The Five Nine

This week, we’re going to take an in-depth look at an interesting question: “What is broadband without affordability?” The United States government is poised to spend more than $42 billion on broadband expansions across the country in a quest to bring internet connectivity to every citizen. But the recent collapse of the government’s Affordability Connectivity Program – which provided monthly subs...

This week, we’re bringing you the story of a startup chasing an absolutely fascinating concept, one CEO Rodolfo Rossini told us he believes could revolutionize computing and make his company the next Nvidia. It sounds crazy, but trust me, you want to hear more. The startup is called Vaire Computing and its play is focused on something called reversible computing. Like any new tech it’s complicated...

Diana Goovaerts talks with MTA's Jessica Gilbert, director of marketing and communications for the Alaska operator. How is rural broadband infrastructure different from infrastructure builds in other areas? Gilbert talks about the challenges of serving Alaska's very rural communities as well as meeting the demands of an influx of new residents who expect fast, reliable broadband internet service....

Low CAPEX in wireless infrastructure is predicted for 2024. But networks never sit still, as Jason Hill, managing director and global head of digital infrastructure at Houlihan Lokey, says in this week's podcast. And the need to evolve and upgrade will drive investments into 2025. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Without high-speed internet, you cannot be an American citizen.” Joe Costello, CEO of Kwikbit Internet, is clear: to live and survive in the modern United States, you need access to reliable, fast, and affordable internet. However, this is still a challenge in many remote, rural and deprived areas across the United States. This week, we speak to Costello, whose company focuses on deploying high-s...

Stephen Rose, General Manager of Global Industries at IBM, and Alex Sinclair, CTO of the GSMA, join our podcast to discuss their new partnership aiming to grant telcos of all sizes access to the power of generative AI and accelerate its adoption across the telecommunications sector. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman and Sam Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year will be pivotal for states trying to connect their communities to high-speed broadband and build future-proof networks. Catch up with two experts deeply entrenched in helping develop, roll out and build broadband networks across the United States. Jay Rolls, CTO of Broadband Success Partners, and David Strauss, a veteran of the cable and telecommunications industry, discuss what it will...

Industry newcomer EdgeQ has made significant strides in addressing technology needs to deliver advanced networks. Adil Kidwai, VP & Head of Product, joins The Five Nine podcast to discuss some of the key trends and challenges ahead for the industry and how a chipset vendor such as EdgeQ plays a pivotal role in driving growth. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha Bookman See...

TeleWorld Solutions’ Basil Haider gives us the lowdown on advanced mobile networks, the ever-increasing catalogue of consumer and industrial use cases, and the importance of keeping the customer front and center of the innovation pipeline. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producer: Matt Rickman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cybersecurity remains an incredibly dynamic landscape, requiring constant attention in an effort to combat evolving threats. In this episode sponsored by DXC Technology, Telenor’s Bjorne Watne shares his wisdom, outlining some of the fundamentals for success in security with a particular focus on the threat landscape, new technologies and changing regulations. “It’s an interesting question, are we...

Tom Loozen, global telecommunications leader at EY, returns to The Five Nine podcast to discuss key issues that households face and how the telecommunications industry is in a prime position to address them. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, we speak to Duncan Licence, Chief Product Officer at Parkopedia, a UK-based company that has its roots in helping drivers find parking. But Parkopedia has moved beyond that. One goal is to create a unified platform for in-vehicle services that combines payment, e-charging, parking, entertainment, e-shopping and much more. Having already established relationships with the la...

Kyndryl has been a strong proponent of private wireless networks, looking to partner with leading enterprises around the globe to power up their connectivity solutions and private networks. Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader for Networking and Edge Compute joins our podcast to talk about the opportunities and benefits for enterprise. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producer: Matt Rickman Content Manager:...

On this week’s episode of The Five Nine, we catch up with Leighton Carroll, CEO of Galtronics. During this extensive interview, Leighton speaks of the merits of multibeam antenna technology to drive customer experience and allow for greater connectivity for users in crowded spaces or events. The technology, according to Leighton, has come a long way, and it is cost effective and limited in size, t...

Anurag Gaur, Knowledge Expert, TMT at Boston Consulting Group details some of the strategies that operators are pursuing across Asia, and how carriers in other regions can implement these to drive traffic and customers to their retail space. The trend, he argues, is moving from just regular retail spaces that sell phones or calling plans, to those that focus on experiences. Whether it’s troublesho...

Fueled by demand for phones that work in far-flung locations, Bullitt Group has established strong brand partnerships with the likes of CAT and Motorola to develop and deliver handsets and dongles that enable full connectivity across the globe. Peter Cunningham, VP of Product Management, joins us to talk about the flagship technology that earned them MWC23's Best in Show. See omnystudio.com/listen...

This week, we catch up with Charles Miller, CEO at Lynk, a company that owns the only patented satellite-direct-to-telephone technology. As satellite connectivity becomes an important part of the toolkit available to CSPs, we discuss how Lynk will drive continued innovation in the telecommunications space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having recently announced its complete rebrand to Boldyn Networks in June of this year, it is safe to say BAI Communications is undergoing an important shift. However, the focus remains the same. Alejandro Pinero sits down with Group CEO Igor Leprince to discuss the rebrand and their belief in connecting everyone by leveraging the power of standalone networks. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Satellite is becoming a competitive connectivity option across the globe thanks to the development of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) technology. In this interview, OneWeb's Christopher Casarrubias, head of regulatory and government affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean, describes the opportunity rising in the region. With remote communities and rugged terrain, the LAC is ripe for innovation to bridge...

We're in a unique funding environment for large-scale broadband projects, and carriers and public entities alike face challenges in building a reliable, accessible network across the United States. At UScellular, Adriana Rios Welton heads up the Legal and Government Affairs team, helping the company carry out its mission to bridge the digital divide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

As GM of Software Defined Networking at IBM, Andrew Coward oversees IBM’s hybrid cloud software and network offerings. And that is no small task. With increasingly complex networks, multiple clouds coexisting, and layers of orchestration and automation being built end-to-end, software tools such as AI are key to making sense of it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurent "LT" Therivel has had some interesting challenges since taking up the role of president and CEO of the fourth-largest carrier in the U.S. Listen in to this exclusive interview as LT discusses UScellular's competition and investment outlook, regulation, and the carrier's key goal of reaching underserved areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dark NOC concept is getting lots of attention from wireless carriers striving for standalone 5G networks. Rick Fulwiler, Chief Solutions Architect at NETSCOUT, describes the challenges in transitioning to a highly automated network environment and why it’s an opportunity worth pursuing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were the top topics in the communications industry this year? Join Alejandro Pinero and Fierce's telecom and technology editors -- Linda Hardesty, Monica Alleven and Diana Goovaerts -- for a rundown of the challenges and innovations that had the biggest impact in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mirko Voltolini lives in the future for a living. In his role, he and his team carry out research, trial and explore new ways to utilize and exploit the benefits of 5G and telecommunications infrastructure in general. From edge compute to private networks and the future of fibre, Mirko digs into what we can expect in the future of connectivity and its benefits not only for the individual, but also...