Wireless tech keeps us connected without cables from Wi Fi to cellular networks like 3G, 4G, and 5G.
At the center of this growth is the Internet of Things, or IOT, a network of smart devices that collect and share data.
And as Wi Fi 7 rolls out and 6G develops, we're looking at faster speeds, lower latency, and stronger connections.
IoT is also surging, driven by 5G and edge computing transforming everyday devices into data power tools.
Well joining me live here at the New York Stock Exchange is Mahari Gebra Kean, founder and president of Connected Concept.
Mahari, thank you so much for joining me today for having me.
Well, many of us may be familiar with IoT, and we've been hearing about this, but of course when it comes to wireless connectivity in the age of AI, what does this look like?
It's transformative in the age of AI, it's what 5G is able to do is reduce latency and provide massive capacity for that technology to actually operate and function.
Yeah, and of course digital assets weren't the only winners on Capitol Hill last month.
We also had the promoting US Wireless Leadership Act.
So give us an idea of what this means for Americans.
Well, what it means is that more Americans will be served.
Um, there's been many, many different legislations that's been passed to support initiatives that bring connectivity to rural environments.
So you're going to see more of that happening, especially going into 2030.
So based on that you can look forward to those communities that were underserved being served properly and wireless is just a great solution to do that because in a wired environment it takes years to get that up and running whereas in a wireless.
Community you can get that set up in days.
Yeah, and when we take a step back and look at how the United States is connected, we've personally been out to areas outside of major cities outside of cities like say New York and then we have spotty reception or no reception at all.
So give us an understanding of what's really happening across the country.
Yes, well, what's happening is it's a race right for a lot of the carriers.
System there's a competition happening.
You've seen Starlink come in and they are supporting that initiative by going in and supporting those areas with those satellites to support those areas that don't have that connectivity, but holistically the entire ecosystem I would say is working together for the for the better of everyone, for the greater good and so.
Again, for us as residents of the US, I think those rural locations again are being served properly and will continue to be served properly by legislation and the carrier ecosystem that's working together.
It's a private public partnership and you see that with companies like Verizon and their frontline service, right?
So again that is something that we should all look forward to.
And you mentioned the key term there.
And I think that is satellite.
So of course, many of us may be familiar with some of those companies are doing when it comes to satellite, but how much is government involvement important, especially since it involves national security?
It's very important.
It's critical to the overall holistic because what's happening is the private and public partnership is the only thing that's going to allow this to move.
Government is spending tons of money.
And investing into 5G and IoT infrastructure at the same time they're setting IoT standard protocols right to ensure that there's security behind behind these things.
And of course what do you think the Fortune 500 is missing when it comes to wireless connectivity and the IoT?
I think it's great that you're here at the New York Stock Exchange and we're having this conversation.
Yeah, I don't think that they're missing anything in particular.
I think that they, contrary to a lot of belief, enterprise companies, Fortune 500.
Um, there's a Constraint when it comes to the IT staffing to support some of these things, right?
There's life cycle life cycle support that that happens, there's um you know, they get caught up in configuration and provisioning and shipping devices when they shouldn't have to.
Um, so having a holistic solution like a Wins, which is a wireless infrastructure network data and software bundled all in one and delivered is going to be imperative because they need to focus on the things that are going to matter most that are going to continue to push their their companies forward.
And leave the heavy lifting maybe to some other partners.
Yeah, and finally Mahari, before I let you go, our viewers are at the nation's airport gates watching and they're thinking, what does this mean for me, not just in the short term but also in the long term.
So what does it mean for consumers out there?
For consumers regarding connectivity and IoT.
Well, From a connectivity standpoint it's not just about gaming, right?
If you have young kids it's not just about gaming, it's really the foundation, the backbone of society and how we live today.
Uh, the connectivity allows devices, people and businesses to connect in a way that they never have before, right?
So I would say that for us you can continue to look forward to reduce latency um.
And just a race right to connect the devices in a way that it's never been done before with the advent of, you know, AI and autonomous vehicles, it's just going to make life a little more simpler to connect, easier to connect, and we're all going to benefit for it.
OK, Mahari, well thank you so much for joining me here at the New York Stock Exchange and thanks for your insights.
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