In this 189th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

1. T-Mobile partners with Delta Airlines to reimagine network operations with 5G

2. Google promotes Rick Osterloh to head Android and Hardware teams to merge AI efforts

3. 5G DSS rides off into the sunset in the U.S.

4. Samsung Networks and Qualcomm hit 1024 QAM milestone with FDD and TDD spectrum

5. Industry veteran Mo Katibeh joins T-Mobile for Business as CMO

6. Moto’s new Edge 50 Ultra and Samsung’s A35 launch in the US, adding more choices to the market

In this 188th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

1. AT&T may be testing some tweaks to its mid-band 5G network

2. The CHIPS Act direct funding is picking up steam: Intel ($8.5B), TSMC ($6.6B), and Samsung ($6.4B) all get funding to expand leading-node US chip manufacturing. Intel is expected to invest $100 Billion, TSMC $65 billion, and Samsung $40 billion in US facilities.

3. AST SpaceMobile hits another milestone, streaming an AT&T commercial from space to a smartphone

4. Ookla test results show major differences between Samsung’s S24 line and Apple’s iPhone 15 family in network performance, including latency and download/upload speeds

5. ViaSat jumps into the low earth orbit satellite direct to device game

6. Verizon brings 5G to NAB Show 2024 in a big way with Private 5G, Field Area Network, 5G Broadcasting and Remote Production

In this 187th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

1. Casa Systems files for bankruptcy as it attempts to reorganize its 5G core, RAN and cable assets

2. Is the DoD preparing to release 3GHz spectrum for 5G or 6G applications?

3. Does Airspan’s reorgainztion breathe new life into the once high flying provider of Open RAN and small cell infrastructure?

4. Is Huawei on the road to recovery with its latest $99 Billion earnings? What does it mean for Qualcomm?

5. Reliance Jio hits 100 million 5G subs, will it double down on spectrum to maintain its lead?

6. AT&T data breach impacts 73M customers

In this 186th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

1. Booz Allen, Ericsson and Nokia partner to focus on modernizing U.S. Navy communications with 5G lab and POC efforts

2. Tesla wants to deploy Private 5G, could this spur other automakers to do the same?

3. AT&T announces 5G powered Internet Air for Business and partners with Microsoft Teams for 5G & AI-infused unified communications solution

4. China Mobile plans to roll out 5G-Advanced to 300 cities across China in 2024, starting with an initial 100 cities.

5. Keysight and Viavi battle for Spirent to boost 5G design, test and measurement capabilities

6. T-Mobile Secret Baseball Button and Opening Day

In this 185th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

1. Ericsson and Nokia establish new business units to focus on 5G U.S. govt and military deployments

2. US Department of Justice and 15 States Sue Apple for Anti-Competitive Smartphone Tactics

3. Three UK books first loss in nearly 15 years blaming 5G deployment costs

4. NVIDIA GTC 2024 - NVIDIA charges into Telco with renewed 5G and 6G aspirations utilizing AI

5. UScellular jumps into private 5G manufacturing with Rockwell Industry

6. Jio brags about its network slicing capabilities, including gaming, security, FWA and talks Private Networks

In this 184th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

 1. Will Open RAN benefit from a possible $9B in FCC subsidies (5G Fund) for U.S. rural 5G deployments?

2. What does the FCC’s new 100/20 Mbps down/up definition for broadband mean for 5G FWA?

3. T-Mobile and Dialpad extend partnership for AI-enabled business communications - could 5G VoNR deliver additional capabilities?

4. FCC unanimously approves rules for direct-to-device 5G NTN services

5. Nokia and Eurofiber team up for private 5G network delivery - could it serve as a model for other fiber service companies?

6. Vodafone to sell Italian business to Swisscom for €8 billion

In this 183rd episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

 1. FCC probes AT&T recent outage

2. T-Mobile finally gets its Auction 108 Spectrum, could supercharge T-Mobile’s rural push

3. Sateliot readies four NB-IoT satellites for deployment supporting 5G NR

4. Dish won’t buy T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum, setting up for an auction

5. Will’s visit and impressions tied to John Deere 5G connected factory tour ahead of his Forbes contribution

6. India is set to have another big 5G auction this year

In this 182nd episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

 1. API finally gains traction as 5G mobile networks seek programmability and monetization - is Vonage positioned to capitalize?

2. AI is everywhere and in everything - an extension of CES: Intel AI PC and Qualcomm AI Hub+ New Snapdragon x80 Modem and FastConnect 7900

3. NTN and LEO satellite service continues to be hot - who’s still in front? AST SpaceMobile and Sateliot

4. The usual devices from: Honor Magic 6 Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Moto Bendable, Tecno Rollable, Lenovo Clear Laptop, Xiaomi SU7 Auto, Samsung Galaxy Ring, OnePlus Watch 2

5. Nokia finds some renewed enterprise focus with Dell Technologies in private 5G networking and more

6. Qualcomm XR Hub, Boundless AR 5G Demo, Oppo Air Glass 3 and AR contacts are back?

In this 181st episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

1. AT&T launches Dynamic Defense 

2. The AT&T nationwide cellular outage, explanation and hasty conclusions

3. MWC Barcelona 2024 and three anticipated themes

4. Qualcomm R&D Demos and Other pre-MWC 2024 Announcements, including 6G

5. Singtel claims first app-based 5G network slicing capability

6. Sony’s new portable 5G transmitter for live video or large still images

In this 180th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:

1. Telus partners with Samsung Networks for LTE and 5G open and virtualized RAN

2. Verizon inks Private 5G deal with NHL

3. T-Mobile leans into uplink transmit switching for 5G uplink optimization

4. AT&T and FirstNet sign 10-year, $8 billion deal including 1,000 new sites, SA 5G

5. Nokia and Dell team up for private cellular networking 

6. Vodafone HyperRealityHub