In this episode, Jim is joined by leading wireless industry analyst Chetan Sharma for a candid conversation on what really held 5G back - and what operators must get right before 6G.

They unpack why 5G was never a technology challenge, but a business model and execution problem, especially in Western markets where strong consumer ARPU reduced urgency to pursue enterprise innovation. In contrast, operators in China and select global markets embraced connectivity-plus strategies built on private 5G, edge computing, AI, and industry-specific solutions.

Key topics include:

• Why enterprise 5G adoption stalled in the West

• What global operators can learn from China’s private 5G success

• Why private networks should be as simple as Wi-Fi

• The importance of outcome-driven enterprise engagement

• And why missing the mark in 5G puts 6G at risk

A must-listen for operators, enterprise leaders, and anyone shaping the future of connectivity beyond the “dumb pipe.”