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Join visionary industry-expert Bernie Arnason as he breaks down important broadband news. Whether he's deciphering the latest advances in technology or sharing insights on new sources of funding to bridge the digital divide, Bernie brings an insider's vie

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    • Sep 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Multi Gig on the Rise, Wi-Fi in Your Blood?, and the Hot Mess of Broadband Maps.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 13:49


    'No one needs multi-gig' has been the sentiment of some, but that argument might be missing the point. Now, we love Wi-Fi, but you'll never believe the places it can go. Finally, we have some insight into what your dog might know about you.

    Multi Gig on the Rise, Wi-Fi in Your Blood?, and the Hot Mess of Broadband Maps.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 13:49


    'No one needs multi-gig' has been the sentiment of some, but that argument might be missing the point. Now, we love Wi-Fi, but you'll never believe the places it can go. Finally, we have some insight into what your dog might know about you.

    Sigh of Relief for Fixed Wireless, Next Up for Weddings, and Hello Brightspeed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 13:24


    The FCC is finally ready to authorize 2 major fixed wireless providers with RDOF funding. This may be just the momentum fixed wireless needs. Have you ever fallen in love with yourself? Some people are taking self-love to a new...

    Sigh of Relief for Fixed Wireless, Next Up for Weddings, and Hello Brightspeed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 13:24


    The FCC is finally ready to authorize 2 major fixed wireless providers with RDOF funding. This may be just the momentum fixed wireless needs. Have you ever fallen in love with yourself? Some people are taking self-love to a new level. Brightspeed is off!

    Sorry SpaceX and LTD, USF Firestorm Begins, and Pumpkin Spice Takes Over.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 13:34


    It's been a bad week for Elon, wouldn't you say? FCC gave a big 'no' to funding for SpaceX and LTD - but it may not be the end for them. Don't forget about USF, Universal Service Fund. As they search for new funding sources, companies like Google might get tapped in. The big question, though, is… how much pumpkin is too much?

    Sorry SpaceX and LTD, USF Firestorm Begins, and Pumpkin Spice Takes Over.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 13:34


    It's been a bad week for Elon, wouldn't you say? FCC gave a big 'no' to funding for SpaceX and LTD - but it may not be the end for them. Don't forget about USF, Universal Service Fund. As they search for new funding sources, companies like Google might get tapped in. The big question, though, is… how much pumpkin is too much?

    Broadband Growth Craters, Walking on What!?, and ReConnect Revs Up. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 13:29


    There seems to be a major cratering of broadband growth from large national companies like Charter and Comcast. They lost a whopping 21,000 broadband subscribers in just three months. There's a new sneaker on the market, but you still have to BYOB. The ReConnect funding program is about to begin accepting applications for its fourth round and looking to award just over $3 billion. Speaking of money, Saudi Arabia seems to have a lot of it.

    Broadband Growth Craters, Walking on What!?, and ReConnect Revs Up. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 13:29


    There seems to be a major cratering of broadband growth from large national companies like Charter and Comcast. They lost a whopping 21,000 broadband subscribers in just three months. There's a new sneaker on the market, but you still have to BYOB. The ReConnect funding program is about to begin accepting applications for its fourth round and looking to award just over $3 billion. Speaking of money, Saudi Arabia seems to have a lot of it.

    FCC ‘Speed' Standards, Rural Attracts National Providers, and a Robot Might Be Your Next Dentist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 12:27


    The FCC just released the official broadband standards for speed... and ‘speed' might be an overstatement. If you ever doubted the need for robots, this new micro-bot might just change your mind. There's a new competitive development flying under the radar – we're talking about growing interest from national cable providers to expand within rural markets. Did you think humans were the only mammals to farm? Wrong.

    FCC ‘Speed' Standards, Rural Attracts National Providers, and a Robot Might Be Your Next Dentist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 12:27


    The FCC just released the official broadband standards for speed... and ‘speed' might be an overstatement. If you ever doubted the need for robots, this new micro-bot might just change your mind. There's a new competitive development flying under the radar – we're talking about growing interest from national cable providers to expand within rural markets. Did you think humans were the only mammals to farm? Wrong.

    CPF Controversy, Can China destroy Starlink?, and Taco Bell Innovates Late Night Snacking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 14:11


    The US Treasury Department awarded the first funds from the $10 billion Coronavirus ‘Capital Projects Fund' (CPF), but there seems to be some controversy around guidelines... China is not a fan of Starlink – to put it lightly. It's a sign of the times with Taco Bell's new contactless operation.

    CPF Controversy, Can China destroy Starlink?, and Taco Bell Innovates Late Night Snacking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 14:11


    The US Treasury Department awarded the first funds from the $10 billion Coronavirus ‘Capital Projects Fund' (CPF), but there seems to be some controversy around guidelines... China is not a fan of Starlink – to put it lightly. It's a sign of the times with Taco Bell's new contactless operation.

    New BEAD Rules, NYC Says Goodbye to Payphones, and Jurassic Park Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 9:38


    It's a great time to be in the broadband business (mostly). BEAD has announced an additional $42 billion in broadband funding. How to get your hands on that pot of gold? There are some guidelines you need to know. In NYC, we see the end of an era - nostalgic, anyone?

    New BEAD Rules, NYC Says Goodbye to Payphones, and Jurassic Park Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 9:38


    It's a great time to be in the broadband business (mostly). BEAD has announced an additional $42 billion in broadband funding. How to get your hands on that pot of gold? There are some guidelines you need to know. In NYC, we see the end of an era - nostalgic, anyone?

    Fixed Wireless Momentum, Derby Upset, and Epic Fiber Broadband Fail?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 11:26


    Welcome to the first episode! There is a lot of action in broadband going on today, but we'll be focusing on fixed wireless, fiber broadband, the RDOF program, and a few hot takes.

    Fixed Wireless Momentum, Derby Upset, and Epic Fiber Broadband Fail?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 11:26


    Welcome to the first episode! There is a lot of action in broadband going on today, but we'll be focusing on fixed wireless, fiber broadband, the RDOF program, and a few hot takes.

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