Are you interested in a career in the telecommunications industry? Or maybe you are considering your career and need an opportunity to build a brighter future. If so, this episode is for you! Welcome back to the 5G Guys Podcast! We recently had the chance to sit down with Carrie Charles, co-founder of wireless telecom staffing agency Broadstaff, to talk about the job and workforce development opportunities in the telecom industry thanks to the rollout of 5G. And let us tell you, there are a lot ...
Jan 04, 2023•38 min
If you have one of the larger cell carriers, you probably have been receiving emails and notifications about “3G Shutting Down Soon.” What does that mean for you and is it really going to happen? Welcome to episode 36 of the 5G Guys! In today’s episode, we are going to answer those questions and more. The shutdown of 3G networks in the United States is indeed happening and has been going on for the most part of this year. So far, it has had a number of impacts on both individuals and businesses....
Dec 21, 2022•24 min
In 2022 when you read the news or hear about the latest technological innovations, it can start to seem like we can’t go any higher as a human race… However, when we study history and look back at the greatest moments of breakthroughs and inventions that changed the world, we’ll notice one profound thing. Humans always find a way to reach higher, dream bigger, and solve problems faster and more efficiently than the previous generations. 5G and the quest to keep the world more connected in a digi...
Dec 07, 2022•28 min
Inflation is affecting everyone from the top down. Even the big tech companies who are in charge of rolling out 5G technology and new telecommunications infrastructure…but it begs the question: what's the damage? Welcome back to another episode of the 5G guys! In a previous conversation, we covered all the industry updates and project timelines that shifted over the months in 2021. At the end of our time together Wayne brought up the topic of inflation and how it is affecting the industry. It is...
Nov 16, 2022•32 min
Is this 5G thing ever going to happen? We have an industry progress report to help answer that question. Welcome back to the 5G Guys! Anyone that's been listening for a while knows that we finished up our season last year by giving some predictions on what we thought might occur in 2022. Big-tech brands like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and others all vowed their main focus would be on 5G deployments. We both shared our professional and personal opinions on how we thought this project would deve...
Nov 02, 2022•30 min
It’s a fact, fiber keeps things running smoothly…no, not that kind of fiber. Today we are talking about fiber networks! 4G and 5G connection and technology are heavily dependent on fiber networks. Wireless services can't deliver blazing speeds and responsiveness without the larger network interconnection provided by fiber service to cell sites. Plus with the need for faster speeds and more demand for connectivity with every passing day, now more than ever, different companies and various forms o...
Oct 19, 2022•35 min
They say 3rd time's a charm right? Welcome back to another episode of the 5G Guys! This episode marks the official start of season 3! Before we get started, we wanted to take a second and say thank you to each and every one of you who listen to the show and support our work. Cheers here’s to 3 more! (And beyond) We kick off season 3 today with our guest, Jason Jennings. Jason leads Mortenson Construction's digital integration group that deploys low-voltage technology solutions in newly construct...
Oct 05, 2022•33 min
Remember when you were a kid, and you tied two cups together with a string and used it as a phone? Or maybe you remember the first time you opened up AOL chat and got to talk with a friend instantly. In 2022 it takes a lot more to keep people connected on a daily basis than it has for previous generations. Between WiFi, Data, 5G, Voice, text, email, social media, Artificial Intelligence emerging, and endless possibilities…it’s going to take a lot of smart people to build the future. That’s why w...
Jun 15, 2022•36 min
Welcome to another episode of The 5G Guys! Dan here again, on the last two shows I have been flying solo as my co-host Wayne continues to travel the world. While he is jet-setting, we thought it would be the perfect time to get the latest insight into how real the 5G interference issue is for the US aviation industry. This is not a topic I would dare tackle alone. Rather, I thought we could all go straight to the source himself. In today’s episode, I am joined by the one and only Vance Hilderman...
Jun 01, 2022•30 min
Listen to this episode to get the skinny on what an MVNO is and what that means to you. We think it’s safe to say that Americans love their streaming and online entertainment. According to NPD, the average U.S. smartphone user now consumes a total of 31.4 GB of data on a monthly basis. That’s up fully 25% from a year prior. These numbers are clearly staggering and only seem to be on the rise as each year passes. However, they don’t speak for all U.S. citizens and people around the world who are ...
May 18, 2022•21 min
Back in the day, air travel looked a lot different than it does today. People would dress to the nines, the isles were wider and the seating was roomier, the finest food would be brought to your seat even if you weren’t first-class and so much more. There truly was a higher standard for what made a flight a great experience. Fast forward to today, if you were to ask most modern travelers what makes a great flight, a majority would say that as long as there is no turbulence and they have enough W...
May 04, 2022•28 min
It’s safe to say that the smartphone revolution has grown past a trend and moved into a modern necessity. A survey done in 2014 stated that 47% of adults believed they couldn’t last a day without their cellphone. With advancements in technology and the new “work from anywhere” economy, we can only imagine how much that number has grown today. Welcome back to another 5G Guys podcast! Join the conversation as we follow the money trail in the Cellular Carrier industry and explain the fundamentals t...
Apr 20, 2022•29 min
It’s in our houses, connected to our phones, and our tablets. Sometimes it’s even in our cars, thermostats, and fridges, but does anyone really know how Wi-Fi works? Welcome back to the 5G Guys podcast! Our guest today is Qualcomm's Director of Technology Standards, Dr. Jim Lansford. Join us as he explains the history of Wi-Fi and how it’s become the worldwide standard for connecting billions of people around the globe. It’s easy to forget that Wi-Fi is its own separate entity in the wireless in...
Apr 06, 2022•41 min
If you’ve been listening to us for a while, you’ve heard us cover a number of topics from cell towers and IoT, to things like Big Brother, cybersecurity, and even wireless charging. In today’s episode, we take a step off our world and into the future of satellite telecommunications. Welcome back to the 5G Guys podcast! If you’re new here, don’t worry, we specialize in making complicated things understandable. Join us as we dive into the history of satellite phone service and how it differs from ...
Mar 23, 2022•30 min
Welcome back to another episode of the 5G Guys Podcast! Today we start our second season off with a look into the backbone of wireless technology, wires. As weird as it sounds, wires are a crucial part of what makes wireless technology “wireless” and the process behind it is more complicated than you think. Join us as we discuss the relationship wires and wireless have and the wire systems that are now being upgraded for bigger, broader, and stronger wireless connections. Listen in as we talk ab...
Mar 09, 2022•21 min
We've been getting a ton of outreach asking for our take on the standoff between AT&T/Verizon and US aviation and federal regulating groups as it relates to the launch of new 5G service on the C-Band. This FLASHPOD will update on the latest situation and our take on how we got to this point and what's likely to happen going forward. Lingo You Need For This Episode: Spectrum - The electromagnetic spectrum ranging from 1Hz to 3000Hz C-band - The band of spectrum 5G was going to roll out on. Ve...
Jan 25, 2022•20 min
Welcome back for another episode of the 5G Guys! If you’ve listened to us before you’ve heard us state that “wireless is the fourth utility”, and with 2021 coming to a close, that reality will be here sooner than you think. Join us in the second part of a two-part series on what to expect in 2022, and the episodes we’re looking forward to recording. In today’s episode, you’ll hear about the big picture of all things wireless that are set to take off in 2022, plus some practical stuff that you, o...
Dec 15, 2021•19 min
For a lot of us, 2021 was a reset period for our lives. Whether it was learning how to work remotely, helping the kids with remote school, or even just changing the way we traveled, the world began shifting to accommodate a more wireless society. The demand for faster, more reliable networks sent technology giants into overdrive. If 2021 was the reset period, then 2022 is set to launch us into a world of new possibilities. Join us in this new series as we discuss our predictions for wireless tec...
Dec 08, 2021•31 min
Technology is important because it creates the future. We’re able to be a part of the “next” and create things that don’t exist. - MC Hammer Welcome back to 5G Guys! It’s hard to believe that 2021 is almost over, it feels like so much has happened in such a short time. Before we get lost in the holidays and excitement of the new year we thought it would be a good idea to look at the past episodes and guests we’ve had on this show. If you’re new to the 5G Guys podcast, this is a great place to he...
Dec 01, 2021•38 min
Wireless is an important tool for First Responders to do their jobs and do so safely and efficiently Police, Fire, EMS, and other first responders rely on radio networks for communications and dispatch when they’re in the heat of the moment. Our cellphones aren’t the only things that lose connection from time to time but the loss of connection in an emergency situation can cause more risk than we’re prepared for. Welcome back to The 5G Guys Podcast! Today we have a conversation with Chris Kuhl, ...
Nov 17, 2021•35 min
Imagine this, you’re getting ready for a big event you are hosting and you have done everything you can do to make sure the party goes perfect. You got the best food, booked the entertainment, made sure you got a babysitter, you pulled out your best clothes, you’re getting ready to leave, and then out of nowhere... Your preparations and planning take a 180 and the party has to be moved... Well, we imagine the executives of Verizon and AT&T have a similar feeling right now. Welcome back to 5G...
Nov 10, 2021•13 min
Imagine if you never had to plug your phone or laptop in again to charge it. This is not a new concept but it is one that comes closer every single day. Today we take a looking into wireless charging and how it will change our future lives. Join us as we talk with Cherif Chibane, he has been researching and developing communication systems for over 30 years now, has been in development for 3G, 4G, and WiFi to name a few. He talks about the foundation of WIGL and its vision for infinite mobility....
Oct 20, 2021•32 min
Are the government or big tech spying on us through our cell phones? This is a theme that might sound like a conspiracy theory, but there's some technical legitimacy to the concept, kind of. Welcome back to another episode of the 5G Guys! Today we take a look into the location tracking, gps, phone cloning, wiretapping, and more to help shed some light on the capabilities our technology has in today’s day and age. You’ll learn the history behind phone location, GPS, and how we were able to find a...
Oct 13, 2021•28 min
Choosing which cellular service provider to hitch your wagon to can seem like a daunting guessing game. Many of us have had the same network provider for years, but when it comes to cell service, reliability, and price it’s hard to know if you’re getting the biggest bang for your buck. Welcome back to 5G Guys! In today’s episode, we tackle our most asked question, and that is which cell carrier is actually the best? This may not be the answer you want, but it’s important to know that finding the...
Oct 06, 2021•25 min
Whether you’re a business owner, educator, or even just a person who is connected to the world there is no doubt that wireless technology has become a necessity. Dubbed the fourth utility, it’s clear that popular wireless networks are becoming crowded and more at risk of security breaches. If you’ve ever felt like you were at the mercy of your wireless network provider then this episode is for you. Welcome back to 5G Guys! In today’s episode, we go over private wireless networks, why they were c...
Sep 29, 2021•27 min
Disclaimer: This episode of 5G Guys was recorded with the sole purpose to educate and inform. The opinions and thoughts are not licensed, doctors and nothing in the show should be deemed as medical advice. If you have any specific questions regarding your health please contact your healthcare provider. You may have heard or read somewhere the overlapping concern that as our technology and communications continue to grow and advance so does the risk to our health. With so many conspiracy theories...
Sep 22, 2021•35 min
If you’ve been listening to our show recently, or if you’ve been around any tech talk, you’ve probably heard AI, IoT, and even Edge thrown around. But what does it all actually mean? How do they all connect and what exactly are they doing to advance our world? In today’s episode, we talk with Microsoft innovator and strategist Pete Bernard. Pete drives Microsoft’s strategy for the intersection of 5G, AI, Edge Computing, and IoT. If those terms make your head spin, don’t worry. We talk about the ...
Sep 15, 2021•31 min
You may have seen recently in that news that China has been accused of building ‘ backdoors ’ into their technology that would allow spying and hacking on many mobile devices. This news and the fears that followed are what led to the United States' tough stance against anything made by a Chinese manufacturer. Is the United States overreacting or should we as citizens be cations? You may recognize our guest from a previous episode, cybersecurity expert Peter Thermos from Palindrome Technologies j...
Sep 08, 2021•28 min
Have you ever been stuck behind a huge road foreclosure with no warning? All of a sudden your trip has been delayed and even worse, no cell service…instantly your mind gets flooded with thoughts about your loved ones wondering where you are, trying to remember how much gas you have, and now hoping your phone doesn't die before you get bars again. Problems like this could be a thing of the past thanks to the convergence of telecom and transportation. In today’s episode, we talk with the mastermin...
Sep 01, 2021•38 min
It’s not very often that you get to have a conversation with someone who has helped change humanity in a powerful way. The very devices we communicate and connect with every day are possible because of years and years of hard work. In today’s episode you’ll get a look into the mind of engineer, inventor, and founding father of cell phones, Marty Cooper. His work in wireless communications spans decades before it was even a concept on paper. You’ll hear first-hand what led up to the invention of ...
Aug 25, 2021•24 min
