AWPE 2026 Recap: What’s Happening in Wireless Right Now?

The Boon of Wireless

The Boon of Wireless
AWPE 2026 Recap: What’s Happening in Wireless Right Now?
Aug 27, 2026
Jon Horovitz

What happened at AWPE 2026 in Las Vegas? 🎙️

In this special edition of The Boon of Wireless, Jon Horovitz takes you inside the 20th All Wireless & Prepaid Expo — one of the biggest gatherings for wireless dealers, master dealers, MVNOs, carriers, and industry leaders.

We catch up with industry leaders and companies across the show, including:

📊 Jeff Moore of Wave7 Research on the growth and energy of AWPE
📡 CoverageMap on real-world cellular coverage and performance
📱 AntGen on Total Wireless growth and dealer opportunities
💼 Highlights from the $100,000 Hot Seat and the latest industry conversations
📲 Fairphone on bringing its repairable, modular smartphone to the U.S.

Plus, Jon shares his takeaways from the show floor, the conversations happening behind the scenes, and why AWPE continues to be a place where wireless business gets done.

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