Episode 207: G2 on 5G - Insights and Updates Welcome 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 move ..read more

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend introduces the episode, featuring Chris Sambar, President of Networks for AT&T, and Abel Avellan, CEO of AST SpaceMobile. - The discussion kicks off with excitement about a recent rocket launch at Cape Canaveral. Rocket Launch Impressions - Chris Sambar shares his awe at witnessing a rocket launch for the first time. - Highlights the enthusiasm of AST SpaceMobile's investor base present at the event. Milestone Achievements for AST SpaceMobile - Abel Avellan discusses the significance of having five BlueBird satellites in orbit. - Explains the expect ..read more

Episode 205: G2 on 5G - Live from San Francisco Welcome 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 signifies competition for Starlink, which is still in test ..read more

In this 157th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover: 1. Tareq Amin out at Rakuten - is there trouble in ORAN paradise? 2. Dish and Echostar Merger Is Happening in an All-Stock Merger, Old CEO is out 3. Intel + Samsung vRAN collaboration 4. Qualcomm hits a new Sub-6 record speed at 7.5 Gbps with 300 MHz over 4x CA 5. Cisco buys mobile core vendor WG2 for $150M6. SES completes early Phase II clearing of C-Band spectrum ..read more

Welcome 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&T's head of AI and their broad strategy for generative AI. - The conversation covers AT&a ..read more

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. Ericsson's Private Networking Opp ..read more

Episode 202: The G2 on 5G Podcast Welcome 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 reviews. Impact of Mobile Networks on Fake Reviews - Will Townsend and An ..read more

Welcome 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 over $400 per connected PC. - Challenges ..read more

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 - Anshel Sag covers recent earnings reports from major tech companies. - Hi ..read more

Welcome 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 and Texas, and the potential benefits ..read more