The G2 on 5G Podcast - Episode 218: MWC 2025 Recap

In this episode of The G2 on 5G Podcast, hosts Will Townsend and Anshel Sag provide an in-depth recap of Mobile World Congress 2025. From cutting-edge 5G modem breakthroughs by Qualcomm and MediaTek to innovative collaborations like AST SpaceMobile’s joint venture with Vodafone and Reliance Jio’s Open Telecom AI Platform, this episode is a must-listen for anyone following the future of telecommunications.

Their discussion covers:

🌌 AST SpaceMobile & Vodafone Joint Venture: addresses fragmented mobile network operators in Europe and provide broadband solutions beyond basic connectivity.

📶 Qualcomm & MediaTek Next-Gen 5G Modems: with increased speeds, bandwidth, and advanced features like AI-powered traffic management and satellite connectivity.

🤖 Reliance Jio’s Open Telecom AI Platform: launched by AMD, Cisco, Nokia, and Reliance Jio to democratize access to modern AI through disaggregated networking infrastructure.

🕶️ 5G XR Trials by Ericsson, T-Mobile, & Qualcomm: to test network slicing and advanced schedulers for enhanced cloud streaming to AR glasses.

📱 Innovative Devices at MWC 2025: including innovative concepts like foldable screens, solar-powered laptops, and attachable camera lenses for smartphones.