What a great year! And to celebrate some of our hosts and the show producer get behind the microphones to share some of their favorite moments from the past year. Picking them wasn't easy! Click now to listen! Also, be sure to subscribe to the Broadband Bunch Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode in 2022.
With an avalanche of funding entering the broadband industry in the next few years, building a properly trained workforce that will be able to install fiber throughout the US will be mission critical. The Fiber Broadband Association has partnered with Greenlight Community Broadband to create a certification course to train future Fiber Optical Technicians. Join us as we chat about this important pilot program with Deborah Kish of the Fiber Broadband Association, Gene Scott of Greenlight Communit...
Unfortunately, tribal communities continue to lag behind other areas in America in regards to broadband and telecommunications services. As with any community, the presence of broadband and improved digital connectivity has the opportunity to make a significant role in improving the day-to-day life of many tribal communities. Join us as we chat with Mico Hadjo of the Yamassee Indian Tribe and RedFi Broadband as he works to bring connectivity to his people. Click now to listen! Also, be sure to s...
When local service providers have to battle the large telecos, it's a true David versus Goliath. Getting help when it comes to marketing is so vitally important. Join us as we chat with James Mardis of Plus One Strategy. We explore how James and his team uses both traditional and non-traditional approaches when working with their rural broadband clients. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss and episode!
Pete and Kaleigh chat with Christopher Manning a training coordinator at Phoenix Fiber. Now more than ever people are looking for work that has meaning. Bringing high-speed broadband service to communities in need is just one reason why people are considering a career in broadband. Click now to listen! Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch!
With the tremendous influx of funds entering the broadband space and a natural aging out of the current workforce, there is an upcoming need and opportunity before us. Train and educate the next generation of telco workers. The problem is graduating students and workers in other fields don’t know much if anything about the broadband industry and the careers available. Click now to listen as Pete is joined by Camilla Formica as they discuss some of the ways we can tackle the current workforce cha...
How do we get accurate broadband mapping so we can eliminate the digital divide and bring high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved areas? It's of course easy said than done as each region, state and ultimately each community has their own set of challenges. Click now to listen as we discuss how to solve this problem with Bill Price of LightBox. Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch!
Starting out as a telephone company and transforming itself as technology has evolved, Adams Telephone Co-Operative is a sterling example of how important it is to adopt new technology as it becomes availalbe. We also discuss Adams' data centric product Sharepoint. Click now to listen as Jim shares the story of Adams! Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch! To learn more: https://followthefiber.net
Second in the series with tech author and analyst Ed Finegold. This chat centers around the real world implications of security breaches when it comes to critical broadband infrastructure. Click now to listen. Also be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch!
A great discussion with Rob Tiffany of Ericsson on how technology will affect agriculture and other areas in rural America in the coming years. IoT is set to play a major role in improving soil, crop and livestock management. As rural America becomes more connected, the importance of these technologies will only grow. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode!
In this episode, Pete chats with Arthur Ortegon a partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer, a national law firm specializing in telecommunications and energy. As billions of dollars begin to enter the broadband space, the question becomes, how is the best way to spend it? Click now to listen. Also be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch!
A great discussion with Ryan Johnston and Lukas Pietrzak of Next Century Cities. Next Century Cities is a community-focused, non-profit that helps local municipalities create a digital roadmap to bring connectivity to their areas. Inclusion. Education. Execution. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch!
In this episode Pete and Christopher talk about the importance of conferences both national and regional like Mountain Connect. They tackle the all important question of digital literacy and touch on the importance of inclusion. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch!
In this episode, Pete chats with Kara Mullaley with Corning about their Community Broadband University. If a community is just getting started in the broadband space, it's a great resource to tap into for simple to understand explanations on a very layered and complex topic. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to follow the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode! Explore the Corning Community Broadband University: https://www.corning.com/fiber-to-the-premis...
In this episode, Pete chats cybersecurity with Kyle Glaesar of Underline. How do we work security into the conversation? As networks grow, their exposure gets greater. It’s vital that organizations get ahead of the curve as data and network systems become more exposed and vulnerable. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to follow the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode! To learn more about cyber security visit: National Cybersecurity Center...
The Broadband Bunch attended this year's Mountain Connect, one of the industry best regional shows. Pete chats with Jeff Gavlinski, CEO and the driving force behind this incredibly successful event. They talk about the conference and issues important to the entire broadband industry. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode!
Click now to listen as Kaleigh and Craig chat with Tim Higgs of Kent, England. Learn how this army of one is connecting the unconnected. Starting with wireless and when possible, rapidly moving them over to a high-speed fiber connection. Listen now to see how how he gets it done! Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch!
Join Brad and Craig as they chat with the President and CEO of ROCK Networks, Joe Hickey. In the last 18 months, governments from around the world have learned the importance of high-speed connectivity and Canada is no different. Working with both private and public organizations, the Canadian government has set a goal of having high-speed internet available to all Canadians by 2030. Click the link to learn how Joe and the folks at ROCK Networks are working to make that goal a reality. Like what...
We take a look back at Fiber Connect 2021 and look forward to the future and preview Fiber Connect 2022. Brad and Craig chat with Kevin Morgan, CMO of Clearfield and board member of the Fiber Broadband association. Click now to listen!
Great Conversation between Brad and the founder of 3GIS Tom Counts at Fiber Connect 2021. Even though everyone is competing against each other at the end of the day the goal for everyone is the same. Bring connectivity to those who need it. Click now to listen to Tom and the GIS story! Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch!
Another great in-person conversation at Fiber Connect 2021. Craig chats with Rick Talbot the principal Analyst at ACG Research. Great conversation about the conversation and how the industry is at a crossroads and how important it will be the industry to get it right moving forward. Click now to listen!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss another episode of the Broadband Bunch Podcast. We're more than just a podcast. Check us out at broadb...
We continue our series of conversations at Fiber Connect 2021 with Nokia's Mark Klimek. Brad and Mark have a great discussion that not only talks about the innovations that Nokia is rolling out but also the direction the industry is taking in regards to closing the digital divide in rural America and across the globe. Click now to listen! Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch! To learn more about Nokia Broadband Services:...
Brad Hine had the chance to meet up with industry veteran but first time Fiber Connect attendee Luke Burkhart with Com Net, based out of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Whether you're new to the broadband scene or have been around awhile, Fiber Connect and other shows like it give attendees the chance to exchange ideas and get educated on new products, new trends and new funding. Click now to listen to Luke's story! Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of t...
It was great meeting face-to-face with vendors and operators at Fiber Connect 2021. One discussion in particular was especially exciting. Brad had the chance to sit down with the CEO of Tombigbee Fiber from the great state of Mississippi. As one of the first electric co-ops in the state of Mississippi to undertake fiber, they have been making tremendous strides in their community. Click now to listen to all the exciting things happening in Tupelo! Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podc...
As we exit our cocoons and hopefully return to some type of normalcy, the Broadband Bunch had the opportunity to be a part of Fiber Connect 2021 in Nashville Tennessee. In the coming next weeks, along with our long-form episodes, we’ll be sharing our quick chats with the folks we talked with at Fiber Connect. Our first guest is the CEO of Grizzley Broadband, Jason Pond. Jason's talk is a great one to kick off the series as he points out the importance of face-to-face events such as Fiber Connect...
Mountain Connect returns to an in-person event after a two-year hiatus in beautiful Keystone, Colorado. Our guest today is the the director and chief architect behind Mountain Connect, Jeff Gavlinski. Mountain Connect is an agnostic event that concentrates on bringing connectivity to the Western United States with an emphasis on helping underserved and unserved areas. Jeff and his team have brought together another fantastic event. Click now to hear what exciting speakers and activities are happ...
Join Craig and Kaleigh as they chat with Sean Vanslyke, CEO of GoSEMO fiber part of the SEMO Electric Co-operative. In this episode, we touch on a number of areas including Camp SEMO. Camp SEMO is a boots on the ground tutorial to help new employees and guests of the co-operative learn about the inner workings of the GoSEMO fiber operation. Click now to see how they get it done! Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch! To L...
The is the first in a series of podcasts with Ed Finegold a contributing analyst with TM Forum. In this episode, Jeff and Ed discuss critical infrastructure and what it means to operators as broadband deployment reaches critical mass. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch!
Working with smaller and mid-sized providers, DxTEL provides fully-managed marketing programs, consulting and enterprise-level data intelligence for independent telcos, rural co-ops and local utilities to maximize their marketing dollars in a hyper-competitive marketplace. Click now to hear how they get it done. Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch! https://dxtel.net
Join us as we chat all things Fiber Connect 2021. This year’s conference takes place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee from Sun July 25th thru Thur July 28th. Click now to listen as JJ gives us the 411 on conference. Also, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Broadband Bunch! http://www.fiberconnect2021.com/
