Episode 6: The Future of Satellite Connectivity, 6G & Network Sharing: What's Changing?
What do the Tour de France, satellite megadeals, AI infrastructure, and 6G have in common? In this episode of Intelligence and Noise, Peter Jarich and Tim break down the biggest stories shaping the future of connectivity, from Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium and sovereign satellite networks to network sharing, AI investments, and the next wave of wireless innovation. Tune in for expert insights that separate the signal from the noise.
00:00 – Welcome & Tour de France connectivity
06:25 – Rocket Lab acquires Iridium: Why it matters
14:40 – Rakuten, AST SpaceMobile & Japan's satellite strategy
19:00 – South Korea's AI infrastructure investment
21:40 – Network sharing in New Zealand
26:20 – Comcast's media spin-off & telco strategy
30:30 – 6G, ISAC & the U.S. Department of Defense
36:00 – Eurovision, Canada & closing thoughts
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