Episode 85: Private 5G and Future G

Technology Today

Southwest Research Institute

Technology

4.8 • 19 Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

SwRI built a private, secure, high-velocity 5G network to advance wireless research and development, now and in the future. The versatile network operates on campus with fixed infrastructure or in the field with mobile components without relying on traditional mobile network providers. It currently supports 5G projects in cybersecurity, drone technology, edge computing and more, but it is ready to take on 6G and beyond. Future G capabilities will include artificial intelligence, satellite, virtual reality and holographic technology. Listen now as SwRI RF Sensors and Systems Department Director and 5G expert Jody Little discusses the benefits of a private 5G network, SwRI R&D progress using this new tool and the possibilities of Future G technology.

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0:00.0	SWRI's new private, secure, high-velocity 5G network allows rapid communication and connection anywhere.
0:09.8	The wireless network is advancing 5G research and development, and it's built for the future.
0:16.5	We'll tell you about the advanced projects powered by private 5G and what's possible with future G technologies.
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1:00.9	Hello and welcome to technology today. I'm Lisa Benia.
1:05.0	SWRI installed a powerful new tool to advance 5G research and development, a private 5G research development,
1:14.8	test, and evaluation network.
1:17.0	The infrastructure is located on campus, but the system is mobile and can be transported
1:22.6	anywhere to provide rapid communication and connection.
1:26.5	And it's built for future G progress.
1:29.0	We're talking about 6G and beyond.
1:31.6	SWRI, Director of Research and Development and our in-house 5G expert, Jody Little,
1:36.8	is overseeing network, installation, and development.
1:40.2	This is his second time as a podcast guest.
1:43.2	So thank you for joining us again, Jody, for a 5G update. It's great to have you back.
1:48.3	Thank you, Lisa. It's great to be here, too. And I appreciate you having me on the podcast again.
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