Thelander's adventures in 5G, both personal and professional

Mike Thelander, of Signals Research Group, has been testing 5G networks for years. But he turned his own 5G service off. Where does he see the industry going from here?

Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies

May 22, 2024

At a Glance

Why did Thelander turn off 5G on his personal phone?
Using 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) for a home Internet connection.
Where the 5G industry is going next.

Mike Thelander, an analyst with Signals Research Group, is deeply familiar with 5G.

During the past few years, Thelander's firm has conducted a wide variety of 5G tests, helping the industry understand complex technologies ranging from standalone 5G to open RAN.

Famously, Thelander also turned off the 5G functions on his personal phone.

At the Network X Americas show, Thelander provides his view of the 5G industry today and its future.

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About the Author(s)

Mike Dano

Mike Dano

Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, Light Reading

Mike Dano is Light Reading's Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies. Mike can be reached at [email protected], @mikeddano or on LinkedIn.

Based in Denver, Mike has covered the wireless industry as a journalist for almost two decades, first at RCR Wireless News and then at FierceWireless and recalls once writing a story about the transition from black and white to color screens on cell phones.

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