Podcasts about Broadband

Join James and Charlie as they discuss the one-nil defeat from Thursday evening in-front of a packed out Hillsborough. Fireworks, flames but unfortunately the first defeat of the 26/27 campaign. This episode is sponsored by Fibrely.

Send us Fan MailBroadband is growing fast but not everyone is keeping up.  In this episode of Connected Nation, industry veteran Scott Sampson breaks down the biggest mistakes ISPs are making and explains why AI, consolidation, and new funding are reshaping the market.  Find out what he thinks it will take to survive what comes next.Related links: Scott Sampson's LinkedIn

For over 125 years, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (FMTC) has helped connect rural Iowa—first with telephones, then cable television, cellular service, broadband internet, and now preparing for what may become agriculture's next major infrastructure investment: AI computing. In this episode, Kevin shares how a small rural telephone company evolved into a modern broadband provider and why Iowa's independent telecommunications companies have been uniquely positioned to bring fiber internet to rural communities long before much of the country caught up. He explains how fiber optic networks work, why broadband is becoming just as essential as electricity, and why nearly every modern technology—from cellular service to Starlink—ultimately depends on fiber somewhere along the journey. The conversation then turns toward one of the fastest-growing topics in technology: artificial intelligence. Kevin explains why AI is creating unprecedented demand for computing power, what massive data centers mean for energy and infrastructure, and why he believes the future isn't giant facilities consuming thousands of acres—but rather distributed micro data centers that could fit on a single lot while serving customers around the world. The hosts also tackle concerns many farmers have about large data centers, including land use, energy consumption, and local economic impact. Kevin discusses how smaller AI computing facilities could create new opportunities without removing productive farmland while giving farmers more control over their own data. The discussion explores whether producers could someday "farm data" just like they market grain—owning, storing, and deciding when and how to monetize one of their operation's fastest-growing assets. Along the way, you'll also hear: How the internet actually reaches your farm Why symmetrical upload and download speeds matter The differences between fiber, cellular, and Starlink The future of precision agriculture and AI Why protecting farm data may become just as important as protecting grain in the bin Whether fiber optics will ever be replaced If you've ever wondered how technology is reshaping agriculture—or where rural America fits into the AI revolution—this episode offers a fascinating look at what's coming next. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RobChrisRob linked up once again for an abbreviated episode mostly to smoke test if OBS streaming from a Mac is viable... but we also talked about animating QR codes as an air gapped data transfer mechanism, Quake turning 30, going full spoiler on the new Spider-man, and then oops someone has to leave early for secret reasons.

Communicators are used to communicating outward. However, taking a few key steps can help them improve their organizations by communicating upward to the board and upper management.

Send us Fan MailBroadband is shifting fast and the old rules no longer apply. In this episode of Connected Nation, Harmonic's Jeff Glahn explains how providers are rethinking the way networks are built, upgraded, and managed. From plug-and-play solutions to AI driven insights, this conversation explores how a more flexible, customer-focused approach is taking shape.Related links:Harmonic's websiteCompany's LinkedIn Jeff Glahn's LinkedIn 

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin continues his conversation with PJ Jayawardene, CEO and Founder of Consult Systems, diving deeper into the practical strategies service providers can use to respond to mounting network demand without relying solely on expensive, long-term infrastructure rebuilds.As broadband operators face increasing pressure from bandwidth growth, customer expectations, AI-driven traffic patterns, and competitive market dynamics, the traditional “rip-and-replace” mindset is becoming harder to justify. Instead, many providers are being challenged to maximize the value of existing assets, extend the lifespan of current infrastructure, and pursue targeted upgrades that create meaningful business outcomes while preserving future flexibility.In Part 2 of this discussion, Jayawardene explores where operators can find the highest-impact opportunities for network improvement, why higher-frequency deployments require a new level of operational discipline, and how lessons from hyperscale and AI infrastructure can help shape the next generation of broadband networks. Most importantly, he reframes network upgrades as business decisions—not just engineering decisions—arguing that successful operators will be those that create customer loyalty through reliability, incremental innovation, and thoughtful infrastructure investments. Key Discussion Highlights:• Start Where Density Creates Opportunity: Jayawardene recommends focusing first on densely populated residential markets and high-value enterprise environments where demand is strongest and competition is fiercest. These areas provide the greatest opportunity to generate revenue quickly while validating upgrade strategies before broader deployment.• Plan Beyond the Next Upgrade Cycle: Rather than solving for the next capacity milestone alone, operators should build upgrade roadmaps that accommodate future growth. The discussion highlights how technologies such as higher-frequency coax, DWDM, and coherent optics can be layered incrementally to extend the useful life of existing infrastructure while preparing for future demands.• Network Evolution Doesn't Have to Be All-or-Nothing: One of the central themes of the episode is that broadband upgrades are rarely binary choices. Existing fiber, coax, and optical infrastructure can often coexist with newer technologies, allowing operators to pursue targeted improvements rather than disruptive full-scale replacements.• Higher Frequencies Demand Greater Precision: Moving toward 4 GHz, 6 GHz, and beyond creates new opportunities for capacity expansion, but it also introduces stricter engineering requirements. Signal attenuation, impedance matching, frequency planning, shielding, and connection quality all become significantly more critical as frequencies increase.• The Hidden Risk of Small Infrastructure Problems: As networks push into higher-frequency environments, seemingly minor issues—loose connectors, improper torque, poorly terminated lines, or inadequate shielding—can dramatically impact performance. The episode emphasizes that network cleanliness and operational discipline become increasingly important as capacity grows.• Audit Existing Assets Before Expanding Capacity: Before investing heavily in upgrades, operators should evaluate whether current infrastructure is performing as intended. Jayawardene advocates for examining passive and active components, identifying quality issues, cleaning up interconnects, and eliminating unnecessary vulnerabilities before introducing additional complexity.• Reduce Truck Rolls Through Strategic Planning: A recurring operational theme is efficiency. Rather than revisiting the same infrastructure multiple times, operators should coordinate network cleanup, component upgrades, and future-proofing efforts simultaneously—minimizing labor costs while maximizing long-term value.• Lessons From AI and Hyperscale Infrastructure: While service providers and hyperscalers operate at different scales, many of the innovations emerging from AI infrastructure—including advanced optics, power distribution strategies, edge architectures, and high-density fiber deployments—offer valuable lessons for broadband operators looking to modernize their own networks.• Technology Decisions Must Become Business Decisions: Jayawardene explains how his perspective has evolved from evaluating technology based solely on performance to assessing how technology investments drive revenue growth, customer retention, operational efficiency, and long-term asset value. The best upgrades, he argues, are those that pay for themselves while enabling future opportunities.• Customer Loyalty Is the Ultimate Differentiator: Looking ahead three to five years, Jayawardene believes the most successful providers will be those that move beyond competing solely on pricing and bundles. Reliability, seamless experiences, and consistent service quality will become the defining factors that create customer loyalty and sustainable growth.This episode shifts the broadband upgrade conversation from infrastructure replacement to infrastructure optimization. By focusing on targeted investments, operational discipline, and customer-centric decision-making, service providers can create immediate value today while positioning their networks for the demands of tomorrow.

Alaska school leaders and public librarians are concerned about a potential cut at a time when districts are already struggling with budget deficits.

Send us Fan MailBuilding broadband faster isn't just about technology. It's about how you design it.In this episode of Connected Nation, Clearfield's Anis Khemakhem explains how “labor-light” fiber solutions, modular design, and practical innovation are helping networks scale faster, stay resilient, and prepare for the real-world demands of AI.Related links:Clearfield websiteClearfield LinkedIn Anis Khemakhem LinkedIn

The E-Rate program has connected virtually every school and library in America to broadband, growing classroom internet access from just 14% in 1996 to near-universal today. But for the first time in the program's nearly 30-year history, the FCC is asking whether E-Rate should be terminated. On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, welcomes Joey Wender, Executive Director of the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition, to discuss what's at stake for anchor institutions and the fiber networks that serve them. Together, they explore the FCC's top-to-bottom E-Rate proceeding and the Save Our E-Rate campaign, the pending Universal Service Fund litigation, how BEAD and E-Rate complement one another, and how schools, libraries, and providers can make their voices heard before the comment window closes. With Special Guest: Joey Wender, Executive Director, SHLB Coalition

Five hundred episodes. One incredible journey. In this special milestone episode of The Broadband Bunch, Pete Pizzutillo is joined by Craig Corbin, Brad Hine, and Joe Coldebella to celebrate Episode 500 by looking back at how the podcast began, the moments that shaped it, and the conversations that have defined the past six years. The team shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show's early days, memorable guests and conference experiences, favorite episodes, unexpected challenges, and plenty of laughs along the way. They also reflect on how the broadband industry has evolved—from the early days of fiber expansion and COVID to BEAD, AI, and the technologies shaping what's next. Most importantly, this episode is a thank-you to the listeners, guests, partners, and industry community who made 500 episodes possible. Whether you've been listening since the beginning or just recently discovered the show, we're grateful you've been part of the journey.

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Google noticed an increasing number of us are using artificial intelligence to search online and is making sweeping changes to how the web works. Broadband providers need to prepare for a world without the traffic from search engines they've relied on for decades.

Send us Fan MailBroadband isn't just about faster speeds. It's reshaping how communities access healthcare, education, and innovation.In this episode of Connected Nation, host Jessica Denson talks with Tracy Doaks of MCNC and Dr. John Graham of NCTNA at Fiber Connect 2026. They explore how North Carolina's statewide fiber network is powering everything from AI research to “medical-grade” connectivity that supports telehealth across rural communities.Related links:MCNC websiteNC Telehealth Network Association website MCNC on LinkedIn NC Telehealth Network Association LinkedInTracy Doaks' LinkedInDr. John Graham's LinkedIn

On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news! News: Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked Scripps, DirecTV End Blackout, Ink New Retrans Deal RGB LED TVs Set For Market Growth In Coming Years What If Cable & Satellite Providers Exit Traditional Linear TV Business On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future.   We have said that we see TV being delivered via the Internet vs the traditional means of OTA, Cable, or Satellite. What would this world look like and who are the winners and losers? Scenario Setup Major providers — Comcast/Xfinity, Charter/Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish Network, Altice, and smaller cable operators — face accelerating cord-cutting. Traditional pay-TV subscribers have already dropped to ~34% of U.S. households. Revenue from linear TV (cable channels + satellite) is shrinking fast due to high programming costs, declining ad revenue, and competition from streamers. In this scenario, the industry collectively decides to abandon legacy linear TV (bundled channel packages) and pivots hard to two main businesses: High-speed broadband/data which is their most profitable product. IPTV / Streaming aggregation with their own apps or virtual third party MVPD services like YouTube TV-style offerings. They sunset traditional cable TV boxes, satellite dishes, and legacy contracts over 2–3 years. What Happens Next For the Providers it's mostly upside. Broadband becomes ~70–80% of revenue. Margins on data are much higher than on video because there are no expensive content carriage fees. Companies like Comcast and Charter already make most of their profit from data. Huge reduction in programming fees paid to Disney, NBCU, Warner, etc. No more maintaining old coaxial/satellite infrastructure for TV. All of which greatly cuts costs. New Growth Areas: Sell/partner on IPTV services (e.g., Xfinity Stream becomes the main offering, or they white-label streaming bundles). Mobile + home internet bundles (5G fixed wireless + fiber expansion). Advertising on their own streaming platforms. The biggest hurdles are massive customer service transition, potential loss of some rural satellite customers, and potential regulatory scrutiny over broadband monopolies. For Consumers the benefits include: Lower base bills, faster innovation in home internet which results in more fiber, better speeds, and  lower latency, and IPTV options could be cheaper/better than old cable (cloud DVR, multi-device streaming). Of course there is a downside. Sports fans and older viewers lose easy "flip channels" experience. Live sports become fragmented across streamers which could end up costing more if you want everything.  There will be Market & Industry Ripple Effects Streaming Wars Accelerate: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, and new entrants gain millions of former cable customers. Netflix, Amazon, etc., may expand live offerings. Content Owners Adapt: Networks like ESPN, CNN, TBS shift to direct-to-consumer or wholesale deals with IPTV platforms. Some channels may disappear or go streaming-only. Competition & Consolidation: Telecoms (AT&T, Verizon) and tech giants (Google Fiber, Amazon, Starlink) push harder into broadband. We could see more mergers. Advertising: Shift from traditional cable ads to targeted streaming ads and broadband data insights. The reality is that it's already happening gradually. Cable companies have been de-emphasizing video for years, pushing broadband bundles, and launching their own streaming apps. Satellite providers are in steeper decline. The full pivot described here would simply formalize and accelerate a trend that's well underway.   

Stephen Grootes speaks to Nomvuyiso Batyi, CEO of the Association of Comms and Technology (ACT), about the proposed new regulations aimed at accelerating the rollout of South Africa's digital infrastructure. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailSome communities are still falling through the cracks of broadband expansion.In this episode of Connected Nation, host Jessica Denson talks with Bo Coughlin, President of eNCore, about the persistent “donut holes" in North Carolina and what it will take to close them. From overlooked rural communities to the real-world consequences of disconnection, this conversation makes one thing clear: closing the gap can't wait.Related links: Website - https://encorenc.org/Mr. Coughlin's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bocoughlin/

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin welcomes back PJ Jayawardene, CEO and Founder of Consult Systems, for a forward-looking discussion on how broadband providers can expand network capacity without waiting for large-scale infrastructure rebuilds. As AI adoption accelerates and hyperscale data centers compete for fiber, optics, power, and other critical resources, broadband providers face growing pressure to deliver faster, more reliable connectivity while navigating supply chain constraints and rising customer expectations. Rather than viewing these challenges as a reason to delay innovation, Jayawardene argues that operators should focus on maximizing the value of the infrastructure they already own.The conversation explores how technologies like coherent optics, DWDM, and higher-frequency coax can dramatically extend network performance while allowing providers to continue pursuing long-term fiber expansion strategies. Along the way, Daniel and PJ examine how customer expectations have evolved beyond speed alone toward reliability, why infrastructure decisions should be viewed through a business lens, and what lessons service providers can borrow from hyperscale AI infrastructure to remain competitive over the next decade. Key Discussion Highlights:• Reliability Has Become the New Competitive Advantage: Consumer expectations have shifted from simply demanding faster download speeds to expecting reliable, seamless connectivity everywhere. Providers that consistently deliver dependable experiences will strengthen customer loyalty and long-term retention.• AI Is Reshaping Broadband Infrastructure: Massive investments in AI data centers are consuming fiber, optics, power, and networking equipment, creating new supply chain pressures while forcing broadband providers to rethink how they expand capacity with limited resources.• Maximize Existing Assets Before Rebuilding: Rather than waiting for large-scale fiber deployments, operators can significantly increase network capacity by layering technologies like coherent optics, DWDM, and higher-frequency coax onto existing infrastructure.• Modernization Should Complement, Not Replace, Long-Term Plans: Infrastructure upgrades don't have to be an either-or decision. Providers can continue expanding fiber while simultaneously deploying technologies that unlock greater performance from today's networks.• Focus Investments Where They Create the Most Value: Dense residential markets and enterprise environments offer the greatest opportunity for targeted upgrades, allowing providers to improve customer experience, defend market share, and generate revenue that funds broader modernization efforts.• Operational Execution Drives Successful Technology Adoption: Beyond selecting the right technologies, providers must coordinate suppliers, train technicians, validate equipment, and develop deployment strategies that minimize disruption while accelerating adoption.• Higher Frequencies Require Greater Engineering Precision: Expanding into higher-frequency broadband introduces new challenges around attenuation, impedance matching, shielding, connector quality, and frequency planning, making network design and installation more critical than ever.• Strong Interconnects Build Stronger Networks: Before increasing network capacity, providers should evaluate the health of their existing connectors, passive devices, amplifiers, and electronics. A solid infrastructure foundation reduces maintenance costs while preparing networks for future upgrades.• Every Infrastructure Upgrade Should Future-Proof the Network: Whenever technicians are already in the field, providers should combine maintenance, component replacements, and future-ready upgrades into a single deployment to reduce truck rolls and maximize long-term return on investment.• Technology Investments Should Deliver Business Growth: Infrastructure decisions shouldn't be measured solely by technical performance. The most successful upgrades improve customer experience, lower operational costs, increase retention, and position providers for sustainable long-term growth.As broadband providers navigate unprecedented demand driven by AI, cloud computing, and evolving customer expectations, success will belong to organizations that modernize strategically rather than reactively. By extending the life of existing infrastructure while preparing for future expansion, operators can build more resilient networks that deliver both immediate performance gains and long-term competitive advantage.

Episode 98 - Live at 5x5: Using broadband LTE to augment LMR by Hosted by Dave Buchanan, Executive Director of the First Responder Network Authority's Advocacy Team, the podcast features first responders, industry leaders, experts in the field, and others in the public safety technology ecosystem.

Two Kentucky co-ops teamed up to foster community connections through casual coffee meetups. From discussing community concerns to sharing stories about the co-ops' histories, these meetups make a real impact. Learn why member engagement matters and how to create a community meetup of your own!

-OpenAI's Sam Altman has reportedly been in talks with the US government to ensure his company's path towards achieving its goals remains free of political hurdles. -A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket left for space in the early hours of July 2, bringing 29 Amazon Leo satellites with it. -X launched a live streaming command center called Live Studio, with tools creators need to go live more easily, along with new payouts to incentivize them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you tight on time and resources, but have a big event to plan? NTCA's Mark Marion outlines how an easy-to-build AI bot helped him plan and execute a recent big event.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a company trusted with defense, medical, and transportation tech turns its focus to broadband? Recorded at the Connected America Conference in Dallas, host Jessica Denson talks with leadership from Kontron about their entry into the telecommunications sector. We explore how their 'fail-safe' background is shaping a new, cost-effective approach to building and maintaining resilient networks. Recommended links:Sutton Underwood LinkedInRok Okorn LinkedInKontron LinkedInKontron website

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo welcomes Jeff Gavlinski, CEO of Mountain Connect, to discuss the changes in the broadband industry and how conferences must evolve to deliver more than information. Jeff reflects on the growth of Mountain Connect from a small gathering of fewer than 100 attendees to one of the industry's premier independent broadband events, while sharing why he believes the next chapter of broadband will be defined by sustainable ISP business models, workforce development, strategic partnerships, and emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and next-generation Wi-Fi. Jeff also previews the 2026 Mountain Connect conference, including new AI-powered attendee matchmaking, hosted buyer programs, interactive roundtable discussions, and a renewed focus on creating measurable outcomes for attendees. They explore industry consolidation, BEAD funding challenges, supply chain pressures, utility partnerships, and the importance of attracting a new generation of talent to broadband.

In the latest episode of the Public Power Now podcast, Jeff Dykes, CEO of Tennessee public power utility BrightRidge, provides details on an initiative with Seven States Power Corporation that calls for the deployment of battery storage as a standalone resource. Dykes also discusses how BrightRidge Broadband has brought benefits to BrightRidge customers.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Connected Nation, we're previewing Mountain Connect 2026 — and a timely, solution-driven opportunity for ISPs to overcome deployment challenges and accelerate broadband expansion nationwide. Listen as we discuss a new Hosted Buyer Program designed to connect ISPs with trusted partners, reduce deployment challenges, and even help cover the cost of attending the conference.Recommended links:Mountain Connect websiteMountain Connect agendaHosted Buyers ProgramJeffrey Gavlinski LinkedIn

David McCourt, Founder and Chairman of National Broadband Ireland, discusses the rollout of the National Broadband Plan, as Kilkenny becomes the first county in Ireland to have full coverage.

Patrick O'Donovan Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport joined Anton this morning on the show. The Minister will be attending the National Broadband Plan County Closeout event in Kilkenny. Broadband rollout and will we see a social media ban for under 16's. All up for discussion with the Minister.

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner celebrate the 300th episode of the show by welcoming telecom legend Craig Moffett, co-founder of Moffett Nathanson, to discuss all things convergence, including the current state of fiber buildouts, evolving bundling strategies, and what market cycles may be signaling for the future.00:00 Episode intro01:00 Convergence and the state of the fiber buildout04:52 Density and overbuilding06:15 Diminishing buildout returns09:45 Data center demand and labor questions11:16 Aerial vs. buried deployment cost concerns13:43 Is bundling actually profitable?18:05 Fiber growth at the expense of wireless20:51 Broadband price compression may signal a coming crisis23:29 What will future buyouts look like?25:38 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, Craig Moffett, convergence, fiber, FWA, cable, Starlink, BEAD, Cox, Charter, rural, buildout, density, data centers, Verizon, AT&T, Fios, bundling, ILEC, T-Mobile, copper, VoIP, buyouts

As technology evolves, so do the challenges kids face while navigating the internet. CTC's Jenn Wilson-Kolesar shares how her telco created a children's book, "Cyber Tech Critters," to engage kids and instill online safety lessons.

Jane McDonald features this time with her standout performance at a certain queer friendly festival; Debbie's tells about her secret Scissor Sisters gig; plus we celebrate the life of Marilyn Monroe The show complete with music is available at mixcould.com/thisisndebz Also search for us on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Catch up with the latest via @T hisisNDebz on Instagram & X (Twitter). If you'd like to get in touch with the show you can email us via thisisNDebz@gmail.com.

Send us Fan MailHow do we solve America's broadband affordability gap while also protecting critical infrastructure?During the Connected America Conference in Dallas, host Jessica Denson sat down with Neo Network Development's Founder and CEO Vince Aragona to discuss innovative approaches to broadband deployment, public-private partnerships, and the company's vision for a nationwide fiber infrastructure network.Recommended links:Neo Network Development's websiteVince Aragona's LinkedInFiber Instructure Network Map - https://nndi.us/innovative-solutions/fiber-solutionsNational Broadband Master Plan - https://nndi.us/innovative-solutions/nbmp 

This week: Gigi Sohn discusses how 'dark money' defeated a public broadband plan in Longmeadow, Mass., why anti-muni-broadband efforts work in some towns but not others and why grassroots buy-in is key to public broadband success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hidden in Lebanon County is one of Pennsylvania's most unique pieces of transportation history—the Union Canal Tunnel, recognized as the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the United States.We also bring together three leading experts to explore the state of broadband access in rural Pennsylvania and why it matters now more than ever. Featuring Zachary Adams (Center for Rural Pennsylvania), Jim Ladlee (Penn State), and Dr. Christopher Ali (Penn State), the conversation dives into how internet connectivity has evolved from a luxury to an essential service that underpins education, healthcare, business, and everyday life.

Sometimes the best storytellers aren't on your communications team—they're at your kitchen table. In this episode, White River Valley Electric Cooperative's Jaime Dopp shares how a simple video series featuring lineworkers' children captured hearts, racked up thousands of views and reminded members why this work matters.

Send us Fan MailThe infrastructure is being built, but is the workforce ready? During the Connected America Conference in Dallas, host Jessica Denson sat down to discuss the growing need for digital skills training. We break down the areas that require immediate focus and why digital literacy is the 'hidden gap' that could determine the success of broadband deployment across the U.S. Recommended links:Heather Gate LinkedInConnected Nation website

The broadband market in Ireland is now flooded with providers all offering a myriad of deals. We know it's hard to find the perfect deal that suits your needs, but we're here to help. We've teamed up with Switcher.ie, the free and impartial price comparison and switching service, to find the best broadband deals available every month. Check back regularly to stay informed of the latest deals and offers, and visit the Switcher.ie website to order one of these great packages. Best Broadband Deals Vodafone 500Mb Full Fibre Broadband – 24 Month plan is a standout choice for customers seeking excellent long-term value. This offering provides unlimited broadband with speeds up to 500Mb. The pricing structure is competitive, starting at €25 per month for the first six months, then adjusting to €40 per month. A significant benefit of this Vodafone plan is the absence of the typical, substantial "thereafter price" increase following the minimum contract term, resulting in both immediate and sustained cost savings. Additionally, as a limited-time incentive, new Vodafone customers who sign up for this plan before 30/06/2026 will receive a €75 credit applied to their Vodafone broadband bill. New eir customers can take advantage of the excellent value offered by their Fibre Broadband, Talk – 24 Month Discount plan. This two-year contract is priced at €34.99 per month, providing unlimited broadband with speeds up to 500Mb, alongside unlimited off-peak local and national calls. Additionally, customers who sign up for this plan before 31/05/2026, will get €50 credit off their eir broadband bill. For those interested in a broadband and TV package, eir's Fibre Broadband with TV Plus, Talk – 24 Month Discount plan is available at €49.98 per month. This plan includes unlimited broadband with speeds up to 500Mb, unlimited off-peak local and national calls, and access to over 50 TV channels. A significant benefit is the inclusion of Amazon Prime, which allows eir TV customers to enjoy exclusive deals, fast and free delivery, as well as a range of popular TV shows and movies. Sign up before 31/05/2026 and get €50 off your eir broadband bill. Consider Virgin Media's 500Mb Broadband plan for excellent value. This unlimited broadband package, which offers speeds of up to 500Mb, is available for only €35 per month for the first year. Additionally, customers who sign up through Switcher.ie before 31/05/2026 will receive a €65 credit on their Virgin Media broadband bill. Looking for TV? Get Virgin Media's 500Mb Broadband with Basic TV for only €45 per month for the first 12 months. This plan offers unlimited broadband with speeds up to 500Mb and more than 30 TV channels. Sign up before 31/05/2026 to receive a €65 credit on your Virgin Media broadband bill. For a greater selection of TV channels, consider Virgin Media's 500Mb Broadband with Loaded TV plan. This offer provides unlimited broadband with speeds up to 500Mb and over 100 TV channels for €50 per month over 12 months. By signing up through Switcher.ie before 31/05/2026, you can also receive a €65 discount on your Virgin Media broadband bill. (If you've come across this article after some of these deals may have expired, check out our main Broadband Deals category page to find the latest offers)

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Connected Nation, we sit down with a strategic advisor who works with ISPs and co-ops across the country to explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the broadband industry. From overcoming fears around AI to helping employees embrace innovation, the conversation dives into the opportunities and challenges organizations face as technology rapidly evolves.Straight from the Fiber Connect floor, this episode highlights valuable lessons learned from a program at MIT, insights into the future of connectivity, and why autonomous technology may play a major role in what comes next.Recommended links: Timothy Holden LinkedInWavsys websiteFailure to Quit website

Scott Meyer is back with more data to share on how younger subscribers feel about broadband pricing, customer attitudes toward satellite and cellular service and more. Recorded LIVE at StoryConnect 2026!Find the full 2026 Rural Broadbrand Subscriber Survey here: https://www.innovsys.com/innovsys/2026-rural-subscriber-study-2/ 

This week: Execs with Brightspeed, Ziply Fiber and CentraCom discuss the biggest problems with broadband permitting; how inconsistent timelines, requirements and costs cause deployment delays; and what reforms are most needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin continues the European broadband deep dive with Carsten Engelke, Director of Technology at ANGA, and Dr. Anthony Basham, VP of Active Products for the EMEA region at Netceed and President of SCTE, focusing on one of the most critical—and often underestimated—dimensions of next-generation networks: resilience.As fiber cements its role as the backbone of Europe's digital infrastructure, the conversation shifts beyond deployment and into durability. These networks are no longer just conduits for internet access—they underpin emergency services, energy systems, national security, and the broader digital economy. That shift raises the stakes: building fast networks is no longer enough. They must also be secure, resilient, interoperable, and adaptable to future technological change.Engelke and Basham explore how resilience must be designed into fiber networks from the outset—not retrofitted later—and why that requires a holistic approach spanning physical infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI-driven operations, workforce readiness, and global standards alignment. From network detection systems to autonomous maintenance, from interoperability gaps to lifecycle planning, this episode examines what it truly means to build broadband infrastructure that can stand the test of time. Key Discussion Highlights:• Fiber as Critical National Infrastructure: The conversation underscores that fiber networks now support far more than connectivity—they are foundational to public services, emergency response, energy systems, and national economies. This elevates resilience and security from optional considerations to core design requirements.• Resilience Requires a Holistic Approach: Basham emphasizes that resilience cannot be solved with a single technology or policy. It must integrate physical infrastructure protection, power redundancy, cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and workforce preparedness into one cohesive strategy.• Cybersecurity Pressure Is Rising Fast: With increasing geopolitical tensions and regulatory frameworks like the EU's Cyber Resilience Act and Cybersecurity Act, operators face growing pressure to implement advanced monitoring, detection, and response systems—often driven as much by compliance as by operational necessity.• AI and Network Detection Are Becoming Essential: As network traffic complexity grows beyond human-scale analysis, tools like Network Detection and Response (NDR) systems, machine learning, and behavioral analytics are becoming critical for identifying anomalies, threats, and performance issues in real time.• The Role—and Limits—of Automation: While AI enables proactive maintenance, self-healing networks, and smarter deployment planning, both guests stress that human expertise remains essential. Engineers will still design architectures, interpret edge cases, and make strategic decisions—AI acts as an augmentation layer, not a replacement.• Workforce Transformation and Training Challenges: As networks become more software-driven and AI-assisted, the industry must rethink how technicians are trained. Future roles will require a blend of traditional field skills and digital intelligence—making global, standardized training frameworks more important than ever.• Interoperability and Standards Are Still Gaps: The discussion highlights ongoing fragmentation across vendors and systems, particularly in fiber environments. Without stronger global standards and interoperability, operators risk increased complexity, higher costs, and slower adoption.• Designing for Long Life vs. Fast Rollout: A key tension emerges between speed and durability. Rapid fiber deployment has often prioritized rollout velocity over long-term resilience, but future networks must balance both—building passive infrastructure for decades-long endurance while allowing active components to evolve.• Lifecycle Thinking and Circularity: Sustainability plays a growing role in resilience strategy. Operators must plan for equipment reuse, replacement cycles, and energy efficiency—treating networks as long-term systems rather than one-time builds.• Global Coordination and Standardization: Both guests stress the importance of aligning European efforts with global standards bodies and international partners. Broadband infrastructure must operate seamlessly across borders, making interoperability and shared frameworks essential.This episode brings the European broadband conversation full circle—moving from deployment strategy to long-term viability. It highlights a critical shift in industry thinking: success will not be defined solely by how quickly fiber is rolled out, but by how well those networks can adapt, endure, and operate securely in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Take a Network Break! It’s a busy show this week. We start with follow-up on Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, router bans, and end-of-engineering/end-of-support date changes for Fortinet’s FortiOSv7.4. Our Red Alert warns of 13 critical CVEs in the Linux kernel (all of which can be addressed by updating to version 7). On the news front, Cisco... Read more »

Take a Network Break! It’s a busy show this week. We start with follow-up on Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, router bans, and end-of-engineering/end-of-support date changes for Fortinet’s FortiOSv7.4. Our Red Alert warns of 13 critical CVEs in the Linux kernel (all of which can be addressed by updating to version 7). On the news front, Cisco... Read more »

Take a Network Break! It’s a busy show this week. We start with follow-up on Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, router bans, and end-of-engineering/end-of-support date changes for Fortinet’s FortiOSv7.4. Our Red Alert warns of 13 critical CVEs in the Linux kernel (all of which can be addressed by updating to version 7). On the news front, Cisco... Read more »

T-Mobile Super Broadband, Fiber Acquisitions, Tech Earnings, and Satellite D2D Trends | 6G Podcast Ep. 249In episode 249 of the 6G Podcast, analysts Anshel Sag and Mike Dano discuss convergence across 5G, fiber, and satellite. They cover T-Mobile's “Super Broadband,” which bundles 5G with SpaceX Starlink for primary, backup, or load-balanced connectivity using equipment from Ericsson and Inseego, with a $249/month packaged offering. They also review T-Mobile's moves to expand its fiber footprint through agreements involving regional providers (GoNetSpeed, GreenLight Networks, and i3 Broadband), related pricing changes, and how bundled wireline/wireless can boost market share, alongside speculation about larger M&A. The hosts recap major tech earnings (Google, Microsoft, Meta, Qualcomm, Apple), AI-driven CapEx and memory constraints, preview WIA Connect X with an Ookla analysis of Miami's busiest cell tower near the airport, discuss Nokia selling its FWA CPE business to Inseego, and note low direct-to-device satellite usage plus US carriers rejecting a Starlink MVNO.00:00 Welcome and Catch Up02:08 T-Mobile Super Broadband07:51 Fiber Expansion and Convergence14:11 Big Tech Earnings Roundup20:41 Connect X Preview Miami Tower24:56 Nokia Sells FWA to Inseego28:02 Satellite D2D and Starlink MVNO33:57 Wrap Up and Next Week

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo speaks with Christy Batts, Chief Broadband Officer at CDE Lightband, about one of the earliest municipal fiber success stories and the realities behind building it. The conversation focuses on the decisions that mattered most—from early technology missteps and partner selection to the operational discipline required to scale. Christy shares how a strong business plan, combined with a focus on processes and customer acquisition, helped CDE Lightband grow quickly and pay off its debt years ahead of schedule. They discuss how the market has evolved, from triple-play services to high-capacity broadband and business solutions like hosted PBX. Christy explains how managing a high-churn market, investing in scalable infrastructure, and maintaining a strong local presence have been key to long-term success. For operators preparing for new builds or funding opportunities, this episode offers insight into what to prioritize, what to avoid, and how to build a network that can keep up with demand.

High-speed internet is critical for work, school, shopping, and many other ways we engage in everyday life. While most Massachusetts residents utilize broadband internet connections each and every day, there are still thousands of people who don't have access, both in rural and urban areas. New federal funding is giving Massachusetts the boost it needs to lay the groundwork to get everyone connected. Michael Baldino, the Director of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech in Westborough, talks with Nichole about the state's efforts to get everyone online and how this new federal funding will help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is quietly taking the wheel of the internet, and the ride is getting weird. We're seeing data centers merge with cloud platforms, edge computing, and telecom networks into one distributed machine that can predict failures, reroute traffic, and optimize energy in real time. That sounds amazing until you realize how much of today's traffic is no longer humans, but machines talking to machines, and every company's AI is fighting for the “best” path across the same shared pipes.Then we jump to a legal shift that could hit social media and online video hard: juries labeling Meta and YouTube as “defective products” over addictive design and harm to kids. We talk through what it means if courts stop treating Section 230 like an all-purpose shield, and we wrestle with the messy tradeoffs. More safety and accountability? Or a future of over-censorship, weaker privacy, and platforms ripping out end-to-end encryption just to reduce liability?Security headlines keep the pressure on. From a high-profile personal email hack to a banking app glitch that exposed other customers' transactions, this week is a reminder that “it probably won't happen to me” is not a strategy. We keep it Tech Time Radio style with April Fools tech lore, a spirited Apple product rant, and a French whiskey tasting to round it out.If you like smart tech news with humor and practical takeaways, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us.Support the show

Broadband internet expanded rapidly in the early 2010s, and teen mental health concerns rose alongside it. Is the internet the problem? Or is loneliness the deeper issue? In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy unpack research, rural broadband history, teen identity formation, and what Psalm 42 teaches us about longing and connection.