The 5G Factor

Regularly hosted by Ron Westfall, The 5G Factor covers the latest news in communications networks to help you navigate the landscape of mobile and cloud technologies, edge networking, data networking, CSP networks, orchestration, and more.

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 Olivier Blanchard explore T-Mobile Starlink's Super Bowl debut, Nokia's leadership change, and Qualcomm's revenue surge in the latest episode of the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor.
On this episode, hosts Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard discuss DeepSeek R1, Galaxy Unpacked, and the potential for operators like AT&T and Verizon to monetize their AI capabilities and real estate assets.
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.
In this insightful episode, Ron Westfall explores the game-changing Amdocs and NVIDIA alliance in the GenAI space, Ericsson's new tech for AI-driven apps, and AT&T's GenAI tool leadership, proving how CSPs are steering towards innovating business models.

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