In this episode, we have a special guest, Kaleigh Cox, the Director of Marketing at Dxtel, a telecommunications company that provides broadband marketing services to rural ISPs and their communities. Along with discussing how small operators can effectively compete with larger providers, Kaleigh will share her insights and experience in developing successful marketing strategies to attract and retain customers. Along with their updated version of their Harper Broadband Marketing Library, we also...
Apr 04, 2023•33 min
On this episode of the Broadband Bunch, Brad is joined by Sam Pratt, CEO of Render Networks, and Omar Ramadan, VP of Operations. Render Networks offers innovative software solutions for infrastructure projects. In collaboration with Irby Utilities, they utilized their geospatial construction technology to accelerate the construction and deployment of Bolivar Energy Authority’s West Tennessee fiber network and provided material logistics services to serve 11,300 rural locations. Check out the lin...
Mar 27, 2023•23 min
On this episode, we are joined by Pam Becker, the Executive Director of the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in rural communities. With over two decades of experience in the fundraising sector, Pam is a strong advocate for advancing rural broadband access and helping rural communities thrive. The FRS offers a range of programs to support rural communities, including scholarships for high school graduates attending c...
Mar 21, 2023•25 min
In this episode, we are joined by Kevin Mitchell, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Alianza. As a rush of funding and new technology enter the telco space, we are at an inflection point. Evolve, adapt & compete. While some providers are embracing change and upgrading systems others lag behind. In our conversation, Kevin explains why smaller telcos need to simplify their operations, by modernizing their systems and adding high-growth services if they are to continue to grow and surv...
Mar 17, 2023•19 min
In this episode, we are joined by Kristy Szabo, Director of Consulting with Vantage Point Solutions. As June (2023) is fast approaching states across the country will learn how much of the 42 billion dollars in BEAD funding they will be receiving. As these federal funds become available, many groups are now looking to undertake broadband projects to improve internet access and bridge the digital divide. However, to make the most out of the federal dollars and ensure that the broadband projects a...
Mar 14, 2023•27 min
What is Operations Science? It is the study of the transformation of resources to create and distribute goods and services. Since the pandemic hit supply chains have been erratic, elongated, and unpredictable. Join us as we chat with Todd Zabelle the founder and CEO of Strategic Project Solutions, a solution provider that specializes in improving project performance and helping organizations achieve their strategic goals. As billions of dollars of infrastructure money enter the playing field, su...
Mar 09, 2023•37 min
In this episode, we have an eye-opening and educational discussion with Hunter Newby of Newby Ventures. Did you know that fourteen states currently do not have internet exchange points? When it comes to lowering latency and strengthening connectivity exchange points are vitally important if we are going to close the digital divide. Click the link below to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. To explore more: https://www.ne...
Mar 02, 2023•48 min
In this episode, we have three conversations with Metro Connect attendees. The first is with Finlay Eglinton, a member of the Capacity Media team that hosts the event. Finlay shares his insights on the event and future conferences in the States and around the World hosted by his organization. The second conversation is with Josephine Cusati Bernson of Great Plains Communications. Great Plains Communications is a leader in providing fiber solutions to business and residential customers across the...
Feb 28, 2023•34 min
In this episode, Pete is joined by David Strauss of Broadband Success Partners, a leading technology advisory firm in the digital infrastructure M&A sector. Pete and David discuss the current market conditions regarding funding, fiber, fixed wireless & cable in the US and globally. Click the link below to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.
Feb 23, 2023•35 min
In this episode, Pete is joined by Iris Harel, a Client Partner with Amdocs. Insightful discussion on how the landscape of connectivity has changed and evolved especially for the residential customer. It’s no longer about one device but multiple devices in a location and that speeds and data needs will only grow exponentially. Click the link below to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. To read the blog: https://www.amdocs...
Feb 08, 2023•29 min
In this episode, Brad Hine is joined by Mike Wendy and Gary Helmers of WISPA as they preview the WISPAMERICA conference happening March 6-9 in Louisville, Kentucky. With over 1,500 attendees and 90+ learning sessions, this is an event you don’t want to miss. See the latest trends in technology both in Wireless and Fiber technology. Click the link below to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. To register or find ...
Feb 02, 2023•50 min
With the rise of online gaming, the demand for fast, reliable internet has never been higher. But how does an ISP tap into the important gamer demographic? The Fiber Gaming Network is specifically designed to attract gamers to networks through online competitions. Learn how DxTel and Mainstage Gaming plan to roll out this exciting initiative. Click now to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. https://fibergamingnetwork.com/...
Jan 31, 2023•26 min
In this episode, we are joined by Rory Conaway, CEO of Triad Wireless, a wireless engineering consulting firm and WISP operator based out of Phoenix, Arizona, Rory is a frequent speaker at conferences, sharing his expertise with operators working to bring the internet to underserved communities all across the globe in rural and sparsely populated areas. Rory and his team are also doing some great things with areas schools to get kids connected. Click now to learn the Triad Wireless story. Also, ...
Jan 17, 2023•30 min
On this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we are joined by Randy Brogle the CEO of Light-Speed Networks, LS Networks is the largest locally-owned fiber optic network in the Pacific Northwest. Since its inception, LS Networks has grown to have more than 7,500 route miles of fiber delivering services into 126 communities across Oregon and Washington. Click the link below to learn the LS Networks story. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an epis...
Jan 11, 2023•33 min
Welcome to our 2023 broadband predictions episode, featuring Kim McKinley of Utopia Fiber, Bob Knight of Harrison Edwards, and Pete Pizzitullo of ETI Software. In this episode, we peer into our crystal balls and make some future predictions by discussing the latest trends and developments in the broadband industry, as well as what we can expect to see in the near future. We make industry predictions about LEOs, the Metaverse, and much, much more. Fair warning we do get a little silly at times. S...
Jan 10, 2023•55 min
Darren Diebreck is the Senior Vice President at Vantage Point, a broadband and consulting firm that specializes in working with rural operators to bring fiber broadband to their communities. With over two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, Vantage point has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in providing a range of services to support rural fiber builds, including grant writing, regulatory specialist, engineering project management, and staffing needs. Click the link belo...
Jan 06, 2023•11 min
On this episode, we are joined by, Mark Freeman, Manager of Network Operations at Sprout Fiber, the broadband arm of Cullman Electric Cooperative located in northern Alabama. Mark shares with us how Sprout Fiber is working hard to close the digital divide with a systematic approach to its aggressive deployment plans. Click the link below to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode! https://cullmanec.com/sprout
Jan 04, 2023•22 min
On this episode, Pete is joined by Jeremy Whitley, Director of Network Engineering at Roanoke Connect, a division of Roanoke Cooperative. Roanoke Cooperative is a non-profit organization that serves low-income communities in 7 counties in North Carolina. The cooperative aims to provide broadband access to its 15,000 members and works towards closing the digital divide in the region. Whitley is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of the network infrastructure at Roanoke Conne...
Jan 02, 2023•14 min
On this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we speak with Elizabeth Bowles, a highly respected speaker, attorney, and CEO with a passion for bringing broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities in the Arkansas Delta one of the poorest areas in the United States. As the CEO of Aristotle Unified Communications, Elizabeth has dedicated her career to delivering broadband services to communities that have been overlooked by traditional providers. Under her leadership, Aristotle has mad...
Dec 30, 2022•29 min
In this episode, which took place at ConneXions22, Pete is joined by Amir Heydarkhan, the co-founder and CTO of Camv.io, an innovative billing system for broadband providers. Amir played a key role in the development and success of Camv.io. which helps service providers reimagine the way they run their businesses and serve their subscribers. Camv.io, won the Partner Impact Award at the conference. Click the link below to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast pla...
Dec 28, 2022•7 min
Tom Williams is a 20-year veteran of the telecommunications industry and is the current CTO of Schurz Broadband Group. Throughout his career, Tom has been deeply involved in the evolution of the broadband industry, contributing to advancements in technology, marketing, and engineering. As a speaker at the Calix ConneXions 2022 event, Tom shared his thoughts on being the second provider to enter a market and its advantages. Click the below to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your...
Dec 26, 2022•23 min
Hosts Brad Hine, Pete Pizzutillo, and Joe Coldebella reflect on the past year in the world of broadband and the evolution of the podcast throughout the year. We’re excited to share some of our favorite episodes and perspectives on the major developments and trends over this past year. Click the link below to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.
Dec 23, 2022•51 min
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch podcast, we’ll be chatting with Shelly Yockey and Scott Paul of Beacon Broadband Powered by Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative. Their member-focused mission is to bring high-speed internet to communities in Southern Oregon. Click the link below to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. https://beaconbroadband.com/
Dec 21, 2022•12 min
In this episode, we are joined by Carl Meyerhoefer, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Conexon. Conexon is a leader in the broadband industry and has a strong track record of delivering high-quality broadband infrastructure to rural communities. Conexon was recently honored as the Partner of the Year by Calix, a leading provider of broadband access solutions. Carl will be discussing Conexon's approach to bringing reliable and fast internet to rural areas, and the challenges and opp...
Dec 19, 2022•17 min
In this episode, Pete is joined by Luke Hofferber and William Graves. Both are integral members of the team at MidSouth Fiber, a division of MidSouth Electric Co-op. In this interview, Luke and William will discuss their work to close the digital divide in rural Texas with the help of technology partners Calix and GLDS. With their combined expertise in technical project coordination and network operations, they offer valuable insights into the challenges and solutions in expanding broadband acce...
Dec 16, 2022•12 min
Interview with Adam Ross Hill. Along with Adam's broadband story, he shares with our audience, the mission of GLDS and its community-first mission. Click now to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. GLDS is a leading customer management, billing, and service delivery solution for small to mid-sized broadband operators worldwide. https://www.glds.com
Dec 14, 2022•14 min
Interview with Brad Moline, President, and CEO of ALLO Communications which serves 34 cities and almost a million customers in three states. (Nebraska, Colorado, and Arizona). Brad gives his opinion on the Calix Connexions Conference and how it has evolved through the years. He also shares his thoughts on how every part of your network has to be exceptional and that building a fiber network is not a sprint but a marathon. Click the link below to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadand Bunch on y...
Dec 12, 2022•14 min
Interview with Kaitlyn Bonds, Creative Director with Cumberland Connect. With more than 100,000 members, Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC) is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation and has begun providing FTTH for its members. Their fiber project is being built with the goal of deploying over 5,500 miles of fiber in rural middle Tennessee. Click the link below to learn their story. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you nev...
Dec 09, 2022•16 min
Industry newcomer Natalie Straight joins Pete at this year’s Calix Connexions event. Along with sharing her company’s community-first mission, Natalie talks about her experience at the Calix event and her thoughts on a marketing-data strategy. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe to The Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode https://www.calix.com/platforms/calix_cloud/marketing-cloud.html https://letsrev.com https://www.venyu.com
Dec 07, 2022•8 min
Great conversation with Jeff Reiman of The Broadband Group and Sam Pratt of Render Networks. The Broadband Group and Render Networks are working together to bring high-speed broadband to a number of communities across the US. Working with communities and stakeholders their goal is to bring the best solution to each community through a disciplined, structured end-to-end approach. Click now to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an epi...
Dec 05, 2022•28 min
