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August 1, 2025 28 mins

Welcome and Introduction

- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host Episode 233 of the G2 on 5G podcast

- Overview of six topics covered in about 20 minutes

Telefonica's Strategic Infrastructure Decisions

- Phasing out Huawei in Spain and Germany, but not in Brazil

- Discussion on regulatory environments and cost considerations

- Implications for mobile network security and operations

EchoStar, Dish, and Boost Mobile Financial Maneuvers

- Avoiding default through last-minute interest payment

- Ongoing negotiations with FCC and spectrum concerns

- Potential merger considerations with Mobile X

Nokia's Subsea Cable Deals

- Recent contracts for connections between Jakarta-Singapore and North Africa-Europe

- Strategic importance for Nokia's revenue expansion

- Potential implications for Chinese infrastructure replacement

Wi-Fi 8 Specification Release

- Known as 802.11bn, focusing on reliability and real-world performance

- Improvements in throughput, latency, and packet delivery

- Timeline for certification and potential hardware availability

AT&T and Ericsson's Open RAN Milestone

- Deployment of third-party RAN application (rApp) in live production network

- Significance for multi-vendor programmability in networks

- Discussion on the current state of Open RAN implementation

Samsung's Foldable Phone Success

- Impressive pre-order numbers for Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7

- Notable improvements in design, particularly thinness

- User experience insights and potential impact on the market

Apple's Potential Foldable Phone Entry

- Speculation on Apple's future foldable device

- Comparison with Samsung's current offerings

- Market anticipation and potential release timeline

Closing Remarks

- Invitation for listener engagement and topic suggestions

- Social media contact information for hosts

- Request for podcast ratings and subscriptions

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