Revisionist History Invisible Infrastructure with T-Mobile for Business
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Jan 29, 2026 
Mo Katibeh, CMO of T‑Mobile for Business, introduces 5G slicing, Supermobile, and secure satellite-backed connectivity. Guy Griggs, CNN ad sales SVP, talks about field reporting’s need for rock‑solid mobile links and faster workflows. Steve Douglas, Siemens Energy SVP, shows how connectivity enables remote turbine repairs and live collaboration. They discuss large events, remote crews, and where this invisible infrastructure is heading.
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What 5G Network Slicing Actually Does
- 5G slicing creates dedicated virtual network segments that guarantee performance characteristics like reliability and latency.
- Mo Katibeh explains slicing lets businesses reserve capacity and tune network behavior in real time.
Early Real-World Test: Formula One
- T-Mobile first deployed 5G standalone and used slicing at scale for F1 in Las Vegas three years ago.
- Mo Katibeh cites F1, Ryder Cup, and MLB All-Star Week as early real-world deployments.
Validate With Field Trials First
- Prove new network capabilities with staged field tests before full rollout.
- Mo Katibeh describes giving CNN test devices and running side-by-side comparisons to validate performance.