On this week’s episode of The G2 on 5G, hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the following six topics: 

1. Telefonica’s Huawei Transition Strategy A phased regional approach to phasing out Huawei infrastructure, with Europe advancing and Brazil holding steady.

2. Dish’s Latest Spectrum Payment A last-minute FCC payment keeps Dish out of default and raises questions about long-term strategy.

3. Nokia’s Subsea Cable Expansion Key wins in global subsea networking boost connectivity for AI data centers and beyond.

4. Wi-Fi 8 Spec Update New details on the 802.11bn standard reveal enterprise-focused enhancements and reduced latency.

5. OpenRAN Deployment Milestone Live multi-vendor R-APP deployment marks progress in programmable mobile networks.

6. Samsung Fold7 and Flip7 Demand Record-breaking pre-orders signal strong consumer interest in foldable devices.