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On this episode of The 5G Factor, hosts cover Ericsson's Open RAN initiatives, Apple's entry into modem design with the iPhone 16e, Qualcomm's modem technology leadership, and Telstra's 5G Advanced network launch. The episode explores the implications of these advancements for the mobile ecosystem and the transformative role of 5G Advanced programmability
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the 2025 kickoff 5G ecosystem developments, including Cisco and Boost Mobile's strategic developments and Nokia's security collaboration with NIST.
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the promising prospects of 5G in 2025, including Open RAN evolution and the strategic leverage of DOOH advertising.
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth delve into why Alianza, Ericsson, and Nokia are making pivotal moves to enhance their 5G strategy, highlighting the broader implications for the ecosystem and future technological advancements.
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth explore the latest 5G and IoT initiatives by Qualcomm, Ericsson, and AT&T, delving into how these strategies might shape the industry's future.
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the National Spectrum R&D Plan and the latest 5G innovations, revealing how these developments could redefine connectivity and operational efficiency in the telecom sector.
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the pivotal role of AI in propelling 5G technology forward, highlighting T-Mobile's AI initiatives and Verizon's new strategies on the latest Six Five Podcast episode.
Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the pivotal role of US CSPs in maintaining public safety through advanced technological solutions and swift actions during emergencies like hurricanes, showcasing efforts by Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T's FirstNet.
Ron Westfall, alongside Tom Hollingsworth, unravels Nokia's latest Threat Intelligence Report on the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor, spotlighting the escalating cyberattacks targeting telecom infrastructure and the emerging role of GenAI in augmenting these threats.
Arrcus Gains $30 Million Investment with NVIDIA Chipping In, T-Mobile Seeks Reduction in 5G Laptop and FWA Barriers, and Ericsson Sees Differentiated 5G Ahead
In this episode of The 5G Factor, The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth examine new moves made by Arrcus, NVIDIA, T-Mobile, and Ericsson to advance 5G readiness.
BT ServiceNow Expand Relation to Elevate CX, Vodafone Germany FlyNex Take to the Drone Skies, and Altice Attains Complexity Relief with Google Cloud
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth review the deft recent moves of key CSPs including BT Group and ServiceNow expanding their relation to vastly improve CX and workforce experience, Vodafone Germany and FlyNex taking to the drone skies, and Altice using the Google Cloud Application Integration architecture to surmount legacy-borne complexity.
Microsoft Scales Back Azure for Operators, Dell and Nokia Bolster Cloud RAN Alliance, and Ericsson Provides Perspective on P5G Boosting Airport Operations
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth assess major 5G ecosystem developments including Microsoft’s dramatic scale back of Azure for Operators unit, Nokia and Dell strengthening their alliance to help accelerate Cloud RAN deployments, and Ericsson spotlight on how P5G can play integral role in streamlining airport operations.

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