Telecompetitor

The Broadband Exchange

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The Broadband Exchange features industry experts sharing practical insights and perspectives you can use as you work to bring broadband to communities within North America. The podcast is produced by Telecompetitor, the rural broadband industry's trusted source for news.

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

July 6, 2026: FCC spectrum auctions, SpaceX considering mobile, and more 06.07.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange , we look at the winners of the latest FCC spectrum auction and the new auction the Commission is proposing. We also discuss the reports of SpaceX’s mobile service, mergers and acquisitions news, why Astound declined BEAD awards in Oregon and Texas, and much more.

June 29, 2026: FCC moves on deployment and E-Rate, last-mile grant programs, and more 29.06.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange , we look at the FCC’s recent moves on broadband deployment delays and the E-Rate program. We also discuss last-mile grant programs, a new satellite broadband association, a new mergers and acquisitions report, and more.

June 22, 2026: Findings from Telecompetitor’s State of AI in Rural Broadband study 22.06.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we present findings from Telecompetitor’s State of AI in Rural Broadband study. Special guests — Pivot Senior Insights Manager Steve Boespflug and Telecompetitor CEO Dave Nieuwstraten — walk us through fascinating information about how rural broadband providers are currently using AI.

June 15, 2026: Partnerships between GCI and Starlink, Amazon and Corning, and more 15.06.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at two new partnerships: GCI/Starlink and Amazon/Corning. We also dig into new offers from Comcast and AT&T, new services from T-Mobile and Apple, and the announcements various companies are making just in time for the World Cup.

June 8, 2026: Texas BEAD awards, new AT&T plans, and more 08.06.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at two new AT&T plans aimed at simplicity with customization, the differences between Texas’ provisional BEAD awards and their final awards, recent FCC moves, and other broadband news. Register for Telecompetitor’s upcoming “State of AI in Rural Broadband” study webinar at https://xprss.io/zf2q1 .

June 1, 2026: Interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle on digital agriculture and AI (Part 2) 01.06.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange , we feature part 2 of an interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle. Heather is a farmer who regularly uses digital agriculture and AI. She also has extensive experience working on an FCC task force addressing broadband and connectivity needs.

May 25, 2026: Interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle on the FCC and rural broadband (Part 1) 25.05.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange , we feature part 1 of an interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle. Heather is a farmer who uses digital agriculture and AI regularly. She also has extensive experience working on an FCC task force addressing broadband and connectivity needs.

May 18, 2026: BEAD deployment milestones amid challenges, recent AI news, and more 18.05.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the challenges facing the BEAD Program even as it marks important deployment milestones. We also offer several AI-related updates and satellite broadband news.

May 11, 2026: Farm bill passes House with broadband provisions, court ends digital discrimination rules 11.05.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor , we cover the passage of the Farm Bill by the House of Representatives and its provisions for broadband, the end of the FCC’s digital discrimination rules, several wireless providers’ new offerings, and much more.

May 4, 2026: Starlink complaints, T-Mobile’s acquisitions, and the FCC’s latest moves 04.05.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor , we look at the FCC documents that detail complaints about Starlink, look at multiple moves by T-Mobile, highlight recent FCC moves, learn about New York’s BEAD Program, and much more.

April 27, 2026: A BEAD announcement, three acquisitions, and national policy news 27.04.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor , we cover a new BEAD announcement, Texas broadband grants, three acquisitions by broadband providers across the nation, policy developments from Washington, D.C., new provider offers, and much more.

April 20, 2026: Amazon acquires Globalstar, AI + digital agriculture 20.04.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor , we cover Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, their partnership with Apple, opportunities for rural broadband providers related to AI in digital agriculture, and much more.

April 10, 2026: Satellite broadband news and competition to watch out for 13.04.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor , we cover developments in satellite broadband, a new package from Mint Mobile, broadband connectivity stories from coast to coast, the ongoing issue of copper theft, and more.

April 3, 2026: Broadband bills, big offers, and quantum teleportation 06.04.2026

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor , we cover stories about proposed broadband bills in the House of Representatives, a new VoNR network, how quantum physics may assist cybersecurity, a new package from AT&T, stories related to provider positioning, and much more.

Your Business Intelligence Journey (Part 3) 03.11.2025

Your Business Intelligence Journey: The Benefits What benefits can you expect to see once you implement business intelligence? Our conversation covers topics like improved support metrics, key performance indicators, and what business intelligence has to do with ARPU. Hear why business intelligence will make you more efficient. This podcast series was sponsored by Innovative Systems .

Your Business Intelligence Journey (Part 2) 20.10.2025

Your Business Intelligence Journey: Overcoming the Challenges As you implement business intelligence tools, how do you ensure your team is working with the same single source of truth for your data? In this episode, hear about what data sources have to do with broadband providers' corporate strategies and how to make sure your team is on board. Be on the lookout for Part 3 in the series, sponsored...

Your Business Intelligence Journey (Part 1) 06.10.2025

Your Business Intelligence Journey: From Zero to Something What is business intelligence, and what can it do for broadband providers? In part 1 of this three part series, Fay Jandreau of Venture Communications and Brian Weis of Innovative Systems offer an introduction to business intelligence and how to instill a data-driven culture among your team — while focusing on the human benefits. Be on the...

Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 3) Video 13.05.2025

In the third and final episode of a three-part series, Telecompetitor welcomes Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter of Finley to discuss what trends we’re seeing among early Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program award winners and others involved in the process, and how implementation of fiber expansion is likely to proceed. The theme of the third episode is “Be ready.”

Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 2) Video 08.05.2025

In the second episode of this three-part series, Telecompetitor welcomes Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter of Finley to discuss how providers can take proactive steps to make sure they are beating the competition as they pursue funding, whether through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program or beyond it. The theme of this second episode is “Be aggressive.”

Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 1) Video 28.04.2025

In Part 1 of this three-part series, Telecompetitor talks with Finley's Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter about how broadband providers are navigating expansion, whether participating in the BEAD Program or not. Episode theme: “Be comfortable.” Be on the lookout for Part 2 in the series, sponsored by Finley .

The BEAD Journey – Award, Procurement, Deployment (Part 3) 26.02.2025

In the third and final episode of this three-part series, we explore how supply chain and procurement will impact deployment. What deployment challenges have you faced with BEAD projects, and what challenges do you anticipate as we move forward? The second episode of this three-part series dives into procurement challenges within BEAD. If you missed the first episode , we covered key lessons learn...

The BEAD Journey – Award, Procurement, Deployment (Part 2) 21.02.2025

What procurement challenges are you encountering with BEAD projects so far, or what do you anticipate facing moving forward? The second episode of this three-part series focuses on the procurement challenges within BEAD. If you missed the first episode, we discussed key lessons learned from the early BEAD awards. Be on the lookout for Part 3 in the BEAD Journey series, sponsored by  Nokia , where...

The BEAD Journey – Award, Procurement, Deployment (Part 1) 13.02.2025

In this first episode of this series, Ian Doescher, Telecompetitor’s Managing Editor, welcomes Lori Adams, Vice President of Broadband Policy and Funding Strategy at Nokia, to discuss lessons learned from the early BEAD funding awards in Louisiana, Delaware, and Nevada. Lori shares insights on how states are allocating BEAD funds, the role of fiber in broadband expansion, and key strategies that s...

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