Spark Developer Experience- Anshel Sag shares hands-on experience with DGX Spark device.- 200 gigabit connectivity and scalable memory capacity.- Simplified software stack enables AI deployment without extensive coding knowledge.Samsung Networks and SoftBank MOU- Joint research agreement for 6G and AI-based RAN technologies.- Four focus areas: 6G, AI for RAN, AI in RAN, and large telecom models.- Cultural significance of Korean-Japanese partnership in telecommunications.5G Techratory Event Insights- Will Townsend's experience hosting panels in the Baltic region.- "Defense of 5G" panel discussion with European experts and skeptics.- Challenges in European 5G deployment due to fragmented regulation.- Delayed standalone 5G rollout creating similar frustrations as experienced in U.S.Fixed Wireless Access as Killer Use Case- FWA success in U.S. market with T-Mobile leading adoption.- AT&T's Internet Air product serving consumers and enterprises.Verizon's Fiber Expansion Strategy- New CEO driving aggressive fiber buildout through wholesale partnerships.- Deal with Eaton Fiber for network expansion without direct capital investment.- Following AT&T's successful fiber strategy after years of market leadership.Competitive Fiber Market Dynamics- AT&T's overinvestment in fiber driving strong ARPU and earnings performance.- T-Mobile's strategic shift toward fiber for backhaul and FWA support.- Verizon's Pac-Man approach with Frontier acquisition correcting previous divestiture.- Competition driving price improvements and better consumer options.
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The G2 on 5G: AT&T's 5G SA Milestone, Intel's 18A Advancements, Vodafone's LEO Hub, Verizon's Starry Acquisition and CEO Shakeup, and AI's 5G Impact
Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the latest insights on 5G and 6G technologies.- Episode 239 of G2 on 5G, covering six topics in about 20 minutes.AT&T's 5G Standalone Deployment- AT&T declares nationwide 5G standalone deployment on October 8th.- Milestone achievement matching RAN and 5G core infrastructure.- Predictions of innovative services, especially in network slicing.Intel's Node Advancements- Discussion on Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest CPU developments.- Panther Lake running on Intel's new 18A Foundry Fab 52 in Arizona.- Clearwater Forest's 288-core CPU targeting telecom applications.Vodafone's Low Earth Orbit Satellite Research Hub- Launch of the first low earth orbit satellite mobile broadband research hub.- Partnership with AST Space Mobile for non-terrestrial network solutions.- Streamlining testing and validation of hardware and software.Verizon's Acquisition of Starry- Verizon acquires fixed wireless provider Starry.- Potential to grow fixed wireless base to 8-9 million customers.- Leveraging Starry's architecture for cheaper and quicker deployment in urban settings.Verizon CEO Transition- Hans Vestberg's sudden exit as Verizon CEO.- Discussion on the timing and potential reasons for the leadership change.- Comparison with previous CEO transitions and industry performance.AI Deals and Impact on 5G/6G- Analysis of major AI deals, including OpenAI and AMD partnership.- Potential effects on 5G and 6G network architectures and edge computing.- T-Mobile's strategic partnership with OpenAI and implications for the industry.Closing Remarks- Invitation for listeners to provide topics for future podcasts.- Contact information for hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag on social media.- Request for listeners to rate and subscribe to the podcast.
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The G2 on 5G Podcast: AST SpaceMobile's 4G Call, Qualcomm's New SoCs, T-Mobile's Satellite Apps, MediaTek's Dimensity 9500, China's Infrastructure Blocks, and Arm vs. Qualcomm Legal Battle
Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend hosts episode 238 of G2 on 5G with analyst Anshel Sag- Podcast covers six 5G and 6G topics in about 20 minutesAST SpaceMobile's Breakthrough- Conducted first space-based 4G VoLTE call with Bell Canada- Includes voice, broadband data, and video streaming capabilities- Paves way for production and monetizationQualcomm Snapdragon Summit Highlights- Launch of two new SoCs for smartphones and PCs- Third-generation Orion custom processor outperforms competitors- Introduction of Guardian feature for remote PC managementT-Mobile's T-Satellite Service Expansion- Announcement of app support for T-Satellite service with Starlink- Integration with T-Life app and other solutions like AllTrails and AccuWeather- Enhances usability for SOS and emergency situationsMediaTek's Dimensity 9500 SoC- New flagship part using latest ARM IP- Improvements in performance, power efficiency, and ray tracing- Competitive positioning against Qualcomm in the Android marketChina's Infrastructure Security Measures- Implementation of rigorous certifications for foreign infrastructure providers- Slowing progress for companies like Ericsson and Nokia in the Chinese market- Reduction in market share for Western companies in ChinaOngoing Legal Dispute: Qualcomm vs. ARM- Recent settlement of one lawsuit, but continuation of legal battles- ARM's appeal of the verdict and Qualcomm's separate lawsuit- Discussion on the broader implications and potential outcomesClosing Remarks- Invitation for listeners to provide insights on specific 5G topics- Social media handles shared for Will Townsend and Anshel Sag- Request for listeners to rate and subscribe to the podcast
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The G2 on 5G: Mavenir's AI Pivot, Intel-Nvidia Alliance, Meta's Smart Glasses, VoNR in Spain, NATO's 5G Military Push, and EchoStar's Spectrum Selloff
Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 237 of G2 on 5G- Brief baseball discussion about the Astros and PadresMavenir's AI Strategy- Mavenir CEO's focus on agentic AI to revitalize the company- Discussion on potential replacement of OSS with AI- Skepticism about the extent of AI's role in network operationsIntel and Nvidia Partnership- Announcement of Intel and Nvidia's $5 billion partnership- Implications for 5G and 6G radio and AI at the edge- Potential impact on competitive dynamics in the semiconductor industryVoice over New Radio (VoNR) Launch in Spain- Mass Orange's commercial launch of 5G VoNR service- Benefits of VoNR including HD audio, lower latency, and improved capacity- Significance for the Spanish telecom marketMeta's New AI Smart Glasses- Introduction of second-generation Meta Ray-Bans and Meta Oakley Vanguards- Features including improved battery life, image quality, and AI capabilities- Potential applications in sports and everyday useNATO's 5G Initiative for Military Communications- NATO's Multinational 5G (MN5G) initiative for defense purposes- Dual-use paradigm adapting civilian technologies for military applications- Potential civilian applications in critical infrastructure protectionEchoStar's Spectrum Sell-off- EchoStar CEO Charlie Ergen's comments on becoming an "asset-light growth company"- Discussion on the forced pivot and its impact on the company's future- Implications for the telecom industry and spectrum availabilityClosing Remarks- Invitation for listener engagement and topic suggestions- Contact information for the hosts on social media
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The G2 on 5G Podcast: Reliance IPO, Apple's iPhone Lineup, Ericsson's AI Framework, SpaceX Spectrum Buy, T-Mobile's CBRS Shift, and Olympic Connectivity
Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend welcomes Anshel Sag to episode 236 of G2 on 5G- Overview of the podcast format: six topics covered in about 20 minutesReliance's Upcoming IPO- Reliance preparing for a massive IPO in early 2026- Aiming to raise $6 billion, potentially valuing the company at $112 billion- Discussion on Reliance's network infrastructure and subscriber base- Analysis of the IPO's purpose and potential impact on investorsApple's Latest Product Announcements- Overview of new iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone Air- Introduction of 5G capabilities in all new Apple Watch versions- AirPods Pro 3 features, including improved noise cancellation and heart rate sensor- Discussion on Apple's new chips: A19 SoC, C1X modem, and N1 wireless chipEricsson's AI Framework for Enterprise Networks- Ericsson's Enterprise Wireless Group claims first 5G agentic AI framework- Framework designed to streamline enterprise network operations- Comparison with competitors like HPE and Cisco in the private wireless spaceSpaceX's Spectrum Acquisition from EchoStar- SpaceX's $17 billion transaction for EchoStar's spectrum licenses- Implications for Dish Network and the US mobile carrier landscape- Discussion on potential Starlink direct-to-cell service for Boost Mobile subscribersT-Mobile's Shift Away from CBRS Spectrum- T-Mobile moving past CBRS spectrum for neutral host applications- Analysis of the impact on the CBRS ecosystem and companies like Solana- Discussion on T-Mobile's Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) and private network deploymentT-Mobile's Role in LA 2028 Olympics- T-Mobile for Business to provide 5G connectivity for LA 2028 Olympics- Coverage agreement for over 110 locations across Southern California- Deployment of advanced network solutions, including network slicing and secure connectivityClosing Thoughts- Reflection on the power of 5G for large-scale events like the Olympics- Invitation for listeners to provide insights on specific 5G topics- Request for podcast ratings and subscriptions
About The G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & Strategy
A 5G podcast about the latest inside info on what's going on in the 5G industry by two of the 5G industry's leading analysts, Anshel Sag and Will Townsend.