The Rise of Fixed Wireless Access? Mobility Field Day #MFD10, PCTel gets Acquired, and glimpse of what's coming up!

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What if the wireless industry is on the cusp of monumental changes? This episode is a deep-dive into the latest trends, developments, and controversies shaping the future of wireless. We start off with the recent Mobility Field Day 10, where tech giants like Cisco, Wyebott, and Ventev had the tech world buzzing with their latest news and breakdowns. We also discuss the ongoing advancements in Wi-Fi 7 with announcements from Netgear and Huawei. The conversation gets heated as we turn to the controversial proposal by FirstNet to manage the 4.9 gigahertz public safety band, garnering opposition from other carriers and organizations. Also, we couldn't help but notice the surprising surge in popularity of fixed wireless access services from T-Mobile and Verizon. 

Is wireless gaining ground as a go-to solution for businesses connectivity? We unravel the dramatic rise in fixed wireless access (FWA) subscribers, highlighting the impressive numbers from T-Mobile and Verizon who've added a staggering 940,000 new subscribers in Q3. Casting the net wider, we take a look at Comcast's hints to deploy FWA for small to medium businesses and the potential for mergers and acquisitions in the private wireless space. PCTEL's recent acquisition by Amphenol comes up as  we highlight the growing importance of wireless solutions in the industry. As we wrap up, we argue the case for wireless-first solutions over traditional wired connections, citing their undeniable cost-effectiveness. Tune in for this and much more.

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