The 6G Podcast by Moor Insights & Strategy

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 230 of G2 on 5G - Podcast covers six topics in about 20 minutes AT&T's Autonomous Networks - Will discusses fireside chat with AT&T's network CTO Igal Abez - Focus on AT&T's contributions to TM Forum's autonomous networks initiative - Exploration of generative and agentic AI for network automation The "Big Beautiful B...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend hosts episode 229 of GTO and 5G podcast - Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst HPE Aruba Networking's Private 5G Partner Program - HPE's acquisition of Athonet and turnkey private 5G solution - New competency program to train channel partners on cellular technology - Focus on operational technology environments 3GPP Release 20 and the Path to 6G - Release 20...

Trump Mobile's Gold 5G Service Launch - Discussion of Trump Mobile's new 5G service offering - Pricing strategy and planned device offerings - Analysis of the service as an MVNO using major carrier networks - Skepticism about the value proposition and potential legal issues Satellite Connectivity Testing - Anshel Sag's experience testing satellite services during a camping trip - Comparison of T-M...

Welcome and 5th Anniversary Celebration - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag mark the 5th anniversary of their podcast - Discussion on the podcast's evolution alongside 5G and 6G technologies Nokia's Leadership in Drone and Robotics Consortium - Nokia spearheads a new European Union initiative named Proactive - Project aims to redefine emergency management and critical infrastructure - Projected revenue...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes Shahid Ahmed, who leads NTT DATA's private 5G initiatives - Discussion of Shahid's role in New Ventures and Innovation at NTT DATA Private 5G Momentum in 2025 - Identification of 2025 as a pivotal year for private cellular and 5G adoption - Three major forces driving demand: device availability, spectrum allocation, and improved economics Device Ec...

Welcome and Milestone - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the upcoming 5-year anniversary of their podcast. - Reflection on the longevity of their roles as analysts. AT&T's Fiber Expansion - AT&T acquires Lumen's fiber portion for nearly $6 billion. - Expansion adds over 4 million consumer locations, primarily on the West Coast. - AT&T's goal to reach 60 million locations by 2030. S...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag return for Episode 224 of "The G2 on 5G" - Overview of six topics covered in about 20 minutes AST Space Mobile's New Consumer Satellite Service - Announcement of beta service by end of year, commercial service in 2026 - Potential offerings: text, internet data, video conferencing - Shift from middleware approach to direct consumer service Ech...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 223 of G2 on 5G - Anshel joins from New York after attending Motorola launch event Q1 Earnings for Major U.S. Mobile Network Operators - AT&T reports strong performance in fiber and mobility investments - T-Mobile experiences subscriber growth miss despite solid revenue - Verizon records strong earnings but faces subscriber l...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend introduces episode 222 of G2 on 5G - Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst - Recording from Florida location T-Mobile's 6G Equipment Testing - FCC grants T-Mobile request to test experimental prototype wireless equipment - Testing near Bellevue, Washington headquarters - Spectrum band in 7 GHz to 8.4 GHz range - Potential for 10-20 times more capacity and high...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss the latest insights on 5G technology. - Episode 221 of G2 on 5G, covering six topics in about 20 minutes. AT&T and Celona Partnership for Neutral Host - Announcement of AT&T and Celona collaboration for neutral host solutions. - Discussion on the viability and monetization of neutral host technology. - Stanford Healthcare high...

Welcome and Episode Overview - Will Townsend hosts episode 220 of G2 on 5G - Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst - Discussion of latest 5G and 6G developments Verizon's AI Assistant for Small Businesses - Launch of Verizon Business Assistant for customer interactions - Text-based chatbot to automate and improve engagement - Potential for retention and customer stickiness Sateliot's Funding and Sate...

In this 219th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover: 1. T-Mobile's plans for 5G Advanced in the United States 2. Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as permanent CEO 3. Broadcom's Velosky converged 5G fiber and satellite appliance 4. Vodafone UK and Ericsson use AI to reduce 5G network energy consumption 5. Qualcomm acquires Edge Impulse to boost IoT capabilities 6. Viasat and Space42 partner on direct-to-devic...

Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 Wrap-Up - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss key highlights from MWC Barcelona 2025 - Overview of AST Space Mobile's joint venture with Vodafone Group called Satco - Insights on Qualcomm and MediaTek's new 5G modem announcements AST Space Mobile and Vodafone Partnership - Joint venture Satco aims to support fragmented mobile network operators in Europe - Prov...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend introduces episode 217 of G2 on 5G - Anshel Sag joins as fellow analyst Telecom AI Developments - Will's Forbes article on global mobile network operators using AI - Focus on AT&T, NTT Docomo, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Vodafone - AI improving customer support and operational efficiency - Potential to reduce subscriber churn AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Mil...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes Anshel Sag to episode 216 of G2 on 5G. - Overview of the podcast format: six topics covered in about 20 minutes. T-Mobile's T Priority 5G Slice for First Responders - Announcement of four new enhancements to T-Mobile's network for first responders. - New York City's exclusive use of T-Mobile's network for first responder applications. - Partnership...

In this 215th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover: 1. Nokia's appointment of former Intel executive Justin Hotard as new CEO 2. T-Mobile and SpaceX's satellite connectivity partnership announcement 3. O2 Telefonica's 5G REDCAP trial with Germany's energy sector 4. CTIA and 5G Americas coalition to challenge cable industry dominance 5. Ericsson's deployment of a private cellular network across 68 Tex...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 214 of G2 and 5G podcast - Overview of six 5G topics covered in 20 minutes Nokia and AT&T Partnership - Announcement of Nokia-AT&T collaboration for network automation and voice core functionality - Utilization of Nokia Cloud Platform (NCP) for streamlining network activities - Implications for AT&T's network programm...

AT&T Earnings and Fiber Growth - AT&T reported over a million fiber adds for 2024 - Conversation with Jennifer Robertson, leader of AT&T's mass markets consumer group - Discussion of AT&T guarantee, AST Space Mobile partnership, and convergence strategy - Convergence driving simplification, with 40% of customers taking advantage by end of 2024 Verizon's AI Connect Platform - Announ...

Trump Administration and Open RAN - Discussion of potential boost for Open RAN deployment under a second Trump administration - Review of previous $1.5 billion earmarked for Open RAN and infrastructure investment - Emphasis on eliminating Chinese infrastructure in telecommunications Samsung Unpacked Event Highlights - Introduction of Samsung Galaxy S25 series with custom Snapdragon 8 Elite process...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 211 of G2 on 5G. - Introduction of guest analyst Anshel Sag. Mobile Network Operator Response to Southern California Wildfires - Discussion of tragic wildfires and estimated damages. - Verizon's response: - Waiving charges for affected customers - Deploying mobile and satellite assets - Offering free charging and Wi-Fi - Donati...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host the final episode of G2 and 5G for 2024 - Apology for delay due to travel commitments - Brief discussion on upcoming CES expectations Hot Takes on Recent News - Mavenir's ongoing challenges and executive departure - Potential Trump administration's plans for 3 GHz spectrum allocation Mavenir's Struggles - John Baker's departure and its i...

Welcome and Introduction - Episode 209 of the G2 on 5G podcast kicks off with hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag. - The duo shares their recent travel experiences, highlighting their busy schedules and upcoming plans. 6G Trials and AI Integration - Discussion on NTT DoCoMo and SK Telecom's pre-6G trial involving AI, with insights into the role of Nvidia and Nokia. - Exploration of AI's potential i...

Welcome and Introduction - Episode 208 of the G2 on 5G podcast kicks off with hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag. - Apologies for the recent absence due to extensive travel schedules. Snapdragon Summit Insights - Will Townsend shares his experience attending the Snapdragon Summit in Maui. - Focus on AI-first experiences and Qualcomm's advancements in mobility and automotive sectors. - Discussion o...

Episode 207: G2 on 5G - Insights and Updates Welcome and Introduction - Hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag kick off the episode with a light-hearted discussion about recent baseball games, highlighting the Padres' performance and the Astros' unexpected exit. AT&T Leadership Change - Will Townsend discusses the surprising departure of Chris Sambar, AT&T's network president, after over 20 ye...

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend introduces the episode, featuring Chris Sambar, President of Networks for AT&T, and Abel Avellan, CEO of AST SpaceMobile. - The discussion kicks off with excitement about a recent rocket launch at Cape Canaveral. Rocket Launch Impressions - Chris Sambar shares his awe at witnessing a rocket launch for the first time. - Highlights the enthusiasm of AST S...