최고 Broadband 팟캐스트 (2025)

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Episode 447: Janet Price of Telecon Talks AI, Fiber Design, and the Power of Preparation 17:27

7h ago17:27

17:27

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at FiberConnect 2025, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Janet Price, Director of Engineering for Telecon U.S. With over four decades of experience in the telecom industry, Janet shares her insights on the evolving landscape of fiber deployment, the impact of BEAD funding, and the importance of…

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How Harmonic is advancing the fiber broadband opportunity 21:47

3d ago21:47

21:47

Harmonic is well known in the cable industry as a key supplier of DOCSIS equipment. However, as the cable and telecom industry continues to expand its fiber reach, Harmonic has been taking a more active role in developing fiber-based broadband products. With many of its cable operator customers being in a transition phase, Harmonic is offering prod…

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Sludge, Lawsuits, and the Digital Divide: Unpacking the Latest Broadband Battles - Episode 655 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 33:59

12d ago33:59

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In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Sean unpack the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Universal Service Fund (USF) and why it matters for millions of Americans. They also call out corporate “sludge” tactics and highlight a major lawsuit—filed by 21 states and D.C.—pushing back against the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel the Digi…

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Episode 446: Chris Draper with SafetAI on Responsible AI in Broadband and Utilities 47:16

4d ago47:16

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Chris Draper, Board Chair at SafetAI, recorded live at day two of the Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN) conference in Ames, Iowa. With broadband providers increasingly overwhelmed by promises of “AI-infused” solutions, Chris brings clarity and expertise to the conversatio…

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Building Broadband: Brightspeed connects 8,000 homes and businesses in Western OH; Intrepid Fiber Networks raises $425 million to accelerate fiber broadband expansion 7:35

5d ago7:35

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In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from several regional and national broadband players, including: Brightspeed connects 8,000 homes and businesses in Western Ohio Conterra Networks furthers XGS-PON path with Ciena's Open PON platform Fidium expands fiber to Gouldsboro, Winter Harbor, and Wiscasset …

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Episode 445: Inside Tarana’s Mission to Close the Digital Divide with Carl Guardino 39:19

6d ago39:19

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Carl Guardino, Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy at Tarana Wireless, recorded at WISPAmerica 2025 in Oklahoma City. With a career spanning decades in public policy and leadership—including 24 years as CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group—Carl brings a deep und…

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Episode 444: Stephen Rose of Render on Ecosystems, Integration, and Fiber Deployment 27:56

7d ago27:56

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live from Fiber Connect 2025, host Brad Hine sits down with Stephen Rose, CEO of Render Networks, for a conversation about the evolving broadband landscape and the role of intelligent infrastructure. Stephen shares his journey from global telecom operations to leading innovation at Render, drawing on…

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IQ Fiber gives small businesses a new fiber service option 15:44

11d ago15:44

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In the latest episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Ted Schremp, president and CEO of IQ Fiber. Ted was an early pioneer in developing services like telephony for the cable industry during his time at Charter Communications. He’s now carrying on that innovative spirit to drive fiber broadband growth at IQ Fiber. In May, IQ Fiber laun…

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Episode 443: Charlene Gavel on Rural Broadband, Fiber Expansion, and SaskTel’s Evolution 20:52

11d ago20:52

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, host Brad Hine welcomes Charlene Gavel, President and CEO of SaskTel, to the show. Fresh from her "Operator Lightning Talk" presentation titled Lighting Up Saskatchewan, Charlene shares the remarkable journey of SaskTel—from its origins as a provincial telepho…

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Episode 442: Real Talk on Rural Broadband with Dr. Christopher Ali 32:30

13d ago32:30

32:30

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Dr. Christopher Ali, the Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications and Associate Professor at Penn State’s Bellisario College of Communications. Recorded live at the CBAN Spring Summit, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of broadband policy and BEAD funding. Dr. Ali offe…

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Vernonburg Group encourages communities to look at all broadband options 19:43

14d ago19:43

19:43

In this latest Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Paul Garnett, the founder and CEO of the Vernonburg group. Vernonburg recently issued a new white paper showing that broadband funding achieves more than twice the impact when invested in adoption-focused programs rather than network overbuilds in already-served areas. The new report, Avoiding th…

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Episode 441: Justin Suhr of Great Plains Communications on FTTH, AI, and Rural Deployment Challenges 21:30

14d ago21:30

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, host Brad Hine sits down with Justin Suhr, Senior Director of Construction Engineering at Great Plains Communications. With over two decades of experience in telecom and a deep background in fiber deployment and outside plant engineering, Justin shares insight…

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Episode 440: Building Digital Equity with Deb Socia at CBAN 2025 29:54

18d ago29:54

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at the CBAN Annual Conference in Ames, Iowa, host Brad Hine sits down with broadband leader and digital equity advocate Deb Socia. Recently retired from her role as CEO of The Enterprise Center in Chattanooga, Deb shares insights from her decades of experience supporting community broadband, dig…

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Kore-Tek shifts to a direct-to-service providers model 22:49

19d ago22:49

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In this new Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Ryan Young, CEO of Kore-Tek, an optical systems integrator, about how it is shifting its focus to serving service providers directly. Here’s a timeline of what we addressed during the podcast: Host introduces guests 0:03 Kore-Tek’s 2025 priorities 0:32 How Kore-Tek is engaging directly with service …

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Capital is Power: Financing Broadband for the Long Haul - Episode 654 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 30:54

19d ago30:54

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In this episode of the podcast, Brian Vo and Clara Miller join the show to explore how communities can leverage mission-driven finance to build lasting broadband infrastructure. They highlight creative approaches to funding that prioritize community needs and long-term impact. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Episode 439: Heather Gold Talks BEAD, Fiber Strategy, and the Path Forward 41:05

20d ago41:05

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine welcomes back a true pioneer in the broadband space—Heather Gold, Principal at HBG Strategies and former President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association. With a career spanning over 40 years across XO Communications, Sprint, ALTS, NTS, and more, Heather shares unparalleled insights into the …

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Goodbye, Bandwidth IG, hello BIG Fiber 13:50

21d ago13:50

13:50

Bandwidth IG recently changed its name to BIG Fiber. The dark provider stated that the name change reflects its growing momentum in providing dark fibrer solutions to meet the demands of AI and cloud computing. Since officially launching in 2019, BIG Fiber has rapidly expanded its presence in key data center hubs, including the San Francisco Bay Ar…

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Episode 438: Cameron Kilton on Building Smarter Networks with AI and Automation 31:00

21d ago31:00

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In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, recorded live at WISPAmerica 2025 in Oklahoma City, host Brad Hine sits down with Cameron Kilton, CTO of Nextlink, for a conversation about AI, automation, and the future of broadband in rural America. Cameron shares his journey from Maine to Texas, helping scale Nextlink from 38,000 to over 100,000 subscribe…

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Wi-Fi Threatened: Why Congress Might Be Undermining Our Digital Future - Episode 653 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 43:24

26d ago43:24

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Wi-Fi as we know it is under threat. Harold Feld and Michael Calabrese join the show to explain how a Senate proposal could auction off critical spectrum needed for Wi-Fi 7—undermining future innovation and everyday connectivity. Learn what’s at stake and how to fight back. ★ Support this podcast ★저자 Institute for Local Self-Reliance

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IQGeo on how IT systems bring value to customers 11:15

26d ago11:15

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George Hughes, who recently took on the role of head of value consulting at IQGeo, is no stranger to implementing IT systems in large companies. Before coming to IQGeo from 3-GIS, he spent three decades at Verizon. During his tenure at Verizon, he led teams that focused on systems development and project management across telco’s wireline and wirel…

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Episode 437: MP Nexlevel's Denise Manka on Telecom Construction, BEAD, and Broadband Preparedness 17:07

26d ago17:07

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2025, Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Denise Manka, Vice President of Business Development at MP Nexlevel. Denise shares her journey from the housing industry to telecom construction, and how MP Nexlevel’s deep roots, culture, and national reach set them apart in the broadband la…

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Episode 436: Craig Thomas of Broadband Forum Talks Open Access, Interoperability, and AI 24:39

27d ago24:39

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch recorded live from Fiber Connect 2025, host Pete Pizzutillo chats with Craig Thomas of Broadband Forum about the critical role of standards in today’s broadband landscape. They explore how interoperability supports smaller operators, the importance of data in enabling AI, and the shift from hardware to softwar…

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Building Broadband: Comcast starts new seven-county Indiana broadband build; Elberton, Ga., takes up the 25G opportunity 9:16

28d ago9:16

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In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from several regional and national broadband players, including: Comcast begins building out broadband in new Indiana communities Elberton, Georgia, takes up the 25G fiber opportunity Fidium begins fiber expansion in Van Buren, Maine GoNetspeed connects Wells and O…

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Episode 435: Clearfield’s Anis Khemakhem on Labor-Light Solutions and Fiber Efficiency 23:09

28d ago23:09

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, host Brad Hine sits down with Anis Khemakhem, Chief Marketing Officer of Clearfield. With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications and technology, Anis shares his unique perspective on the evolution of fiber networks, customer-driven innovation, and t…

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Collaborative Synergy takes a fresh look at the broadband make-ready process 12:00

1M ago12:00

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As more service providers look to expand their fiber reach into new markets, leveraging existing utility pole infrastructure is key. To do that, service providers must navigate the process of making new attachments, such as fiber optic lines, which require utility poles. Because this process involves ensuring the pole is structurally sound, has ade…

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Shared Airwaves, Public Good: Why CBRS Matters More Than Ever - Episode 652 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 31:54

1M ago31:54

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In this episode of the podcast, David Zumwalt joins the show to break down why CBRS—shared spectrum that powers broadband in rural and underserved areas—is under threat. He and Chris explore how corporate lobbying could unravel a successful model that’s fueling innovation and connectivity nationwide. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Episode 434: Brad and Pete Recap Fiber Connect 2025: Trends, Takeaways, and Predictions 39:58

1M ago39:58

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In this special edition of The Broadband Bunch, co-hosts Brad Hine and Pete Pizzutillo break down the biggest takeaways from one of the industry's most influential events, Fiber Connect 2025. With over 5,000 attendees and 320+ exhibitors, the conference was packed with energy, insights, and future-shaping discussions.Brad and Pete dive into everyth…

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Ethernet Alliance coalesces around interoperability and future innovations 22:37

1M ago22:37

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In this podcast, we talked to two Ethernet Alliance leaders during this year’s OFC 2025 show: David Rodgers, Ethernet Alliance Events & Conferences Committee Chair, and Technical Business Development Manager for EXFO Peter Jones, Distinguished Engineer@Cisco, Chair@Ethernet Alliance About the Podcast In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we add…

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Pennywise, Pound Foolish: Inside the BEAD Program’s Latest Shakeup - Episode 651 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 40:06

1M ago40:06

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In this Monday edition of the podcast, Evan Feinman returns to break down the Trump administration’s latest changes to the BEAD program. He and Chris dig into how prioritizing short-term savings over long-term infrastructure could leave millions with slower, pricier Internet access. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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BEAD: No NOFO Fo Sho - Episode 650 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 37:52

1M ago37:52

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In this episode of the podcast, Chris welcomes back Gigi Sohn for a rapid-fire reaction to Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s latest testimony and the ongoing BEAD program freeze. They unpack the political motivations, and what's really at stake for states ready to build broadband networks. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Episode 433: Tim Ayers of Gravity Path Partners Explores AI, Edge, and the Next Phase of Broadband 34:41

1M ago34:41

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine talks with Tim Ayers, co-founder of Gravity Path Partners, recorded live at Connected America 2025. With over 30 years in telecom and tech, Tim unpacks the growing role of edge computing—how it’s reshaping broadband infrastructure, enabling AI and low-latency applications, and becoming critical…

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Fiber Connect 2025 Show Daily - Day Three 6:49

1M ago6:49

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In Lightwave’s day three daily podcast for Fiber Connect 2025, we're breaking down the key announcements, presentations, and conversations at the Nashville show. Some of the highlights of the day included: Frontier Communications’ Scott Mispagel Receives 2025 Connect the Unconnected Award FBA’s state broadband summit T-Mobile brings its Fiber Home …

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Fiber Connect 2025 Show Daily - Day Two 6:55

1M ago6:55

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In Lightwave’s day two podcast for Fiber Connect 2025, we're breaking down the key announcements, presentations, and conversations at the Nashville show. Some of the highlights of the day included: Economic Impact Underscores Importance of NTIA BEAD Program Nokia's co-existence solution for 10G, 25G, and 50G PON The marriage of fiber and AI Enhanci…

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Episode 432: Edyn Rolls on Leading Broadband Access in Oklahoma 17:52

1M ago17:52

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live from Connected America 2025, host Brad Hine sits down with Edyn Rolls, Chief Strategic Officer and founding member of the Oklahoma Broadband Office. As a key leader driving the state’s broadband expansion efforts, Edyn shares insights into Oklahoma’s $500 million deployment of ARPA funds, the BE…

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Fiber Connect 2025 Show Daily - Day One 7:05

1M ago7:05

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In the first episode Lightwave’s daily podcast for Fiber Connect 2025, we're breaking down the key announcements, presentations, and conversations at the Nashville show. Some of the highlights of the day included: Keynote speeches from Sasktel, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and Ting Internet Sean Buckley’s hosting of the Tribal Broadband: Key Consi…

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Episode 431: Inside Connected America 2025 with Brad Randall 22:48

2M ago22:48

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In this episode, host Brad Hine reports live from the show floor at Connected America 2025 in Irving, Texas. He’s joined by returning guest Brad Randall, editor at Total Telecom and chair of the event. Together, they unpack the energy on the expo floor and dive into the rapidly evolving broadband landscape.From the political uncertainty surrounding…

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WISPA’s CEO on making common-sense fixes to the BEAD program 18:24

2M ago18:24

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In this new Broadband Pulse podcast, Lightwave editor Sean Buckley talked to David Zumwalt, President and CEO of WISPA. During this episode, Zumwalt addressed how the federal government could simplify the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. He also addressed the FCC's move to pull to ban all bulk billing agreements in multi-tenan…

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Episode 430: Rusty Williams Previews the 2025 UTC Conference 26:40

2M ago26:40

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine is joined by Rusty Williams, President and CEO of the Utilities Technology Council (UTC), for a preview of the 2025 UTC Annual Conference, taking place June 16–19 in Long Beach, California.With over 30 years of experience spanning utilities, telecom, IT, and network integration, Rusty shares a …

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