The 6G Podcast by Moor Insights & Strategy

Episode 255 of the 6G Podcast features Anshel Sag and Mike Dano discussing major 5G/6G and satellite developments. They cover Verizon’s standalone 5G winning BMW telematics business via KDDI, highlighting shifting connected-car partnerships and growing connectivity demands for autonomy and V2X. The biggest news is T-Mobile’s leadership reshuffle under incoming CEO Srini Gopalan, expanding John Saw...

In episode 254 of the 6G podcast, Anshel Sag and Mike Danow discuss major telecom and space-industry developments. Sag covers T-Mobile forcing customers off older plans with roughly $4-per-line increases and potential competitive fallout, plus a Verizon–BT 50/50 joint venture combining international enterprise operations serving 3,000 customers in 180 countries with about $4B in revenue, and renew...

Anshel Sag and Mike Dano open episode 253 of the 6G Podcast and discuss World Cup stadium technology, including Lenovo’s FIFA partnership, referee camera headsets using 5G mmWave, Eagle Eye camera systems for offsides/goal-line decisions, 3D player avatars, digital ticketing, and Ookla findings that Mercedes-Benz Stadium leads in connectivity with no major issues so far. They review updates from t...

6G Podcast Ep. 252: Huawei 14A Claims, Network X 6G Spectrum Sharing, StarCloud-SpaceX, SpaceX IPO Numbers, AT&T Build a Plan, Amazon LEO Launch In episode 252 of the 6G podcast, analysts Anshel Sag and Mike Daniel discuss Huawei’s claim it can achieve 14A-class chip density by 2031 via “logic folding,” expressing skepticism and noting China’s stronger recent progress in memory. Mike recaps th...

Episode 251 of the 6G Podcast features Anshel Sag and Mike Dano discussing major U.S. connectivity and infrastructure developments. They unpack AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon forming an equal-share joint venture to pool spectrum and IP for direct-to-device satellite connectivity, positioning it as a standards and onboarding interface for satellite partners while potentially hedging against SpaceX...

Episode 250 of the 6G Podcast features Anshel Sag and Mike Dano discussing key 5G/6G developments. They cover an NVIDIA–Corning partnership to expand U.S. optical manufacturing capacity tenfold with three new facilities in Texas and North Carolina and 3,000 jobs, noting AI data centers are driving fiber demand and affecting ISP buildouts. Mike recaps the WIA ConnectX show, including debate over wh...

T-Mobile Super Broadband, Fiber Acquisitions, Tech Earnings, and Satellite D2D Trends | 6G Podcast Ep. 249 In episode 249 of the 6G Podcast, analysts Anshel Sag and Mike Dano discuss convergence across 5G, fiber, and satellite. They cover T-Mobile’s “Super Broadband,” which bundles 5G with SpaceX Starlink for primary, backup, or load-balanced connectivity using equipment from Ericsson and Inseego,...

OpenAI Smartphone Rumors, Charter’s Stock Plunge, Intel–Tesla Foundry Boost, Direct-to-Device Satellite Benchmarks, Verizon’s Q1 Net Adds, and a Socorro AI Data Center Debate The 6G Podcast hosts discuss rumors that OpenAI may build a smartphone with Qualcomm and MediaTek, potentially launching around 2027 and enabling tighter OS-level AI integration than Android or iOS. They review Q1 telecom ear...

Anshel Sag and Mike Dano open with discussion of watching a recent capsule splashdown and related footage, plus a personal connection to rocket-engine work. They then cover Amazon’s roughly $11B agreement to acquire Globalstar, maintaining Apple’s iPhone satellite emergency texting while planning an Amazon LEO direct-to-device service for mobile operators in 2028, with open questions around Apple’...

Artemis Optical Links, 3GPP Release 21 Timeline, Bundled Fiber+Wireless Plans, and the Satellite D2D Spectrum Scramble Anshel Sag and Mike Dano discuss Artemis mission connectivity and imagery, including NASA’s Orion optical laser link (O2O) enabling 4K streams, iPhone selfies, and radiation damage to sensors, alongside brand visibility like Omega watches. They then review outcomes from a recent 3...

HP Go Expands, Comcast Edge AI Demos, MLB ABS Challenges, FCC Router Crackdown, Turkey 5G Launch, and Artemis II Moon Mission Anshel Sag and Mike Dano discuss six developments: HP’s Imagine 2026 updates expand HP Go cellular service beyond one Qualcomm EliteBook to multiple notebook tiers and add EU activation across 23 countries, alongside a more efficient Wolf Connect modem for out-of-band secur...

Anshel Sag and Mike Dano discuss highlights from Nvidia GTC 2026, focusing on Nvidia’s “AI Grid” concept for distributed GPU compute across telecom and cloud-edge partners including AT&T, T-Mobile, Comcast, Spectrum, Cisco, and Akamai, positioned as a broader revival of edge computing beyond AI RAN. They cover Bell’s plan to invest $1.7B in a Saskatchewan AI factory/data center emphasizing Can...

Post-MWC 2026: Qualcomm’s AI Wearables, Satellite Momentum, Nvidia’s RAN Push, and 6G Signals for LA 2028 In a post–MWC 2026 episode of the 6G Podcast, Anshel Sag and Mike Dano recap show takeaways, including heavy Qualcomm news: Snapdragon Wear Elite for AI wearables (including a future Galaxy Watch), FastConnect 8800 Wi‑Fi 8 with quad radios and 4x4 client throughput, an AI 200 rack-scale data c...

Anshel Sag hosts episode 242 of the rebranded 6G Podcast and introduces new co-host Mike Dano (Ookla), noting the industry’s “5G lull” and a shift toward 6G discussions. They discuss 5G Americas shutting down operations after years as a spectrum- and standards-focused trade association, framing the closure as a sign of cooling 5G interest and flat-to-negative RAN sales. Anshel covers Samsung and K...

Final Episode: Analyzing 5G, Verizon's Moves, and the Future of Telecom In episode 241 of the G2 on 5G podcast by More Insights and Strategy, hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag cover six pressing topics in the telecom industry. Will shares his news of leaving More Insights to start a new venture, marking the end of the podcast. The episode starts with a discussion on Verizon's aggressive price cut...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes Anshel Sag to episode 240 of G2 on 5G. - Coverage of six topics spanning 5G and 6G developments. T-Mobile's Edge Control Solution - Launch of Edge Control at fourth annual Innovate Awards. - Combines 5G advanced network with local breakout for private-like cellular experience. - Zero on-premise infrastructure requirement distinguishes this solution...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the latest insights on 5G and 6G technologies. - Episode 239 of G2 on 5G, covering six topics in about 20 minutes. AT&T's 5G Standalone Deployment - AT&T declares nationwide 5G standalone deployment on October 8th. - Milestone achievement matching RAN and 5G core infrastructure. - Predictions of innovative services, especially...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend hosts episode 238 of G2 on 5G with analyst Anshel Sag - Podcast covers six 5G and 6G topics in about 20 minutes AST SpaceMobile's Breakthrough - Conducted first space-based 4G VoLTE call with Bell Canada - Includes voice, broadband data, and video streaming capabilities - Paves way for production and monetization Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit Highlights - Laun...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 237 of G2 on 5G - Brief baseball discussion about the Astros and Padres Mavenir's AI Strategy - Mavenir CEO's focus on agentic AI to revitalize the company - Discussion on potential replacement of OSS with AI - Skepticism about the extent of AI's role in network operations Intel and Nvidia Partnership - Announcement of Intel and...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes Anshel Sag to episode 236 of G2 on 5G - Overview of the podcast format: six topics covered in about 20 minutes Reliance's Upcoming IPO - Reliance preparing for a massive IPO in early 2026 - Aiming to raise $6 billion, potentially valuing the company at $112 billion - Discussion on Reliance's network infrastructure and subscriber base - Analysis of...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 235 of G2 on 5G - Coverage of six topics in about 20 minutes T-Mobile Innovation Summit and Executive Changes - T-Mobile's Innovation Summit and analyst forum in Bellevue - Executive changes: Ulf Ewoldson replacing Neville Ray, Callie Field departing - Introduction of Super Mobile for enterprises AT&T's Spectrum Acquisition f...

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 o...

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...

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'...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend hosts a special standalone edition of G2 on 5G - Guests Nathan Howe and Ken Urquhart from Zscaler join the podcast Zscaler Cellular Overview - Nathan explains Zscaler Cellular as the next evolution in connecting customers to Zero Trust Exchange - Enables cellular devices to connect directly to Zscaler customer policy - Provides zero trust controls and prote...