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FINAL EPISODE - Farewell
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Farewell to 5G Guys: Reflecting on an Incredible Journey In the final episode of 5G Guys, hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith reflect on their three-and...
66. Season 4 Finale
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
5G Guys Season 4 Finale: Highlights, Insights, and Future Trends Join Wayne Smith and Dan McVaugh in the season 4 finale of the 5G Guys podcast as the...
65. Storytelling & Predictions - Net Neutrality
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Net Neutrality Insights: Consequences & Predictions with Dan McVaugh In this episode of 5G Guys, Dan McVaugh revisits the topic of net neutrality. ...
64. 5G From Space with Skylo's Tarun Gupta
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Revolutionizing Connectivity: Skylo Technologies and Satellite-Enhanced Cellular Networks In this episode of the 5G Guys, hosts Dan McVaugh and Way...
63. Net Neutrality with Nathan Leamer
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Evolution and Impact of Net Neutrality with Nathan Leamer In this episode of The 5G Guys, hosts Wayne Smith and Dan McVaugh discuss net neutral...
62. The Future of Technology in Federal Applications: Insights from Intel's CTO
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Future of Technology in Federal Applications: Insights from Intel's CTO In this 5G Guys podcast episode, we talk with guest Steve Orrin, the Ch...
61. Q1 Telco Earnings with Jim Patterson
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Telecom and Technology Earnings Insights: A Deep Dive with Industry Veterans In this episode of 'The 5G Guys', hosts Wayne Smith and Dan McVaugh invit...
60. Storytelling and Predictions - Premier, Wireless Economy
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the Waves of Telecom: From CapEx Booms to Strategic Spending The 5G Guys podcast hosts, Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith, introduce a new ser...
59. Saving Telco from Itself with Pete Bernard
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the 5G Guys podcast tackles the existential challenges facing the telecommunications industry, emphasizing how sometimes, telcos are t...
58. Building Cell Sites Can Be a Win-Win with Hugh Odom of Vertical Consultants
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The 5G Guys' podcast, hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith discuss the rapidly changing landscape of telecommunications infrastructur...
57 - First Responder Communications in Schools: Are You and Your Community Covered?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dan and Wayne interview Cody Martin from Castle Rock Microwave and Jeff Vaughn from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. They discuss...
56. Exploring Private Wireless Networks with Jeff Hipchen
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the 5G Guys podcast, hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith explore private wireless networks with guest Jeff Hipchen, a Principal of RF...
55. Exploring CES Highlights, AI, and 5G with Jim Patterson
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 5G Guys, hosts Wayne Smith and Dan McVaugh are joined by guest Jim Patterson, a veteran in the telecom industry with 30 years of ex...
54. What Do Tomatoes, Forklifts, and Cows Have In Common?
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
5G and Advanced Positioning Technologies: Revolutionizing Location-based Services The podcast episode features Samuel Van de Velde, founder and CTO...
53. Fixed Wireless Access with Samsung's TJ Maan
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5G Guys podcast episode, Wayne and Dan welcome TJ Maan from Samsung to discuss Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). TJ explains what FWA is and its be...
52. Season 4 Premier - Does 5G stink, cellular for the holidays, what's with Xfinity's 10G?!
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this season 4 premier of the 5G Guys Podcast, hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith review the state of 5G technology and industry updates leading up t...
51. Season 3 Wrap Up
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That's a wrap! Wayne and Dan wrap up season 3 of the podcast by doing a fantasy football-style draft of their favorite season 3 episodes. This cou...
50. 2023 Mid-year Update
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we're right in the middle of 2023, it's a great time to look at how our pre-2023 predictions are holding up as well as what big events and an...
49. The Cable vs Cellular Service Soap Opera
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can best be described as an "incestuous, co-dependent, and competitive" relationship, major US cellular and cable service providers have found th...
48. Shaping the Future of Communication: A Deep Dive with Telzio's Peter Schroeder
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the 5G Guys podcast! We were joined by an exceptional guest, Peter Schroeder. As a young entrepreneur and Danish DJ turned CEO of the ...
47. From Fiber Optics to 5G: Verizon's Evolution: with Executive Phillip French
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, 5G enthusiasts! Whether you're a seasoned expert in the field or just curious about the next generation of connectivity, we've got a treat ...
46. 5G To 6G?: Ignacio Contreras with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about the powerhouse behind wireless technology and how 5G chipsets are being developed? In this episode of the 5G Guys Podcast, hosts W...
45. AT&T's Robot Dogs and Drone Cell Sites with Art Pregler
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the 5G Guys! Today we're going to talk about some pretty cool technology that AT&T has been working on. You might be familiar with AT&...
44. Nationwide Broadband for First Responders with FirstNet CTO Jeff Bratcher
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, 5G Guys Podcast listeners! Today, we're diving into the world of emergency response and the revolutionary technology that's making it all p...
43. A Glimpse Into The Future of 6G with Doug Kirkpatrick of Eridan
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will we be rebranding soon to the 6G Guys? Our guest today may have the answer! We had the pleasure of hosting Doug Kirkpatrick, CEO and co-founder of...
42. The Life Cycle of a Cell Site: Maintenance and Modification - Part Three
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our series on Lifecycle of a Cell Site! Today we are focusing on the Modifications and Maintenance phase of the network. As the 5G guy...
41. The Life Cycle of a Cell Site: The Construction Phase - Part Two
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are continuing our behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into building and maintaining cell sites. This is the second of a ...
40. The Life Cycle of a Cell Site: The Design of the Network - Part One
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the 5G Guys Podcast! Today, we are diving into the exciting world of cellular networks and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the w...
39. Our 2023 Industry Predictions (5G, Ai, Telecom, Starlink and more!)
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a look into the future! We're so excited to be back in the studio to talk and make our predictions for 2023. In this episode, we will look ...
38. 2022 Year In Review with the 5G Guys
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2022, where do we even start? If you've been listening to the show for a while, you know that this episode is a yearly tradition for us. We look forwa...
37. Careers Opportunities in The Booming Wireless Industry with Broadstaff's Carrie Charles
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in a career in the telecommunications industry? Or maybe you are considering your career and need an opportunity to build a brighte...
36. 3G Shutdowns In The US: Which Devices Will Be Affected Most
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have one of the larger cell carriers, you probably have been receiving emails and notifications about "3G Shutting Down Soon." What does that...
35. Plum Cases to the Rescue
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2022 when you read the news or hear about the latest technological innovations, it can start to seem like we can't go any higher as a human race…...
34. Impacts of Inflation on 5G
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is affecting everyone from the top down. Even the big tech companies who are in charge of rolling out 5G technology and new telecommunicatio...
33. Update: 5G Deployment Progress In The US 2022
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is this 5G thing ever going to happen? We have an industry progress report to help answer that question. Welcome back to the 5G Guys! Anyone that's ...
32. How Fiber Networks are Leveraged To Run 4G and 5G with Brian Daniels with Zayo
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a fact, fiber keeps things running smoothly…no, not that kind of fiber. Today we are talking about fiber networks! 4G and 5G connection and tec...
31. Sporting Event and Arena Tech with Jason Jennings with Mortenson Construction
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They say 3rd time's a charm right? Welcome back to another episode of the 5G Guys! This episode marks the official start of season 3! Before we get st...
30. Technology Convergence with Paul Stager of EdgeQ
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when you were a kid, and you tied two cups together with a string and used it as a phone? Or maybe you remember the first time you opened up ...
29. The Incredible World of Aviation: Expert Vance Hilderman Talks 5G Interference
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The 5G Guys! Dan here again, on the last two shows I have been flying solo as my co-host Wayne continues to travel the w...
28. MVNO: Mobile Virtual Network Operators 101 - How Boost, Metro, and Other Alternative Carriers Work
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to get the skinny on what an MVNO is and what that means to you. We think it's safe to say that Americans love their streaming ...
27. In-flight Cellular with Fred Teichman of GoGo Wireless
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in the day, air travel looked a lot different than it does today. People would dress to the nines, the isles were wider and the seating was roomi...
26. How Cellular Carriers Make Money
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's safe to say that the smartphone revolution has grown past a trend and moved into a modern necessity. A survey done in 2014 stated that 47% of adu...
25. Wi-Fi 101: With Dr. Jim Lansford
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
24. Satellite Networks 101: The New Space Race
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been listening to us for a while, you've heard us cover a number of topics from cell towers and IoT, to things like Big Brother, cybersecuri...
23. Why Wireless Needs Wires: Behind The Scenes of Wireless Communications
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the 5G Guys Podcast! Today we start our second season off with a look into the backbone of wireless technology, wir...
22. FLASHPOD: Updates on the 5G standoff between AT&T/Verizon and US aviation industry
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've been getting a ton of outreach asking for our take on the standoff between AT&T/Verizon and US aviation and federal regulating groups as it re...
21. Part 2: Our Predictions For 2022 and Other Topics to Watch Out For
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for another episode of the 5G Guys! If you've listened to us before you've heard us state that "wireless is the fourth utility", and with...
20. Part 1: Our Predictions For 2022 and Other Topics to Watch Out For
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a lot of us, 2021 was a reset period for our lives. Whether it was learning how to work remotely, helping the kids with remote school, or even jus...
19. What We've Learned: A Review Of Our Year
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is important because it creates the future. We're able to be a part of the "next" and create things that don't exist. - MC Hammer Welcome...
18. How Wireless Communication Helps First Responders Save More Lives with Chris Kuhl
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 rel...
17. FLASHPOD: Why 5G Has Been Delayed - The FAA's Warning to Verizon and AT&T
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine this, you're getting ready for a big event you are hosting and you have done everything you can do to make sure the party goes perfect. You go...
16. The Future Of Energy: Following In Tesla's Footsteps with Cherif Chibane
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 da...
15. Is Big Brother Watching? The Truth About Tracking and Data Laws In 2021
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 tec...
14. Who Really Has The Best Service? A Look Into The Top Cell Networks
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
13. What You Need To Know About Private Wireless Networks
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
12. Cell Sites, 5G, and Radiation: What You Need To Know
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: This episode of 5G Guys was recorded with the sole purpose to educate and inform. The opinions and thoughts are not licensed, doctors and ...
11. Microsoft's Pete Bernard Explains AI, IoT, And Edge
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been listening to our show recently, or if you've been around any tech talk, you've probably heard AI, IoT, and even Edge thrown around. But...
10. 5G and The Potential Threats To Cybersecurity In The U.S. with Peter Thermos
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may have seen recently in that news that China has been accused of building 'backdoors' into their technology that would allow spying and hacking ...
9. Roadmap To The Future: The Convergence Of Telecom And Transportation with Bob Fifer
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been stuck behind a huge road foreclosure with no warning? All of a sudden your trip has been delayed and even worse, no cell service…...
8. Cutting The Cord: A Conversation With Father Of The Cell Phone Marty Cooper
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's not very often that you get to have a conversation with someone who has helped change humanity in a powerful way. The very devices we communicate...
7. How To Upgrade Your Security and Privacy with Peter Thermos
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Only a few years back when someone mentioned privacy and security you most likely would think of locking your house and changing your password. Howeve...
6. The Building of Things with Bill Douglas
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Opticwise CEO, Bill Douglas, joins Dan and Wayne to discuss how technology is enabling commercial real estate to increase tenant occupancy and retenti...
5. Technology and Mental Health with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, Psy. D. is the best-selling author of Mommy Burnout, the podcast host of Dr. Sheryl's PodCouch, a regular national and local news ...
4. The Real Difference between 4G and 5G w/ Dr. Patrick Perini
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Patrick Perini joins us for an encore episode to dive deeper into the real differences between 4G and 5G. We discuss what is really driving the de...
3. Explaining the "G's" - 1G - 5G
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Patrick Perini joins us to discuss the history and differences of the different generations of cellular technology in the US. Starting with the fi...
2. Cellular 101
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how cellular networks work, including a history of cellular, commonly asked questions, and examples of what a cell site even is. LINKS: Connect w...
1. Start here: Meet Dan and Wayne, your tech guides!
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. No...
Trailer
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're here to help. The 5G Guys Podcast is a friendly resource for industry insiders and newcomers alike to explore anything and everything about wire...