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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2024 · 28 MIN

Telecom's Odyssey into a World of Boundless Connectivity

from What's Up with Tech? · host Evan Kirstel

Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] the mysteries of the wireless universe with industry guru Jeff Kagan, as we dissect the rapid transformations rocking the telecom world. This episode is your ticket to understanding the pivotal trends before they unfold at the Mobile World Congress. We're peeling back the layers of the telecom industry's past, present, and future—examining the rollercoaster of wireless growth, the repercussions of colossal mergers that never saw the light of day, and the beckoning frontier of private wireless networks. As we converse with Jeff, we illuminate the path led by T-Mobile's foray with Starlink and Rakuten Mobile's alliance with AST SpaceMobile, charting a course to blanket every nook and cranny of the planet with connectivity.Strap in for a journey through the seismic evolutions that have seen titans like Motorola and BlackBerry yield to the might of Apple's iPhone and Google's Android. Our discussion with Jeff Kagan takes a hard look at the app market's stronghold, daring to question who might next disrupt the technological firmament. And as we peer into the crystal ball of tech's future, notions of implanted smart devices and their impact on our privacy send ripples through the conversation. We're also tying in the vital threads of digital health and wireless's central role in our lives, wrapping up with a reflection on how even the most established companies and fledgling startups are navigating these waters at events such as the Mobile World Congress. Tune in for an episode that bridges the chasm between today's digital landscape and the electrifying possibilities of tomorrow.Support the showMore at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstel

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Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Unlock the mysteries of the wireless universe with industry guru Jeff Kagan, as we dissect the rapid transformations rocking the telecom world. This episode is your ticket to understanding the pivotal trends before they unfold at the Mobile World Congress. We're peeling back the layers of the telecom industry's past, present, and future—examining the rollercoaster of wireless growth, the repercussions of colossal mergers that neve...

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