Welcome and Introduction
- Will Townsend hosts episode 229 of GTO and 5G podcast
- Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst
HPE Aruba Networking's Private 5G Partner Program
- HPE's acquisition of Athonet and turnkey private 5G solution
- New competency program to train channel partners on cellular technology
- Focus on operational technology environments
3GPP Release 20 and the Path to 6G
- Release 20 as a primer for 6G's first release (Release 21)
- Key improvements: wireless AI, coverage, mobility, MIMO evolutions
- Setting the stage for 6G technical study items
T-Mobile's T Satellite Launch
- Commercial availability set for July 23rd
- Initial support for SMS, MMS, and short audio clips
- Data service launch planned for October 1st
- Free emergency 911 for all compatible devices
AST Space Mobile's Defense Communications Proof of Concept
- Collaboration with Fairwinds Technologies
- Field test including tactical assault kit connectivity and secure video calls
- Demonstration of military applications for satellite-to-phone technology
EchoStar's Financial Maneuvers
- $500 million debt interest payment made
- 30-day grace period elected for July 1 payment
- Ongoing "high-stakes game of chicken" with regulators
Cloudflare and Spectrum Discussions
- Concerns about EchoStar's spectrum usage
- Potential influence of political factors on regulatory decisions
The G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & Strategy