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Telecom and Technology Earnings Insights: A Deep Dive with Industry Veterans In this episode of 'The 5G Guys', hosts Wayne Smith and Dan McVaugh invite telecom industry veteran Jim Patterson to discuss the latest earnings reports from major telecom...
In this episode of 5G Guys, hosts Wayne Smith and Dan McVaugh are joined by guest Jim Patterson, a veteran in the telecom industry with 30 years of experience. Patterson shares insights from the Las Vegas annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Major...
What can best be described as an “incestuous, co-dependent, and competitive” relationship, major US cellular and cable service providers have found themselves in an interesting competitive yet partnering dance.
On one hand, cable companies offer mobile phone service plans to consumers through MVNO agreements with cellular service companies while making moves to keep their customers connected as much as possible without dependency on their cellular partners’ networks.
On the other hand, the cellular service companies are utilizing fiber backhaul from cable companies’ extensive fiber networks to backhaul their massive 4G and 5G cell site traffic while simultaneously offering fixed wireless access from those same cell sites to directly compete with cable companies for residential internet service.
In this episode, we dive into this fascinating relationship and what it means for these companies as well as their customers. Connect With Us:
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Episode Minute By Minute:
0:00 Starting off with a sneak peek, welcome note, and sponsor acknowledgment.
1:25 Dan flying solo
1:46 Comparing similarities and differences between cellular and cable service operators
2:25 Telco Top 5
3:51 Technology Fab 5
4:45 Teclo Top 5 vs Technology Fab 5
6:13 How Cable partners with Cellular
7:05 Cable MVNO products use Cellular networks
8:34 How Cable does whatever it can to avoid relying on Cellular networks
10:15 Charter and Comcast partnering to avoid relying on Cellular networks
11:19 How Cellular depends on Cable
12:53 How Cellular is stealing residential customers from Cable
14:30 Big dollars are being spent by Cable and Cellular to reduce dependency on each other
14:49 Cable big spend on CBRS spectrum and deploying their own wireless networks
17:38 Cellular big spend on fiber
Let’s take a look into the future! We're so excited to be back in the studio to talk and make our predictions for 2023. In this episode, we will look at not just the wireless and telecommunications industry but also other related industries that will build the infrastructure.If you missed the last show, we recapped all the exciting advancements in 2022 and laid the foundation for this conversation. Check it out before diving into this episode to get the most out of the show! If you are caught up to speed, hit play to hear our 2023 predictions or keep reading for a sneak peek! First, let’s start with the huge savings we see coming for consumers this year with so much competition in the market. We know that more players in the game create a win-win situation, as more companies are entering the market and providing more options for customers, which leads to better deals and more affordable prices. It's always great to see the consumer come out on top!Artificial intelligence is becoming a major player in almost every industry, and the telecom industry is no exception. With AI, companies will be able to improve operations and offer new services to customers. We also share our thoughts on how AI will not lead to mass layoffs in our industry but create more jobs. We also want to share our thoughts on “The New Space Race” and mention the Amazon Satellites that are coming to the market this year. These satellites will be able to provide internet access to remote areas and improve connectivity for customers. They will be direct competitors with StarLink so you can imagine how exciting this will be to watch play out!Lastly, we discuss why we consider the 5G industry recession-proof. With the increasing demand for high-speed internet, 5G networks will continue to be a vital part of the economy. Regardless of any economic downturns, it's great to see an industry that's so resilient and able to weather any storm!Hit play to hear all of our top productions for 2023! We hope you enjoy our take on it! As always, let us know your thoughts! What are your predictions for 2023 or ideas for our show? Let us know by reaching out to us via the links below. More Of What’s Inside: Why 2023 is shaping up to be a game changer for wireless consumers * Acceleration in the roll-out of 5G networks * Why Fiber optic networks are about to become even more important * Satellite internet is about to go mainstream * How to test out AI for yourself * How AI has been used in the industry for 10-15 years * Could more supply chain issues arise? * What E-SIM cards are doing for the industry * How the government plans to help connect more users this year * Trends we have seen develop over time * And so much more!*
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Episode Minute By Minute:* 0:02 A look into today’s conversation * 0:55 Thank you to today’s sponsors * 1:30 Welcome to our prediction for 2023! * 2:01 Wayne’s top predictions for competition * 4:05 New Satellite companies coming online * 7:30 The advancement of electronic SIM card * 10:14 Our guess on what could happen in 2023 * 13:27 Will a recession affect the industry? * 16:30 The federal funding rolling out in 2023 * 22:00 Why power is critical for the Telecom industry * 24:29 AI and the Telecom industry
2022, where do we even start? If you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you know that this episode is a yearly tradition for us. We look forward to recapping the year from our perspective and share the biggest industry highlights you need to know. From delays in the 5G rollout, to more people needing connectivity than ever before, economic instability, and everything in between, 2022 was a doozy for certain sectors of the industry. But don’t get us wrong, there were more highlights than low points last year. The telecom industry is stronger than ever and we can all agree that huge strides have been made this year for 5G and advancing technology as a whole. Hit play to hear our full 2022 Year In Review, or keep reading for a sneak peek! T-Mobile emerged as a clear leader in the 5G industry, covering 260 million people with its 5G network. During the show, we will share why we think this success can be attributed to the delays that Verizon and AT&T faced at the start of 2022 and T-Mobile's strategic acquisition of Sprint in 2020. You’ll also hear us discuss the industry shifting towards fixed wireless access (FWA), why cable companies are scrambling to keep up, how T-Mobile has surpassed Verizon to become the most valuable telecom company in the world, and so much more. As we have covered in past episodes, we have seen a few delays with 5G. However, this technology is still serving more and more people every day. Hit play to hear us discuss the infrastructure broadband bill that recently passed and how federal funding is being allocated to bridge the digital divide.The future looks bright for the 5G industry! Be sure to join for the next episode to year our thoughts on where we think the industry will go in 2023 and all of our short and long-term predictions. Hit subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening to be the first to hear it when it comes out! More Of What’s Inside: 5G was the big push in 2022, * Saying Goodbye to 3G * T-Mobile is leading the way in all things mobile * How T-Mobile became the World’s largest provider * The acquisition of Sprint in 2020 * A few episodes coming soon in 2023 * Cable companies vs the wireless companies * The new FAA regulations for airlines and 5G timeline * Why use cases for 5G won’t be obvious to the everyday consumer * Supply chain issues and the impact on 2022 deployment * Thanks for listening to the 5G Guys in 2022 and beyond! * How 5G is connecting rural parts of the United States * How StarLink is providing value to the industry * And so much more!*
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Episode Minute By Minute:* 0:56 Our annual year-end review! * 1:45 Wayne’s highlights for 2022 * 2:23 A recap of 2022 and 5G * 3:12 How T-Mobile won the market in 2022 * 5:01 An update on the Aviation Industry delays * 6:32 Big stock market changes in 2022 * 7:50 The Fixed Wireless side of the business * 10:55 Why it was a big year for StarLink * 14:38 Why Verizon is still voted best in the industry * 18:01 How 5G will fly under the radar of most consumers * 21:37 A look into 2023 and what’s coming * 25:45 How final thoughts on 2022
Inflation is affecting everyone from the top down. Even the big tech companies who are in charge of rolling out 5G technology and new telecommunications infrastructure…but it begs the question: what's the damage?
Welcome back to another episode of the 5G guys! In a previous conversation, we covered all the industry updates and project timelines that shifted over the months in 2021. At the end of our time together Wayne brought up the topic of inflation and how it is affecting the industry. It is such a broad topic that we decided it would be better to take a whole episode to do a deep dive.
Hit play to learn how inflation is affecting everything from supply chains, labor cost, supply and material cost, carrier costs, government costs, and everything in between! Even if you have been in this industry since the beginning, no one has ever seen so many complex problems all pile up at once.
We’ll even cover a few problems most people aren’t talking about that the pandemic created and how no one could have planned for these issues. Even though the past several years have not gone according to plan, that doesn’t mean everything is all going downhill…
Be sure to listen to the end to hear our positive take on the matter and how we think several of these “obstacles” will actually lead to a stronger foundation and more sustainable solutions for 5G and connectivity around the world.
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More Of What’s Inside: * The impact of the pandemic on travel expenses. * Why carriers are in a real predicament right now * The major changes in the wireless industry * Why we think this all could be a good thing * What is the impact of inflation on the industry? * Where does inflation come from in the wireless space? * How the government plans to help * And so much more!
Links For This Episode: * Consumer prices for cellular services: Inflation Rate for Cell service between 1997-2022
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Episode Minute By Minute: * 0:02 Thank you to today’s sponsors * 1:09 How inflation is affecting the 5G industry * 3:55 The problems we started seeing on a consumer level * 8:20 The problems with supply chains * 13:04 The problems on the carrier level * 18:17 How money translates into time delays * 21:12 The positive side of delays * 24:11 Why companies are hopeful for 2023 * 26:00 What Dan thinks will happen next in the industry * 29:01 Why government broadband may lead to some positive things
Listen to this episode to get the skinny on what an MVNO is and what that means to you.
We think it’s safe to say that Americans love their streaming and online entertainment. According to NPD, the average U.S. smartphone user now consumes a total of 31.4 GB of data on a monthly basis. That’s up fully 25% from a year prior. These numbers are clearly staggering and only seem to be on the rise as each year passes. However, they don’t speak for all U.S. citizens and people around the world who are in need of alternative smartphone coverage.
Welcome back to another episode of the 5G Guys! Or maybe more accurately, 5G Guy! It’s just me, Dan here today as my co-host Wayne travels internationally. I thought a solo-cast would be a great opportunity to take a deep dive into the topic of M.V.N.O. and why they could be a great carrier option for you and your family if you don’t need an unlimited data plan.
What does M.V.N.O stand for? M: Mobile
V: Virtual
N: Network
O: Operators
What's a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)? If you're not buying your cellular phone service from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon, you're probably buying service from an MVNO, which has several implications for knowing whose network you're actually using. By the end of the episode, you’ll hear the history of how MVNO started, how they grew to a $16 Billion dollar industry, how these companies have made more affordable options for many across the globe, and more.
If you remember the days when changing carriers was a total nightmare, and you had to get a new number, you’ll be interested to hear how the F.C.C. played a role in solving that problem for the consumer and how they paved the road for this innovation of cell provider.
You’ll also hear how these M.V.N.O. providers are actually connected with “The Big 3” carriers and how they use the same tech to keep everyone connected at different rates and speeds. We hope you enjoy this one “101” level overview! If you have an M.V.N.O. provider and want to know more about what carrier you may be connected to, see the links below!
More Of What’s Inside: * The pros and cons of M.V.N.O. providers * Dan's personal experience with M.V.N.O. * What people say about the customer experience * What networks run off The Big 3 * Do you have rights to your phone number? * How these providers support 36 million subscribers * How many M.V.N.O. providers there are in the U.S. * How M.V.N.O. providers can save your family money * And Much More!
Episode Specific Links: * Which Network Does Your MVNO Run On? https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/which-network-is-your-mvno-on#:~:text=Mobile%20virtual%20network%20operators%E2%80%94MVNOs,and%20T%2DMobile%2FSprint
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Episode Minute By Minute: * 0:02 Thank you to today’s spouse * 0:56 What to expect on today’s episode * 1:50 Let’s dive into M.V.N.O. 101 * 3:19 When the FCC made it easier to switch carriers * 5:57 Alternative networks in the U.S. * 10:30 How many customers M.V.N.O. servers cover in 2022 * 11:34 The difference between M.V.N.O. and big carriers * 16:46 The difference in engineering and customer support * 18:45 Who M.V.N.O. servers work well for
Welcome back for another episode of the 5G Guys! If you’ve listened to us before you’ve heard us state that “wireless is the fourth utility”, and with 2021 coming to a close, that reality will be here sooner than you think. Join us in the second part of a two-part series on what to expect in 2022, and the episodes we’re looking forward to recording.
In today’s episode, you’ll hear about the big picture of all things wireless that are set to take off in 2022, plus some practical stuff that you, our listeners, have been asking about. You won’t want to miss the practical tips we’ll have to offer if you want to get started in the wireless industry. Education, experience, and background will be some of the things we cover in the new year and it won’t be a moment too soon. We talk about the worker shortage and the unique challenges it brings to the workforce, as well as how AI and technology advancements could end up making jobs easier for those involved.
Listen in as we discuss our plans to help you understand more about the wireless industry as a whole with episodes like Wifi 101, SCADA, and even microwaves. We’ll dive into private networks and how they can help companies, large venues, and schools work more efficiently for less. It doesn’t stop there, you’ll gain practical tips on how you can keep your identity and personal information safe in a world where it all goes digital. Not to mention the Metaverse, self-driving cars, and smart cities, 2022 will be bursting with technologies you’ll want to pay attention to.
We’ll let your head stop spinning now. This next year is going to be big, but with the 5G Guys podcast in your pocket it may be just a little easier to stay informed. To connect with us, check out our website 5gguys.com or subscribe to our newsletter, you can find it in the links below!
More Of What’s Inside: * How you can start a career in wireless technology * The impact that the worker shortage has on the industry * Creating easier job demands through AI and other advancements * Learning the fundamentals of wireless technology like Wifi, and SCADA * The convergence of wireless technologies and their use cases * How large venues can start creating more reliable connections * Upping efficiency in companies with private networks * The schools that are staying connected with their own networks * How wireless has changed the game of football * The technology being used for the Metaverse * Creating a more functional city with wireless networks * Understanding the business of spectrum * And Much More!
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Episode Minute By Minute: * 0:30 - What we cover today! * 1:04 - Our last episode for the year * 2:00 - How you can get a job in wireless technology * 3:16 - Workforce development and its shortage * 4:22 - The need for better training and skill development * 5:19 - Diving into all things wireless, not just cellular * 6:08 - How wireless technology will start working together * 7:07 - The push into the private network * 8:10 - Leveraging wireless for manufacturers * 9:16 - The wireless technology that helps with entertainment * 10:11 - How 5G may influence the world of gaming * 12:02 - Why do carriers charge us the way they do? * 13:38 - Future guests that built our networks * 16:58 - Closing thoughts
For a lot of us, 2021 was a reset period for our lives. Whether it was learning how to work remotely, helping the kids with remote school, or even just changing the way we traveled, the world began shifting to accommodate a more wireless society. The demand for faster, more reliable networks sent technology giants into overdrive.
If 2021 was the reset period, then 2022 is set to launch us into a world of new possibilities. Join us in this new series as we discuss our predictions for wireless technologies in the coming year.
In the last episode, we reviewed all the conversations we’ve had so far and the amazing technology that is currently being built to make our world more accessible. Today, we focus on the business side of wireless telecom, our predictions of what moves wireless carriers are likely to make next year, and what type of activity you might expect to see in your everyday life.
Listen in as we talk about the C-Band dilemma with “the big three” carriers and our predictions of how long the delay may last. We talk about improved satellites like Starlink and where we think they fit within the industry of wireless communications, as well as the rise of private and fixed networks that could change the way rural areas work forever. You’ll learn about the new infrastructure bill that has recently passed and the things you may see in 2022 like improved reception in stadiums, hospitals, hot spots, and even better service. We talk about the supply chain shortage and how that may affect not only the wireless industry but the infrastructure that may be tapping into those resources next year.
Get your first inside look at our predictions for 2022 and keep an eye out for the advancements that may be coming to your area! For more resources or to connect with us, check out the links below!
More Of What’s Inside: * C-band implementation and its impact * Going wireless with fixed networks * Why satellites and Starlink won’t take over * How remote work may become more common * The infrastructure changes coming in 2022 * Community built networks funded by the government * How supply chain issues could get worse * Improvements of the fiber world and speed * The possible boom of wireless in rural areas * How the improvements may show up in your life * Private networks and their help with extending broadband access * Keeping an eye out for more private networks * How you could cut costs for the cloud * And Much More!
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Episode Minute By Minute: * 0:02 - What we cover today! * 1:38 - Our predictions for 2022 * 3:37 - How C-Band may delay the rollout of 5G * 5:47 - Fixed networks and what they do * 7:16 - Predictions of satellites competing with 5G * 10:34 - The growing need for connection in rural areas * 12:14 - The new infrastructure bill to bridge the digital divide * 15:03 - How the resource shortage may affect the big 3 * 18:52 - Fibers impact on wireless in rural areas * 22:21 - Learning from utility companies on access for all * 24:28 - Private network’s debut in 2022 * 26:25 - How we can help you prepare for the future * 28:04 - Closing thoughts
Hey, we're the 5G guys. Discover what makes us great resources for your journey into all things wireless tech with this quick introductory episode. Not only will you learn about who Dan and Wayne are but how our podcast is shaping up to be your go-to resource for wireless innovation.