Hexavarium’s White Label Broadband Network Model
In this episode of the Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to Gerry Lawlor, CEO of Hexavarium about new models to solve the underserved community broadband problem.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Overview of Hexavarium. (:30))
- How Hexavarium’s model works. (2:50)
- How Hexavarium’s HexMAPP platform helps providers target their network builds. (4:00)
- Helping communities overcome broadband challenges. (6:50) Serving communities successfully. (8:33)
- Community knowledge. (11:07)
- Customer engagement. (12:38)
- The City of Atherton’s network. (14:30)
- White-Labeled Network Models. (17:25)
- Final thoughts (22:00)
Related articles and links:
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
- CommScope, Corning Raise Fiber Cable Production in North Carolina
- Fiber Broadband Association Says Microtrenching has a role in Closing the Digital Equity Gap
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Gerry Lawlor |
Loveland Pulse Becomes Loveland, Colorado’s Fourth Utility
In this episode of Brieana Reed-Harmel, Pulse’s, municipal fiber manager talks about how its community-led fiber broadband network is filling in long-standing broadband gaps.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- An overview of Loveland Pulse and its origins. (1:00)
- Loveland Pulse’s influence on other communities. (2:40)
- Loveland’s broadband market. (3:22)
- Incumbents’ response. (5:10)
- Network architecture. (6:25)
- Fiber broadband’s contribution to community growth. (9:00)
- How do the symmetrical offerings resonate with residents and businesses? (9:50)
- Adaptive Wi-Fi service. (11:00)
- HomePass mobile app. (12:50)
- Business services. (13:50)
- A future for more municipal broadband. (15:00)
- Final Thoughts. (17:22)
Related articles and links:
- The Great Broadband Build: Verizon Expands Maryland Fios Reach; Loveland Pulse Enhances Symmetrical Internet Offerings
- Fiber Connect 2021: A Focus on Fiber, Open Access, Community Broadband And Public-Private Partnerships
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
- CommScope, Corning Raise Fiber Cable Production in North Carolina
- Fiber Broadband Association Says Microtrenching has a role in Closing the Digital Equity Gap
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Brieana Reed-Harmel |
Surf Internet is Going Where Large Incumbent Providers Won’t
In this Broadband Ripple Podcast, we talk to Gene Crusie, CEO of Surf Internet about how the company’s pivot to a FTTH model is helping to create new broadband opportunities that have been left behind larger providers.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Surf Internet’s mission is to go places where incumbents aren’t. (:50)
- Surf’s target market dynamics. (1:28)
- Pivoting business to FTTH. (4:58)
- Private equity interest in fiber broadband networks. (6:57)
- Fiber build plans. (8:37)
- The strategy of working with local communities. (10:00)
- Community responses. (13:15)
- Construction techniques. (15:35)
- BEAD funding. (18:46)
- The role of the middle mile network. (19:57)
- Serving non-rural, or forgotten markets. (21:12)
- The transition to XGS-PON. (22:10)
- How the presence of fiber is helping local businesses. (24:24)
- Final thoughts. (25:25)
Related articles and links:
- Ziply Completes 100th Fiber Build; Surf Internet Begins Rural Northern Indiana Fiber Build
- Bain Capital Credit Acquires Surf Broadband Solutions
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
- CommScope, Corning Raise Fiber Cable Production in North Carolina
- Fiber Broadband Association Says Microtrenching has a role in Closing the Digital Equity Gap
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Gene Crusie |
OzarksGo on Building FTTH and the Rural Middle Mile
In this latest episode of the Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to Steve Bandy, general manager of OzarksGo about the electric cooperative’s broadband and middle mile network journey.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Transition to being a broadband provider. (1:00)
- Electric Cooperative’s advantage in delivering broadband (2:43)
- Completing fiber construction in the OzarksGo electric footprint. (3:50)
- OzarksGo’s multigigabit services expansion plans. (5:30)
- Collaborating with other electric cooperatives on broadband. (7:20)
- Attracting fiber installer talent. (8:30)
- Complementing broadband with video and phone services. (11:00)
- Business services. (12:50)
- How broadband is enabling more teleworking opportunities. (14:10)
- How the fiber network will enable smart grid applications. (15:16)
- The Diamond State Networks middle mile initiative. (17:00)
- Final thoughts. (19:00)
Related articles and links:
- Thirteen Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Create Diamond State Networks
- OzarksGo Surpasses 35,000 Customers in 2022
- OzarksGo Deploys NG-PON2 with Calix AXOS E7-2
- Ozarks Electric Cooperative Announces OzarksGo Fiber Network
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
- CommScope, Corning Raise Fiber Cable Production in North Carolina
- Fiber Broadband Association Says Microtrenching has a role in Closing the Digital Equity Gap
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Steve Bandy |
Fiber Fast Homes Takes a Consultative Broadband Approach with Builders, Customers
In this latest episode of the Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to Scott Sampson, CEO of Fiber Fast Homes about how it is working with developers and builders to create a move-in-ready broadband experience for consumers.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Overview of Fiber Fast Homes (:50)
- How Fiber Fast Homes work with developers and builders. (1:56)
- Customer service approach. (4:15)
- Customer activation experience. (6:00)
- Market reach. (7:23)
- Greenfield fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) opportunities. (8:00)
- Brownfield opportunities. (9:30)
- New fiber installation methods. (10:30)
- Network speeds. (12:41)
- Navigating the permitting regime. (13:20)
- How it leverages its owner Boston Omaha’s resources. (15:50)
- Final thoughts. (18:00)
Related articles and links:
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
- CommScope, Corning Raise Fiber Cable Production in North Carolina
- Fiber Broadband Association Says Microtrenching has a role in Closing the Digital Equity Gap
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Scott Sampson |
Ting Internet Takes on Network Expansion and Driving Digital Equity
In this latest episode of the Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to Amol Naik, SVP of public policy and community engagement for Ting Internet and Jason Smith, chief networks officer and EVP of Operations for Ting Internet about Ting Internet’s plans for 2023, broadband competition and driving digital equity.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Ting’s fresh approach to broadband. (:30)
- How Ting establishes partnerships with cities and towns. (5:00)
- How Ting is using micro trenching. (9:48)
- Ting’s latest partnership with Ubiquity. (13:00)
- Ting’s expansion efforts. (15:00)
- Driving digital inclusion. (17:40)
- How Ting is helping communities leverage BEAD funding. (20:25)
- Ting’s approach to permitting. (22:38)
- Final thoughts. (25:00)
Related articles and links:
- Ting Internet Brings Fiber Internet Services to Alexandria, Virginia
- Colorado Springs Utilities Establishes Citywide Fiber Foothold
- Wesco, Corning, Nokia Establish Rural Broadband Partnership
- Ting Becomes Anchor Tenant on Colorado Springs Utilities’ City-Wide Fiber Network
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
- CommScope, Corning Raise Fiber Cable Production in North Carolina
- Fiber Broadband Association Says Microtrenching has a role in Closing the Digital Equity Gap
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Amol Naik |
 Jason Smith |
Corning, NTCA Customize Fiber Solutions for Rural Providers
In this latest Broadband Ripple podcast, Mike Bell, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Optical Communications for Corning, and Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA, talked about opportunities to equip rural service providers with tools to build fiber-based broadband networks.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Evolution of the fiber broadband market. (:38)
- Bloomfield (1:08)
- Bell (2:49)
- Corning’s new manufacturing campus in Hickory, NC. (3:38)
- Bell (4:10)
- Bloomfield (5:19)
- Developing pathways for smaller rural providers.
- Bell (6:55)
- Bloomfield (8:50)
- Job creation (10:46)
- Bell (11:05)
- Bloomfield (12:43)
- Navigating the BEAD funding process. (15:42)
- Bloomfield (15:42)
- Bell (17:21)
- Examples of rural providers transitioning to fiber. (18:35)
- Bloomfield (18:55)
- Bell (20:41)
- Final Thoughts? (22:11)
- Bloomfield (22:25)
- Bell (23:55)
Related articles and links:
- CommScope, Corning Raise Fiber Cable Production in North Carolina
- Q&A with Shirley Bloomfield: How Broadband Will Drive a Rural Renaissance
- Wesco, Corning, Nokia Establish Rural Broadband Partnership
- Brightspeed Taps Calix, Corning, Dycom and IQGeo as its FTTH Partners
- NTCA Creates Multi-Tier Rural Broadband Apprenticeship, Training and Education Partnership
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Mike Bell |
 Shirley Bloomfield |
KanOkla Networks, Innovative Systems Bring Clarity to Underserved Broadband Markets
In this episode of the Broadband Ripple podcast, we talked with Zack Turner, outside plant engineer for KanOkla Networks and Lindsay Randazzo, Director of Marketing for Innovative Systems on how they are helping to address new fiber broadband opportunities in rural markets.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Background on KanOkla Networks. (:38)
- Background on Innovative Systems. (3:23)
- KanOkla’s broadband evolution. (4:08)
- How Innovative Systems helps KanOkla map its broadband network. (5:49)
- The FCC’s mapping plans. (7:54)
- Broadband’s impact on KanOkla’s community. (09:24)
- Working with communities to expand broadband opportunities. (10:59)
- Transitioning broadband wireless customers to fiber-based broadband. (12:45)
- FTTH transition—going from GPON to XGS-PON. (13:50)
- Broadband funding. (15:06)
- Permitting issues. (17:03)
- Final thoughts. (18:13)
- –Turner (18:24)
- –Randazzo (20:33)
Related articles and links:
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
- CommScope, Corning Raise Fiber Cable Production in North Carolina
- Fiber Broadband Association, Vantage Point Solutions Reveals Fiber’s Critical Role to Close the Digital Divide
- 2023 Trends in the Broadband Industry
- Looking Forward to Broadband in 2023
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Zack Turner |
 Lindsay Randazzo |
Common Ground Alliance on Creating Best Practices to Install Buried Fiber Infrastructure
In this latest Broadband Ripple podcast, Sarah Magruder Lyle, president and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) talks about how getting the buy-in from all utility stakeholders to prevent damages is key as providers expand fiber and broadband into more communities.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Overview of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). (:30)
- CGA’s “50 in 5” Industry Challenge. (1:36)
- Best practices to avoid damaging buried infrastructure. (4:00)
- CGA’s Next Practices Initiative. (5:35)
- Coordination of stakeholder groups as fiber expansions ramp. (8:43)
- Mapping utility lines. (10:14)
- Working with states and local municipalities. (13:20)
- How CGA interacts with energy and gas providers. (15:00)
- The Minnesota Mapping Project. (12:00)
- Working with states and local municipalities. (13:14)
- Buy-in from electric, gas and telecom utilities. (14:16)
- Driving service provider engagement. (15:29)
- Final thoughts? (17:00)
Related articles and links:
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
- CommScope, Corning Raise Fiber Cable Production in North Carolina
- Fiber Broadband Association Says Microtrenching has a role in Closing the Digital Equity Gap
- North American Optical Transport Market Grew 14 Percent in 2022
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Sarah Magruder Lyle |
Ubiquity Targets Underserved Broadband Demands that Provide Stability for Property Owners, Growth Opportunities
In this episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talked to Chris Curtin, VP of smart buildings and communities for Ubiquity. Chris addresses how it matches the demand for broadband in underserved areas and communities within an economic model that provides stability for both the property owner and growth for its clients.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Ubiquity’s focus on investing in targeted communication infrastructure assets. (:30)
- Ubiquity’s approach to in-building fiber design. (2:30)
- The role of open-access networks. (4:45)
- How Ubiquity chooses what markets and properties to target. (7:25)
- Targeting Brownfield MDUs with fiber-based broadband services. (9:49)
- Electric Vehicle Charging opportunities. (12:35)
- How Ubiquity built its Central and North Texas networks. (13:13)
- M&A plans. (15:05)
- Thoughts on M&A and private equity’s role in the fiber broadband market. (16:30)
- Ubiquity’s fiber-to-the-unit networks approach for building owners and REITs. (17:55)
- Final thoughts? (20:05)
Related articles and links:
- Ubiquity to Build Open-Access Fiber Network in Georgetown, Texas
- The Great Broadband Build: AT&T Extends Fiber Broadband to 500K Louisiana Locations; Horizon Targets 13 New Communities with Fiber Services
- RVA Expects Over 100M More U.S. Residential Fiber Passings
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Chris Curtin |
Ciena’s CTO on Accelerating Capacity and Connection Opportunities
In this episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talked to Steve Alexander, CTO of Ciena about how the company is helping communities and providers address new opportunities to connect and grow network capacity.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Outlook for the telecom industry in 2023. (:50)
- The state of the optical transport market. (2:10)
- 400G and coherent wavelengths. (4:05)
- Insights on new FTTH network approaches. (6:17)
- How the acquisition of Benu Networks and Tibit enhances Ciena’s broadband and network edge strategy. (8:03)
- Ciena’s XGS-PON approach. (10:15)
- Using PON to address residential, enterprise and mobility use cases. (11:23)
- The role of the Virtual Broadband Network Gateway (v) BNG. (16:25)
- How Ciena is addressing middle mile opportunities. (17:00)
- Addressing the middle mile. (18:35)
- Final thoughts. (21:43)
Related articles and links:
- Ciena to Acquire Tibit Communications and Benu Networks
- Ciena to Acquire Centina for Blue Planet Integration
- GVTC Turns to LightRiver and Ciena for High-Speed Fiber Network
- Northwest Colorado Council of Governments and Ciena to Build a Regional Fiber Network
- North American Optical Transport Market Grew 14 Percent in 2022
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Steve Alexander |
Clearfield Helps Providers Overcome Supply-Chain, Workforce Constraints
In this episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talked to Kevin Morgan, CMO of Clearfield about how the vendor’s new product—the SeeChange terminal—can help service providers and communities soothe supply chain and workforce issues when deploying FTTH and even 5G wireless.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- Clearfield talks about its new new SeeChange terminal. (:45)
- Customer targets. How large and small providers can take advantage of SeeChange. (2:41)
- Helping providers overcome industry-wide supply chain and workforce constraints. (4:09)
- How can community broadband and 5G each take advantage of this platform? (6:22)
- Wireless small cell opportunities. (8:55)
- Looking at SeeChange multi-fiber MPO connectors or a single-fiber SC APC connector options for providers. (11:30)
- How wireless ISP Telespan is using SeeChange to launch a fiber broadband network. (13:40)
- Upcoming innovations from Clearfield. (15:00)
Related articles and links:
- 2022 Fiber-To-The-Home Top 100
- Clearfield Reaches Milestone of Over 50 Million Ports In-Market
- Fiber Broadband Homes Passed or Homes Connected – Which Metric Matters Most?
- Getting There First With Fiber Is the Name of the Game
- Fiber Connect 2022 Showcased Fiber Industry Momentum
- Labor: The Underlying Problem in Fiber Deployment and How to Solve It
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Kevin Morgan |
Empire Blazes New Fiber Broadband Path in Upstate NY, Northern Pennsylvania
In this latest episode of Broadband Communities’ podcast the Broadband Ripple, we talk to Bob VanDelinder, VP of Sales for Empire Access, a third-generation family-owned provider rapidly expanding its fiber broadband reach in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- State of the fiber-based broadband market. (:33)
- Antin’s acquisition of Empire Access and North Penn Telephone. (2:25)
- Upstate New York’s broadband market. (3:39)
- Expansion approach. (5:48)
- Aerial and underground wiring facilities to carry fiber connections. (7:54)
- How the presence of fiber helps local businesses and drives up home values. (8:38)
- Technician and employment opportunities. (11:04)
- The underlying FTTH network infrastructure. (11:30)
- Empire’s current fiber broadband offerings. (12:07)
- Bundling voice and video with broadband. (12:59)
- IoT and home automation service opportunities. (13:58)
- Owning a middle-mile backbone fiber network. (14:59)
- Empire’s public-private partnership approach. (15:58)
- Accessing federal broadband funding. (18:58)
- Final thoughts? (20:23)
Related articles and links:
- Antin Wraps Acquisition of Empire Access, North Penn to Create New FTTH Player
- The Great Broadband Build: AT&T Lights Fiber for Georgia’s Covington Town Center; Antin Wraps Acquisition of Empire Access, North Penn
- Empire Access to Expand Fiber Services in Finger Lakes Region
- Looking Forward to Broadband in 2023
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Bob VanDelinder |
Nokia Addresses Emerging Multi-Gig Home Wi-Fi Opportunities
In this Broadband Communities podcast The Broadband Ripple, we talk with Justin Doucette, Head of Nokia Wi-Fi, about market trends and its new product, the Beacon 10.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- The state of Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi 6 device shipment growth. (:45)
- Nokia’s new Beacon 10 Wi-Fi 6E gateway. (2:25)
- Implementing The Broadband Forum’s TR-369 standard. (7:15)
- Wi-Fi backhaul in the home network. (8:55)
- Managed Wi-Fi trends. (11:55)
- Complementing multi-gigabit FTTH (including 10G PON) services. (14:35)
- Addressing broadband customer care and security. (16:49)
- Final thoughts. (21:15)
Related articles and links:
- Q&A with Nokia’s Sandra Motley: How Broadband Enables New Consumer, Business Opportunities
- Nokia Launches Self-optimizing Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Solution for CSPs
- Enabling Broadband: Nokia’s Lightspan M-14 Addresses PON Migration; Plume Targets MDU Broadband Opportunity
- Nokia and DigitalC to Provide Internet to Underserved Homes in Cleveland, Ohio
- Nokia and NCTC Partnership Will Bring Fiber Solutions to 700 Cable and Broadband Operators
- Nokia Debuts 25 Gbps Symmetrical PON Solution
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Justin Doucette |
Mediacom Sets its 10G Pace
In this episode of Broadband Communities Podcast series—the Broadband Ripple—we talk to JR Walden, CTO of Mediacom. Mediacom recently began its transition to a new 10G platform in West Des Moines, Iowa.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- The significance of the cable industry’s 10G transition plans. (1:00)
- Mediacom’s 10G launch in Des Moines, Iowa. (2:12)
- Mediacom’s 10G transition steps. (4:07)
- Wes Des Moine’s Market Characteristics. (9:10)
- Future 10G transitions. (10:45)
- Supply Chain issues. (12:45)
- 10G benefits. (14:50)
- Looking to the DOCSIS 4.0 transition. (18:40)
- Customer CPE transition. (21:00)
- Emerging Wi-Fi standards. (22:45)
- Looking beyond 10G. (25:40)
Related articles and links:
- CSG Extends Relationship with Mediacom through 2025
- Wireline Broadband Copper/Fiber Transition Struggles Continue; Cable Sees Slight Gain in Q3
- The Great Broadband Build: Comcast Launches 10G Network Upgrade for 10M Homes, Businesses; Metronet
- Invests $350M to Expand Service in Six States
- Missouri Innovation Center Takes Advantage of Gig Services
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 JR Walden |
Biarri Helps Providers Get their Broadband Plans in Order
In the latest episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, Will Bender, Project Manager of Biarri Networks talked about how to build a comprehensive broadband plan.
During the podcast, we addressed these issues:
- How incumbents and smaller providers are setting large fiber build-out plans. (1:00)
- Addressing design and engineering issues to support the network lifecycle. (2:00)
- Supply chain challenges. (3:15)
- Helping states and communities plan out networks to take advantage of new broadband funding programs like BEAD. (4:15)
- Biarri’s dedication to partnerships. (6:15)
- The growing presence of electric cooperatives in the broadband market. (8:00)
- Biarri’s FOND software. (9:57)
- FOND software success stories. (11:54)
- Broadband labor issues. (13:28)
- Underground and aerial deployment strategies, issues. (15:15)
- Final thoughts. (17:40)
Related articles and links:
- 2022 Fiber-To-The-Home Top 100
- Making Difficult Projects Financially Feasible – With or Without RDOF
- How to Plan For a Successful, Data-Driven and Collaborative FTTx Project (webinar)
–Sean Buckley, Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Will Bender |
Velox Sees New Opportunities in Fiber Labor, BEAD Funding
During the latest episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast Velox’s CEO Tom Counts addresses how his company can help providers be prepared to fulfill their BEAD funding broadband commitments and enhancing the telecom workforce.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Tom Counts |
Clearwave Fiber Sets Aggressive FTTH Build Out Plan
During the latest episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast Clearwave Fiber’s Shelly Hallier talks about the provider’s effort to eventually serve 500K homes and businesses by the end of 2026 with fiber-based broadband.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Shelly Hallier |
VCTI Singh on Growth and Enabling Broadband Access
During the latest episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast VCTI’s Raj Singh talks about the company’s growth and how it is helping service providers make the most out of new federal broadband funding sources.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Raj Singh |
Great Plains Communications Pellegrini Charts FTTH Growth Path
In this latest episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple Great Plains Communications Joe Pellegrini talks about the provider’s FTTH network expansion to further drive fiber internet, streaming video, voice and more to Midwestern communities.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Joe Pellegrini |
DZS’ Charlie Vogt Plots Growth Path for Broadband Infrastructure, Software
In this episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talked to Charlie Vogt, CEO of DZS, during the Fiber Connect show about new opportunities for the network infrastructure and software business lines.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Charlie Vogt |
TBG, Render Find New Opportunities in City-Wide Fiber Networks
In this episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talked to Jeff Reiman, President of The Broadband Group and Sam Pratt, CEO of Render Networks about how it is working with cities like Springfield, Missouri and others to build city-wide fiber networks.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Jeff Reiman |
 Sam Pratt |
Funds for Learning Sets Sights on Enhancing E-Rate, Network Security Issues
In this episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to John Harrington, CEO of Funds For Learning about new opportunities to extend broadband to more schools and libraries.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 John Harrington |
i3 Broadband Brings New Fiber Broadband Options to More Midwest Communities
In this episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to Paul Cronin, CEO of i3 Broadband about the provider’s recent network expansion efforts in St. Louis and plans for new markets in 2022.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Paul Cronin |
Consolidated Sets Path to Bring Fiber to Unserved, Underserved Communities
In this episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to Erik Garr, president of consumer and small business for Consolidated Communications about how it is leveraging its hundred-year expertise to wire up more cities and towns with fiber-based broadband.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Erik Garr |
Ziply Fiber Gives Northwest Consumers, Businesses New Multi-Gig Opportunities
In this episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to suburban and rural communities across the Northwest that have been underserved when it comes to internet access.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Harold Zeitz |
ADTRAN Gets Ready for the Next Generation of PON
In this latest episode of the Broadband Communities Podcast Series, the Broadband Ripple, we talk to Ryan McCowan, ADTRAN about the emerging 25 and 50 Gbps PON technologies for FTTH and other services for businesses and carriers.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Ryan McCowan – ADTRAN |
Clearfield CEO Sets New Growth Path
In this latest episode of the Broadband Communities Podcast Series, the Broadband Ripple, we talk to Cheri Beranek, CEO of Clearfield talks about how the company expects to achieve further growth in the FTTH market throughout 2022.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Cheri Beranek – CEO, Clearfield |
Horizon Continues Ohio FTTH Edge Out Strategy
In this latest episode of Broadband Communities Podcast Series, the Broadband Ripple, we spoke with two members of Horizon’s management team – Misty Tuttle, General Manager of Horizon and Jim Capuano, CEO and President of Horizon—about the telco’s ongoing FTTH expansion to underserved communities in Ohio.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Misty Tuttle – General Manager, Horizon |
 Jim Capuano – CEO and President, Horizon |
LUS Fiber Brings Fiber to Underserved Louisiana Communities
In this latest episode of Broadband Communities Podcast Series, the Broadband Ripple, we spoke with Ryan Meche, Director of LUS Fiber about the provider’s expansion plans for 2022 and beyond.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
 Ryan Meche – Director, LUS Fiber |
Traverse City Light and Power Seizes the FTTH Moment
In this latest episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talked with Scott Menhart, Chief Information Technology Officer for Traverse Power & Light and Rob Worden, head of US broadband operations and network design and integration for Fujitsu Network Communications.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Scott Menhart – Chief Information Technology Officer, Traverse Power & Light |
 Rob Worden – Head of US Broadband Operations and Network Design and Integration, Fujitsu Network Communications |
Houston’s The Vic at Interpose Makes Instant-on Broadband Bond with Residents
In this latest episode of Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talked with Kate Good, principal, multifamily development and operations for Hunington Properties and Stephanie Burriss, director of multifamily operations for Hunington Properties about its latest downtown Houston property the Vic at Interpose.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Kate Good – Principal, Multifamily Development and Operations, Hunington Properties |
 Stephanie Burriss – Director of Multifamily Operations, Hunington Properties |
FPUA Looks to Bridge Fort Pierce, Florida’s Broadband Divide with Fiber
In this latest podcast, Broadband Communities talks to Fort Pierce Utility Authority about the progress of their fiber broadband build. During the podcast we talked to a great lineup of speakers.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Jason Mittler – FPUAnet Manager, FPUA |
 Rachel Tennant – Sustainability Program Manager, FPUA |
 Daniel Rutherford – Director of Utility Support Services, PE, FPUA |
 Javier Cisneros – Director of Utility, PE, FPUA |
 Upendo Shabazz – Regional Vice President, Palm Beach Region, Allegany Franciscan Ministries |
 Anthony Bednarczyk – Broadband Practice Leader, Fujitsu Network Communications |
Bristol, NH Town Leader Sets New Broadband Agenda
In this latest podcast episode, Broadband Communities talks to Nic Coates, the Town Administrator, Bristol, N.H. and Grafton County Broadband Committee Chair.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Nic Coates – Town Administrator, Bristol, N.H. and Grafton County Broadband Committee Chair
Pavlov Media’s Bryan Rader Continues his MDU Broadband Journey
In this latest episode of Broadband Communities’ Broadband Ripple podcast, we interview Pavlov Media’s new President Bryan Rader. We talked to Bryan about new developments in the MDU broadband space and what he will address during Broadband Communities annual summit in May.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Bryan Rader – President, Pavlov Media
FBA, NTCA Outline State Broadband Playbook
In this latest episode of Broadband Communities’ Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to Gary Bolton, CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association and Michael Romano, Senior VP of industry affairs and business development for NTCA. Gary and Michael talk about the recently released Broadband Infrastructure Playbook, a guide to assist state broadband offices in making effective use of federal funds made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Gary Bolton – CEO, Fiber Broadband Association |
 Michael Romano – Senior VP of Industry Affairs and Business Development, NTCA |
Building New Broadband Opportunities
In this latest Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, we talk to Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack about new opportunities to arm more Americans with affordable high speed broadband service.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Kat Cammack – Congresswoman, Florida
Nokia Takes Aim at Next-Gen PON Opportunities
In this latest Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast, broadband veteran Geert Heyninck, VP Broadband Networks Business Unit for Nokia talks emerging next-gen PON technologies.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Geert Heyninck – VP Broadband Networks Business Unit, Nokia
ADTRAN
In this podcast, Broadband Communities talked to Robert Conger, SVP, Technology and Strategy and CTO for ADTRAN about the ongoing fiber broadband evolution. We also talk about how ADTRAN’s pending merger with ADVA Optical will enable it to address an even larger set of optical service opportunities.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Robert Conger – SVP, Technology and Strategy and CTO, ADTRAN
EDUCATIONSUPERHIGHWAY
In this latest Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast we talk to Evan Marwell, CEO of EducationSuperHighway about how his organization is helping to bridge the digital divide for students.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Evan Marwell – CEO, EducationSuperHighway
RIBBON
In this latest Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast we talk to Elizabeth Page, US Rural Market Director for Ribbon about the digital divide and some of the rural broadband issues.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Elizabeth Page – US Rural Market Director, Ribbon
STEALTH COMMUNICATIONS
In this latest Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast we talk to Shrihari Pandit, CEO of Stealth Communications about the potential of open broadband network infrastructure.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Shrihari Pandit – CEO, Stealth Communications
QUEXT
In this latest Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast we talk to Larry LaFreniere, VP of Broadband & Video for Quext about new opportunities for broadband in the multi-family market segment.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Larry LaFreniere – VP of Broadband & Video, Quext
eero
In this latest Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast we talk to Mark Sieglock, GM of Software Services at eero about the company’s rapid growth and becoming a part of Amazon.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Mark Sieglock – GM of Software Services, eero
S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY
In this latest Broadband Communities Broadband Ripple podcast we talk to Lea Maurer Senior Manager of Market Intelligence at S&C Electric Company about how utilities are moving into the broadband industry.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Lea Maurer – Senior Manager of Market Intelligence, S&C Electric Company
GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS
In this podcast, Broadband Communities talked to Todd Foje, CEO of Great Plains Communications about the rural ILEC’s fiber broadband plans for 2021 and beyond.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Todd Foje – CEO, Great Plains Communications
COMCAST CABLE
In this podcast, we talk to Venk Mutalik, Executive Director of HFC Architecture at Comcast Cable about XMF, a new system that provides visibility into the performance of the cable MSO’s last-mile optical networks.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Venk Mutalik – Executive Director of HFC Architecture, Comcast Cable
CJ SPEAKS
In this podcast, we talk to Craig Settles, president of CJ Speaks. Craig talks about his views on the latest White House infrastructure bill and telehealth opportunities.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Craig Settles – President, CJ Speaks
ADTRAN
In this podcast, we talk to Kurt Raaflaub – Head of Product Marketing, Broadband Access for ADTRAN and Sanjay Kapoor – Head of Cloud Marketing for ADTRAN, talk about their expectations about the Fiber Connect show in Nashville, Tenn.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
 Kurt Raaflaub – Head of Product Marketing, Broadband Access, ADTRAN |
Sanjay Kapoor – Head of Cloud Marketing, ADTRAN |
INTERNET INNOVATION ALLIANCE
In this podcast, we talk to Bruce Melhman, co-chariman of the Internet Innovation Alliance about broadband opportunities, regulations and how to bridge the digital divide.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Bruce Melhman – Co-Chairman, Internet Innovation Alliance
CLEARFIELD
In this podcast, Broadband Communities talked to Kevin Morgan, VP of Marketing at Clearfield about the state of the FTTH industry and his expectations about this week's Fiber Connect trade show in Nashville, TN.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Kevin Morgan – VP of Marketing, Clearfield
DZS
In this podcast, Broadband Communities talked to Charlie Vogt, CEO of DZS about the state of the FTTH industry and his expectations about this week's Fiber Connect trade show in Nashville, TN.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Charlie Vogt – CEO, DZS
FAIRLAWN GIG
In this podcast, Broadband Communities talked to Ernie Staten, Fairlawn about the municipal network and how the Ohio State Budget passed both the house and the senate without language that prohibited municipal broadband.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Ernie Staten – Director of Public Service, Fairlawn
WYANDOTTE
In this podcast, Broadband Communities talked to Wyandotte, Michigan and their partner CommScope on how they will convert their Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) network to an all FTTH network.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participants:
Paul LaManes – General Manager, City of Wyandotte
Tom McLaughlin – Senior Vice President of Service Providers, CommScope
GREENLIGHT NETWORKS
Broadband Communities sat down with Mark Murphy, President of Greenlight Networks, to talk about how the company is helping bridge the digital divide in upstate New York.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Mark Murphy – President, Greenlight Networks
FIBER BROADBAND ASSOCIATION
As the Fiber Broadband Association prepares to hold its first in-person event for the first time in over a year, Broadband Communities talked to Gary Bolton, President of Fiber Broadband Association about the state of broadband in the U.S. and new government policies set on narrowing the digital divide.
Moderator:
Sean Buckley – Editor in Chief, Broadband Communities
Participant:
Gary Bolton – President, Fiber Broadband Association
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