5G Guys | Tech Talks

Remember when you were a kid, and you tied two cups together with a string and used it as a phone? Or maybe you remember the first time you opened up AOL chat and got to talk with a friend instantly. In 2022 it takes a lot more to keep people connected on a daily basis than it has for previous generations. Between WiFi, Data, 5G, Voice, text, email, social media, Artificial Intelligence emerging, and endless possibilities...it’s going to take a lot of smart people to build the future. That’s why we are excited to welcome today’s guest!

Welcome back for another episode of the 5G guys! Dan and Wayne here, and today we will be joined by Paul Stager. Paul works at a startup company called EdgeQ, and he currently serves as the senior director of engineering at HQ, where he is actively applying his expertise on radio-frequency systems to help them develop a new generation of chips. If you know anything about wireless networks, you know this is going to be disruptive to the industry.

Hit play to hear Paul’s thoughts on the fundamental changes in core technologies around cellular, WiFi, data processing, and artificial intelligence and how they are changing and converging! You’ll also hear what Paul has learned over his 25+ years in radio frequency engineering and digital signal processing, our thoughts on the complexities the industry faces as we grow, how the convergence of WiFi and cellular is forming, what problems Paul and EdgeQ are solving, and so much more.

With an industry like telecommunication and 5G, we loved this conversation because there's always so much going on behind the curtain that we don't see. There are so many companies and people making things happen that are not out in the front headlines or the latest trending tech story. It's comforting to know that there are innovators like Paul Stager at the forefront of the rapidly changing industry. If you are an innovator or work in the space, we would love to have you on the show! Check out the free resources and learn how to connect with us via the links below.

More Of What’s Inside:

• The convergence of technology
• The future of artificial intelligence
• The possible speeds we could see soon
• How the industry is pivoting before our eyes
• Some little-known projects in the tech space
• A quick understanding of latency
• How Data works
• And so much more!

Connect with Paul:

• Website: https://edgeq.io/
• Paul’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-stager-0044724
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edgeq/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EdgeQInc
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/edgeq_inc

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• Website: https://5gguys.com

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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/5gGuys

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Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 Thank you to today’s sponsors
• 6:12 Behind the converging of WiFi and cellular
• 8:19 Will 5G and WiFi ever have similar use cases?
• 13:56 How this convergence is playing into new tech
• 16:20 The definition of computing
• 18:36 The claims for 5G and latency
• 23:30 How EdgeQ is disrupting the industry
• 33:23 The promise of 5G speeds and closing thoughts

Welcome to another episode of The 5G Guys! Dan here again, on the last two shows I have been flying solo as my co-host Wayne continues to travel the world. While he is jet-setting, we thought it would be the perfect time to get the latest insight into how real the 5G interference issue is for the US aviation industry. This is not a topic I would dare tackle alone. Rather, I thought we could all go straight to the source himself.

In today’s episode, I am joined by the one and only Vance Hilderman. Vance is the CEO of Afuzion and incorporated one of the world's largest aviation and safety-critical services companies. They provide advanced consulting services in software and systems development with a primary focus on safety, critical aviation, automotive systems, and more! Vance truly is the expert witness for aviation and he has the best-selling book to prove it. Hit play to get caught up to speed on everything 5G Interference!

If this is your first time listening to the show, let me catch you up to speed.

Back on episode 17:

1. FLASHPOD: Why 5G Has Been Delayed - The FAA’s Warning to Verizon and AT&T

We discussed how the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin warned about potential risks to aviators in the US using older radio altimeter technology that new 5G deployments in a new frequency band (called C Band) could cause interference. In response, AT&T and Verizon announced they would be delaying their start to deploying 5G in their newly acquired C Band spectrum one month from Dec 5th, 2021 to Jan 5th, 2022. Clearly, that didn’t happen since it’s almost the Summertime of 2022.

Fast forward to episode 22:

22. FLASHPOD: Updates on the 5G standoff between AT&T/Verizon and US aviation industry

We got an update on the latest situation covered, the history that led up to the current situation, FCC, telecom, airline input into issues, and more.

We've offered the perspective from our side in the telecom industry, so now let’s turn the tables and get the perspective from the avionics side. During this conversation, Vance shares his awesome perspective on what’s going on with the 5G situation and how a solution could be close. Hear how different industries and governments around the world are coming together to see this technology succeed. You’ll also hear Vance’s perspective on how the aviation industry is booming and how we could start seeing flying cars, electric planes and so much more sooner than we think.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you want to be a guest on our show, reach out to us as Vance did! Find all the links below. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Lingo You Need For This Episode:

• Spectrum – The electromagnetic spectrum ranging from 1Hz to 3000Hz
• C-band – The band of spectrum 5G was going to roll out on. Very close to the band of spectrum airplanes use for radio altimeters.
• FCC – Federal Communication Commission
• FAA – Federal Aviation Administration

Connect with Vance:

• Website: https://afuzion.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afuzion/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/afuzion_vance

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• Website: www.vertex-us.com

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• Website: https://5gguys.com

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/5gGuys

Submit Your Ideas or Feedback:

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Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 Thank you to today’s sponsors
• 1:17 Get to know Vance
• 3:12 A look into the different frequency bands
• 10:44 The correlation between 5G and aviation navigation
• 14:30 The aviation industry’s resolution to the 5G issue
• 17:20 How people are coming together and good things are happening
• 19:31 The result of the FAA and the FCC not getting along
• 23:48 Can a flying car really happen?
• 27:33 How to be a guest ...

Listen to this episode to get the skinny on what an MVNO is and what that means to you.

We think it’s safe to say that Americans love their streaming and online entertainment. According to NPD, the average U.S. smartphone user now consumes a total of 31.4 GB of data on a monthly basis. That’s up fully 25% from a year prior. These numbers are clearly staggering and only seem to be on the rise as each year passes. However, they don’t speak for all U.S. citizens and people around the world who are in need of alternative smartphone coverage.

Welcome back to another episode of the 5G Guys! Or maybe more accurately, 5G Guy! It’s just me, Dan here today as my co-host Wayne travels internationally. I thought a solo-cast would be a great opportunity to take a deep dive into the topic of M.V.N.O. and why they could be a great carrier option for you and your family if you don’t need an unlimited data plan.

What does M.V.N.O stand for?

M: Mobile

V: Virtual

N: Network

O: Operators

What's a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)? If you're not buying your cellular phone service from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon, you're probably buying service from an MVNO, which has several implications for knowing whose network you're actually using. By the end of the episode, you’ll hear the history of how MVNO started, how they grew to a $16 Billion dollar industry, how these companies have made more affordable options for many across the globe, and more.

If you remember the days when changing carriers was a total nightmare, and you had to get a new number, you’ll be interested to hear how the F.C.C. played a role in solving that problem for the consumer and how they paved the road for this innovation of cell provider.

You’ll also hear how these M.V.N.O. providers are actually connected with “The Big 3” carriers and how they use the same tech to keep everyone connected at different rates and speeds. We hope you enjoy this one “101” level overview! If you have an M.V.N.O. provider and want to know more about what carrier you may be connected to, see the links below!

More Of What’s Inside:

• The pros and cons of M.V.N.O. providers
• Dan's personal experience with M.V.N.O.
• What people say about the customer experience
• What networks run off The Big 3
• Do you have rights to your phone number?
• How these providers support 36 million subscribers
• How many M.V.N.O. providers there are in the U.S.
• How M.V.N.O. providers can save your family money
• And Much More!

Episode Specific Links:

• Which Network Does Your MVNO Run On? https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/which-network-is-your-mvno-on#:~:text=Mobile%20virtual%20network%20operators%E2%80%94MVNOs,and%20T%2DMobile%2FSprint

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• Website: www.vertex-us.com

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• Website: https://5gguys.com

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• 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:

• 0:02 Thank you to today’s spouse
• 0:56 What to expect on today’s episode
• 1:50 Let’s dive into M.V.N.O. 101
• 3:19 When the FCC made it easier to switch carriers
• 5:57 Alternative networks in the U.S.
• 10:30 How many customers M.V.N.O. servers cover in 2022
• 11:34 The difference between M.V.N.O. and big carriers
• 16:46 The difference in engineering and customer support
• 18:45 Who M.V.N.O. servers work well for

Back in the day, air travel looked a lot different than it does today. People would dress to the nines, the isles were wider and the seating was roomier, the finest food would be brought to your seat even if you weren’t first-class and so much more. There truly was a higher standard for what made a flight a great experience. Fast forward to today, if you were to ask most modern travelers what makes a great flight, a majority would say that as long as there is no turbulence and they have enough WiFi to go around for everyone they are happy.

On the surface, it may appear that less passion and effort goes into making air travel better for the consumer, but when you take a peek behind the curtain, you will find amazing people and companies working hard to stay at the cutting edge of innovation and working around the clock to keep everyone connected, even in the sky. On today’s episode we want to introduce you to one of those amazing people.

Welcome back to another 5G Guys podcast! Join the conversation as we interview Senior Network Deployment Engineer, Fred Teichman. Fred has an incredible background in the Telecommunication industry with over 30-years of experience including things like being on the ground floor of microwave technology for long-distance telephones, worked in public safety with critical backhaul systems, worked on multiple technologies generations for cellular including 5G, Fred was an active tower climber for nine years and grew to senior levels of management with a full responsibility for profit and loss for many general contractors and so much more! All his experience led him to what he is doing now which is helping GoGo Wireless deploy their 5G network for business aviation nationwide.

Hit play to hear how Fred and GoGo are bringing the internet to the sky so planes fly smarter, airlines perform better and passengers travel happier. If you have ever wondered how WiFi on a plane really works, this episode is for you! Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear Fred explain the technology behind in-flight WiFi and how it all connects on the ground.

You’ll also hear how the “work from anywhere” economy and the need to be more connected in the post-pandemic world has accelerated the industry and how even the busiest of professionals can stay on top of work from anywhere thanks to GoGo’s proprietary system. From 5G to satellite internet, GoGo’s goal is to transform the private aviation experience and enable executive travelers to take their work, life, and play with them, worldwide

Thanks again for listening and supporting our show. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

PS:

Are you new to the 5G and Telecommunication world? If so, we know it can get confused with all the acronyms like IoT, IP, kbps, LTE, 5G or anything else you’ve heard us say. That’s why we created an “Acronym Decoder Ring” that covers all the industry lingo you need to know. To go straight to the Acronym Decoder Ring and to find more ways to connect with us, scroll down to see all the links!

More Of What’s Inside:

• How the past 30 years have been leading up to this technology
• What GoGo is doing to deliver true 5G speeds
• The cool reason why GoGo uses less towers
• Insight on the frequency bands based on elevation
• Dan’s personal experience with the GoGo network
• A rundown of how in-flight WiFi Works
• How to use GoGo on your next flight
• How Fred has seen the industry change
• Why the Business Aviation industry is booming
• And Much More!

Sponsor Links:

• Website: www.vertex-us.com

Gogo Links:

Video of site build: https://business.gogoair.com/videos/gogo-5g-antenna-tower-installation

5G buildout status: https://business.gogoair.com/infographics/2022/gogo-5g-network-deployment

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Acronym Decoder Ring:

• https://5gguys.com/acronym-decoder-ring

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 M...

It’s safe to say that the smartphone revolution has grown past a trend and moved into a modern necessity. A survey done in 2014 stated that 47% of adults believed they couldn’t last a day without their cellphone. With advancements in technology and the new “work from anywhere” economy, we can only imagine how much that number has grown today.

Welcome back to another 5G Guys podcast! Join the conversation as we follow the money trail in the Cellular Carrier industry and explain the fundamentals they use to keep our world connected. Join the conversation as we talk about the excitement of when cellular technology first came out, the history of cellular carriers, and what has changed throughout the years.

Believe it or not, cellular service was unavailable at a consumer level when the technology first came out. It was considered either a luxury or a necessary tool for business, but it was only a matter of time before they brought it to the masses. Listen in as we talk about how the industry grew, the carriers that emerged with more reliable and affordable networks, and the technology that changed the entire course of cellular’s history.

Hit play to learn how legacy cell carriers kept up with demand as companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple began leveraging wireless technology to serve a bigger market and scale beyond anyone's expectations.

Carriers know they hold the key infrastructure that the average worker or company needs to succeed in 2022. That’s why they are working nearly 24/7 to keep us all connected no matter what happens in the world. Be sure to listen to the end to hear our predictions on the future of the industry and our beliefs about how more reliable and affordable networks for everyone could soon be a reality.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend or tech-lover in your life!

For more free resources or to submit questions and topic ideas, check out the links below!

More Of What’s Inside:

• Why Wayne will always have two phones
• How cellular changed the workforce in the United States
• The first cellphone vs. modern smartphones
• What cellular communication was originally made for
• How the FCC brought cellular to the consumer level
• Why companies started providing “nationwide” service
• When Apple had an exclusive deal with AT&T
• Why switching carriers is so much easier today than in the past
• The five companies that leveraged wireless and how it paid off
• How the role of carriers has changed today
• And Much More!

Sponsor Links:

• Website: www.vertex-us.com

Connect with us:

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:

• 0:02 - Does your business need wireless help? Check this out!
• 0:59 - Welcome back! Here’s what we cover today
• 1:49 - Wayne’s funny story about early day cell phone bills
• 4:47 - How the industry made money in the early days
• 6:19 - The start of cellular communication
• 9:21 - When the cellular industry really started taking off
• 11:22 - Apple’s iPhone and how it changed the game
• 14:29 - The big race between carriers
• 16:08 - How the “Fab Five” revolutionized wireless
• 19:10 - The pressure carriers face in 2022
• 23:54 - How competition benefits the consumer
• 26:47 - Why big tech should work together
• 27:42 - Closing thoughts and how to connect with us