# The G2 on 5G: Mavenir's AI Pivot, Intel-Nvidia Alliance, Meta's Smart Glasses, VoNR in Spain, NATO's 5G Military Push, and EchoStar's Spectrum Selloff

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Podcast: [The 6G Podcast by Moor Insights & Strategy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-6g-podcast-by-moor-insights-strategy-448256)
Published: 2025-09-20T07:40:09+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome and Introduction - Will Townsend and Anshel Sag host episode 237 of G2 on 5G - Brief baseball discussion about the Astros and Padres Mavenir's AI Strategy - Mavenir CEO's focus on agentic AI to revitalize the company - Discussion on potential replacement of OSS with AI - Skepticism about the extent of AI's role in network operations Intel and Nvidia Partnership - Announcement of Intel and Nvidia's $5 billion partnership - Implications for 5G and 6G radio and AI at the edge - Potential impact on competitive dynamics in the semiconductor industry Voice over New Radio (VoNR) Launch in Spain - Mass Orange's commercial launch of 5G VoNR service - Benefits of VoNR including HD audio, lower latency, and improved capacity - Significance for the Spanish telecom market Meta's New AI Smart Glasses - Introduction of second-generation Meta Ray-Bans and Meta Oakley Vanguards - Features including improved battery life, image quality, and AI capabilities - Potential applications in sports and everyday use NATO's 5G Initiative for Military Communications - NATO's Multinational 5G (MN5G) initiative for defense purposes - Dual-use paradigm adapting civilian technologies for military applications - Potential civilian applications in critical infrastructure protection EchoStar's Spectrum Sell-off - EchoStar CEO Charlie Ergen's comments on becoming an "asset-light growth company" - Discussion on the forced pivot and its impact on the company's future - Implications for the telecom industry and spectrum availability Closing Remarks - Invitation for listener engagement and topic suggestions - Contact information for the hosts on social media

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