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Back to EpisodesThe G2 on 5G Podcast – AT&T Mid-band Tests, CHIPS Act Funds, AST SpaceMobile Ad Video Test, Ookla’s S24 Dominance, ViaSat Jumps into LEO and Verizon @ NAB Show 2024
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In this 188th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:
1. AT&T may be testing some tweaks to its mid-band 5G network
2. The CHIPS Act direct funding is picking up steam: Intel ($8.5B), TSMC ($6.6B), and Samsung ($6.4B) all get funding to expand leading-node US chip manufacturing. Intel is expected to invest $100 Billion, TSMC $65 billion, and Samsung $40 billion in US facilities.
3. AST SpaceMobile hits another milestone, streaming an AT&T commercial from space to a smartphone
4. Ookla test results show major differences between Samsung’s S24 line and Apple’s iPhone 15 family in network performance, including latency and download/upload speeds
5. ViaSat jumps into the low earth orbit satellite direct to device game
6. Verizon brings 5G to NAB Show 2024 in a big way with Private 5G, Field Area Network, 5G Broadcasting and Remote Production