In this 138th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. First-hand experience with T-Mobile’s 5G FWA service in Bastrop, TX2. T-Mobile acquires Mint Mobile for over $1 Billion.3. Roger’s Communications launches a challenge to develop 5G apps for the mining industry - is it the new poster child use case?4. Does Comcast 10G confuse consumers and the market between broadband and cellular technologies?5. Would a merger of Vodafone and Three be uncompetitive in the UK or accelerate 5G innovation?6. The FCC paves the way for satellite expansion with new rules for satellite-to-smartphone communications dubbed supplemental coverage from space or SCS

In this 137th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T, Dish, T-Mobile and Verizon have all been targets of cybersecurity hacks- what more is needed than encryption improvements in 5G?2. Verizon 5G Mid-Band now covers 200 million Americans, a major milestone. T-Mobile now expects to hit 300M this year, saying it covers 260 million as of December. T-Mobile hit 200M back in November of 2021. AT&T is behind at 150 million, but gaining quickly3. T-Mobile’s Neville Ray allays capacity concerns with its 5G FWA service - what’s its secret weapon? - Morgan Stanley investor conference4. Dish gets approval from the FCC to test 800 MHz spectrum for 5G, does it make sense for them?5. Discussions trailing MWC23 point to an overhype of private 5G wireless - why has enterprise adoption been slow to ramp? - RCR Wireless News6. FCC loses authority to regulate spectrum and C-Band 5G airline issue is not over, yet.

In this 136th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Nokia rebranding attempts to communicate a renewed focus on B2B - will it be successful? 2. Qualcomm, MediaTek, ZTE, Nubia, Oppo, OnePlus, Honor, Leia3. GSMA Open Gateway initiative and why it’s potentially a big deal 4. Satellite and XR lead the 5G discussions, what about 5G Advanced?5. Huawei makes a big splash - does it signal their comeback?6. HTC forges forward on 2nd Generation Open RAN in a box solution for XR

An MWC23 preview before we both head to Barcelona. We cover a broad spectrum of topics including companies like Celona, Cisco, Ericsson/Cradlepoint, Nokia, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Qualcomm, MediaTek, ZTE Corporation, nubia, OPPO, OnePlus, HONOR and Leia Inc..

In this 134th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Startup Airvine announces wireless backhaul for indoor deployments - what makes it unique?2. Qualcomm Snapdragon X75, Rel. 17 modem and Rel. 18 ready with 10CC CA in mmWave and 5CC CA in Sub-6, converged transceiver as well as 2.5x AI performance in a modem3. Cohere Technologies signs up another partner - what’s special about its Universal Spectrum Multiplier?4. The iPhone is getting 5G SA support in iOS 16.4, with T-Mobile being the only carrier with support capable of up to 3 Gbps across mid-band aggregation with 5G standalone5. Nokia and NTT achieve two technical advances on the path to 6G - will future mobile networks become aware?6. Superbowl 5G Stats and NBA All-Star Weekend 5G Activations, including AT&T’s 5G Slam Dunk Remix and AT&T 5G Concert Lens.

In this 133rd episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Ericsson expands its 5G indoor portfolio - what’s the big deal?2. Samsung Unpacked - Galaxy S23 Launch and Book3 Launch + XR Partnership and carrier deals3. Can the US Postal Service deliver more than the mail in the form of 5G coverage maps?4. Qualcomm X35 5G Modem, first Redcap, and Rel. 17 modem5. MWC returns to Shanghai in 2023, what does it mean for an embattled China?6. Ericsson, Intel, and Microsoft show network-slicing capabilities on a laptop for consumer and enterprise applications

In this 132nd episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. AT&T earnings - 5G mid-band deployment momentum and FWA “copper catch” subscriber growth plans2. Verizon and Razer Launch the Razer Edge 5G, Verizon lowers forecasts for 2023 and admits it was misguided on 5G3. Nokia ends 2022 on a high note financially - is it turning the corner under new leadership?4. ESA expands 5G/6G Hub in the UK, which is no longer part of the EU5. NIST joins the O-RAN Alliance - what could it mean for future 5G deployments?6. Samsung completes testing of Gogo’s 5G Chip for its new terrestrial 5G network for planes which means that Gogo’s 5G network for planes will be operational in Q4

In this 131st episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Is the Mexican government thwarting efforts for operator 5G deployments?2. T-Mobile US maintains 5G Lead, according to Ookla3. Will Dish’s continued prepaid losses lead to a slower postpaid 5G services deployment?4. Dish is looking to raise another $500M to build out its 5G network in addition to the $2B it raised in November5. Will recaps his recent Forbes 5G predictions contribution (includes Mavenir) 6. Ericsson CEO says India's 5G Networks are ahead of the rest of the world, but some customers are upset about standalone only 5G Networks not working on older 5G devices.

In this 130th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. Ericsson broadens its 5G portfolio with Cradlepoint enhancements - how does it stack up with Nokia, others?2. CES 2023 Highlights - Razer Edge 5G, Lots of XR, New Phones, Wi-Fi 7, AI, and more3. Recent reports indicate a possible T-Mobile acquisition of Mint Mobile - would it be a smart move?4. Snapdragon Satellite Announcement, Demo, and Thoughts at CES 20235. Has Ericsson done an about face with Open RAN or is it a tactic to thwart its adoption? 6. FAA sets 2024 as a deadline for altimeter upgrades for airlines

In this 129th episode of The G2 on 5G, Anshel and Will Cover:1. 2022 look back: T-Mobile’s Business Rise2. 2022 look back: 5G Networks Mature3. 2022 look back: Private Networking and 5G as a Service4. 2022 look back: FWA hits its stride5. 2023 prediction: Open RAN Hits its Stride6. 2023 prediction: Standalone starts to get real momentum