Welcome and Introduction
- Will Townsend hosts episode 232 of G2 on 5G, covering six topics in about 20 minutes
- Analyst Anshel Sag joins as co-host
Earnings Season Updates
- AT&T and T-Mobile post strong quarterly results
- AT&T reaches 1 million fixed wireless access subscribers
- T-Mobile reports impressive postpaid net adds and revenue growth
Low Earth Orbit Satellite Race
- T-Mobile's T-Satellite service now generally available
- AT&T and AST Space Mobile achieve first voiceover LTE call using satellite
- Competition driving innovation in satellite connectivity
Microsoft's New Surface 5G Laptop
- Surface Laptop 5G designed for portable business use
- Features dynamic antenna system with six strategically placed antennas
- Supports both eSIM and Nano SIM, weighs under 3 pounds
Connectivity Challenges in the Florida Keys
- Will Townsend shares personal experience with patchy coverage
- Highlights potential impact on tourism, commercial fishing, and emergency alerts
- Calls for mobile network operators to invest in infrastructure improvements
T-Mobile's L4S Technology
- First carrier to deploy L4S (Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput)
- Part of 5G Advanced Release 18 standard
- Aims to improve streaming experience and lower latency
Closing Remarks
- Hosts invite listener feedback on specific 5G topics
- Encourage audience to rate, subscribe, and tune in next week
The G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & Strategy