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 elizabethv
1/24/2018 7:55:13 AM User Rank Platinum 
Liz 1
AT&T: Any ideas how to catch it?
Verizon: Like I'd tell you.  Ariella
1/24/2018 9:24:23 AM User Rank Author
Re: Liz 2
@elizabeth very clever to refer to the two rival companies.
Ariella
1/24/2018 9:25:48 AM User Rank Author
Re: Liz 2
"See, I told you we'd have no problem setting up our communication on this planet!"
Ariella
1/24/2018 9:27:29 AM User Rank Author
Re: Liz 2
"Never mind smart cities, we have a smart planet here!"
Ariella
1/24/2018 10:11:22 AM User Rank Author
Re: Liz 2
"This is the historic tour. He said they developed 5G a century ago. They're now beyond using numbers and letters altogether."
Ariella
1/24/2018 10:41:09 AM User Rank Author
Re: Liz 2
"Oh, no! We may be in for some interplanetary patent wars now."
Ariella
1/24/2018 9:25:07 AM User Rank Author
Re: Liz 2
"Wow, once 5G took off, it really spread far into the glaxy!"
 afwriter
1/24/2018 11:07:41 AM User Rank Platinum
AF3
I don't think he understood what we meant when we said "5G back-end."
 Michelle
1/24/2018 1:34:39 PM User Rank Platinum
Be the connection
Interesting... I don't see how he connects with the rest of us.
Michelle
1/24/2018 1:36:16 PM User Rank Platinum
Unseeing
Gee, look what we missed over the long weekend...
Michelle
1/24/2018 1:36:50 PM User Rank Platinum
Destination: A-M-A-zing!
This is not the launch event I expected...
Michelle
1/24/2018 1:38:12 PM User Rank Platinum
Re-tool
I guess we really are going to re-tool and upskill for the next 5 years...
 JohnBarnes
1/24/2018 2:53:11 PM User Rank Platinum
@
So, long story short, our species came up with 5G, self-teaching automation, SDN, all that, and then there was nothing to do. They're all went down into the caves to play video games, and never reproduced. I'm all that's left; I'm the on call repair guy. I don't suppose you'd have anything that needed fixing? Damn. I thought not.
 mhhf1ve
1/24/2018 5:28:52 PM User Rank Platinum
Caption
"That there is some highly-advanced marketing research..."
mhhf1ve
1/24/2018 5:30:28 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"Ask him for the logon password so we can connect to the internet...."
mhhf1ve
1/24/2018 5:32:06 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"Those interplanetary rates really add up fast -- but he says he has an "unlimited" plan, too..."
mhhf1ve
1/24/2018 5:34:38 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"He only takes bitcoin, and he says his name is Satoshi Nakamoto..."
mhhf1ve
2/1/2018 1:44:33 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
> "They've taken the 'sex sells' aphorism too far -- he should really put on some pants..."
mhhf1ve
2/1/2018 1:55:56 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"He says his alien 5G standard is the 'biggest most beautiful' standard that we can nationalize -- and only he can deploy it. I think he's trying to run for POTUS 2020."
mhhf1ve
2/1/2018 2:13:27 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"He says it's just a coincidence -- like the 'S' on superman's suit -- it's his alien word for 'hope'"
mhhf1ve
2/1/2018 2:28:04 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"His planet's 5G uses a quantum entanglement network.. definitely not compatible with our 5G."
mhhf1ve
2/1/2018 2:53:16 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"He says the 5G is free for an Earth year, but after that the contract commits us to a Neptunian year..."
mhhf1ve
2/2/2018 1:38:52 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"The 5G hype on Earth doesn't include interplanetary connectivity, but it's a pretty steep rate if you don't sign a long term contract with this guy...."
mhhf1ve
2/2/2018 12:13:39 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"His 5G signals not only penetrate walls and inclement weather, but also travel up to 13 billion light years!"
mhhf1ve
2/3/2018 12:20:44 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Caption
"At least this 5G equipment isn't made in China..."
 Joe Stanganelli
1/24/2018 10:06:25 PM User Rank Author
j001
"Don't tell me you guys are out of spectrum, too!"
Joe Stanganelli
1/24/2018 10:11:34 PM User Rank Author
j003
"So there are intelligent networks on other planets!"
Joe Stanganelli
1/24/2018 10:18:18 PM User Rank Author
j005
"I'm sorry, but you're not compatible with our standards organization."
elizabethv
1/25/2018 8:46:36 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 3
Flip him upside down. Maybe you can find his Network Key.
elizabethv
1/25/2018 8:47:31 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 4
Sure the wifi version looks great, but it's really jumpy. You really need to go with the hardwired one.
elizabethv
1/25/2018 8:48:34 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 5
Top White House Officials leak why it's taken so long for the US to go from 4G to 5G.
 kcoppo
1/25/2018 11:33:39 AM User Rank Steel
GENERATION Z
Do you think they found out the secret of GenZ?
Maybe, we need to check You Tube.  kschof
1/25/2018 11:40:19 AM User Rank Steel
5G Competitors
Augment cartoon with "AT&T" on one astronaut's chest and "Verizon" on the other astronaut's chest then
CAPTION: See I told you he was the "un-human"! kschof
1/25/2018 11:46:39 AM User Rank Steel
Re: 5G Competitors
Perhaps even better if you're willing to add a magenta T-shirt to the "little green man", lest anyone miss the "un-" reference.
 DHagar
1/25/2018 5:23:22 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
"Are you ready to be 'transformed' into the future?"
 mpouraryan
1/25/2018 5:44:21 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
You're being suiperbly creative this month @DHagar :) :) :)
DHagar
1/25/2018 5:54:14 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@mpouraryan, thanks! I am trying!!!!! Got to live up to the high standards of Joe, mhhf1ve, elizabethv, et al!
mpouraryan
1/25/2018 6:08:11 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
Couildn't agree with you more--but the message here though is a subtle one to embrace what we do have. I talked about earlier how Palestinians in the West Bank just got access to 3G and are excited about it--and especially Mobile Startups!!! We seem to somehow want more..and more..without understanding the backend of it all (and yes the resulting "Freeze" that it will ultimately result in"
DHagar
1/25/2018 6:16:59 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@mpouraryan, very true! I guess we believe technology grows on trees! We forget it has to be developed, designed to fit architectures, produced, implemented, etc. There is no "simple" to it.
mpouraryan
1/25/2018 6:21:04 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
As long as the "end user" expeirence is seamless (something that the likes of Amazon & even Apple to a large extend have figured out) that's the key challenge that all providers should embrace.
DHagar
1/25/2018 6:27:37 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@mouraryan, great focus! Absolutely - the technology needs to become an intuitive tool.
mpouraryan
1/25/2018 6:38:40 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
The challenge is to reconcile it with the rise of AI though and really ask the question as to whether "Humans will be humans". For those who have not yet seen it, I urge all to put the book "Sapiens" on your reading list...I have (espedcially after I listened to his talk at Davos yesterday..and curated his session among a few as I was supporting the work of the the Daily Outsider).
DHagar
1/25/2018 6:50:59 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@mpouraryan, good reference on a book.
Understand the concern on AI - but in working with AI, it will fill the space that we "allow", if we do not think and use it to augment what we want to do, and we turn over the "keys to the car", it will no doubt consume all the power we allow. So we have to stay thinking and in control in how we design and use it, right? mpouraryan
1/25/2018 6:56:39 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
How do we, then, address the fact that almost 40%+ of all work is slated to be automated with potentiall millions losing their jobs?
DHagar
1/25/2018 7:00:53 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@mpouraryan, I think those projections reflect industry solutions - which if companies do not put in the investment to the human capital and simply cut costs that will be the case. There are, however, companies that are upskilling their human capital and recyling those employees in ways that take advantage of the AI transformation. Those are the smart companies I am betting on!
mpouraryan
1/25/2018 7:20:42 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
As I reflected upon your comments, I assume Amazon is amongst them--as for instance, they're looking to "disrupt" Drugs now...there is a rumor that they're looking to buy what's left of Rite-Aide--I bring this up to underscore the sense of transformationa and to see who beyond Amazon is at forefront...as you saw from an indictment of Google I shared under separate cover, Google is interestgingly challenged....
DHagar
1/25/2018 7:24:20 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@mpouraryan, good examples - but they are not my examples. They are examples of those "expediting" the system. So I am with you. They are making fast strides and consume a lot of attention, but they are not the examples I believe will be the future I am thinking of! Those would be truly the companies that are "building" their own futures and developing the capability to create wealth.
mpouraryan
1/25/2018 7:26:26 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
That's fine--then share with us your examples of who fits your definition then? Are you thinking AI Startups/etc? for instance?
DHagar
1/26/2018 5:02:42 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@mpouraryan, the examples I am familiar with include: AT&T and Huawai for telecoms, Southwest Airlines, Cleveland Clinic (for healthcare). Then if you want to delve deeper there is a great book on this entitled "Humans are Underrated" by Geoff Colvin, from Fortune Magazine. Enjoy!
mpouraryan
1/26/2018 6:13:40 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
Thank you @DHagar--I am familar with Geoff Colvin' Work as he launched the Fortune CEO Newletter that is a must read for me daily. Wishing you all a great Final W-End of January 2018!!!
DHagar
1/26/2018 6:18:16 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@mpouraryan, thanks! Glad to hear we share (as I thought) the same admiration for thought leaders! That's why we are all here in TT!
Thanks - have a great weekend as well! Joe Stanganelli
1/26/2018 1:39:07 PM User Rank Author
Re: Cartoon Contest
@mpouraryan: To be fair, that's 40% of all the work (1) that we have now and (2) that we have the capability to predict.
It's entirely possible that that 40% figure properly and reasonably accurately takes into account those "unknown unknowns"...but I am doubtful. I don't see this automation trend, in and of itself (some other apocalyptic and/or dystopian AI fears aside), as disastrous for the economy any more than the printing press or electricity or the assembly line were. Just like technologies, new jobs are created that we didn't even think of 20 years ago as other jobs mostly obsolesce. Moreover, automation means disruption, and disruption begets disruption, which means new businesses, more competition, brand new business models and revenue streams, and so on. Put another way, there are many more things that have me more worried for the future than automation in and of itself. (Although there are certain automated technologies that have me particularly concerned, but not automation as a whole.) DHagar
1/26/2018 5:04:19 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@Joe, Here - here! It is simply a "different" future! It is up to us to make the difference!
afwriter
1/26/2018 1:11:12 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
I live in the U.S. and am an AT&T customer. I recently traveled to Spain, and thanks to AT&Ts day pass I was able to use my network as usual for an extra $10 a day. I connected to the network as soon as I landed, and while I eventually got to LTE, the first thing that came up was 3G. I have to say I was a bit taken aback considering I hadn't seen the 3G symbol for years.
DHagar
1/26/2018 5:21:01 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@afwriter, that is interesting! Maybe an example of scalable technology that deploys according to functional and service demand? If so, maybe that is a great example of the extended capabilities AT&T is building with its platform?
afwriter
1/26/2018 11:45:17 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
In this case it is AT&T partnering with overseas companies. My service kept flipping between Orange and Vodafone depending on where I was in the city.
DHagar
1/29/2018 4:53:50 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
@afwriter, got it! But that is what is smart about AT&T's platform - it builds and accesses virtual networks. In your case using the local service companies overseas. May be a model for the future?
afwriter
1/29/2018 10:13:57 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
I wouldn't mind it. As long as there are no surprises on my next bill everything worked swimmingly.
DHagar
1/25/2018 5:29:25 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
"You have now entered our cloud - the twilight zone - connection from the single-focus of the past to the enhanced performance of our network"
DHagar
1/25/2018 5:31:02 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
"There's no need to 'Call Home' here!"
t.bogataj
1/26/2018 4:54:11 AM User Rank Steel
5G
Of all places in our universe, why did they make us land in some backward boondocks?
elizabethv
1/26/2018 8:27:15 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 7
Sure I've heard it's fast. But how quickly do you think it'll take him to connect to earth so they can fix our ship remotely? You know we're running out of Oreo's right?!
elizabethv
1/26/2018 8:35:02 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 8
It's just TMobile 5G. I'm holding out for Verizon. They're probably right around this crater created by AT&T.
Joe Stanganelli
1/26/2018 7:42:47 PM User Rank Author
j010
"No, you should join our standards organization."
Michelle
1/27/2018 4:28:41 PM User Rank Platinum
Missed mark
Does he know he doesn't look as cool as advertised?
Michelle
1/27/2018 4:44:39 PM User Rank Platinum
Take 2
They said it would be a long journey to 5G...this is rediculous.
Michelle
1/27/2018 5:48:46 PM User Rank Platinum
aware, beware
Is this the right planet? I thought we were supposed to turn right back there?
Joe Stanganelli
1/27/2018 10:56:25 PM User Rank Author
j015
"No, it's Mobile World Congress, all right. We just have the wrong world!"
Joe Stanganelli
1/27/2018 11:03:21 PM User Rank Author
j016
"You finally, really did it. You maniacs! You spun it up!"
Michelle
1/28/2018 4:56:45 PM User Rank Platinum
Little help
Glad you could make it...I'm having some trouble with my back out here.
 vnewman
1/28/2018 9:15:56 PM User Rank Platinum
G x 5
I heard 5G was going to be out of this world...
Joe Stanganelli
1/28/2018 10:15:45 PM User Rank Author
j017
"These are the 'new 5G specs' we came all this way for?!?"
mpouraryan
1/29/2018 12:40:49 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: j020
As I have truly enjoyed the fab Creative effort by all, I just got this on my Daily Outsider Newswire that I hope the team will have a chance to comment--I realize we're supposed to have fun--but this is quite interesting:
https://www.axios.com/trump-team-debates-nationalizing-5g-network-f1e92a49-60f2-4e3e-acd4-f3eb03d910ff.html afwriter
1/29/2018 2:47:36 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: j020
I'm not sure how I feel about this personally but aren't there a lot of other countries that already have country run WiFi?
Joe Stanganelli
1/29/2018 8:03:26 PM User Rank Author
Re: j020
Not sure if Bermuda counts because it technically is part of the UK (albeit it has its own limited sovereignty, including its own money), but the island has public WiFi available for residents and visitors in public places. It's common for residents to go with their laptops to sit in the park by one of the ports, for instance, and access the Internet from there.
mpouraryan
1/30/2018 3:48:44 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: j020
Such must be avoided at all costs--even the current chair of the FCC (whose moves I've questioned) even came out against it.
elizabethv
1/31/2018 9:00:08 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: j020
Just a thought with this, wouldn't it make it that much easier for the government to then get copies of all our activities on our phones? I thought I remembered after the San Bernadino thing the government waited too long to request information from the iPhone of the shooter and ended up not being able to obtain it.
I also think it's slightly strange that the man who wants to privatize everything wants to nationalize 5G. I find it slightly suspect to say the least. t.bogataj
1/29/2018 3:59:07 AM User Rank Steel
5G
Poor sod! He still believes there are places where one can make money with 5G...
elizabethv
1/29/2018 10:09:23 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 9
Wow, they're really behind on the times on this planet. My grandma used to tell me the horrors of 5G when she was growing up! I guess we're going to be like gods here! Just wait until we tell them about 6G!
Joe Stanganelli
1/29/2018 8:33:43 PM User Rank Author
j021
"We'd better nationalize so we can compete with the Moon."
Michelle
1/29/2018 8:54:24 PM User Rank Platinum
better luck next time
Long way to go for an upgrade...
Joe Stanganelli
1/29/2018 10:20:50 PM User Rank Author
j022
"How'd you connect your fiber all the way up here?"
Joe Stanganelli
1/30/2018 12:48:43 AM User Rank Author
j024
"Why the heck isn't Samsung offering 5G connectivity for all Galaxies?"
Joe Stanganelli
1/30/2018 1:00:28 AM User Rank Author
j027
"My 'Find My iPhone' app sent us here. Have you seen a 6S Plus?"
elizabethv
1/30/2018 8:50:25 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 10
Your app must not have a good connection. We're walking in circles. I swear this 5guh-Guy is laughing at us. He probably has video on YouTube already!
elizabethv
1/30/2018 8:51:45 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 11
Your wife is right! Things start getting ridiculous and you still won't ask for directions!
 Editoria43531
1/30/2018 10:25:04 AM User Rank Gold
That all you got?!
Wow, over 110 comments so far! Thanks everyone!
I won't be the one to judge this, but I'm not sure I see a winner yet. Remember, we're looking for 5G knowledge + humor/cleverness! I think this week's reports of Trump's plans for nationalized 5G in the US have got to provide good material... DHagar
1/30/2018 4:15:20 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
"OK - bundled pricing or per use?
DHagar
1/30/2018 4:16:48 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
"How far is your range and coverage? Do you reach Fargo, North Dakota?"
DHagar
1/30/2018 4:17:44 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
"Do you service AT&T or Verizon?"
DHagar
1/30/2018 4:22:10 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Cartoon Contest
"Will you be streaming the Super Bowl?"
afwriter
1/30/2018 9:54:06 PM User Rank Platinum
AF 5
Uhhhh we don't really want to take you to our leader.
Michelle
1/30/2018 10:09:55 PM User Rank Platinum
Table for 1
Infrastructure improvements might be needed to make this thing work...
Joe Stanganelli
1/31/2018 7:33:55 AM User Rank Author
j029
"Sorry, we're looking for 5G-powered artificial intelligence on other planets."
Joe Stanganelli
1/31/2018 7:40:16 AM User Rank Author
j030
"Good thing NASA trained us to withstand up to 9G."
elizabethv
1/31/2018 9:01:10 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 12
Good thing we nationalized 5G in the States! You can tell this is one of those "bad actors."
elizabethv
1/31/2018 9:07:13 AM User Rank Platinum
Liz 13
Hey look Ed! Every time I step away from this little dude I lose a light on my belt!
okiedude111
1/31/2018 2:35:07 PM User Rank Steel
Hey Lowell, He says his name is NGPON2 and he comes in Peace.
Hey Lowell, He says his name is NGPON2 and he comes in Peace.
 faryl
1/31/2018 9:22:46 PM User Rank Platinum
Phone Home
Is it backwards compatible with a Speak & Spell?
faryl
1/31/2018 9:29:58 PM User Rank Platinum
Can’t catch a break
So much for getting a break from email while I’m away
faryl
1/31/2018 9:33:59 PM User Rank Platinum
Best Customer Service
I guess they mean it when they say their customer service is out of this world.
faryl
1/31/2018 9:36:09 PM User Rank Platinum
Should have brought my phone
Too bad I left my phone at home. I have unlimited data for streaming Netflix & the new season of “Stranger Things” was just released!
Michelle
1/31/2018 10:41:10 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Should have brought my phone
Doh! That would be tough on the travel team. Too funny :)
faryl
1/31/2018 9:52:40 PM User Rank Platinum
Don’t suppose you have a spare
Hey - do you have a cell phone charger I can borrow?
faryl
1/31/2018 9:56:16 PM User Rank Platinum
You thought I was exaggerating
Literally the entire universe seems to have gotten 5G before my carrier made it available.
Michelle
1/31/2018 10:40:04 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: You thought I was exaggerating
That's a good one! I hope it doesn't come true :D
faryl
1/31/2018 9:57:26 PM User Rank Platinum
Satellite Office
You weren’t kidding when you said we outsourced our customer service!
faryl
1/31/2018 10:07:39 PM User Rank Platinum
They get you with the contract
5G is great, but you’ll be locked into that contract for light years.
faryl
1/31/2018 10:08:29 PM User Rank Platinum
It makes sense
Their technology has been light years ahead of us.
faryl
1/31/2018 10:27:03 PM User Rank Platinum
Eisenhower Intergalactic Highway system
So this is what the the 21st century equivalent of the Eisenhower National Highway System looks like.
faryl
1/31/2018 10:27:48 PM User Rank Platinum
So much for “America First”
So much for “America First”
Joe Stanganelli
2/2/2018 5:55:35 AM User Rank Author
j031
"You know. A puck. As in hockey. Don't you have hockey up here?"
Joe Stanganelli
2/2/2018 6:00:40 AM User Rank Author
j032
"We ran out of spectrum. Do you mind if we check our email here?"
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