Hidden Forces Wireless Wars: China’s Dangerous Domination of 5G | Jon Pelson
Sep 27, 2021
Telecom industry veteran Jon Pelson, author of "Wireless Wars," sheds light on the turbulent journey of 5G technology. He reveals how American innovation inadvertently fueled China's telecom rise, particularly through companies like Huawei. Pelson shares gripping tales of industry leaders and highlights the intricate dance between U.S. businesses and the Chinese Communist Party. He emphasizes the urgent need for the U.S. to harness its culture of innovation to reclaim its leadership in global telecommunications and counteract China's strategic moves.
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1G Mobile Phones
- 1G, the first generation of mobile phones, was analog and primarily used for car phones.
- Sound quality was poor, and adoption was initially limited.
McKinsey's Miscalculation
- A McKinsey study for AT&T vastly underestimated the market for cell phones, projecting under a million users by 2000.
- Actual adoption reached nearly a billion users by 2000.
Technology vs. Market
- Technology alone does not create a market, especially for innovative technologies.
- Companies need to educate consumers on the value proposition of new technologies.
