On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor, we dive deep into why companies like Qualcomm, Ericsson, and AT&T are making significant moves to advance and scale the Internet of Things (IoT) across the 5G ecosystem. Hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth share their expert analysis on the competitive landscape implications of recent developments within the sector.

Their discussion covers:

• Qualcomm's Investor Day revelations about their new IoT strategy, focusing on creating scalable blueprints to foster industry-wide solutions.
• Ericsson's emphasis on private 5G networks to address the unique needs of the Oil and Gas industry, highlighting the shortcomings of Wi-Fi in IoT connectivity.
• AT&T's decision to decommission its narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network by 2025 and its implications for alternative technologies like 5G Redcap, LTE-M, and LoRa.
• The competitive dynamics Verizon and T-Mobile are creating with their continued investment in NB-IoT offerings.
• Potential future trends in the 5G and IoT landscape, reflecting on the moves made by Qualcomm, Ericsson, and AT&T.