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The Week with Roger

Each week, join Roger Entner and the Recon Analytics team for an analysts perspective on the world of telecom.

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12:56

This Week: Impact of Economy on Telecom Industry

The Week with Roger ·

2022/08/08

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, andtechnology.0:35: How high inflation and the possibility of recession could affect the telecom industry.3:44: The lifeline programs that are available now versus during the Great Recession.5:23: There could be consumer flip-flopping between post-paid and pre-paid options and what could happen to handset sales.7:25: When do consumers tend to buy a new phone?8:26: How vulnerable are the carriers to an economic downturn

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12:38

This Week: Verizon C-Band Update

The Week with Roger ·

2022/08/01

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, andtechnology.0:26: Recent C-Band news from Verizon.1:56: How will this change impact the consumer?3:30: Frequency differences between the carriers and how C-Band is performing so far.5:08: What are the implications for fixed wireless access?6:19: When we should begin to see the changes in the top 47 markets.6:55: The surprising place Spectrum was purchased and what may happen with that given what consumers care about

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10:08

This Week: West Virginia vs EPA - Impact on FCC and...

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2022/07/25

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, andtechnology.0:32: The Supreme Court’s recent decision in West Virginia v. EPA.2:11: How this ruling could impact the FCC.6:37: How the legislative process could look moving forward on FCC issues such as Net Neutrality.8:05: Other FCC responsibilities that will be impacted under this ruling.Tags: telecom, telecommunications, business, wireless, cellular phone, cellular service, Recon Analytics, Don Kellogg, Roger

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10:12

This Week: Verizon Releases a New Value Plan

The Week with Roger ·

2022/07/18

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, andtechnology.0:28: Details about the new unlimited plan that Verizon released recently.4:41: Where Xfinity and Spectrum fit in6:35: Is Verizon changing from a premium brand to a value brand?8:34: Both T-Mobile and Verizon are bundling their fixed wireless services with their phone services.Tags: telecom, telecommunications, business, wireless, cellular phone, cellular service, Recon Analytics, Don Kellogg, Roger

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12:52

This Week: Q2 Earnings Crystal Ball - Net Adds, 3G...

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2022/07/11

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, andtechnology.0:27: Q2 Earnings are coming up - what Roger and Don think they could see in these reports.2:42: Ryan Reynolds is featuring in Mint Mobile’ss ad campaign - are these ads successful?4:32: The 3G/UMTS network decommission is beginning at T- Mobile - what that could look like.7:58: Fixed Wireless Access - how it compares to fiber and why consumers seem to be happy with it right now.Tags: telecom,

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14:21

This Week: Patents, IP and Telecom

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2022/07/04

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, andtechnology.0:28: How patents and intellectual property affect the tech industry.1:50: Is there a difference between innovation and invention?4:34: How this is working out in the U.S.5:57: The strategies companies use to game the system and why.9:14: If the patents are weak, won't the system work itself out through lawyers?12:21: What the resolution could be for these problems.Tags: telecom, telecommunications,

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13:34

This Week: Getting a BEAD on the New Rules for...

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2022/06/27

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, andtechnology.0:26: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration unveiled its rules for distributing the federal funding for broadband access and what that looks like for providers.1:47: Roger defines the “Middle Mile” and what it means to the companies and consumers.3:12: The satisfaction results that Don and Roger run every week - what do consumers prefer?7:33: The importance of speed in today’s

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12:54

This Week: Dish Hits FCC Deadlines, T-Mobile's New...

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2022/06/20

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, andtechnology.0:26: DISH met their FCC June 14 deadline to launch their commercial network.2:22: What is DISH’s next deadline?5:43: T-Mobile had a new Uncarrier event - and shared some updates to their services.8:16: An analysis of why companies (especially T-Mobile) may be aiming at the international traveler market.Tags: telecom, telecommunications, business, wireless, cellular phone, cellular service, Recon

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20:00

This Week: Optical Technology and the Promise of 5G...

The Week with Roger ·

2022/06/13

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology. This week they are joined by Raza Khan, Senior Market Manager of Wireless Products at Semtech to talk about the intersection of 5G and Optical Technology.0:46: Raza shares about the role that Optical Technology plays in 5G.2:02: Upgrading the base stations that enable the 5G rollouts - what part Semtech plays and the reasons we need these upgrades.6:58: The exciting use-cases that are closer to reality

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15:33

This Week: Promotional Intensity in Wireless- What...

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2022/06/06

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology.0:27: The promotions the wireless carriers have right now - the industry is working through a price-increase right now.2:22: Don gives the details of T-Mobile’s recently-launched plan.4:05: AT&T is changing their HBO MAX offer and if that’s a good idea or not.8:18: Was the rush into content just a way to justify 5G?11:06: It makes sense to bundle a Fixed Wireless Plan to partner with a content

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20:12

This Week: IoT and WiFi Chip Design with MediaTek

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2022/05/30

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology. This week they are joined by Finbarr Moynihan, GM/VP of Corporate Marketing at MediaTek and James Chen, AVP of Product Marketing at MediaTek.0:44: Finbarr shares about the new Genio Mobile 1200 Chipset2:53: The kinds of devices the Genio Chips might go in.6:17: Finbarr shares about the Dimensity 1050 - how is it different from previous versions?10:11: James gives an overview of the new WiFi7 and their

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16:08

This Week: The Future of 5G Connected Energy Grids...

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2022/05/23

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology. This week they are joined by Tore Gillbrand, the Vice President of Global Product Management at Hitachi Energy.0:44: Tore shares about Hitachi’s role in the world of 5G.2:22: Examples of actual use-cases for 5G that Hitachi is seeing.4:40: A deeper dive into electricity meter monitoring with 5G in regard to consumers and energy companies.6:51: The grid-control applications of 5G.9:14: The connections

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17:46

This Week: MediaTek goes high-end, Qualcomm and...

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2022/05/16

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology. This week they are joined by Brett Clark. Brett is a Senior Director at Recon Analytics.0:36: Roger shares about the MediaTek event that he recently attended - specifically regarding the Dimensity9000 chip.3:27: What QualComm is doing in terms of diversifying.4:57: QualComm wants the software in cars to be updatable beyond the new car lot.6:06: Roger was impressed with a presentation about the real life

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15:34

This Week: 12GHz for Wireless - Why it's good for the...

The Week with Roger ·

2022/05/09

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology.This week Roger and Don invite Jeff Blum- EVP of External and Legislative Affairs at Dish, Chip Pickering - CEO of InCompas and Andrew Schwartzman - Senior Counselor at the Benton Institute for broadband & society on the podcast to talk about the 12 GHz band and why they believe it should be repurposed for wireless use. 0:57: Jeff shares the history of the 12gHz band and how it’s been used

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15:11

This Week: Earnings Bonanza- the Top 5 report Q1

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2022/05/02

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology.0:27: Earnings Reports are out! What Comcast and Charter reported.1:42: Roger’s thoughts on T-Mobile’s report. Why their account net add numbers are interesting.4:46: Why T-Mobile’s fixed net-adds are exciting and what that looks like for DISH.7:47: How AT&T did in Q1.8:40: T-Mobile’s churn turnaround.9:44: Verizon’s numbers for Q1 - what was good and what wasn’t so good.Tags: telecom,

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09:07

This Week: T-Mobile Tests Unlicensed 6GHz Spectrum

The Week with Roger ·

2022/04/25

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology.0:27: T-Mobile has filed for temporary authority to operate between 6110-6190 mHz. Why that would be attractive to T-Mobile and what they’re likely to do with it.3:43: Does this mean that they don’t have enough licensed spectrum for their goals and why is that much spectrum available?5:47: Why this is interesting from a rural perspective. And will the other carriers be interested in that spectrum as

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11:34

This Week: Deutsche Telekom increases its stake in...

The Week with Roger ·

2022/04/18

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology.0:26: Deutsche Telekom has increased their stock in T-Mobile - what that means for Deutsche & T-Mobile.4:11: Will this change in ownership change T-Mobile’s trajectory and long-term plans?6:38: The relationships between major carriers and adtech.8:57: What are the ripple effects likely to be in the U.S. mobile ecosystem after Deutsche Telekom gets 50% ownership of T-Mobile?10:03: What SoftBank’s

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11:30

This Week: First or Worst? How the Current...

The Week with Roger ·

2022/04/11

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology.0:26: Roger shares about the latest version of the Build Back Better plan and its impact on infrastructure.2:11: How the taxing structure works for wireless today and a rundown of each of the challenges facing each carrier if the tax write-offs are removed and the larger effect on the U.S. Economy.6:39: What are the benefits to the economy from the tax write-offs?8:22: Much of the OpenRAN innovation is

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10:54

This Week: How Will Fixed Wireless Access Perform in...

The Week with Roger ·

2022/04/04

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology.0:27: Q1 Earnings reports are coming out soon and the most eagerly-anticipated updates is on fixed wireless - what should we expect over the next year?2:05: Verizon started later than T-Mobile, due to their C-Band deployment.2:59: The economics of FWA and the future stimulus money coming from the government.5:09: What will people do with all the bandwidth?8:48: The timelines for FWA and fiber are

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17:02

This Week: The Future of the Mobile Core with Erlend...

The Week with Roger ·

2022/03/28

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology with this week’s guest - Erlend Prestgard, the CEO and Co-Founder of Working Group Two. Working Group Two is working toward making connectivity more valuable and useful.0:57: Erlend shares the core goals of WGTwo’s programmable mobile core.1:49: How WGTwo’s offerings are different from others.4:10: There has to be trust because they are at the heart of the network.5:40: Examples using AWS.6:56: They are

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