The Broadband Bunch

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...

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...

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 B...

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...

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...

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 predictio...

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 wri...

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...

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 res...

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 com...

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....

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...

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 ne...

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...

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...

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 op...

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 worldwi...

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...

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 le...

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/...

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 liste...

Pete is joined by Mark Vena the CEO and Principal Analyst for SmartTech Research at this year’s Calix Connexions event in Las Vegas. Mark shares his views of the industry and what’s on the horizon for 2023. Click the link below to enjoy this interesting conversation. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. https://www.smarttechresearch...

Prior to Bernie's announcement that he was leaving the broadband industry, we had the chance to catch up with him at this year's Calix Connexions event. Bernie has been a valuable voice in the broadband/telco space for over 25 years. Thank you, Bernie for leading the way! Click now to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

After suffering a stroke, our guest Craig Settles used telehealth to aid in his recovery. Craig is a vital voice in the broadband community as he is both an advocate for telemedicine and underserved communities. As we work our way out of the pandemic way of life, telemedicine isn't as front and center as it once was but experts acknowledge telemedicine isn't going away. The interesting question is...

In this episode, Brad Hine is joined by Jeff Moore, the Founder and Principal of Wave 7 Research. Wave 7 provides its customers with analysis of the US wireless market. Along with their wireless discussion, Brad and Jeff talk WISPA, fiber, funding and how a one-size-fits-all solution for broadband doesn't make sense in some areas of the country. Click now to listen. Also, be sure to subscribe to t...