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Deep diving into wireless networks, plans, performance, technologies, LTE, 5G, IOT, smartphones and other connected devices.


    • Aug 7, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 38 EPISODES


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    AT&T Network Milestones, VZW 5G Market Expansion, Starlink impresses early on.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 61:03


    AT&T Network Milestones in 5G. VZW 5G Market Expansion for business. Starlink impresses early on, competing against fixed access and other satellite operators. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    TMo/VZW/ATT losses to cable, Dish Wireless double dip with 12 ghz, ATT fiber, Telecom worker shortage.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 53:24


    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 potential. AT&T fiber deployment and multi-gig speed tiers. Telecom workers are needed, cloud and networking segments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Sprint Fined, T-Mobile parent co. needs $, Yahoo Mobile done, VZW to reduce capex?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 53:57


    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 no more, what are your other options? Verizon reducing capex, is this concerning? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    T-Mobile reduces home internet price, AT&T & Verizon 5G & business execution.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 62:19


    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 has a portfolio of small cell hardware for C Band and mmWave tech in 5G. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    mmWave Network technology innovations, C band Pay days, fixed wireless could be huge.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 60:26


    Fixed wireless has huge upside and potential, Satellite operators getting paid on c band clearance, mmwave technology impresses and continues to improve in range. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    SMT Podcast: T-Mobile & Dish Feud getting personal, $50 Internet Subsidy, Verizon Home Internet In & T-Mobile Home Internet Out. 4/30/21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 48:52


    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 to bat, the T-Mobile Home Internet experiment a failure. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    $70 Billion in Bids so far at Spectrum Auction 107, likely to increase? What does this mean for wireless customers? (S2 E27)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 43:03


    The gross proceeds for C band is absurd and continues to rise, what will this mean for our cellular costs and bills? (S2 E27) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    T-Mobile midband 5G dominance is overstated, C-Band & CBRS // FCC Chairman Ajit Pai stepping down. (S2 E26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 44:55


    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 the next 1.5 years. The advantage, however, is overstated. T-Mobile is playing catchup in speeds and coverage across the country. Their investments into the network will be the x factor if they are able to pass Verizon and or AT&T in the next couple of years in key markets. (S2 E26) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    T-Mobile, Verizon & AT&T: All Wireless Networks are not created equal, which have good rural coverage? (S2 E25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 35:41


    Recently, I tested a stretch of rural Ohio. I tested all 3 major wireless providers. I share my experience and test results. (S2 E25) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    T-Mobile not getting permits, 2.5 ghz testing impressions. Verizon & Apple "fleet swap" (S2 E24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 177:52


    T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, & Dish Network LTE and 5G Wireless and Cord Cutting (S2 E24) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Can we expect T-Mobile to charge $10 add-on "fast 5G"? Dish Network Spectrum and FCC issues. (S2 E23)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 122:40


    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) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    T-Mobile, VZW, AT&T Don't listen to what they say, watch what they do! (S2 E22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 36:08


    Verizon Wireless preparing for the financial requirements of Spectrum Auction 107. Expectations for spending are high from VZW and AT&T. Wireless companies only tell you what they want you to know and what they want you to think. T-MO, VZW, AT&T Don't listen to what they say, watch what they do! (S2 E22) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 41:13


    T-Mobile Q3 Earnings Outlook & Fines, AT&T finding money, Big Cable success in wireless. (S2 E21) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    T-Mobile more 600 mhz? T-Mo vs Ver squabbles rages on, AT&T debt shaving. (S2 E20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 29:08


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 39:11


    T-Mobile news, AT&T news, Wireless Home Internet, Google Fi selling Galaxies, 5G maps. (S2 E19) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 37:25


    T-Mobile Network usage insight, AT&T Fiber expansion, random wireless news. (S2 E18) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    AT&T business shift; "Unlimited Your Way". Verizon 5G problem solved, CBRS impresses, Dish Wireless news. (S2 E16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 41:36


    Season 2 Episode 16 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 35:29


    T-Mobile investors comments analysis, AT&T gets push back from senate. (S2 E16) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 33:50


    T-Mobile could hurt the future of all wireless networks, mmWave continues to blossom! (S2 E15) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    T-Mobile network comments, tower deal / Verizon-TracFone network traffic, Verizon to offer more bundles. (S2 E14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 35:38


    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) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    T-Mobile network getting big boosts from Sprint and Dish Network assets. (S2 E13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 23:40


    The T-Mobile network has really been struggling lately, help is on the way. (S2 E13) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 26:03


    T-Mobile layoffs, Verizon hiring, mmWave 5G getting better, affordable 5G phones. (S2 E12) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 16: Moto One 5G; is it the best midrange 5G device of 2020? (S2 E11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 39:33


    Caleb and the SMT discuss the newly announced Moto One 5G midrange smartphone. (S2 E11) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 66:31


    The Wireless Conversation with Technoid, Carlos S Tech, Pete the Bearded Dragon. (S2 E10) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 33:22


    Episode 14: T-Mobile 5G Reliability in doubt, AT&T selling DirecTV, iPhone pricing. (S2 E9) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 13: fiber innovations, T-Mobile backup power, 5G Gaming, iPhone 12 & more news!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 27:49


    5G networking and fiber needs, gaming, iPhone news/leaks, T-Mobile finally deploying backup generators. (S2 E8) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 39:38


    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 detail. Decom of 3G and the 5G train is coming! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 11: T-Mobile needs to get going now! #2 Carrier. 5G network deployments now fast tracked.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 33:28


    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 guidelines receive court approval for rapid 5G network deployments, cities and municipalities lose law suite. (S2 E6). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 10: Dish Network wireless plans coming together as 4th carrier, Ting Mobile purchase. Google Pixel 4a. (S2 E5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 30:07


    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 nice mid range offer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 9: Goodbye Sprint, Farewell! (S2 E4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 27:58


    We recap the rise and fall of Sprint. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 8: The Prepaid Wireless renaissance is upon us! Postpaid is down in a big way. (S2 E3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 26:27


    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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    AT&T 5G national, Q2 2020 Earnings summary, Metro by T-Mobile Policy Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 25:05


    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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 6: New T-Mobile Unified Essential Plan. Does it have value?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 36:51


    The deal is 4 lines for $100. Taxes and fees are not included. All of the details are covered in the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 5: The Samsung Galaxy S20, let's get excited!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 37:35


    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 Communities and SMT Nation links below: Do you appreciate what SMT offers and want to support your favorite wireless news creator? Consider a small or occasional PayPal donation: https://www.paypal.me/sneedmobiletech. Join SneedMobileTech on Patreon, become a Patron to get early access to videos and exclusives not found anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=11828129. link to view the page: https://www.patreon.com/sneedmobiletech. The SMT YouTUbe Channel: all of the wireless news, analysis and reports you need in one place; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI6jiCLJ_6hLNhWtmDXi3g. Subsribe! Missed the Livestream podcast? No problem. Join the Replay Gang! All livestreams are being archived on the second channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAaOEugauKWKphYpe3K1ww. Subscribe to that channel set the notification bell, select all. Follow the SMT on Twitter: Check out Sneed Mobile Tech (@SneedTech): https://twitter.com/SneedTech?s=09 • to inquire about a sponsorship or ad spot, contact the SMT at sneedmobiletech@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 4: 2019 Wireless Recap & 2020 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 49:47


    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 also make my predictions and projections for 2020. Enjoy.  Directly support this podcast's productions with a direct monetary support OR consider a small or occasional PayPal donation: https://www.paypal.me/sneedmobiletech.  Join SneedMobileTech on Patreon, become a Patron to get early access to videos and exclusives not found anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=11828129, link to view the page:  https://www.patreon.com/sneedmobiletech. Subscribe to the Sneed Mobile Tech YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI6jiCLJ_6hLNhWtmDXi3g YouTube livestreams are being archived on the second channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAaOEugauKWKphYpe3K1ww. Subscribe to that channel set the notification bell, select all.  Follow the SMT on Twitter: Check out Sneed Mobile Tech (@SneedTech): https://twitter.com/SneedTech?s=09 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode #3: Pump the Brakes on 5G, it's not ready!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 36:33


    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 pump the brakes on 5G.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 765 & 765G are here! Game changing LTE and 5G!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 34:29


    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 premium mid-range devices. We cover all of the important connectivity features and specs in this episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

    Episode 1: 5G Phones and Networks are here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 28:48


    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 a 5G device and network access? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smtreport/message

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