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UScellular to Sell Spectrum Assets for $1 Billion to Verizon

UScellular to Sell Spectrum Assets for $1 Billion to Verizon

UScellular has agreed to sell $1 billion worth of spectrum licenses to Verizon and other mobile network operators. This strategic move is part of UScellular’s effort to monetize its remaining spectrum assets, ensuring broader usage across the country. The deal includes 850 MHz, AWS, and PCS licenses, contingent on regulatory approval. UScellular still holds significant low-, mid-, and mmWave spectrum and continues to seek buyers for its retained assets.

Ericsson Private 5G Pilot Takes Flight at Schiphol Airport

Ericsson Private 5G Pilot Takes Flight at Schiphol Airport
Ericsson has launched a private 5G network pilot at Schiphol Airport, aimed at modernizing operations as part of the “Airport 4.0” strategy. The network addresses the airport’s challenges like aging infrastructure and increasing passenger volumes with a secure, high-speed, low-latency solution. Ericsson’s network supports both 4G and 5G, enabling IoT integration, predictive maintenance, and enhanced security, positioning Schiphol as a global leader in airport innovation.

5G RAN Engineer Learning Path

5G RAN Engineer Learning Path
This learning path has been designed for participants with a technical background to develop a complete picture of the 5G RAN environment. The learning path is comprised of four courses – 5G System Engineering, 5G Air Interface, Deploying Open RAN for 5G, and Introduction to 5G Radio Planning.

Private 5G: Transforming Industries with Tailored Connectivity

Private 5G: Transforming Industries with Tailored Connectivity
Private 5G networks are transforming digital transformation by providing tailored, secure connectivity for various industries. Unlike public networks, private 5G offers dedicated solutions for sectors like manufacturing, transport, and healthcare. This article explores the benefits, key adopters, and strategic partnerships driving the implementation of private 5G, highlighting its role in enhancing productivity, safety, and sustainability.

T-Mobile’s 800 MHz Spectrum Auction Attracts Utilities and Engineering Firms

T-Mobile's 800 MHz Spectrum Auction Attracts Utilities and Engineering Firms
T-Mobile’s auction of its 800 MHz spectrum has attracted significant interest from utilities and engineering firms. This development could reshape spectrum ownership and enhance 5G deployment, especially as Dish Network faces financial hurdles. Key players like Burns & McDonnell and Anterix are emerging as potential buyers, underscoring the strategic importance of this auction for private wireless networks and critical infrastructure.

Q1 Telco Earnings with Jim Patterson | Episode 61

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 and technology companies. Jim Patterson, with a 30-year career including 15 years at Sprint and experience as an entrepreneur, now offers analysis through Patterson Advisory Group. The episode explores key themes in the earnings reports, such as reactions to pricing, C band deployments, and company strategies for managing debt. Patterson shares insights on Verizon’s performance, AT&T’s focus on fiber broadband and debt reduction, and T-Mobile’s successful Sprint acquisition. The conversation also addresses the struggles and strategies of prepaid services, the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) winding down, net neutrality, and telecom companies’ approaches to the evolving market. The episode concludes with discussions on Comcast and Charter Spectrum’s recent performance, emphasizing Charter’s successful mobile strategy.

Navigating the Waves of Telecom: From CapEx Booms to Strategic Spending | 5G Guys

Navigating the Waves of Telecom From CapEx Booms to Strategic Spending
The 5G Guys podcast hosts, Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith, introduce a new series titled ‘Storytelling and Predictions,’ aimed at sharing their extensive experience and insights into the telecommunications industry without overshadowing their guests. They dive into the impact of 5G on capital expenditure, noting a significant increase in spending to roll out 5G networks, which is now adjusting back to normal levels. The discussion transitions into the differences between CapEx and OpEx spending, emphasizing the shift towards maintenance and optimization of networks post-major rollouts. The hosts reflect on past downturns in the telecom industry, comparing them to the current market dynamics and predicting future trends, such as vendor consolidation and the strategic deployment of mid-band spectrum for 5G. The episode highlights the unique position of the telecom industry amidst economic fluctuations and the evolving landscape of network development.  

The G2 on 5G Podcast – T-Mo and Delta Airlines, Google Merges Android Software and Hardware…

The G2 on 5G Podcast – T-Mo and Delta Airlines Google Merges Android Software and Hardware
Explore insights into T-Mobile’s 5G initiative with Delta, Google’s strategic AI enhancements under Rick Osterloh, and significant tech advancements from Samsung and Qualcomm. Discover how these developments influence tech trends and industry standards. This 189th episode of The G2 on 5G, covers:
1. Intro
2. T-Mobile partners with Delta Airlines to reimagine network operations with 5G
3. Google promotes Rick Osterloh to head Android and Hardware teams to merge AI efforts
4. 5G DSS rides off into the sunset in the U.S.
5. Samsung Networks and Qualcomm hit 1024 QAM milestone with FDD and TDD spectrum
6. Industry veteran Mo Katibeh joins T-Mobile for Business as CMO
7. Moto’s new Edge 50 Ultra and Samsung’s A35 launch in the US, adding more choices to the market

The G2 on 5G Podcast Episode 187 – Casa Systems, DoD 3GHz, Airspan, Huawei Earnings, Reliance Jio

The G2 on 5G Podcast Episode 187 - Casa Systems, DoD 3GHz, Airspan, Huawei Earnings, Reliance Jio
Discover the latest shifts in the telecommunications landscape, from Casa Systems’ strategic bankruptcy and the DoD’s consideration of 3GHz spectrum release, to Airspan’s financial resurgence, Huawei’s robust earnings against Qualcomm, Jio’s milestone in 5G subscribers, and the repercussions of AT&T’s significant data breach. In this 187th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover: 0. Intro
1. Casa Systems files for bankruptcy as it attempts to reorganize its 5G core, RAN and cable assets
2. Is the DoD preparing to release 3GHz spectrum for 5G or 6G applications?
3. Does Airspan’s reorgainztion breathe new life into the once high flying provider of Open RAN and small cell infrastructure?
4. Is Huawei on the road to recovery with its latest $99 Billion earnings? What does it mean for Qualcomm?
5. Reliance Jio hits 100 million 5G subs, will it double down on spectrum to maintain its lead?
6. AT&T data breach impacts 73M customers

Verizon Advances in Private 5G and Enterprise Connectivity

Verizon Advances in Private 5G and Enterprise Connectivity
In the dynamic field of telecommunications, Verizon Business, steered by Jennifer Artley and Arvin Singh, emerges as a frontrunner in the domain of private 5G networks and enterprise solutions. This initiative is set to redefine how businesses utilize private networks, incorporating cutting-edge IoT and edge computing to unlock new possibilities. The article provides an insightful analysis of Verizon’s strategic endeavors in bolstering enterprise connectivity, facing challenges head-on, and setting new benchmarks for the industry.

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