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In this episode, Dan and Wayne interview Cody Martin from Castle Rock Microwave and Jeff Vaughn from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. They discuss the importance of effective public safety communications infrastructure, with a case study in Douglas County, Colorado, where they strengthened signal strength in 90% of schools, enhancing communication efficiency for first responders and the school's security response teams. The podcast touches on the technical aspects, challenges faced in multi-agency coordination, the need for ongoing system monitoring, and the importance of consistent and accurate collection of system performance data. Technology lifecycles and future-proofing of designs are also discussed. __________________________ Connect With Our Guests __________________________ Castle Rock Microwave Website ➡︎ https://castlerockmicrowave.com/ Email Cody Martin, Castle Rock Microwave ➡︎ sales@castlerockmicrowave.com Cody Martin LinkedIn ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycode/ Jeff Vaughn, Douglas County Sheriff's Department LinkedIn ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-vaughn-5026264a/ __________________________ Connect With Our Sponsor __________________________ Vertex Innovations ➡︎ https://vertex-us.com/ __________________________ Connect With Us __________________________ 5G Guys Website ➡︎ https://5gguys.com Social: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 · X: https://twitter.com/5gGuys _______________________________ Submit Your Ideas or Feedback ➡︎ https://5gguys.com/contact-2 _______________________________ Subscribe to the 5G Guys Weekly Newsletter ➡︎ https://mailchi.mp/5gguys/subscribe-to-the-5g-guys _______________________________ ⏰Episode Minute-by-Minute⏰ 00:00 Episode Sneak Peek 00:28 Welcome to the 5G Guys 00:57 Introduction to the Episode 01:28 Introduction to the Guests 02:14 Jeff Vaughn's Background and Role 02:44 Discussion on Public Safety Communication Problems 04:57 Introduction to Cody Martin and Castle Rock Microwave 05:34 Understanding the Current State of Public Safety Communications 07:00 Differences Between Public Safety and Commercial Communications 08:13 Importance of Interoperability in Public Safety Communications 10:19 Discovery Phase of the Project 11:50 Extent of the Communication Problem in Schools 15:45 The Role of Various Stakeholders in the Project 19:07 Takeaways and Impact of the Project 20:54 The Ongoing Process of School Network Upgrades 21:25 The Importance of Planning for Communication Infrastructure 21:48 The Lifespan and Future-Proofing of Communication Systems 23:03 The Role of Monitoring in System Maintenance 24:47 The Impact of Technology Changes on System Performance 26:41 The Role of Data in Public Safety Communication 27:29 The Importance of Frequency Management in Communication Systems 27:41 The Importance of Proper System Installation and Maintenance 28:43 The Broad Applications of Wireless Communication Technology

In this episode of the 5G Guys podcast, hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith explore private wireless networks with guest Jeff Hipchen, a Principal of RF Connect. They discuss how private wireless networks are utilized differently, giving examples in healthcare, professional sports, and higher education sectors. Hipchen emphasizes that private networks allow businesses to control their destiny as they allow the customization and security not offered by public networks. He also highlights how these networks supplement existing services like Wi-Fi and address capacity issues caused by the ever-growing number of devices and applications in use. Lastly, he touches on the potential for even smaller enterprises to improve connectivity. __________________________ Connect With Our Guest __________________________ RF Connect Website ➡︎ https://www.rfconnect.com/ Jeff Hipchen Email ➡︎ jdh@rfconnect.com __________________________ Connect With Our Sponsor __________________________ Vertex Innovations ➡︎ https://vertex-us.com/ __________________________ Connect With Us __________________________ 5G Guys Website ➡︎ https://5gguys.com Social: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 · X: https://twitter.com/5gGuys _______________________________ Submit Your Ideas or Feedback ➡︎ https://5gguys.com/contact-2 _______________________________ Subscribe to the 5G Guys Weekly Newsletter ➡︎ https://mailchi.mp/5gguys/subscribe-to-the-5g-guys _______________________________ ⏰Episode Minute-by-Minute⏰ 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Welcome to the 5G Guys Podcast 01:07 Introducing the Guest: Jeff Hipchen 01:56 The History of RF Connect 03:10 The Evolution of Wireless Networks 10:03 The Shift to Private Networks 11:03 The Benefits of CBRS for Private Networks 13:04 Sponsor Break: Vertex Innovations 13:32 Public Carriers' View on Private Networks 16:00 Examples of Private Network Deployments 21:48 The Role of 4G and 5G in Private Networks 24:14 The Coexistence of Wi-Fi, Public Cellular, and Private Networks 29:36 The Future of Small Venue Solutions 29:43 The Potential of Moken for Private Networks 31:48 Conclusion and Contact Information 32:26 Outro

In this episode of 5G Guys, hosts Wayne Smith and Dan McVaugh are joined by guest Jim Patterson, a veteran in the telecom industry with 30 years of experience. Patterson shares insights from the Las Vegas annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Major topics discussed include the minimal mention of 5G at CES, the integration and applications of AI in consumer electronics, and the potential of Wi-Fi advancements challenging licensed spectrums. They also explore wireless tech's evolution and possible future and touch upon data privacy issues, AI monetization, and potential carrier strategies. __________________________ Connect With Our Guest __________________________ Sunday Brief Website ➡︎ https://sundaybrief.com/ Jim Patterson on LinkedIn ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jipatterson/ __________________________ Connect With Our Sponsor __________________________ Vertex Innovations ➡︎ https://vertex-us.com/ __________________________ Connect With Us __________________________ 5G Guys Website ➡︎ https://5gguys.com Social: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 · X: https://twitter.com/5gGuys _______________________________ Submit Your Ideas or Feedback ➡︎ https://5gguys.com/contact-2 _______________________________ Subscribe to the 5G Guys Weekly Newsletter ➡︎ https://mailchi.mp/5gguys/subscribe-to-the-5g-guys _______________________________ ⏰Episode Minute-by-Minute⏰ 0:00 55 - CES Review with Jim Patterson 00:01 Sneak Peak 01:30 Introduction and Welcome 01:41 Announcement of Weekly Newsletter 02:16 Introduction of Guest - Jim Patterson 03:25 Jim's Experience at the Consumer Electronics Show 06:51 Discussion on AI and its Impact 09:16 AI's Role in Consumer Electronics 11:36 AI and Data Privacy 12:13 The Future of AI and Consumer Electronics 17:15 The Role of 5G in Consumer Electronics 17:35 The Absence of 5G at CES 19:49 The Impact of 5G on Carriers 21:05 The Future of 5G and Consumer Electronics 25:14 The Role of Carriers in the Development of Apps 28:02 Closing Remarks and Future Discussions 28:49 Contact Information and Conclusion

5G and Advanced Positioning Technologies: Revolutionizing Location-based Services The podcast episode features Samuel Van de Velde, founder and CTO of Pozyx, discussing the impact of 5G and other advanced technologies on location-based services. Samuel highlights how 5G integrates positioning capabilities into its standard, enabling increased application in areas such as indoor asset tracking and industrial IoT. The discourse uncovers use cases in agriculture, like tracking cow behavior to enhance farming practices using ultra-wideband technology, and discusses the future of location technology in manufacturing and distribution sectors. Samuel emphasizes the importance of application-centric approaches in leveraging the value of location data. The episode also sheds light on the evolution of location and positioning in cellular networks from older generations to the present 5G. __________________________ Connect With Our Guest __________________________ Pozyx Website ➡︎ https://www.pozyx.io/ Pozyx on LinkedIn ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pozyx/ __________________________ Connect With Our Sponsor __________________________ Vertex Innovations ➡︎ https://vertex-us.com/ __________________________ Connect With Us __________________________ 5G Guys Website ➡︎ https://5gguys.com Social: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 · X: https://twitter.com/5gGuys _______________________________ Submit Your Ideas or Feedback ➡︎ https://5gguys.com/contact-2 _______________________________ ⏰Episode Minute-by-Minute⏰ 00:00 Sneak Peak 00:29 Introduction 00:58 Welcome to the 5G Guys Show 01:13 Introducing the Guest: Samuel Van de Velde 01:37 The Evolution of Location and Positioning in Cellular Networks 05:20 The Role of 5G in Enabling Better Location-Based Services 07:59 The Impact of 5G on Indoor and Outdoor Asset Tracking 10:01 The Future of 5G and Location-Based Services 16:11 Understanding Ultra Wideband Technology 17:51 Sponsor Break: Vertex Innovations 18:20 Exploring Indoor Applications of 5G 18:41 Case Study: Tracking Cows in Agriculture 21:39 The Convergence of Advanced Technologies 23:58 Case Study: Warehouse Automation 26:46 Case Study: Fresh Produce 27:38 The Role of Location Data in Global Supply Chain 30:15 Improving Productivity in Manufacturing and Distribution 31:16 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this 5G Guys podcast episode, Wayne and Dan welcome TJ Maan from Samsung to discuss Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). TJ explains what FWA is and its benefits over traditional wireline broadband delivery technologies, noting its speed, reliability, and usefulness in areas where DSL or fiber may face logistical issues. TJ also discusses how FWA has evolved over time, particularly with the rise of 5G and the involvement of tier-one operators such as Verizon and T-Mobile. They also discuss the possible role of regional operators in providing FWA and how FWA can help bridge the digital divide, especially with government funding initiatives. TJ also explains how Samsung participates in the FWA market and dives into the technological aspects that have allowed FWA to become more competitive and reliable. __________________________ Connect With Our Guest __________________________ Samsung Networks ➡︎ https://www.samsung.com/global/business/networks/ __________________________ Connect With Our Sponsor __________________________ Vertex Innovations ➡︎ https://vertex-us.com/ __________________________ Connect With Us __________________________ 5G Guys Website ➡︎ https://5gguys.com Social: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 · X: https://twitter.com/5gGuys _______________________________ Submit Your Ideas or Feedback ➡︎ https://5gguys.com/contact-2 _______________________________ ⏰Episode Minute-by-Minute⏰ 00:00 Sneak Peek 00:59 Introduction to the 5G Guys Podcast 01:28 Welcome 01:39 Guest Introduction: TJ Mann from Samsung 02:11 Understanding Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) 03:26 The Evolution of Fixed Wireless Access 06:30 The Role of Samsung in the FWA Market 08:18 Understanding MIMO Technology 10:17 The Impact of Technological Advances on FWA 15:20 The Role of Regional Operators in FWA 17:59 Bridging the Digital Divide with FWA 21:56 Comparing FWA with Satellite Internet 26:12 Future Developments in FWA 27:27 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this season 4 premier of the 5G Guys Podcast, hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith review the state of 5G technology and industry updates leading up to the year 2024. They explore 5G's progression in the US, discussing the coverage expansion by carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. They also talk about the influence of fixed wireless broadband on the market and ponder on the potential emerging trends regarding the collaboration between wireless and cable companies. The hosts also delve into the issues surrounding 5G coverage and the dilemmas with deploying new technology. They hint at upcoming guest appearances, the move to video podcasting, and end with holiday season anticipation for the telecom industry. Connect With Our Sponsor: · Website: www.vertex-us.com Website: · Website: https://5gguys.com Social: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 · Twitter: https://twitter.com/5gGuys Submit Your Ideas or Feedback: · https://5gguys.com/contact-2 Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 Preview 00:57 Introduction 01:26 Welcome 02:04 5G Progress 03:59 2023 Industry Economy 05:24 Fixed Wireless Access 06:34 Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) 08:05 Dish Wireless Update 09:28 5G Disappointment by Consumers 12:15 Carriers' Real Motivation for Deploying 5G 14:41 Private Network Progress Update 17:10 The Challenges of Doing Work for the Carriers 19:17 Is 5G Performing Worse Than 4G? 22:21 Cable Broadband Update 25:32 Cellular and Cable Mergers on the Horizon? 26:09 Google & Apple Want the Network to Not Matter 27:46 Will T-Mobile Offer "Try Before Buy"? 28:15 What's with Xfinity's "10G"? 31:05 5G Guys Full Video on YouTube 31:39 Anything Big In Store for Consumers This Holiday Season? 32:54 Wrap Up

That's a wrap! Wayne and Dan wrap up season 3 of the podcast by doing a fantasy football-style draft of their favorite season 3 episodes. This countdown of favorite episodes is a great way to get a summary of some of the best episodes from this past season you should tune into in the event you missed anything. The episode concludes with an update on current events in the telecom industry. Dan and Wayne touch base on everything from the status of the industry's economy to announcements from some of the biggest consumer brands in the US like Amazon. Connect With Our Sponsor: · Website: www.vertex-us.com Website: · Website: https://5gguys.com Social: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 · Twitter: https://twitter.com/5gGuys Submit Your Ideas or Feedback: · https://5gguys.com/contact-2 Episode Minute By Minute: 0:00 sneak peek 1:27 Introduction 3:00 Favorite episode fantasy draft 3:45 Wayne's #1 episode 4:54 Dan's #1 episode 6:49 Wayne's #2 episode 8:50 Dan's #2 episode 11:05 Wayne's #3 episode 11:56 Dan's #3 episode 14:50 Industry ppdate 15:28 Economic status of the cellular industry 19:50 Private enterprise spending on private networks 21:00 Moving on from 5G moratoriums 22:07 Status of 5G and airline claims of interference to ground radar systems 24:00 Wayne's experience with Starlink 25:22 Billions of $ hitting the street for bridging the digital divide 26:15 Amazon's big announcement 26:42 How's Dish's network? 27:58 The importance of taking care of your customers 30:17 Wrap up

Now that we're right in the middle of 2023, it's a great time to look at how our pre-2023 predictions are holding up as well as what big events and announcements occurred in the US wireless and broadband industries. In this episode, Wayne and Dan revisit their predictions for 2023 they made in January to see what's holding up and where they were off the mark. Topics include the continued progress of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon on their 5G buildouts, as well as their general market conditions. Plus a look into Verizon and T-Mobile's continued attention on fixed wireless access (FWA). There's also big news around C-band 5G and aviation ground radar interference concerns, multi-billion dollar grants by the federal government to subsidize fixing the digital divide, and Dish Wireless' entrance on the scene as the newest nationwide 5G carrier. So check out this episode to check in on all the happenings year-to-date in wireless telecommunications and broadband. For more on some of the topics covered in the episode, check out the links below. Links to Episode Topics: · Pete Buttigieg Warns of Flight Delays as 5G Deadline Looms - WSJ · White House Announces $42 Billion to Expand Broadband Across US - CNET · Is AT&T's RTO Mandate a Mass Layoff in Disguise? (msn.com) · Biden-Harris Administration Announces State Allocations for $42.45 Billion High-Speed Internet Grant Program as Part of Investing in America Agenda | National Telecommunications and Information Administration (ntia.gov) Connect With Our Sponsor: · Website: www.vertex-us.com Website: · Website: https://5gguys.com Social: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 · Twitter: https://twitter.com/5gGuys Submit Your Ideas or Feedback: · https://5gguys.com/contact-2 Episode Minute By Minute: 0:00 Starting off with a sneak peek, welcome note, and sponsor acknowledgment. 1:18 Welcome back and show overview 2:10 Update on Big 3 cellular status for AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon 6:30 Is there reason to be concerned about the market economics? 6:48 Will 5G C-Band interference cause flight delays staring July 1 like Pete Buttigieg claims? 10:10 Big news about Dish Wireless launching the newest 5G network! 14:06 Fixed Wireless Access status for Verizon and T-Mobile 15:00 Big news about Federal release of $42Billion for broadband! 18:50 Elon Musk and Starlink updates 21:39 Amazon rumors as a player in wireless service offers? 23:58 Review of some of our favorite episodes so far in 2023 24:07 Paradigm shift from download to upload speed demands 25:04 New talk about 6G 25:30 AT&T's drones and robot dogs 25:48 Qualcomm enabling AI on the phone 26:10 Apple announcements anything to pay attention to? 28:08 The new world of education enabled by digital twins 29:24 What are digital twins and how is Microsoft enabling this?

What can best be described as an "incestuous, co-dependent, and competitive" relationship, major US cellular and cable service providers have found themselves in an interesting competitive yet partnering dance. On one hand, cable companies offer mobile phone service plans to consumers through MVNO agreements with cellular service companies while making moves to keep their customers connected as much as possible without dependency on their cellular partners' networks. On the other hand, the cellular service companies are utilizing fiber backhaul from cable companies' extensive fiber networks to backhaul their massive 4G and 5G cell site traffic while simultaneously offering fixed wireless access from those same cell sites to directly compete with cable companies for residential internet service. In this episode, we dive into this fascinating relationship and what it means for these companies as well as their customers. Connect With Us: Website: www.vertex-us.com Website: Website: https://5gguys.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 Twitter: https://twitter.com/5gGuys Submit Your Ideas or Feedback: https://5gguys.com/contact-2 Episode Minute By Minute: 0:00 Starting off with a sneak peek, welcome note, and sponsor acknowledgment. 1:25 Dan flying solo 1:46 Comparing similarities and differences between cellular and cable service operators 2:25 Telco Top 5 3:51 Technology Fab 5 4:45 Teclo Top 5 vs Technology Fab 5 6:13 How Cable partners with Cellular 7:05 Cable MVNO products use Cellular networks 8:34 How Cable does whatever it can to avoid relying on Cellular networks 10:15 Charter and Comcast partnering to avoid relying on Cellular networks 11:19 How Cellular depends on Cable 12:53 How Cellular is stealing residential customers from Cable 14:30 Big dollars are being spent by Cable and Cellular to reduce dependency on each other 14:49 Cable big spend on CBRS spectrum and deploying their own wireless networks 17:38 Cellular big spend on fiber

Welcome back to the 5G Guys podcast! We were joined by an exceptional guest, Peter Schroeder. As a young entrepreneur and Danish DJ turned CEO of the telecommunications platform Telzio, Peter has a unique journey. Peter's success isn't just about his savvy in leveraging AI to deliver stellar customer service, but his knack for navigating the intricacies of regulatory hurdles, and navigating fruitful relationships with Apple and Android to deliver high quality voice and data solutions. Peter's journey from music and coding to establishing Telzio is fascinating. Growing up with musicians for parents, he seamlessly merged his interests in electronic music production and technology, ultimately inspiring him to found Telzio. As he tells it, his journey into telecommunications began out of a practical necessity while working on a different project. Unable to find an out-of-the-box phone service, he decided to build his own. This curiosity and determination ultimately led him to establish Telzio, a real generational leap in cloud solutions. The transition from premise-based hardware platforms to internet/cloud-based and open-source solutions marked a significant shift in the industry around the turn of the millennium. According to Peter, we are currently in another significant shift in technology and communication, driven largely by customer preferences. Consumers now demand the freedom to interact with businesses via their preferred methods - whether that's a phone call, a tweet, an email, or a direct message. To meet this demand, Telzio doesn't just offer phone service; it incorporates all forms of communication, making it a versatile solution for businesses. One key learning Peter shared from his journey is that responsiveness is a significant factor in today's business world. He recounted a personal anecdote where a delayed response from a car dealership led him to purchase a vehicle from a competing brand. In this new landscape, businesses need to be reachable wherever their customers are, and quick to respond. His inspiring journey serves as a reminder that passion and curiosity, paired with a little bit of audacity, can change the landscape of industries. Hit play to hear more from Peter! Peter's website: https://peterschroeder.com Connect With Us: Website: www.vertex-us.com Website: Website: https://5gguys.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882 Twitter: https://twitter.com/5gGuys Submit Your Ideas or Feedback: https://5gguys.com/contact-2 Episode Minute By Minute: 0:00 Starting off with a sneak peek, welcome note, and sponsor acknowledgment. 1:46 Introducing Peter Schroeder's inspiring journey and the birth of Telzio. 4:43 Breaking down old notions about phone systems and highlighting Telzio's modern edge. 7:30 Exploring Telzio's diverse clientele and why they prefer this platform. 11:33 Taking a deep dive into the complexities of establishing a telephone company. 15:38 Discussing Telzio's unique amalgamation of traditional phone systems with mobile technology. 20:56 Delving into ways to speed up the adoption of these groundbreaking technologies. 25:10 Understanding the impactful role of AI in Telzio's telecom innovations. 31:10 Discussing the influence of tech giants like AWS in the telecom industry. 33:31 Comparing Apple's AI with Telzio for an exciting tech showdown. 35:46 Wrapping up with how to connect with Peter and learn more about Telzio.