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How 5G Is Quietly Transforming the Hotel Industry
Episode 30 of The 5G Podcast explores how hotels are using private 5G networks to replace slow Wi-Fi, power smart rooms, and enable new guest experiences like contactless check-in and real-time concierge via augmented reality. We look at a specific case: Marriott's pilot at the JW Marriott Austin, where a private 5G network from Verizon and Samsung cut bandwidth congestion by 40 percent and allowed guests to stream 4K video in every room. Lucas and Luna also discuss the business model — hotels can either build their own network or lease spectrum from carriers — and the potential for 5G to…
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