The SMT Wireless Report
By Sneed Mobile Tech
The SMT Wireless ReportAug 13, 2020
T-Mobile coming in hot to start the year, AT&T & Verizon will need to adjust to compete.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the T-Mobile Q1 earnings and business performance.
A blowout quarter in many ways.
AT&T Network Milestones, VZW 5G Market Expansion, Starlink impresses early on.
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.
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.
Sprint Fined, T-Mobile parent co. needs $, Yahoo Mobile done, VZW to reduce capex?
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?
T-Mobile reduces home internet price, AT&T & Verizon 5G & business execution.
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.
mmWave Network technology innovations, C band Pay days, fixed wireless could be huge.
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
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.
$70 Billion in Bids so far at Spectrum Auction 107, likely to increase? What does this mean for wireless customers? (S2 E27)
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)
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)
T-Mobile, Verizon & AT&T: All Wireless Networks are not created equal, which have good rural coverage? (S2 E25)
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)
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)
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)
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)
T-Mobile Q3 Earnings Outlook & Fines, AT&T finding money, Big Cable success in wireless. (S2 E21)
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)
T-Mobile news, AT&T news, Wireless Home Internet, Google Fi selling Galaxies, 5G maps. (S2 E19)
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)
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)
Season 2 Episode 16
T-Mobile investors comments analysis, AT&T gets push back from senate. (S2 E16)
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)
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)
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)
T-Mobile network getting big boosts from Sprint and Dish Network assets. (S2 E13)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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!
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)
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!
Episode 11: T-Mobile needs to get going now! #2 Carrier. 5G network deployments now fast tracked.
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).
Episode 10: Dish Network wireless plans coming together as 4th carrier, Ting Mobile purchase. Google Pixel 4a. (S2 E5)
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.
Episode 9: Goodbye Sprint, Farewell! (S2 E4)
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)
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.
AT&T 5G national, Q2 2020 Earnings summary, Metro by T-Mobile Policy Changes
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?
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!
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.
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