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the global 5G infrastructure and by 2025, it should be as good if not better; but we want to watch our entertainment now. Reason 2 Okay, we don’t like our cable guy very much (who does); but we like him a little better than the phone guy. The day/time TV people have gotten the message as people cut, shave or don’t even bother with their expensive bundle “service” and less than stellar customer service. And in many instances, they have responded with: • More flexible service/channel option programs • Online service, support • Added features, capabilities like voice command and catch up on shows you missed • Improved service/support programs • Adding subscription services to their offerings Sure, there is always room for improvement; but sometimes, it’s the devil you know Then there’s the deafening noise from the wireless industry. The telephone guy just can’t seem help himself from making outlandish claims for what is really going to be a widely available, super service. AT&T said they were delivering 5G the first of the year and offered a 5G E phone … the E stood for eventually because it was running on very good 4G LTE service, but really? China, South Korea and U.S.’s telcos rush to announce the success of their first trials and the breathtaking performance, which is loosely translated as ultra-high speed, downhill, with a strong wind at its back. We get it. Bragging rights are important but more important is delivering high-speed, reliable, economic service to folks around the country who are outta’ touch. As for being economic: • South Koreans could have an 8GB data plan for $50 a month (4K mobile stream is 7.2GB/hr.), no unlimited plans • With AT&T, after buying a 5G mobile hotspot for $500 you can consume up to 15GB of content for $70/mo. in a few cities • Verizon … comparable • Europe - 35 5G cities identified in 14 countries to receive 5G coverage by 2020 with tens of base stations and thousands of small cells There are vast portions of the country – every country – where minimal (sometimes zero) service is available which is why Amazon, SpaceX, OneWeb, Boeing, Spire Global, VSAT, Tata and others are investing to deliver connectivity to communities overlooked. Stringing cable to these isolated locals is ridiculously cost prohibitive but beaming service is economical and darned important! They may have no interest – or need – in watching Twilight Zone but Discovery, History, Nat Geo, BBC, Encuentro, France 5, KTN Leo, IRIB Mostanad, Rai Scuola and hundreds/thousands of channels around the globe help everyone. Good Content Costs The great thing about the U.S. and most industrial countries around the globe is that suddenly we have an insane amount of really good content to choose from and you pay for it one way or another. Of course, you can get it free: • Some people mooch Netflix passwords from their friends who, for some reason, don’t mind spreading the love. • Others patronize pirate movie/TV sites where they can get content free with more free stuff ... malware. Cool! Yes, the biggest problem in our increasingly content-rich world is that: