The G2 on 5G Podcast: Hurricane Beryl's Connectivity Efforts, Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked Event, Germany's 5G Rip and Replace, Boost Mobile's Rebranding, Ericsson's Vonage Challenges, and Nokia's Earnings Decline
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Welcome and Introduction

• Will Townsend welcomes listeners to episode 198 of the G2 on 5G podcast.

• Apologies for the delay due to Will's vacation and roof construction.

• Brief discussion about their Fourth of July activities.

Hurricane Barrel and Disaster Communication Efforts

• Will Townsend discusses Hurricane Barrel's impact on South Texas.

• Highlights the efforts of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in restoring connectivity.

• AT&T used drone technology for temporary connectivity.

• T-Mobile utilized satellite cells on trucks.

• Verizon focused on ensuring backup systems were operational.

Insights on Disaster Response

• Anshel Sag shares his thoughts on the preparedness of carriers for natural disasters.

• Mentions his near experience with the hurricane while in New York City.

• Emphasizes the increasing frequency and severity of natural storms.

Galaxy Unpacked Event

• Anshel Sag reports on the Galaxy Unpacked event held in New York.

• Overview of new product announcements: Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Ring, and new earbuds.

• Discussion on the features and improvements of the new devices.

• Anshel's personal excitement about the Galaxy Ring and its features.

Germany's Rip and Replace of Chinese Infrastructure

• Will Townsend discusses Germany's efforts to replace Huawei infrastructure.

• Germany's initial commitment to replace hardware by 2026, now focusing on management layer software by 2029.

• Concerns about the potential backdoors in Chinese software.

• Anshel Sag's perspective on Germany's slow progress and the challenges involved.

Boost Mobile's Rebranding and New Plans

• Anshel Sag talks about Boost Mobile's rebranding under Dish.

• Introduction of new plans and pricing, starting at $25 per month.

• Comparison with Mint Mobile and other competitors.

• Anshel's anticipation to test Boost Mobile's service.

Ericsson's Vonage Acquisition and API Strategy

• Will Townsend discusses Ericsson's recent earnings call and the challenges with the Vonage acquisition.

• Ericsson's CEO remains optimistic about the long-term potential of API strategy.

• Discussion on the initial write-off and the need for significant monetization.

• Anshel Sag's critical view on the acquisition and its potential for future revenue.

Nokia's Earnings Report

• Anshel Sag covers Nokia's recent earnings report and the significant decline in profit.

• Impact of India's reduced 5G deployment on Nokia's earnings.

• Discussion on Nokia's challenges and potential bright spots in private networking and security.

• Will Townsend's optimistic view on Nokia's future prospects.

Conclusion

• Will Townsend and Anshel Sag wrap up the podcast.

• Apologies for the previous week's absence due to personal and professional commitments.

• Invitation for listeners to provide feedback and suggestions for future topics.

• Encouragement to rate and subscribe to the podcast.