Welcome and Introduction

- Anshel Sag and Will Townsend host episode 234 of G2 on 5G

- Podcast covers six topics in about 20 minutes, focusing on 5G and 6G insights

Deutsche Telekom's AI Gigafactory Plans

- Plans to build an AI Gigafactory by 2026

- Partnership with Nvidia and Brookfield

- Discussion on potential success and edge AI applications

Reliance Jio's 5G Network Slices in India

- Launch of 10 new nationwide 5G network slices

- Includes IoT, gaming, FWA, and mission-critical services

- Reliance Jio becomes world's leading FWA provider with 7.4 million subscribers

T-Mobile's Water Utility Transformation

- Collaboration with Fluid Conservation Systems for IoT and leak detection

- Acoustic water leak solution using sensors

- Environmental impact and efficiency improvements in water management

AST SpaceMobile's Global S-band Spectrum Deal

- Agreement to acquire S-band priority rights under ITU

- $64.5 million deal expected to close in second half of 2023

- Potential for AST SpaceMobile to deploy its own service globally

Celona's New Airflux Architecture

- Launch of Airflux, moving core processing to the cloud

- Simplifies private 5G deployment, making it as easy as Wi-Fi

- Uses NXP SoCs and Qualcomm modems for processing

Wi-Fi 7 Travel Routers from D-Link and TP-Link

- TP-Link BE3600: Compact, USB-C powered Wi-Fi 7 travel router

- D-Link G572: 5G NR BE7200 Wi-Fi 7 router with built-in 5G modem

- Discussion on use cases and benefits of portable Wi-Fi 7 routers

Closing Remarks

- Invitation for listeners to provide topic suggestions

- Contact information for hosts: Will at @WhaleTownTech and Anshel at @AnchosAg

- Reminder to rate and subscribe to the podcast

Welcome and Introduction

- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host Episode 233 of the G2 on 5G podcast

- Overview of six topics covered in about 20 minutes

Telefonica's Strategic Infrastructure Decisions

- Phasing out Huawei in Spain and Germany, but not in Brazil

- Discussion on regulatory environments and cost considerations

- Implications for mobile network security and operations

EchoStar, Dish, and Boost Mobile Financial Maneuvers

- Avoiding default through last-minute interest payment

- Ongoing negotiations with FCC and spectrum concerns

- Potential merger considerations with Mobile X

Nokia's Subsea Cable Deals

- Recent contracts for connections between Jakarta-Singapore and North Africa-Europe

- Strategic importance for Nokia's revenue expansion

- Potential implications for Chinese infrastructure replacement

Wi-Fi 8 Specification Release

- Known as 802.11bn, focusing on reliability and real-world performance

- Improvements in throughput, latency, and packet delivery

- Timeline for certification and potential hardware availability

AT&T and Ericsson's Open RAN Milestone

- Deployment of third-party RAN application (rApp) in live production network

- Significance for multi-vendor programmability in networks

- Discussion on the current state of Open RAN implementation

Samsung's Foldable Phone Success

- Impressive pre-order numbers for Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7

- Notable improvements in design, particularly thinness

- User experience insights and potential impact on the market

Apple's Potential Foldable Phone Entry

- Speculation on Apple's future foldable device

- Comparison with Samsung's current offerings

- Market anticipation and potential release timeline

Closing Remarks

- Invitation for listener engagement and topic suggestions

- Social media contact information for hosts

- Request for podcast ratings and subscriptions

Welcome and Introduction

- Will Townsend hosts episode 232 of G2 on 5G, covering six topics in about 20 minutes

- Analyst Anshel Sag joins as co-host

Earnings Season Updates

- AT&T and T-Mobile post strong quarterly results

- AT&T reaches 1 million fixed wireless access subscribers

- T-Mobile reports impressive postpaid net adds and revenue growth

Low Earth Orbit Satellite Race

- T-Mobile's T-Satellite service now generally available

- AT&T and AST Space Mobile achieve first voiceover LTE call using satellite

- Competition driving innovation in satellite connectivity

Microsoft's New Surface 5G Laptop

- Surface Laptop 5G designed for portable business use

- Features dynamic antenna system with six strategically placed antennas

- Supports both eSIM and Nano SIM, weighs under 3 pounds

Connectivity Challenges in the Florida Keys

- Will Townsend shares personal experience with patchy coverage

- Highlights potential impact on tourism, commercial fishing, and emergency alerts

- Calls for mobile network operators to invest in infrastructure improvements

T-Mobile's L4S Technology

- First carrier to deploy L4S (Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput)

- Part of 5G Advanced Release 18 standard

- Aims to improve streaming experience and lower latency

Closing Remarks

- Hosts invite listener feedback on specific 5G topics

- Encourage audience to rate, subscribe, and tune in next week