Which 5G is Right for You?

Discover which 5G technology — Broadband, RedCap, or eRedCap — best fits your specific business needs in this expert-led webinar. Cut through technical complexity to understand the practical differences, explore real-world applications, and gain actionable selection criteria that will optimize your connectivity investments while avoiding costly implementation mistakes.

Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving connectivity landscape, organizations face critical decisions about which 5G technology best aligns with their specific applications and business goals. This comprehensive webinar cuts through the complexity of 5G options to provide you with clear, actionable insights into the full spectrum of solutions — from high-performance 5G Broadband to the emerging middle-ground technologies of RedCap and eRedCap.

Join us as industry experts walk you through the cellular evolution landscape, exploring how GSMA and 3GPP release cycles are shaping the future of connectivity. You’ll gain valuable understanding of real-world applications across diverse sectors and receive practical guidance for selecting the optimal 5G technology based on your specific requirements. Whether you’re supporting mission-critical applications demanding premium performance or deploying IoT solutions that require mid-range bandwidth and lower power solutions, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions that drive innovation and maximize ROI. Plus, discover Semtech’s latest module solutions engineered to support the entire range of 5G implementations, ensuring you have the right solution for your chosen path.

Key Takeaways

• Decode the critical differences between 5G eMBB, RedCap, and eRedCap to properly align technology choices with your specific application requirements.
• Navigate the cellular evolution roadmap, including GSMA and 3GPP release cycles, to strategically position your connectivity investments for both immediate needs and future growth.
• Optimize your IoT deployments by leveraging the right 5G solution that balances performance, power efficiency, and cost considerations.
• Explore Semtech’s comprehensive portfolio of 5G modules designed to support the full spectrum of 5G implementations across diverse use cases.
• Implement a structured decision framework that enables you to confidently select and deploy the most appropriate 5G technology for your unique business challenges.

Speakers

Dave Dixon, Director of Product Management for 5G, Semtech Corporation

Dixon has been with Semtech for 18 years and in the wireless data industry for over 35 years. He has held engineering and product management roles at wireless data companies both on the wireless device side and the wireless infrastructure side, and in service development for a network operator.

Bob Lai, Director of LTE Modules, Semtech Corporation

At Semtech Corporation, Lai leads the development and management of LTE module and 5G RedCap products. With a strong background in wireless communication technologies, he has been instrumental in advancing Semtech’s LTE solutions to meet the evolving demands of the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Lai holds a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation, reflecting his commitment to maintaining high standards in engineering practice.

Dave Jahr, Strategic Supplier Marketing Director – IoT, Richardson RFPD

Prior to joining Richardson, Jahr spent 20 years as General Manager of Janus Remote Communications, a global provider of wireless IoT products and solutions. He has a BA in Industrial Management and an MBA from Aurora University, as well as an ASEET eq. from DeVry University.