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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Moving on up through the @ARInsights global tech analyst rankings - look out @danielnewmanUV ! 😂

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

My Twitter/Xverse 🫣 has been waiting for this @ForbesTech contrib of my tour of @AST_SpaceMobile & here it is - thanks to @ATT for helping make it happen as the first media/ analyst pro to be granted access to the #LEO #SatCom company's inner sanctum

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Thanks @ATT for the t-shirt! #SatCom 📡🛰️ @AST_SpaceMobile

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

8 months

An amazing wrap to my first day at #MWC24 spending time with @ATT execs & @AST_SpaceMobile CEO @AbelAvellan . He shares my passion regarding bridging the #DigitalDivide & the opportunities that come with digital inclusion!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

9 months

. @Google , @ATT & @VodafoneGroup invest $155M in @AST_SpaceMobile - my insights related to #LEO sat connectivity & others to watch @amazon , @SpaceXStarlink @TMobile @LYNKglobal , @Rogers , @EutelsatOneWeb , @sateliot in this @ForbesTech contribution

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

The #LEO satellite space race is heating up as it relates to complimenting terrestrial cellular coverage & I capture my insights in this @ForbesTech contribution @SpaceX @SpaceXStarlink @TMobile @AST_SpaceMobile @ATT

The Low Earth Orbit Satellite Space Race: Starlink Versus AST SpaceMobile

Vice President, Security, Carriers and Enterprise Networking, Will Townsend, explains how low earth orbit satellites could disrupt existing satellite technology in the telecom sector.

www.forbes.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

#5G will unlock superpowers that include ultra low latency, faster throughput, massive device scalability & encryption over #LTE - @AST_SpaceMobile 's foundational patent could serve as the basis to make it available anywhere #DigitalDivide @mobileworldlive

AST SpaceMobile targets 5G satellite launch in 2024

US satellite player AST SpaceMobile achieved 4G download speeds of 10Mb/s during testing of its BlueWalker 3 satellite.

www.mobileworldlive.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Another HUGE milestone accomplishment as @ATT spectrum is used to conduct the first @AST_SpaceMobile #SatCom #5G voice & data session with @VodafoneGroup & @nokia infrastructure with an unmodified @Samsung smartphone in a dead zone in Hawaii 🤯📡🛰️

AST SpaceMobile Achieves Space-Based 5G Cellular Broadband Connectivity From Everyday Smartphones,...

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible di

www.businesswire.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

7 months

I've speculated that @FirstNet & first responder comms will benefit from the collaboration between @ATT & @AST_SpaceMobile for direct to device low earth orbit satellite connectivity - now it's validated & I'll take that victory lap 🏁 @rcrwirelessnews

ASTSpaceMobile, AT&T to conduct more direct-to-device testing - RCR Wireless News

The FCC has granted permission for testing direct-to-cellular capabilties using FirstNet spectrum and AT&T's 800 MHz spectrum.

www.rcrwireless.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

8 months

I've had the opportunity to spend time with both execs & the ongoing collaboration between @ATT & @AST_SpaceMobile has the potential to play a very important role in helping bridge the #DigitalDivide #MWC24

Chris Sambar

@chrissambar

8 months

AST SpaceMobile and AT&T are making BIG PLANS at MWC 2024….direct to device satellite connectivity changes everything!!!! #ASTSpaceMobile

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

2 years

I was prebriefed by @ATT execs ahead of this @AST_SpaceMobile demo including @Rakuten proving out what I've shared for some time that #LEO will play a big role beyond emergency comms in bridging the #DigitalDivide @mobileworldlive

AST SpaceMobile rings up sat call with Rakuten, AT&T

AST SpaceMobile hailed test calls using standard Samsung phones its most significant milestone on the road to space-based broadband.

www.mobileworldlive.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Hey @Gizmodo - @SpaceX @SpaceXStarlink has thousands of satellites in orbit & want to launch more vs ~100 planned by @AST_SpaceMobile nice click bait headline - how about evaluating the underlying tech?

Annoyingly Oversized Satellite Facilitates First 5G Call to a Regular Cellphone

With its enormous 693-square-foot array, AST SpaceMobile's BlueWalker 3 prototype satellite is now among the brightest objects in the night sky.

gizmodo.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

This demo further reinforces the analysis in my recent @ForbesTech contribution that @AST_SpaceMobile is bringing compelling IP to bear in bridging satellite to cellular device connectivity #DigitalDivide

AST SpaceMobile

@AST_SpaceMobile

1 year

Breaking news: Another world-first achievement for #ASTSpaceMobile ! Using @ATT cellular spectrum, we connected everyday smartphones to our BlueWalker 3 test satellite and recorded 4G LTE download speeds of >10 Mbps. Read more about this historic feat here:

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Interesting @SpaceX @SpaceXStarlink is now providing more deets on its ambiguous announcement with @TMobile last year - clearly not a priority relative to its #FWA plans given @AST_SpaceMobile has MOUs with 4x the number of MNOs @Light_Reading @mikeddano

SpaceX pushes 'direct to cell' business forward

SpaceX debuted a new website for its "direct to cell" services at roughly the same time the company asked the FCC for 'Special Temporary Authority' starting in December to launch and test the...

www.lightreading.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

7 months

Love this spot! Well done @ATT & @AST_SpaceMobile ! 👏👏🛰️

AST SpaceMobile

@AST_SpaceMobile

7 months

No matter how far off-green your swing might take you, #ASTSpaceMobile 's planned satellites would certainly make it easier to get live pointers from a friend. (Try a video call with @JordanSpieth next time, @BenStiller !) 🏌️📶 #5G @ATT @TheMasters

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

4 years

I called the merger approval of @TMobile & @sprint from the very beginning & key in my mind was an impressive set of spectrum assets coming together at the low, mid, & high bands to deliver an impressive #5G coverage footprint #5GForAll

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

. @ATT posts solid 2Q results with consistent postpaid #5G mobility & #fiber subscriber net adds - stay tuned for more on the #LEO #SatCom front from the operator & my insights 🛰️

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

8 months

That's a wrap to #MWC24 - so many great discussions & opportunities to reconnect with friends, clients & meet with other innovative companies furthering #5G mobility & beyond - stay tuned for my @ForbesTech wrap up posting soon

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

3 years

Blessed with a job that I love @MoorInsStrat & with a girl that I can now call my partner for life!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

. @Huawei kicking off its planned #MWC2020 prebrief in #London & speaking to its end to end #5G ecosystem. Geo-politics aside it’s compelling for operators given it spans silicon, infra & end devices #5GBringNewValue

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

. @Huawei claims that its R&D annual invest exceeds all other telco companies combined - this should drive continued #5G innovation #MWC19

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 months

It's becoming pretty crowded & @AST_SpaceMobile & @SpaceX decidedly have an advantage in direct to cell with deep partnerships & investments with MNOs @ATT & @TMobile - @LynkTheWorld will need to hone its value prop to compete @mobileworldlive

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

9 months

@808emanresu @SpaceX @AST_SpaceMobile @LYNKglobal @g2_5g @MoorInsStrat @anshelsag @LynkTheWorld Stay tuned for my follow up analysis lots to unpack here but suffice it to say that having @Google & two of the largest MNOs @ATT & @VodafoneGroup invest in @AST_SpaceMobile points to its viability & strength

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

2 years

Great to spend the day with @ATT on a fiber tour in #Evansville IN - John's an incredibly smart guy with a great sense of humor - we talked #fiber #LEO & more

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

@DaMadMonk_ @AST_SpaceMobile @Halliburton Request is in to visit @AST_SpaceMobile on Tues stay tuned!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

2 years

@austinenergy You need to provide specific Twitter progress updates by zip code every 30 minutes and update the outage map in real time - this post is worthless

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

2 years

. @nokia launches a new brand campaign & it's pretty cutting edge - "power of n" stands for the exponential potential of networks that have the power to transform the way we all live and work #MWC2023

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

11 months

This is BIG news for #OpenRAN as @ATT & @ericsson partner to make it a reality in the US - IMHO the operator has open source experience, been involved in standards setting & embraces an ecosystem approach - all crucial for long term success in #5G & beyond

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

I’ll be attending @Huawei Connect next week in Shanghai & sharing my insights via live tweet. Stay tuned! #5G #AI #networking #HuaweiConnect19

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

@VergolinxASTS @g2_5g @Apple @dishwireless @ATT @TMobile @SpaceX @VodafoneUK @ThreeUK @EU @Huawei @ericsson @dish @AST_SpaceMobile @chrissambar Yes with insights from @AST_SpaceMobile too :) Stay tuned - landing next week!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

11 months

Well done @FCC - @SpaceX doesn't need any additional taxpayer support for its expensive & unreliable Starlink service @telecoms

SpaceX slams FCC after subsidy rejection

Elon Musk's SpaceX said it is "disappointed and perplexed" by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'s decision not to reinstate $886 million worth of subsidies.

www.telecoms.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Another @MoorInsStrat #5G podcast from yours truly & @anshelsag ! We talk about @AST_SpaceMobile again & likely at the end of the week to close out our third "season" after my site tour & impressions

The G2 on 5G Podcast by Moor Insights & Strategy

@g2_5g

1 year

Ep. 149 is live! We cover: @VodafoneUK #Ultra5G , @AST_SpaceMobile 10 Mbps test with @ATT & @Nokia , @SierraWireless and @Amdocs #Private5G , @FAANews July 1st C-Band deadline, TV Stations & #5G and @ericsson slashes 5G growth projections for 2028.

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Will Townsend

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1 year

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

3 years

Don't think #5G is a big deal? @Qualcomm thinks it could have a staggering $13T impact within the next 15 years 🤯 #SmartCities

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Legitimate concerns voiced from @ATT related to @TMobile & @SpaceXStarlink #LEO plans - will be interesting to see how the @FCC responds @TheVerge

AT&T has some concerns about Starlink and T-Mobile’s satellite-to-cellular plans

Is the next carrier battle in the sky?

www.theverge.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

. @Qualcomm is taking #WiFi6 to new heights with significant improvements in density, capacity & scale - love the leverage of #OFDMA & #MIMO !

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

My insights after spending time with @nokia at #GAF19 #5G #PrivateNetworks #optical #SDN #diversity @ATT @sprint @VodafoneGroup #NokiaIAR

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

4 years

Includes my insights into @Huawei & the global supply chain @totaltelecom

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

. @SpaceX , we have a problem? Would entertain a briefing to get your perspective - hit me up … @CordCuttersNews

T-Mobile and SpaceX's Satellite-Cellular Partnership May Be Grounded For Now | Cord Cutters News

A little more than a year ago, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk came together to unveil a partnership to offer a hybrid service that utilized satellites to boost the coverage and...

cordcuttersnews.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

@disruptivedean #LEO killing terrestrial #5G is just dumb lol - the will clearly work together as evidenced by @ATT @VodafoneGroup other MNOs & @AST_SpaceMobile

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

8 months

Here we go - another visit to Barcelona for @GSMA #MWC24 - stay tuned for my insights as I expect to hear a lot about satellite comms, generative AI & the evolution of Open RAN among more

Why Attend MWC Barcelona?

Explore innovation, meet industry giants and unlock opportunities – at the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event.

www.mwcbarcelona.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

First ever satellite-to-cell voice call!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

Broke the top 50 today and by my estimation rank as one of the top pure play #networking analysts in the world. Humbled @ARInsights @MoorInsStrat

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

3 years

Blown away by what @Qualcomm is doing to revolutionize the driving experience - hands free #SuperCruise in @GM vehicles is a current proof point but #5G & telematics will bring a richer cockpit experience to future cars that may eliminate distracted #smartphone driving #QID2021

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

8 months

My #MWC24 insights on @ForbesTech - #GenAI #ORAN #SatCom @DellTech @HPE_Aruba_NETW @JuniperNetworks @ericsson @nokia @SamsungNetworks @Athonet @ATT @docomo @AST_SpaceMobile @sateliot

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

8 months

Blown away by @JohnDeere 's tech prowess & utilization of cellular connectivity in its tractors/ vehicles & #5G #PrivateNetworking in its manufacturing processes - my insights to follow in a @ForbesTech contribution stay tuned!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

7 months

I've spent considerable time with @ATT including Stankey to understand its strategy to bridge the #DigitalDivide - this announcement further reinforces its commitment to democratize access for all 👏👏

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

40K #5G @Huawei base stations deployed globally- impressive & doesn't reflect geo-political carrier pull-back #MWC19

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

4 years

. @NevilleRay speaks to an impressive coverage footprint that rivals that of @TMobile 's two largest competitors combined as well as the first US carrier to Standalone that delivers the full capability of #5G

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

Ended my day in the cab of this @JohnDeere beast! #LTE connectivity moving to #5G & #selfdriving has been a feature for 18 years! #CES2019

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Thank you @ARInsights for the recognition - today matches my highest ranking out of ~6K tech analysts globally - now it's time to crack the #Top10 with my chief analyst @PatrickMoorhead consistently at #1 @MoorInsStrat

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

7 years

I had a chance to visit with @ericsson @ #MWC18 . Distributed Cloud offering has the potential to accelerate #5G and #IoT deployment, improve #networking performance and lower CapEx/ OpEx

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

9 months

@chrissambar @AST_SpaceMobile Game changer!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

8 months

Great conversations with fellow analyst colleagues & @JuniperNetworks execs tonight including CEO @ramirahim over dinner before the start of #MWC24

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

#SmartCity support for #IoT sensoring will also improve telemetry & make #AutonomousVehicles a reality @Huawei is leading here #MWC19 #5G

Ronald van Loon

@Ronald_vanLoon

6 years

Achieve next level of #AutonomousDriving with #5G By Peter Zhou | #HuaweiPartner #MWC19 #5GIsOn #5G @Huawei @HuaweiEnt #5G #IOT #AI #Deeplearning #MachineLearning #Cloud #Artificialintelligence #IIOT #Bigdata #Smartassistance Cc: @WillTownTech @elisequevedo @mikeflache

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

8 months

Let's roll @GSMA #MWC24 Day 1!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

Insights from @Cisco @DavidGoeckeler #CiscoPS18

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

So proud of my youngest - graduating summa cum laude in chemical engineering from @TexasTech today on a rainy day in West Texas - starts her field engineering position with @Halliburton in June! 😍

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

9 months

I share my insights related to @ATT 's efforts in bridging the #DigitalDivide in this @MoorInsStrat research note #fiber #5G #FWA

RESEARCH NOTE: AT&T Initiatives Aim to Bridge the Digital Divide

There is a growing need to democratize access to the Internet. The importance of this in providing a path to education, job re-skilling and training, income-earning opportunities, municipal services,...

moorinsightsstrategy.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Humbled & honored for the recognition by @ARInsights !

MoorInsightsStrategy

@MoorInsStrat

1 year

Please help us congratulate our VP & Principal Analyst for Networking, Carrier, & Security, @WillTownTech , for breaking into the Top 5 of the @ARInsights Analyst Power 100.

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Humbled & appreciative to @ARInsights for my best ranking yet as a global tech analyst covering #networking & #security - love what I do at @MoorInsStrat ! #number6

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

8 months

. @FirstNet will tremendously benefit from the coverage, throughput, latency & security improvements that #5G delivers over LTE for first responder support - it's a massive investment worth the undertaking @ATT @rcrwirelessnews

AT&T, FirstNet announce ten-year investment program - RCR Wireless News

AT&T and the First Responders Network Authority expect to invest $8 billion in the FirstNet network over the next 10 years.

www.rcrwireless.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

2 years

My insights after recently spending time with @ATT in Vanderburgh County on a #fiber tour with executives #DigitalDivide

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

My exclusive 1:1 with @ArubaNetworks @HPE President & Founder @KeertiMelkote #WiFi #LBS

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

. @Cisco exceeds revenue & earnings expectations - from my standpoint it’s been great roadmap, channel & developer ecosystem execution $CSCO

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

2 years

Great discussion on #DigitalDivide with @ATT @IN_gov @EvansvilleINGov focused on connectivity to facilitate #DigitalInclusion & #AgTech to revolutionize farming & drive improved #sustainability - IMHO a model for other rural communities in the US to identify gaps

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

What a hit piece by the @WSJ and their live Q&A on the subject of #leadclad telco cabling concerns with @ATT & @Verizon scheduled for today was pulled at the last minute for obvious reasons @DailyCaller

WSJ Failed To Disclose Its Lead Cable Investigative Report Was Funded By Environmentalist Group

The WSJ's series on phone companies using lead cables does not disclose its tests were funded by an environmental activist group, AT&T wrote in a court filing.

dailycaller.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

. @Huawei agrees with my sentiment - mobile #5G #latency advantages will drive operator monetization in a consumer unlimited data plan world

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

@MayorAdler Why on earth are the Austin taxpayers paying for @MayorAdler & city council trips to China and Europe in 2019? What is the benefit to the City of Austin? #Adlerville

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

This is happening right now downtown #Barcelona

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

3 years

I enjoyed my recent 1:1 with Jonathan Davidson that leads the @Cisco Mass-Scale Infrastructure Group discussing his team's impact on the #Internet for the Future #5G #optical

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

I'll be weighing in with a @ForbesTech contribution soon on the @WSJ click bait story on lead-clad telecom cabling stay tuned! @USTelecom @ATT

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

. @orange & @Huawei over 15 yr collab for biz services incl recent high speed backbone deploy for Spain - interested what's in store for #5G services & #artificialintelligence application #HuaweiConnect

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

7 months

Really enjoyed my conversation this week with @BoozAllen , @nokia & @ericsson discussing the collab to provide the @USNavy with #5G comms aimed at modernizing military defense with lab & POC efforts - @ForbesTech contribution forthcoming to dive deeper 🤓

U.S. Navy Awards Booz Allen 5G Indo-Pacific Contract

Navy awards Booz Allen $10M Indo-Pacific contract to develop 5G network and asset tracking in Guam.

www.boozallen.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

. @CiscoDevNet continues to drive incredible momentum with developers for up-skilling in #SDN #automation & more. The race to achieve a coveted #devnet500 designation completed in only 16 days!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

. @Huawei cyber security framework is based on a holistic approach, standards-based resilience & collaboration for best of breed #HuaweiConnect

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

11 months

@nmcs961 @nwsunni @FCC @SpaceX @telecoms @AST_SpaceMobile The most disruptive difference is that @AST_SpaceMobile is enabling existing device connectivity that requires no hardware upgrade or a $600 fixed CPE

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

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@MayorAdler . @MayorAdler quit deflecting the Austin issue as a state issue. You’ve let the city down with the homeless legislature & hamstrung law enforcement

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Will Townsend

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1 year

@AST_SpaceMob @ForbesTech @SpaceX @SpaceXStarlink @TMobile @AST_SpaceMobile @ATT I am planning a follow up - a great consideration!

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Will Townsend

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5 years

Day 2 #HuaweiConnect 2019 with @Huawei using an airplane analogy to describe its intelligent computing platform that spans #cloud , #CPU , #NPU , #chipset , #fabric & #open developer ecosystem to spur innovation. #AI continues to factor heavily in its differentiation approach

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Will Townsend

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I attended @GSMA #MWC23 & share my insights in this @ForbesTech contribution - @nokia @ericsson @Huawei @Cisco @GlobalNTT @HPE @HPE_Telco @ArubaNetworks @Athonet @linuxfoundation #PrivateNetworking #FWA #5G

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

My insights into the latest @Cisco service provider announcement #5G

Cisco Systems Goes Big On 5G

Analyst Will Townsend gives his take on several recent networking announcements from Cisco Systems.

www.forbes.com

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Will Townsend

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4 years

Fellow analyst @anshelsag & I from @MoorInsStrat recently sat down virtually with @TMobile President of Technology @NevilleRay to discuss #5G and why expectations have been missed in the short term

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Will Townsend

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5 years

@MayorAdler The camping ordinance has been a disaster and not the solution needed. This is more than an affordable housing issue it’s also a mental health and drug addiction issue #Adlerville

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

@Flyordie209 @Gizmodo @SpaceX @SpaceXStarlink @AST_SpaceMobile #LEO satellites are designed for reuse but the difference is #Starlink is launching thousands to monetize service - @AST_SpaceMobile aims to enable operators to monetize service & provide access to rural & underserved subscribers that can't afford expensive #FWA equipment

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Will Townsend

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5 years

@MayorAdler @Chief_Manley A direct quote from the article: Manley said he has recommended that the mayor and council members put the old ordinance regulations back in place while city leaders hash out a long-term solution, as well as an outright ban on camping on sidewalks in the downtown area.

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1 year

And just like that I broke the top 10!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

4 years

My insights into three companies to watch in the #4G #5G #PrivateNetworking space - @nokia @AirspanNetworks & @celonaio

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

@TheF4lcon It's a game changer & a crucial element among other infrastructure considerations in bridging the #DigitalDivide globally - 40% of the world's population is still unconnected and that's unacceptable

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

@WinPickles4Life @Gizmodo @SpaceX @SpaceXStarlink @AST_SpaceMobile The other consideration is clutter & reports that @SpaceX has "lost" birds - I'm a shade tree astronomy buff & understand the #LEO sat concerns but less is more IMHO

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

3 years

I've been bullish on @nokia for some time given its leadership in #PrivateWireless & willingness to embrace #OpenRAN - recent earnings are a clear indication of its turnaround success @mobileworldlive $NOK #5G

Nokia turnaround picks up pace

Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark detailed a promised revision to its long-term outlook, as he again credited a strategy shake-up for a turnaround.

www.mobileworldlive.com

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

4 years

@MayorAdler @GovAbbott lifted the shelter in on May 1st statewide. I plan to patronize small businesses & help get our local economy back on track since you’ve done nothing to help on that front

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

How can #ArtificialIntelligence improve infrastructure services? @Huawei thinks traffic mgt is a killer app & I agree given #Shanghai , its 30M population & my commute exp this AM 😩 #HuaweiConnect

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

CEO Eric Xu claims only 4% of enterprises globally have deployed #ArtificialIntelligence - interested to see @Huawei application to #networking #HuaweiConnect

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Can I get an amen? 😂 #Halloween2023

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

2 years

. @TMobile #5G #FWA service in a fairly remote part of #BastropTexas - averaging ~120-140 down should improve with continued network buildout & growth in the area - just happy to have connectivity!

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

2 years

Not a bad view from the hotel terrace #SagradaFamilia #MWC23 #MWC2023

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

5 years

@MayorAdler But don’t go to @threadgills because the mayor’s escalated property tax measures put the #AWC iconic downtown location out of business! #Adlerville

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

1 year

Love what I do & being a part of the @MoorInsStrat team with my 7 year anniversary coming up in 2024! My mentor @PatrickMoorhead & colleague @MattKimball_MIS are rockstars 🤘 #AnalystLife

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Will Townsend

@WillTownTech

6 years

#latency will drive the mobile #5G revolution & birth a host of transformative services with the majority on the enterprise side from my perspective #HAS2019

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