In this season 4 premier of the 5G Guys Podcast, hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith review the state of 5G technology and industry updates leading up to the year 2024. They explore 5G’s progression in the US, discussing the coverage expansion by carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. They also talk about the influence of fixed wireless broadband on the market and ponder on the potential emerging trends regarding the collaboration between wireless and cable companies. The hosts also delve into the issues surrounding 5G coverage and the dilemmas with deploying new technology. They hint at upcoming guest appearances, the move to video podcasting, and end with holiday season anticipation for the telecom industry.
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Episode Minute-by-Minute:
00:00 Preview
00:57 Introduction
01:26 Welcome
02:04 5G Progress
03:59 2023 Industry Economy
05:24 Fixed Wireless Access
06:34 Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)
08:05 Dish Wireless Update
09:28 5G Disappointment by Consumers
12:15 Carriers’ Real Motivation for Deploying 5G
14:41 Private Network Progress Update
17:10 The Challenges of Doing Work for the Carriers
19:17 Is 5G Performing Worse Than 4G?
22:21 Cable Broadband Update
25:32 Cellular and Cable Mergers on the Horizon?
26:09 Google & Apple Want the Network to Not Matter
27:46 Will T-Mobile Offer “Try Before Buy”?
28:15 What’s with Xfinity’s “10G”?
31:05 5G Guys Full Video on YouTube
31:39 Anything Big In Store for Consumers This Holiday Season?
32:54 Wrap Up
