The G2 on 5G: Mavenir's AI Pivot, Intel-Nvidia Alliance, Meta's Smart Glasses, VoNR in Spain, NATO's 5G Military Push, and EchoStar's Spectrum Selloff cover art

The G2 on 5G: Mavenir's AI Pivot, Intel-Nvidia Alliance, Meta's Smart Glasses, VoNR in Spain, NATO's 5G Military Push, and EchoStar's Spectrum Selloff

The G2 on 5G: Mavenir's AI Pivot, Intel-Nvidia Alliance, Meta's Smart Glasses, VoNR in Spain, NATO's 5G Military Push, and EchoStar's Spectrum Selloff

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Welcome and Introduction

- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 237 of G2 on 5G

- Brief baseball discussion about the Astros and Padres

Mavenir's AI Strategy

- Mavenir CEO's focus on agentic AI to revitalize the company

- Discussion on potential replacement of OSS with AI

- Skepticism about the extent of AI's role in network operations

Intel and Nvidia Partnership

- Announcement of Intel and Nvidia's $5 billion partnership

- Implications for 5G and 6G radio and AI at the edge

- Potential impact on competitive dynamics in the semiconductor industry

Voice over New Radio (VoNR) Launch in Spain

- Mass Orange's commercial launch of 5G VoNR service

- Benefits of VoNR including HD audio, lower latency, and improved capacity

- Significance for the Spanish telecom market

Meta's New AI Smart Glasses

- Introduction of second-generation Meta Ray-Bans and Meta Oakley Vanguards

- Features including improved battery life, image quality, and AI capabilities

- Potential applications in sports and everyday use

NATO's 5G Initiative for Military Communications

- NATO's Multinational 5G (MN5G) initiative for defense purposes

- Dual-use paradigm adapting civilian technologies for military applications

- Potential civilian applications in critical infrastructure protection

EchoStar's Spectrum Sell-off

- EchoStar CEO Charlie Ergen's comments on becoming an "asset-light growth company"

- Discussion on the forced pivot and its impact on the company's future

- Implications for the telecom industry and spectrum availability

Closing Remarks

- Invitation for listener engagement and topic suggestions

- Contact information for the hosts on social media

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