Podcasts by The SMT Wireless Report

AT&T Network Milestones, VZW 5G Market Expansion, Starlink impresses early on. from 2021-08-07T02:13:15

AT&T Network Milestones in 5G. 

VZW 5G Market Expansion for business. 

Starlink impresses early on, competing against fixed access and other satellite operators. ...

TMo/VZW/ATT losses to cable, Dish Wireless double dip with 12 ghz, ATT fiber, Telecom worker shortage. from 2021-07-08T01:15:39

T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T are probably aggravated by the gains cable ISP's are making in wireless as MVNO's. 

Dish Wireless 12 ghz dual purposes and innovative networking potent...

Sprint Fined, T-Mobile parent co. needs $, Yahoo Mobile done, VZW to reduce capex? from 2021-06-19T18:04:06

T-Mobile will have to pay an old Sprint problem from overcharging Omaha residents.

Deutsche-Telekom in search of investors to upgrade network infrastructure. 

Yahoo Mobile is ...

T-Mobile reduces home internet price, AT&T & Verizon 5G & business execution. from 2021-05-27T00:29:51

After increasing the price, T-Mobile has cut reversed course. 

T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T CEO's discuss their plans for 5G and networking into the future. 

Nokia now ...

mmWave Network technology innovations, C band Pay days, fixed wireless could be huge. from 2021-05-08T01:30:37

Fixed wireless has huge upside and potential, Satellite operators getting paid on c band clearance, mmwave technology impresses and continues to improve in range. 

SMT Podcast: T-Mobile & Dish Feud getting personal, $50 Internet Subsidy, Verizon Home Internet In & T-Mobile Home Internet Out. 4/30/21 from 2021-05-01T03:03:07

T-Mobile has become the uncaring carrier not the uncarrier, Dish throwing shade. 

Governement subsidy makes high speed broadband affordable. 

Verizon Home Internet is up ...

$70 Billion in Bids so far at Spectrum Auction 107, likely to increase? What does this mean for wireless customers? (S2 E27) from 2020-12-24T03:26:25

The gross proceeds for C band is absurd and continues to rise, what will this mean for our cellular costs and bills? (S2 E27)

T-Mobile midband 5G dominance is overstated, C-Band & CBRS // FCC Chairman Ajit Pai stepping down. (S2 E26) from 2020-11-30T20:04:41

There is a lot of work for T-Mobile to do in their current network. They do have an advantage, for now, in mid band spectrum. That window or opportunity to pass Verizon and AT&T closes in th...

T-Mobile, Verizon & AT&T: All Wireless Networks are not created equal, which have good rural coverage? (S2 E25) from 2020-11-30T04:16:46

Recently, I tested a stretch of rural Ohio. I tested all 3 major wireless providers. I share my experience and test results. 

(S2 E25) 

T-Mobile not getting permits, 2.5 ghz testing impressions. Verizon & Apple "fleet swap" (S2 E24) from 2020-11-21T11:46:19

T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, & Dish Network

LTE and 5G

Wireless and Cord Cutting

(S2 E24)

Can we expect T-Mobile to charge $10 add-on "fast 5G"? Dish Network Spectrum and FCC issues. (S2 E23) from 2020-11-19T04:09:05

Can we expect T-Mobile to charge $10 add-on "fast 5G"? Dish Network Spectrum and FCC issues. 

AT&T and Elliot Management investment situation. 

(S2 E23)

T-Mobile, VZW, AT&T Don't listen to what they say, watch what they do! (S2 E22) from 2020-11-13T02:36:57

Verizon Wireless preparing for the financial requirements of Spectrum Auction 107. 

Expectations for spending are high from VZW and AT&T. 

Wireless companies only tel...

T-Mobile Q3 Earnings Outlook & Fines, AT&T finding money, Big Cable success in wireless. (S2 E21) from 2020-11-05T00:40:40

T-Mobile Q3 Earnings Outlook & Fines, AT&T finding money, Big Cable success in wireless. (S2 E21) 

T-Mobile more 600 mhz? T-Mo vs Ver squabbles rages on, AT&T debt shaving. (S2 E20) from 2020-10-17T02:04:03

T-Mobile more 600 mhz? T-Mo vs Ver squabbles rages on, AT&T debt shaving. (S2 E20)  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

T-Mobile news, AT&T news, Wireless Home Internet, Google Fi selling Galaxies, 5G maps. (S2 E19) from 2020-10-10T01:07:35

T-Mobile news, AT&T news, Wireless Home Internet, Google Fi selling Galaxies, 5G maps. (S2 E19)

T-Mobile Network usage insight, AT&T Fiber expansion, random wireless news. (S2 E18) from 2020-10-05T02:11:01

T-Mobile Network usage insight, AT&T Fiber expansion, random wireless news. (S2 E18)

AT&T business shift; "Unlimited Your Way". Verizon 5G problem solved, CBRS impresses, Dish Wireless news. (S2 E16) from 2020-09-26T01:12:35

Season 2 Episode 16

T-Mobile investors comments analysis, AT&T gets push back from senate. (S2 E16) from 2020-09-21T01:35:34

T-Mobile investors comments analysis, AT&T gets push back from senate. (S2 E16)

T-Mobile could hurt the future of all wireless networks, mmWave continues to blossom! (S2 E15) from 2020-09-19T02:04:58

T-Mobile could hurt the future of all wireless networks, mmWave continues to blossom! (S2 E15) 

T-Mobile network comments, tower deal / Verizon-TracFone network traffic, Verizon to offer more bundles. (S2 E14) from 2020-09-17T02:08:02

T-Mobile strikes long term deal with American Tower. T-Mobile execs speak on network plan. Verizon to acquire Tracfone, network access changes and possibly more bundles for Big Red. (S2 E14)&nbs...

T-Mobile network getting big boosts from Sprint and Dish Network assets. (S2 E13) from 2020-09-12T02:12:08

The T-Mobile network has really been struggling lately, help is on the way. (S2 E13) 

T-Mobile layoffs, Verizon hiring, mmWave 5G getting better, affordable 5G phones. (S2 E12) from 2020-09-05T01:53

T-Mobile layoffs, Verizon hiring, mmWave 5G getting better, affordable 5G phones. (S2 E12)

Episode 16: Moto One 5G; is it the best midrange 5G device of 2020? (S2 E11) from 2020-09-01T23:16:45

Caleb and the SMT discuss the newly announced Moto One 5G midrange smartphone. (S2 E11)

Episode 15: Dating on Android sucks! T-Mobile free iPhone 11 Pro deal, T-Mobile needs to use Ericsson 5G breakthrough tech. (S2 E10) from 2020-08-31T02:03

The Wireless Conversation with Technoid, Carlos S Tech, Pete the Bearded Dragon. (S2 E10)

Episode 14: T-Mobile 5G Reliability in doubt, AT&T selling DirecTV, iPhone pricing. (S2 E9) from 2020-08-29T02:12

Episode 14: T-Mobile 5G Reliability in doubt, AT&T selling DirecTV, iPhone pricing. (S2 E9)

Episode 13: fiber innovations, T-Mobile backup power, 5G Gaming, iPhone 12 & more news! from 2020-08-26T02:02:04

5G networking and fiber needs, gaming, iPhone news/leaks, T-Mobile finally deploying backup generators. (S2 E8) 

Episode 12: T-Mobile & AT&T do not want to prove 5G coverage. Google testing 6 GHZ frequency, what 5G really is. (S2 E7) from 2020-08-22T01:55:35

The FCC wants T-Mobile & AT&T to map their true 5G coverage, the companies don't want to due to expense. 

Google testing future midband spectrum, interesting but not much det...

Episode 11: T-Mobile needs to get going now! #2 Carrier. 5G network deployments now fast tracked. from 2020-08-13T02:31:55

In this episode we discuss how T-Mobile makes the claim as the #2 carrier surpassing AT&T. I offer a timeline into how fast T-Mobile needs to rapidly improve and expand their network. FCC gu...

Episode 10: Dish Network wireless plans coming together as 4th carrier, Ting Mobile purchase. Google Pixel 4a. (S2 E5) from 2020-08-04T01:14:21

Dish Network is putting together its network plans, making deals in the future build out and operations.  Ting mobile assets purchased. 

Google Pixel 4a, great price, really nic...

Episode 9: Goodbye Sprint, Farewell! (S2 E4) from 2020-08-02T17:21:07

We recap the rise and fall of Sprint. 

Episode 8: The Prepaid Wireless renaissance is upon us! Postpaid is down in a big way. (S2 E3) from 2020-07-30T19:11:59

In this episode we highlight the current economic times and how it has affected spending habits, including wireless. There is a clear and evident shift in wireless consumers towards prepaid.&nbs...

AT&T 5G national, Q2 2020 Earnings summary, Metro by T-Mobile Policy Changes from 2020-07-23T18:47:16

AT&T 5G Network going national in August. Earnings report is rough, the pandemic hurts!

Metro by T-Mobile makes a change to the device upgrade policy. 

Episode 6: New T-Mobile Unified Essential Plan. Does it have value? from 2020-07-23T02:24:11

The deal is 4 lines for $100. Taxes and fees are not included. All of the details are covered in the podcast. 

Episode 5: The Samsung Galaxy S20, let's get excited! from 2020-01-22T03:53:21

In Episode 5, we highlight and discuss many of the leaks and rumors of the up and coming flagship devices from Samsung, the S20 line of devices. 

Check out the different SMT Communit...

Episode 4: 2019 Wireless Recap & 2020 Predictions from 2020-01-05T14:19:49

In Episode 4, we take a look at the 2019 summary for each of the big 4 wireless carriers. We take a deep dive look at the highlights and some low lights for Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T. I al...

Episode #3: Pump the Brakes on 5G, it's not ready! from 2019-12-21T12:50:48

5th Generation networks are clearly in the infancy stages and no matter what T-Mobile and AT&T tell us, the consumers, we need to temper expectations. Let's take a deep dive into why we need to pum...

Episode 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 765 & 765G are here! Game changing LTE and 5G! from 2019-12-07T19:00:53

The Qualcomm made Snapdragon 865, 765 & 765G chips have been announced. They will revolutionize LTE and 5G in 2020. You can expect these chipsets in the flagship devices of 2020 as well as the prem...

Episode 1: 5G Phones and Networks are here! from 2019-12-01T19:08:46

In this episode we investigate the current infancy state of 5G networks as well as the available devices. All of the things you need to know about this very green technology. Should you consider...