Welcome and Introduction
- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 198 of the G2 on 5G podcast.
- Apologies for the delay due to Will's vacation and roof construction.
- Brief discussion about their Fourth of July activities.
Hurricane Barrel and Disaster Communication Efforts
- Will Townsend discusses Hurricane Barrel's impact on South Texas.
- Highlights the efforts of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in restoring connectivity.
- AT&T used drone technology for temporary connectivity.
- T-Mobile utilized satellite cells on trucks.
- Verizon focused on ensuring backup systems were operational.
Insights on Disaster Response
- Anshel Sag shares his thoughts on the preparedness of carriers for natural disasters.
- Mentions his near experience with the hurricane while in New York City.
- Emphasizes the increasing frequency and severity of natural storms.
Galaxy Unpacked Event
- Anshel Sag reports on the Galaxy Unpacked event held in New York.
- Overview of new product announcements: Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Ring, and new earbuds.
- Discussion on the features and improvements of the new devices.
- Anshel's personal excitement about the Galaxy Ring and its features.
Germany's Rip and Replace of Chinese Infrastructure
- Will Townsend discusses Germany's efforts to replace Huawei infrastructure.
- Germany's initial commitment to replace hardware by 2026, now focusing on management layer software by 2029.
- Concerns about the potential backdoors in Chinese software.
- Anshel Sag's perspective on Germany's slow progress and the challenges involved.
Boost Mobile's Rebranding and New Plans
- Anshel Sag talks about Boost Mobile's rebranding under Dish.
- Introduction of new plans and pricing, starting at $25 per month.
- Comparison with Mint Mobile and other competitors.
- Anshel's anticipation to test Boost Mobile's service.
Ericsson's Vonage Acquisition and API Strategy
- Will Townsend discusses Ericsson's recent earnings call and the challenges with the Vonage acquisition.
- Ericsson's CEO remains optimistic about the long-term potential of API strategy.
- Discussion on the initial write-off and the need for significant monetization.
- Anshel Sag's critical view on the acquisition and its potential for future revenue.
Nokia's Earnings Report
- Anshel Sag covers Nokia's recent earnings report and the significant decline in profit.
- Impact of India's reduced 5G deployment on Nokia's earnings.
- Discussion on Nokia's challenges and potential bright spots in private networking and security.
- Will Townsend's optimistic view on Nokia's future prospects.
Conclusion
- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag wrap up the podcast.
- Apologies for the previous week's absence due to personal and professional commitments.
- Invitation for listeners to provide feedback and suggestions for future topics.
- Encouragement to rate and subscribe to the podcast.
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Welcome and Introduction
- Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 198 of the G2 on 5G podcast.
- Apologies for the delay due to Will's vacation and roof construction.
- Brief discussion about their Fourth of July activities.
Hurricane Barrel and Disaster Communication Efforts
- Will Townsend discusses Hurricane Barrel's impact on South Texas.
- Highlights the efforts of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in restoring connectivity.
- AT&T used drone technology for temporary connectivity.
- T-Mobile utilized satellite cells on trucks.
- Verizon focused on ensuring backup systems were operational.
Insights on Disaster Response
- Anshel Sag shares his thoughts on the preparedness of carriers for natural disasters.
- Mentions his near experience with the hurricane while in New York City.
- Emphasizes the increasing frequency and severity of natural storms.
Galaxy Unpacked Event
- Anshel Sag reports on the Galaxy Unpacked event held in New York.
- Overview of new product announcements: Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Ring, and new earbuds.
- Discussion on the features and improvements of the new devices.
- Anshel's personal excitement about the Galaxy Ring and its features.
Germany's Rip and Replace of Chinese Infrastructure
- Will Townsend discusses Germany's efforts to replace Huawei infrastructure.
- Germany's initial commitment to replace hardware by 2026, now focusing on management layer software by 2029.
- Concerns about the potential backdoors in Chinese software.
- Anshel Sag's perspective on Germany's slow progress and the challenges involved.
Boost Mobile's Rebranding and New Plans
- Anshel Sag talks about Boost Mobile's rebranding under Dish.
- Introduction of new plans and pricing, starting at $25 per month.
- Comparison with Mint Mobile and other competitors.
- Anshel's anticipation to test Boost Mobile's service.
Ericsson's Vonage Acquisition and API Strategy
- Will Townsend discusses Ericsson's recent earnings call and the challenges with the Vonage acquisition.
- Ericsson's CEO remains optimistic about the long-term potential of API strategy.
- Discussion on the initial write-off and the need for significant monetization.
- Anshel Sag's critical view on the acquisition and its potential for future revenue.
Nokia's Earnings Report
- Anshel Sag covers Nokia's recent earnings report and the significant decline in profit.
- Impact of India's reduced 5G deployment on Nokia's earnings.
- Discussion on Nokia's challenges and potential bright spots in private networking and security.
- Will Townsend's optimistic view on Nokia's future prospects.
Conclusion
- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag wrap up the podcast.
- Apologies for the previous week's absence due to personal and professional commitments.
- Invitation for listeners to provide feedback and suggestions for future topics.
- Encouragement to rate and subscribe to the podcast.
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