Welcome and Introduction
Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host the final episode of G2 and 5G for 2024
Apology for delay due to travel commitments
Brief discussion on upcoming CES expectations
Hot Takes on Recent News
Mavenir's Struggles
John Baker's departure and its implications
Financial difficulties and failed expansion attempts
Speculation on potential buyers and future prospects
Spectrum Allocation and FCC Changes
Discussion on lower 3 GHz band allocation for 5G
Challenges with FCC's ability to allocate spectrum
Congressional issues affecting spectrum allocation
Rip and Replace Funding
MediaTek's Potential Entry into Pixel Phones
Rumors of MediaTek 5G modems in future Pixel devices
Comparison with current Samsung modems in Pixel devices
Speculation on Apple's modem strategy
2024 Retrospective and 2025 Predictions
2024 as a setup year for significant 5G developments in 2025
Predictions for satellite integration in 5G networks
AI's increasing role in network operations and device interfaces
The Year of LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Satellites
2025 projected as the "year of the fifth zodiac" (Leo)
Anticipated developments in LEO satellite communications
Potential scaling of direct-to-cell unmodified technology
Closing Thoughts
Brief mention of upcoming phone reviews
Expectations for 5G advancements and glimpses of 6G in 2025
Invitation for audience engagement and feedback
