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 allocated over next four years
- Rescinding of $850 million for semiconductor supply chains in 5G/6G technologies
Orange and Samsung's vRAN Deployment in France
- Completion of first 4G and 5G calls on pilot Orange network
- Use of Samsung's CRAN technology and triple band radios
- Discussion on the efficiency of virtualized RAN deployments
AT&T's Response to Presidential Criticism
- POTUS criticism of AT&T for a problematic conference call
- AT&T's response denying network issues
- Challenges of large-scale conference calls discussed
LG's Private 5G Network in Tennessee
- LG implementing private 5G for home appliance manufacturing
- Facility capable of producing a washing machine every 13 seconds
- Transition from Wi-Fi to 5G for deterministic connectivity in manufacturing
T-Mobile's Florida Expansion
- $2 billion investment to improve coverage for 22 million Floridians
- Upgrades to support emergency response and smart city initiatives
- Significant increase in average 5G download speeds since 2021
Closing Remarks
- Upcoming travel plans for hosts
- 4th of July wishes to listeners
- Invitation for audience engagement and podcast ratings
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By Anshel Sag and Will Townsend
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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 allocated over next four years
- Rescinding of $850 million for semiconductor supply chains in 5G/6G technologies
Orange and Samsung's vRAN Deployment in France
- Completion of first 4G and 5G calls on pilot Orange network
- Use of Samsung's CRAN technology and triple band radios
- Discussion on the efficiency of virtualized RAN deployments
AT&T's Response to Presidential Criticism
- POTUS criticism of AT&T for a problematic conference call
- AT&T's response denying network issues
- Challenges of large-scale conference calls discussed
LG's Private 5G Network in Tennessee
- LG implementing private 5G for home appliance manufacturing
- Facility capable of producing a washing machine every 13 seconds
- Transition from Wi-Fi to 5G for deterministic connectivity in manufacturing
T-Mobile's Florida Expansion
- $2 billion investment to improve coverage for 22 million Floridians
- Upgrades to support emergency response and smart city initiatives
- Significant increase in average 5G download speeds since 2021
Closing Remarks
- Upcoming travel plans for hosts
- 4th of July wishes to listeners
- Invitation for audience engagement and podcast ratings
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