Podcasts

For this episode of the Rethink Wireless Podcast, principal analysts Caroline Gabriel and Phil Hunter discuss the recent FYUZ summit and a report on projected adoption rates of WiFi 7 by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). 

Caroline gives both her overall impressions from FYUZ (00:45 – 06:25), and goes into depth on Vodafone’s search for macro Open RAN partners (06:25 – 21:26), mainly Nokia, and what implications this might have for the wider Open RAN ecosystem. 

Phil (21:40 – 35:40) on the other hand shares some insights and opinions regarding the WiFi vs 5G cellular rivalry in the context of a freshly released report by the WBA.

Hosted by Luc Braun. 

The articles discussed can be found on our website here:

Vodafone endorses Nokia as most advanced European O-RAN vendor

WBA prepares for WiFi 7 marketing onslaught ahead of 2024 deployments

For more analyses, check out our Wireless Watch weekly publication, and in-depth research reports on our website:

https://rethinkresearch.biz/product/wireless-watch/

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In this episode, principal analysts Caroline Gabriel and Phil Hunter talk about the upcoming 3GPP Release 18 standards and satellite convergence at MWC Las Vegas. Caroline (00:58 – 14:40) takes a look at how the traditional RAN equipment vendors, Nokia and Ericsson, but also Huawei, may take advantage of advanced use cases emerging out of the 5G Advanced standards releases (Rel. 18 – 20). Phil (14:40 – 23:25) on the other hand discusses the topic of satellite-cellular convergence at MWC Las Vegas, highlighting some key partnerships and collaborations coming out of the convention. Hosted by Luc Braun. 

The articles discussed can be found on our website here:

NEPs will retain power if they can make 5G Release 18 truly meaningful

MWC Las Vegas: satellite convergence, FWA and O-RAN top the bill

For more analyses, check out our Wireless Watch weekly publication, and in-depth research reports on our website:

https://rethinkresearch.biz/product/wireless-watch/

To request a trial and for other enquiries, contact John Constant here: [email protected]

In this episode of the Rethink Wireless Podcast, Rethink Technology Research’s analysts, Caroline Gabriel, Phil Hunter, and Luc Braun talk about some changes coming to the wireless communications market.

Caroline (1:15 – 15:25) uses a potential Dish Network plan to divest its Boost MVNO assets, to explore new network ownership and business models.

Phil (15:25 – 27:25) delves further into the world of automotive chips, this time taking a look at changes to automotive chip supply chains and logistics.

The articles discussed can be found on our website here:

Dish may divest Boost, which would strengthen its 5G business case

Hyundai develops 5G module as auto industry reshapes supply chain

For more analyses, check out our Wireless Watch weekly publication, and in-depth research reports on our website:

https://rethinkresearch.biz/product/wireless-watch/

To request a trial and for other enquiries, contact John Constant here: [email protected]

In this episode of the Rethink Wireless Podcast, wireless analysts Luc Braun and Phil Hunter talk about Phil’s recent Wireless Watch piece, where he explores some issues around the telco cloud following a recent statement on the matter by Orange CTO Laurent Lebucher.

Hosted by Luc Braun with Phil Hunter.

The discussed article can be found on our website:

Telco cloud struggles to deliver on early promise amid recreation of silos

For more analyses, see our Wireless Watch weekly publication, and in-depth research reports on our website:

https://rethinkresearch.biz/product/wireless-watch/

To request a trial and for other enquiries, contact John Constant here: [email protected]

In this episode, chief analysts Caroline Gabriel and Phil Hunter talk about Qualcomm’s adventures in this week’s news cycle. Phil explores Qualcomm’s involvements in the automotive chip market (00:00 – 13:00), while Caroline goes into detail about Qualcomm’s new suite of chips and accelerators for Open RAN (13:00 – 32:38).

Hosted by Luc Braun with Caroline Gabriel and Phil Hunter.