Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 230 of G2 on 5G - Podcast covers six topics in about 20 minutes AT&T's Autonomous Networks - Will discusses fireside chat with AT&T's network CTO Igal Abez - Focus on AT&T's contributions to TM Forum's autonomous networks initiative - Exploration of generative and agentic AI for network automation The "Big Beautiful Bill" and 5G/6G Implications - FCC regains spectrum auction authority - 800 MHz of spectrum to be all...
Jul 07, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend hosts episode 229 of GTO and 5G podcast - Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst HPE Aruba Networking's Private 5G Partner Program - HPE's acquisition of Athonet and turnkey private 5G solution - New competency program to train channel partners on cellular technology - Focus on operational technology environments 3GPP Release 20 and the Path to 6G - Release 20 as a primer for 6G's first release (Release 21) - Key improvements: wireless AI, coverage, mobility,...
Jun 28, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Trump Mobile's Gold 5G Service Launch - Discussion of Trump Mobile's new 5G service offering - Pricing strategy and planned device offerings - Analysis of the service as an MVNO using major carrier networks - Skepticism about the value proposition and potential legal issues Satellite Connectivity Testing - Anshel Sag's experience testing satellite services during a camping trip - Comparison of T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T satellite offerings - Observations on indoor/outdoor functionality and ...
Jun 20, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Welcome and 5th Anniversary Celebration - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag mark the 5th anniversary of their podcast - Discussion on the podcast's evolution alongside 5G and 6G technologies Nokia's Leadership in Drone and Robotics Consortium - Nokia spearheads a new European Union initiative named Proactive - Project aims to redefine emergency management and critical infrastructure - Projected revenue of 90 million euros by 2035 - Involvement of 40+ European tech companies from 13 countries T-Mobile...
Jun 13, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes Shahid Ahmed, who leads NTT DATA's private 5G initiatives - Discussion of Shahid's role in New Ventures and Innovation at NTT DATA Private 5G Momentum in 2025 - Identification of 2025 as a pivotal year for private cellular and 5G adoption - Three major forces driving demand: device availability, spectrum allocation, and improved economics Device Ecosystem Development - Progress in natively supported 5G devices for enterprises - Impact on deployme...
Jun 06, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Welcome and Milestone - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the upcoming 5-year anniversary of their podcast. - Reflection on the longevity of their roles as analysts. AT&T's Fiber Expansion - AT&T acquires Lumen's fiber portion for nearly $6 billion. - Expansion adds over 4 million consumer locations, primarily on the West Coast. - AT&T's goal to reach 60 million locations by 2030. Spectrum Auctions and Political Involvement - Discussion of President Trump's tweet about auctioning ...
May 25, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag return for Episode 224 of "The G2 on 5G" - Overview of six topics covered in about 20 minutes AST Space Mobile's New Consumer Satellite Service - Announcement of beta service by end of year, commercial service in 2026 - Potential offerings: text, internet data, video conferencing - Shift from middleware approach to direct consumer service EchoStar FCC Investigation - FCC investigating EchoStar's 5G network and spectrum usage - SpaceX's comp...
May 17, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 223 of G2 on 5G - Anshel joins from New York after attending Motorola launch event Q1 Earnings for Major U.S. Mobile Network Operators - AT&T reports strong performance in fiber and mobility investments - T-Mobile experiences subscriber growth miss despite solid revenue - Verizon records strong earnings but faces subscriber loss T-Mobile's 5G Advanced Network - First commercial nationwide 5G advanced network in the U.S. - P...
Apr 26, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend introduces episode 222 of G2 on 5G - Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst - Recording from Florida location T-Mobile's 6G Equipment Testing - FCC grants T-Mobile request to test experimental prototype wireless equipment - Testing near Bellevue, Washington headquarters - Spectrum band in 7 GHz to 8.4 GHz range - Potential for 10-20 times more capacity and higher data rates Spectrum Considerations for 6G - Discussion of 7 GHz and 12 GHz spectrum for 6G - Chal...
Apr 18, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the latest insights on 5G technology. - Episode 221 of G2 on 5G, covering six topics in about 20 minutes. AT&T and Celona Partnership for Neutral Host - Announcement of AT&T and Celona collaboration for neutral host solutions. - Discussion on the viability and monetization of neutral host technology. - Stanford Healthcare highlighted as a use case for private networking and neutral host solution. HP Go's New Connected PC 5G ...
Apr 05, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Welcome and Episode Overview - Will Townsend hosts episode 220 of G2 on 5G - Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst - Discussion of latest 5G and 6G developments Verizon's AI Assistant for Small Businesses - Launch of Verizon Business Assistant for customer interactions - Text-based chatbot to automate and improve engagement - Potential for retention and customer stickiness Sateliot's Funding and Satellite Technology - €15 million grant from Spanish government - Compact "briefcase satellites" for Io...
Mar 27, 2025•23 min•Season 5Ep. 20
In this 219th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover: 1. T-Mobile's plans for 5G Advanced in the United States 2. Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as permanent CEO 3. Broadcom's Velosky converged 5G fiber and satellite appliance 4. Vodafone UK and Ericsson use AI to reduce 5G network energy consumption 5. Qualcomm acquires Edge Impulse to boost IoT capabilities 6. Viasat and Space42 partner on direct-to-device satellite connectivity The hosts discuss T-Mobile's 5G Advanced strategy, Intel's leadership chang...
Mar 14, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 Wrap-Up - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss key highlights from MWC Barcelona 2025 - Overview of AST Space Mobile's joint venture with Vodafone Group called Satco - Insights on Qualcomm and MediaTek's new 5G modem announcements AST Space Mobile and Vodafone Partnership - Joint venture Satco aims to support fragmented mobile network operators in Europe - Provides turnkey solution with managed networking stack and operations - Focus on digital sovereignty wi...
Mar 12, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend introduces episode 217 of G2 on 5G - Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst Telecom AI Developments - Will's Forbes article on global mobile network operators using AI - Focus on AT&T, NTT Docomo, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Vodafone - AI improving customer support and operational efficiency - Potential to reduce subscriber churn AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Milestone - Successful video call using Bluebird satellites - Call initiated from Midland, Texas to AT&...
Feb 28, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes Anshel Sag to episode 216 of G2 on 5G. - Overview of the podcast format: six topics covered in about 20 minutes. T-Mobile's T Priority 5G Slice for First Responders - Announcement of four new enhancements to T-Mobile's network for first responders. - New York City's exclusive use of T-Mobile's network for first responder applications. - Partnerships with Samsung, GTAC, and Skydio. - Benefits for individual first responders, including free network...
Feb 21, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In this 215th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover: 1. Nokia's appointment of former Intel executive Justin Hotard as new CEO 2. T-Mobile and SpaceX's satellite connectivity partnership announcement 3. O2 Telefonica's 5G REDCAP trial with Germany's energy sector 4. CTIA and 5G Americas coalition to challenge cable industry dominance 5. Ericsson's deployment of a private cellular network across 68 Texas counties 6. Orange's partnership with Mistral AI for AI use cases in Europe The hosts discuss the...
Feb 18, 2025•27 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 214 of G2 and 5G podcast - Overview of six 5G topics covered in 20 minutes Nokia and AT&T Partnership - Announcement of Nokia-AT&T collaboration for network automation and voice core functionality - Utilization of Nokia Cloud Platform (NCP) for streamlining network activities - Implications for AT&T's network programmability and monetization State of 5G Report - Anshel Sag's comprehensive analysis of 5G developments...
Feb 08, 2025•27 min
AT&T Earnings and Fiber Growth - AT&T reported over a million fiber adds for 2024 - Conversation with Jennifer Robertson, leader of AT&T's mass markets consumer group - Discussion of AT&T guarantee, AST Space Mobile partnership, and convergence strategy - Convergence driving simplification, with 40% of customers taking advantage by end of 2024 Verizon's AI Connect Platform - Announcement of Verizon's AI Connect platform - Collaboration with Nvidia, Vultr, Google Cloud, and Meta -...
Feb 01, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Trump Administration and Open RAN - Discussion of potential boost for Open RAN deployment under a second Trump administration - Review of previous $1.5 billion earmarked for Open RAN and infrastructure investment - Emphasis on eliminating Chinese infrastructure in telecommunications Samsung Unpacked Event Highlights - Introduction of Samsung Galaxy S25 series with custom Snapdragon 8 Elite processor - Focus on AI capabilities, including on-device agent and enhanced features - Camera upgrades, in...
Feb 01, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 211 of G2 on 5G. - Introduction of guest analyst Anshel Sag. Mobile Network Operator Response to Southern California Wildfires - Discussion of tragic wildfires and estimated damages. - Verizon's response: - Waiving charges for affected customers - Deploying mobile and satellite assets - Offering free charging and Wi-Fi - Donating to American Red Cross - AT&T's response: - Similar charge waivers - Providing Wi-Fi and charg...
Jan 14, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host the final episode of G2 and 5G for 2024 - Apology for delay due to travel commitments - Brief discussion on upcoming CES expectations Hot Takes on Recent News - Mavenir's ongoing challenges and executive departure - Potential Trump administration's plans for 3 GHz spectrum allocation Mavenir's Struggles - John Baker's departure and its implications - Financial difficulties and failed expansion attempts - Speculation on potential buyers...
Dec 31, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Welcome and Introduction - Episode 209 of the G2 on 5G podcast kicks off with hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag. - The duo shares their recent travel experiences, highlighting their busy schedules and upcoming plans. 6G Trials and AI Integration - Discussion on NTT DoCoMo and SK Telecom's pre-6G trial involving AI, with insights into the role of Nvidia and Nokia. - Exploration of AI's potential in enhancing network performance and customer experience. Qualcomm's Strategic Focus - Insights from ...
Nov 27, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Welcome and Introduction - Episode 208 of the G2 on 5G podcast kicks off with hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag. - Apologies for the recent absence due to extensive travel schedules. Snapdragon Summit Insights - Will Townsend shares his experience attending the Snapdragon Summit in Maui. - Focus on AI-first experiences and Qualcomm's advancements in mobility and automotive sectors. - Discussion on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, likened to a mini data center tech stack. Qualcomm and ARM Dispute - Anshe...
Nov 03, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Episode 207: G2 on 5G - Insights and Updates Welcome and Introduction - Hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag kick off the episode with a light-hearted discussion about recent baseball games, highlighting the Padres' performance and the Astros' unexpected exit. AT&T Leadership Change - Will Townsend discusses the surprising departure of Chris Sambar, AT&T's network president, after over 20 years with the company. - Speculation around the reasons for his departure, with insights into potenti...
Oct 09, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend introduces the episode, featuring Chris Sambar, President of Networks for AT&T, and Abel Avellan, CEO of AST SpaceMobile. - The discussion kicks off with excitement about a recent rocket launch at Cape Canaveral. Rocket Launch Impressions - Chris Sambar shares his awe at witnessing a rocket launch for the first time. - Highlights the enthusiasm of AST SpaceMobile's investor base present at the event. Milestone Achievements for AST SpaceMobile - Abel A...
Sep 26, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Episode 205: G2 on 5G - Live from San Francisco Welcome and Introduction - Hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag kick off episode 205 from San Francisco. - The episode features an abbreviated format with four topics, following their attendance at T-Mobile Capital Markets Day. AST Space Mobile Satellite Launch - Discussion on AST Space Mobile's successful launch of commercial satellites, known as Bluebirds, with SpaceX. - The satellites serve major carriers like AT&T and Verizon, boosting AST's ...
Sep 19, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 204 of the G2 on 5G podcast. - Co-host Anshel Sag joins the discussion, and they wish everyone a happy Labor Day weekend. Labor Day Plans and Personal Updates - Anshel Sag shares his plans to attend IFA in Berlin before the upcoming Apple event. - Will Townsend talks about watching the Longhorns' home opener in Austin and his connection to Fort Collins. AT&T's Generative AI Strategy - Will Townsend discusses an article ab...
Aug 30, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 203 of the G2 on 5G podcast. - Introduction of fellow analyst Anshel Sag. Nokia's 4G Connectivity on the Moon - Discussion on Nokia outfitting Artemis 3 lunar mission spacesuits with 4G connectivity. - Benefits of LTE network capability for astronauts, including helmet-mounted video cameras. Air Five's Converged Gateway Product - Introduction of Air Five, a new company combining 5G and cable infrastructure. - Discussion on th...
Aug 23, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Episode 202: The G2 on 5G Podcast Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 202 of the G2 on 5G podcast. - Introduction of fellow analyst Anshel Sag. - Overview of the episode's structure: six topics covered in about 20 minutes. FTC Rulings on Fake Reviews and Testimonials - Discussion on recent FTC rulings prohibiting fake reviews and testimonials. - Anshel Sag provides insights on the implications of these rulings. - Exploration of how mobile networks might contrib...
Aug 16, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 201 of the G2 on 5G podcast. - Introduction of fellow analyst Anshel Sag. T-Mobile's Initiative with Channel Partners - Discussion on T-Mobile's collaboration with Ingram Micro and Tech Data Synnex. - Introduction of the Partner Plus program to subsidize 5G connected PCs and fixed wireless access solutions. - Subsidies include up to $400 off PCs and up to $700 off Cradlepoint's fixed wireless access CPE products. - Potential ...
Aug 10, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 1
