The 5G Podcast with Fexingo: Wireless Networks, Carriers, and Mobile Infrastructure

Episode 54 of The 5G Podcast explores how high-speed, low-latency wireless networks are reshaping the fine art industry — from museum exhibitions to gallery sales and remote authentication. Lucas and Luna dive into the specific case of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, which deployed a private 5G network in early 2026 to enable real-time augmented reality overlays on sculptures and paintings, incr...

Lucas and Luna explore how 5G is reshaping the live music industry, from stage production to fan engagement. They focus on a concrete example: how the band Coldplay is using 5G-powered augmented reality and low-latency audio streaming in their 2025-2026 world tour. The hosts break down how 5G enables real-time AR effects synced to millions of phones, reduces latency for remote performers, and allo...

Lucas and Luna explore how 5G networks are revolutionizing coffee production from farm to cup. They focus on a specific case: a cooperative in Colombia's Huila region using private 5G networks and IoT sensors to monitor soil moisture, plant health, and fermentation in real time, improving yield by 15 percent while reducing water usage by 30 percent. The episode also covers how 5G-enabled logistics...

Episode 51 of The 5G Podcast dives into a quietly critical use case: how 5G is modernizing the electric grid. Lucas and Luna explore a real pilot by a major U.S. utility using 5G to manage distributed energy resources like rooftop solar and battery storage, cutting latency from seconds to milliseconds. They discuss the challenge of integrating renewable sources without destabilizing the grid, how...

In this episode of The 5G Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how 5G is quietly transforming the electric power grid. They focus on a concrete case: the partnership between Verizon and the utility Duke Energy, which uses network slicing to manage grid-edge devices like solar inverters and battery storage in real time. The hosts break down how 5G's ultra-low latency — under 10 milliseconds — enables au...

Episode 49 of The 5G Podcast explores how 5G is turning drones from remote-controlled toys into fully autonomous aerial robots. Lucas and Luna dive into the low-latency control loops that enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, the network slicing required for safe airspace integration, and a concrete case: how Verizon's 5G drone trial at a North Carolina farm cut crop inspection ti...

Episode 48 of The 5G Podcast with Fexingo explores how 5G is quietly remaking banking. Lucas and Luna look at a single case: JPMorgan Chase's deployment of private 5G networks in its data centers and branches. They explain how ultra-low latency is enabling real-time fraud detection, how network slicing is securing mobile transactions, and why banks are moving from Wi-Fi to 5G for mission-critical...

Episode 47 of The 5G Podcast dives into how 5G networks are reshaping the gig economy — not through flashy apps, but through the invisible infrastructure that makes gig work possible. Lucas and Luna explore the case of food delivery drivers in Los Angeles, where a major carrier's 5G standalone rollout cut latency from 50 milliseconds to under 10, enabling real-time route optimization and reducing...

Episode 46 of The 5G Podcast explores how 5G is reshaping retail supply chains behind the scenes. Lucas and Luna dive into the case of Walmart's 5G-powered robot fleets in distribution centers, cutting inventory cycle time from days to hours. They also discuss Verizon's private network deals with grocery chains like Kroger, and how real-time data is reducing waste. Specific numbers: Walmart's 1,50...

In this episode of The 5G Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how 5G networks are revolutionizing emergency medical services. They focus on a specific pilot program in San Antonio, Texas, where 5G-enabled ambulances transmit real-time high-definition video, vitals, and CT scans to hospital trauma teams before arrival. The hosts break down the technical requirements—ultra-low latency and high uplink ba...

In this episode of The 5G Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how 5G is quietly reshaping construction. They focus on a real-world case: Skanska's use of 5G-powered digital twins on a high-rise project in Stockholm, which cut rework by 30% and improved safety compliance by 25%. They break down how low latency and high bandwidth enable real-time sensor fusion, remote machine control, and AR-based quali...

Episode 43 of The 5G Podcast explores how 5G is quietly transforming agriculture. Lucas and Luna dive into the specific case of John Deere, which is equipping its tractors with 5G modems and edge computers to enable real-time soil sensing, variable-rate seeding, and auto-steering. They discuss how this shift could increase yields by up to 15% while reducing water and fertilizer use. The hosts also...

In this episode of The 5G Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how cruise lines are deploying private 5G networks to transform the guest experience and ship operations. With over 30 million passengers expected to sail in 2026, the industry is betting big on connectivity. Lucas breaks down how Royal Caribbean's 'Smart Ship' initiative uses 5G for everything from real-time luggage tracking to immersive a...

This episode explores how 5G networks are revolutionizing the fan experience at large sports and entertainment venues. Lucas and Luna discuss the deployment of distributed antenna systems and small cells at major stadiums like SoFi Stadium and the innovations that allow for real-time augmented reality overlays, personalized video feeds, and frictionless concessions. They break down the technical c...

Episode 40 of The 5G Podcast dives into one of the most surprising industrial adopters of private 5G networks: mining. Lucas and Luna explore how companies like Rio Tinto and BHP are deploying 5G to enable autonomous haulage, remote drilling, and real-time ore analysis thousands of feet underground. They focus on the specific case of a 5G network at Rio Tinto's Koodaideri iron ore mine in Western...

Lucas and Luna explore how 5G is revolutionizing the luxury yacht industry. From ultra-fast onboard connectivity for guests and crew to remote monitoring of engines and systems, 5G private networks are enabling a new era of smart yachting. The episode focuses on a specific case: a 60-meter superyacht equipped with a dedicated 5G small-cell network, supporting 4K video streaming, IoT sensors, and r...

Lucas and Luna explore how superyacht builders like Lürssen and Feadship are integrating private 5G networks to deliver streaming, smart sensors, and crew communications at sea. They discuss a specific 150-meter vessel that uses over 200 5G-connected IoT nodes for predictive maintenance, guest experience, and navigation. The episode covers the shift from satellite-only connectivity to hybrid 5G-sa...

Episode 37 of The 5G Podcast explores how 5G is quietly reshaping the rental car industry. Lucas and Luna examine a real-world case: a major rental company using 5G to retrofit thousands of vehicles with always-on telematics, enabling remote diagnostics, automated check-in via geofencing, and real-time fleet health monitoring. They discuss how this cuts per-car maintenance costs by 15-20%, reduces...

Episode 36 of The 5G Podcast explores how fifth-generation wireless is reshaping live sports and entertainment venues. Lucas and Luna examine a specific case: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where a distributed antenna system and 5G small cells handle over 70,000 simultaneous connections during events. They discuss how dedicated spectrum for the venue enables real-time replays, in-seat ordering, and...

Episode 35 dives into how 5G private networks are revolutionizing film and TV production, from on-set wireless camera feeds to real-time remote editing. Lucas and Luna break down specific use cases at a major studio lot, including how low-latency 5G replaces miles of cables, enables virtual production workflows, and cuts setup times by 40 percent. They discuss the economics: a single TV season can...

This episode of The 5G Podcast explores how private 5G networks are reshaping the automotive supply chain, from just-in-time manufacturing to real-time logistics tracking. Lucas and Luna dive into a specific case: a major European automaker's use of 5G to reduce downtime in its assembly plant by 20 percent, cutting inventory buffers by 15 percent. They discuss how 5G's low latency and massive devi...

In this episode of The 5G Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how 5G is quietly transforming the maritime shipping industry. They focus on the Port of Rotterdam's private 5G network, which now connects over 2,000 sensors across the port, enabling real-time tracking of container movements, autonomous cranes, and predictive maintenance. The conversation covers how this network reduced idle time for carg...

This episode of The 5G Podcast explores how 5G networks are transforming the music industry beyond streaming. Lucas and Luna dive into a specific case: how the band Glass Animals used 5G-powered mixed reality during their 2025 tour to create immersive stage experiences. They discuss how 5G's low latency enables real-time hologram performances and remote collaboration across continents. The hosts a...

Episode 31 of The 5G Podcast explores how 5G is reshaping auto and property insurance through real-time data. Lucas and Luna break down the shift from annual premiums to usage-based models, with examples from telematics programs like Progressive's Snapshot and how 5G's low latency enables instant claims processing. They discuss how insurers are partnering with automakers and smart home device make...

Episode 30 of The 5G Podcast explores how hotels are using private 5G networks to replace slow Wi-Fi, power smart rooms, and enable new guest experiences like contactless check-in and real-time concierge via augmented reality. We look at a specific case: Marriott's pilot at the JW Marriott Austin, where a private 5G network from Verizon and Samsung cut bandwidth congestion by 40 percent and allowe...