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26. How Cellular Carriers Make Money

It’s safe to say that the smartphone revolution has grown past a trend and moved into a modern necessity. Join the 5G Guys as they follow the money trail in the Cellular Carrier industry and explain the fundamentals they use to keep our world connected. Listen in as they talk about the excitement of when cellular technology first came out, the history of cellular carriers, and what has changed throughout the years.

25. Wi-Fi 101: With Dr. Jim Lansford

It’s in our houses, connected to our phones, and our tablets. Sometimes it’s even in our cars, thermostats, and fridges, but does anyone really know how Wi-Fi works? The guest in this episode is Qualcomm’s Director of Technology Standards, Dr. Jim Lansford. Join in as he explains the history of Wi-Fi and how it’s become the worldwide standard for connecting billions of people around the globe.

24. Satellite Networks 101: The New Space Race

This episode takes a step off of our world and into the future of satellite telecommunications. Join Dan & Wayne as they dive into the history of satellite phone service and how it differs from your everyday cellular. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how satellites work, the obstacles every satellite company has to deal with, and all the things in between. Listen in as they talk about the future of satellites and what that looks like for us.

23. Why Wireless Needs Wires: Behind The Scenes of Wireless Communications

The second season starts off with a look into the backbone of wireless technology, wires. Wires are a crucial part of what makes wireless technology “wireless” and the process behind it is more complicated than you may think. Join Dan and Wayne as they discuss the relationship wires and wireless have and the wire systems that are now being upgraded for bigger, broader, and stronger wireless connections.

22. FLASHPOD: Updates on the 5G standoff between AT&T/Verizon and US aviation industry

There has been a ton of outreach asking for the 5G Guys' take on the standoff between AT&T/Verizon and US aviation and federal regulating groups as it relates to the launch of new 5G service on the C-Band. This FLASHPOD will update you on the latest situation and their take on how we got to this point and what’s likely to happen going forward.

21. Part 2: Our Predictions For 2022 and Other Topics to Watch Out For

Join us in the second part of this two-part series on what to expect in 2022. In this episode, you’ll hear about the big picture of all things wireless that are set to take off in 2022, plus some practical stuff that you, the listeners, have been asking about.

20. Part 1: Our Predictions For 2022 and Other Topics to Watch Out For

For a lot of us, 2021 was a reset period for our lives. The world began shifting to accommodate a more wireless society. The demand for faster, more reliable networks sent technology giants into overdrive. If 2021 was the reset period, then 2022 is set to launch us into a world of new possibilities. Join us in this new series as we discuss our predictions for wireless technologies in the coming year.

19. What We’ve Learned: A Review Of Our Year

Listen in as the 5G Guys take a look at past episodes and guests they’ve had on this show. They talk about the incredible conversations we’ve had with some of the leading minds in the industry today. From understanding the basics of the “G’s” to AI, edge computing, and the paths it opens, we have learned just how impactful wireless technology has been for the growth of our society today.

18. How Wireless Communication Helps First Responders Save More Lives with Chris Kuhl

Wireless is an important tool for First Responders to do their jobs and do so safely and efficiently. Police, Fire, EMS, and other first responders rely on radio networks for communications and dispatch when they’re in the heat of the moment. In this episode, Dan & Wayne have a conversation with Chris Kuhl, to discuss public safety radio networks and the role they play in making sure first responders always have connectivity.

17. FLASHPOD: Why 5G Has Been Delayed – The FAA’s Warning to Verizon and AT&T

On Nov 2, 2021, the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin warning about potential risks to aviators in the US using older radio altimeter technology and the interference that the new 5G deployments in a new frequency band (called C Band) could cause. Listen in as the 5G Guys discuss what this breaking news means for the big three carriers and how that affects our economy.

16. The Future Of Energy: Following In Tesla’s Footsteps with Cherif Chibane

Imagine if you never had to plug your phone or laptop in again to charge it. This is not a new concept but it is one that comes closer every single day. Today the 5G Guys are joined by Cherif Chibane to take a look into wireless charging and how it will change our future lives. You’ll learn about the history of wireless charging that started with Nikola Tesla and how that technology can be used to make our lives more efficient and practical.

15. Is Big Brother Watching? The Truth About Tracking and Data Laws In 2021

Are the government or big tech spying on us through our cell phones? This is a theme that might sound like a conspiracy theory, but there’s some technical legitimacy to the concept, kind of. In this episode Dan & Wayne take a look into location tracking, gps, phone cloning, wiretapping, and more to help shed some light on the capabilities our technology has in today’s day and age.

14. Who Really Has The Best Service? A Look Into The Top Cell Networks

Choosing which cellular service provider to hitch your wagon to can seem like a daunting guessing game. Many of us have had the same network provider for years, but when it comes to cell service, reliability, and price it’s hard to know if you’re getting the biggest bang for your buck. In this episode, Dan & Wayne tackle their most asked question, and that is which cell carrier is actually the best?

13. What You Need To Know About Private Wireless Networks

Whether you’re a business owner, educator, or even just a person who is connected to the world there is no doubt that wireless technology has become a necessity. Dubbed the fourth utility, it’s clear that popular wireless networks are becoming crowded and more at risk of security breaches. In this episode, the 5G Guys go over private wireless networks, why they were created, how they work, what they are being used for and how you can take advantage of this opportunity.

12. Cell Sites, 5G, and Radiation: What You Need To Know

You may have heard or read somewhere the overlapping concern that as our technology and communications continue to grow and advance so does the risk to our health. With so many conspiracy theories about radiation and the effect our cellphones have on our bodies, it’s hard to know what really is going on. In this episode of 5G Guys, Dan & Wayne tackle the many questions, concerns, and theories around cell sites, radiation, wireless technology, and the new 5G network.

11. Microsoft’s Pete Bernard Explains AI, IoT, And Edge

If you’ve been listening to this show recently, or if you’ve been around any tech talk, you’ve probably heard AI, IoT, and even Edge thrown around. But what does it all actually mean? How do they all connect and what exactly are they doing to advance our world? In this episode, Dan & Wayne talk with Microsoft innovator and strategist, Pete Bernard, who gives simple explanations of what each of these pieces of tech does, how they create stronger, faster, and more reliable connections when working together, and how they help within our society today.

10. 5G and The Potential Threats To Cybersecurity In The U.S. with Peter Thermos

You may have seen recently in the news that China has been accused of building ‘backdoors’ into their technology that would allow spying and hacking on many mobile devices. In this episode, cybersecurity expert Peter Thermos joins the 5G guys once again to discuss the reality of the current situation. You’ll get a first-hand look into what exactly a ‘backdoor’ is, how the US plans to replace anything that might be a potential threat and policies related specifically to cybersecurity concerns about China-made telecom products.

9. Roadmap To The Future: The Convergence Of Telecom And Transportation with Bob Fifer

In this episode, Dan & Wayne talk with the mastermind behind Intelligent Transportation Systems and Network Services for a state department of transportation, Bob Fifer. He’s been able to see how telecommunications has evolved in tandem with our understanding of transportation, creating an inseparable symbiosis that will catapult us into the future.

8. Cutting The Cord: A Conversation With Father Of The Cell Phone Marty Cooper

It’s not very often that you get to have a conversation with someone who has helped change humanity in a powerful way. In this episode you’ll get a look into the mind of engineer, inventor, and founding father of cell phones, Marty Cooper. You’ll hear first-hand what led up to the invention of the first portable phone and how we went from the bell system to where we are today.

7. How To Upgrade Your Security and Privacy with Peter Thermos

With new emerging technologies there is now an ever-increasing need for security in your everyday life. In this episode of 5G Guys, Dan and Wayne talk with the President and CTO of Palindrome Technologies, Peter Thermos, and discuss the new 5G network, emerging technologies that will work with 5G, and how security is advancing in these areas.

6. The Building of Things with Bill Douglas

Opticwise CEO, Bill Douglas, joins Dan & Wayne to discuss how technology is enabling commercial real estate to increase tenant occupancy and retention as well as drive higher revenues. They talk through the technical as well as business dynamics of the new approach to leveraging wireless as the 4th Utility.

5. Technology and Mental Health with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

Technology and mental health are intertwined in many ways, but this relationship is often fraught with tension as technology can be both a hindrance to our minds and an outlet for us. Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, Psy. D., joins the 5G Guys to discuss the different forms that these relationships take.

4. The Real Difference between 4G and 5G w/ Dr. Patrick Perini

Dr. Patrick Perini joins the 5G Guys for an encore episode to dive deeper into the real differences between 4G and 5G. They discuss what is really driving the development and deployment of 5G along with what the consumer will experience, and maybe not see as obvious benefits of 5G.

3. Explaining the “G’s” – 1G – 5G

Dr. Patrick Perini joins Dan & Wayne to discuss the history and differences of the different generations of cellular technology in the US. Starting with the first generation (1G) in the 80s and early 90s and progressing all the way to the newest generation (5G), they explore analogies that make it easy to understand the differences.

2. Cellular 101

Hear how cellular networks work, including a history of cellular, commonly asked questions, and examples of what a cell site even is.

1. Start here: Meet Dan and Wayne, your tech guides!

Hey, we're the 5G guys. Discover what makes us great resources for your journey into all things wireless tech with this quick introductory episode. Not only will you learn...