The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Introduction to Greg Wilson and Ripple Fiber The episode of The Broadband Bunch begins with Greg Wilson sharing his journey to becoming the CEO of Ripple Fiber. […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. In this engaging of the Broadband Bunch, Pete Pizzutillo hosts a compelling discussion with Curtis Dean, the executive director of the Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN). Recorded […]
ATLANTA, GA – August 23, 2024: ETI Software, a leading provider of telecommunications software solutions, announced today the launch of Broadband Reporting Genie, an automated solution designed to simplify Broadband Data Collection (BDC) and transparency reporting mandated by the FCC. This new offering is a companion to ETI’s Broadband Label Genie, which streamlines the creation […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we are joined by Teddy Bekele, the Chief Technology Officer at Land O’Lakes, during our special broadcast from Fiber Connect […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine engages with Rob Johnson, the CTO of Novos Fiber. This discussion provides an in-depth exploration of Rob’s […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. This episode of The Broadband Bunch, hosted by Pete Pizzutillo, presents a discussion with Alain Meller, Deputy CEO of Setics. Meller provides a detailed account of the […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. A Milestone Celebration at Mountain Connect This special episode of The Broadband Bunch, hosted by Joe Coldebella, features Jeff Gavlinski, CEO of Mountain Connect, as they delve […]
ATLANTA, GA — ETI Software Solutions today announced a new field service and workforce management solution designed specifically for telecommunications and internet service providers (ISPs). Leveraging predictive artificial intelligence (AI), the solution boosts technician productivity through resource scheduling optimization (RSO) and enhances customer satisfaction. The AI capabilities set this solution apart by predicting work duration […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Welcome to another episode of the Broadband Bunch, this time focusing on the much-anticipated Fiber Connect Conference set to occur in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Gaylord Opryland […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine welcomes listeners from the bustling expo floor of the 2024 UTC Telecom and Technology Conference in Mobile, […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. In this episode of the Broadband Bunch podcast, hosted by Brad Hine, listeners are treated to an engaging discussion with Kathy Nelson, the founder and principal of […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, hosted by Brad Hine, they delve into the dynamic world of telecommunications with a seasoned expert, Bryan Darr. With a […]
The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. This episode of the Broadband Bunch is hosted by Pete Pizzutillo, featuring Craig Thomas, CEO of the Broadband Forum, live from the FTTH Europe show in Berlin. […]
ATLANTA, GA — ETI Software Solutions, a leading telecommunications software provider, is proud to introduce Broadband Label Genie (www.broadbandfacts.ai). On this automated platform, ISPs can easily stay in compliance with FCC Broadband Label requirements. “These labels are based on the familiar nutrition labels we see on packaged foods,” said Jeff Fraleigh, President, ETI Software. “It […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Joe Coldebella: This episode of the Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Broadband […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Joe Coldebella: This episode of the Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Hello and welcome to another episode of the Broadband […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Brad Hine: Hello, again, Broadband Land. Welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m your host, Brad Hine, continuing to bring stories, stats, […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Broadband Bunch. We are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the NTCA SRC Live or Smart Rural Communities […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m Joe Coldebella, and we are in the Harrison Edwards Media Center at Mountain Connect […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. We are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the NTCA SRC Live event. I’m your host, […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello. Welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m your host, Joe Coldebella. We are in historic downtown Wilson, North Carolina at the 2023 […]
ATLANTA, GA, August 8, 2023 — ETI Software Solutions, a leading provider of operations support systems and business support systems (OSS/BSS), announces Smart B/OSS, the world’s first intelligent OSS/BSS platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and cloud native technologies. Smart B/OSS helps broadband providers reduce network and system complexity while generating insightful actionable intelligence to help […]
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the ability to quickly access real-time accurate information is a critical necessity for businesses, particularly internet service providers (ISP) which operate in customer-centric industries. A recent survey conducted by the American Customer Satisfaction Index reveals that ISPs consistently rank at the bottom of the index, falling below airlines and health […]
In the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become commonplace. They present opportunities to augment the range of services provided, expand market reach, and achieve operational efficiencies. However, these processes can introduce complexities as new technologies are integrated into existing operations. Internet Service Providers (ISP) need a platform that can facilitate a […]
ETI Software Solutions, a leading provider of telecommunications software, today announced the launch of the world’s first intelligent OSS/BSS platform. The platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate tasks, personalize experiences, and predict problems before they occur. This can lead to a number of benefits for broadband subscribers, including faster service, more accurate billing, and […]
Broadband network operators face several challenges in managing CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) and IoT (Internet of Things) devices. These challenges include: Security: CPE and IoT devices are often the weakest links in a network’s security. Network operators need to ensure that these devices are secure and not vulnerable to cyber-attacks that can compromise the network. […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Pete Pizzutillo: Hello and welcome to another episode of the Broadband Bunch. This is Pete Pizzutillo at the Calix Connections 2022. I am joined by Adam Ross […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m Joe Coldebella and we are at Calix Connections 2022 at the Wind Resort in […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Pete Pizzutillo: Hello, welcome to another episode of the Broadband Bunch. My name is Pete Pizzutillo, and I am joined by Natalie Straight. She’s the director of […]
Joe Coldebella: Hello and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m Joe Coldebella and we are joined by broadband advocate and telehealth expert, Craig Settles. Craig, welcome to The Broadband Bunch. Craig Settles: Thank you very much for having me. I appreciate it very much. Joe Coldebella: Oh no, we always enjoy bringing […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello. And welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m Joe Coldebella, and we are at the SCTE Cable-Tech Expo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joining […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m Joe Coldebella. Recently we were at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Pete Pizzutillo: Hello and welcome to another episode of the Broadband Bunch. My name is Pete Pizzutillo and I have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Weening. […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. We are at Fiber Connect 2022, and I’m with Jeff Boozer and Guy Bevente, and […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Broadband Bunch. I’m Joe Coldebella and we are at the Broadband Access event, making the most of […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m Joe Coldebella. We are at Fiber Connect 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. This event is […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Broadband Bunch. I’m your host, Joe Coldebella. Joining me today are Holly Ruser and Alexa Edens. These […]
ETI Software is proud to be named a “FTTH Top 100 Company” again this year by industry magazine Broadband Communities. The annual award recognizes service providers, vendors and other organizations that advance the cause of fiber-based broadband. “ETI has a long history of provisioning fiber technologies for telcos, municipalities and utilities across North America,” said […]
Calix has partnered with ETI to help our joint customers turn up Calix equipment more rapidly using fewer people and, in less time, resulting in faster ROI, increased sales and higher customer satisfaction. ETI’s Triad is a highly adaptable Operation Support System (OSS) platform that helps to reduce operating expense through automated fulfillment and service […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Joe Coldebella: Hello and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m Joe Coldebella. Joining me today is my colleague and co-host, Kaleigh Cox. Hey, Kaleigh. […]
The following transcript has been edited for length and readability. Listen to the entire discussion here on The Broadband Bunch. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software. Pete Pizzutillo: Hello, and welcome you to another episode of the Broadband Bunch. My name is Pete Pizzutillo and I am joined today by David Gilford. David, thanks […]
Half of security system sales during the past year were the do-it-yourself (DIY) type, according to Parks Associates
FAIR Health’s monthly telehealth regional tracker projects telehealth utilization grew for the third straight month in January
Steve Harris of SCTE makes us understand how broadband workforce management and training can help handle the rapid broadband growth.
In this episode, Joe and Pete chat about the Periodic Table of Broadband Tools. One of the primary goals of the Broadband Bunch is to be a source that educates.
The Broadband Forum completed 2phase of 5G work, aimed at providing a seamless converged experience between wireless and wired networks
According to the latest report Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets nearly doubled in 2021, growing 92.1% over the previous year
This episode features Dennis Kyle, SVP of the Zayo Group talking about what lies ahead for the Zayo Group and the broadband industry
This article is all about the Broadband Forum’s fifth version of the connected home standard the Open Broadband-USP-Agent
A latest survey by AT&T and the Dubber Corp reveals that hybrid work from home and office will be the default arrangement in 2024
Let’s take a look at some viable options carriers, service providers, municipalities, technology equipment providers and professional service organizations can leverage to resolve labor constraints and meet deployment demands successfully. Broadband service providers must ask themselves how they will meet the demands of each phase of a project’s lifecycle from needs assessment, business case, design, […]
Unlicensed spectrum generates $95.8 B annually in incremental sales value, according to the Consumer Technology Association’s report
The latest internet satisfaction report reveals sixty percent are satisfied and seven percent are not with their internet service
New research from Parks Associations found 70% of U.S. broadband households now have streaming video devices connected to the Internet.
A quick report on how the inclusion of 5G technology in cars pays off for manufacturers, consumers and dealers!
This episode recorded live at the Mountain Connect 2021 features Kyle Glaeser of Underline discussing all things Broadband Security!
Looks like the broadband additions returned to pre-pandemic levels in the third quarter of 2021!
The Rise of MVPD-Free Households, a broadband-only Subscriber forecast by TDG Research.
The latest ABI Research report reveals the estimated growth rate for Wi-Fi 6 shipments in the near future.
Spending on augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets, smart home devices and wearables is expected to reach $372.1 billion by the end of this calendar year.
Data generated by HighSpeedInternet’s speed test tool has determined that Google Fiber – with an average download speed of 160.5 Mbps – is the fastest in the United States.
A great discussion on how the industry is at a crossroads and how important it will be for the industry to get it right moving forward.
This podcast features the founder of 3GIS Tom Counts sharing with us the 3-GIS story from the Fiber Connect 2021.
ATLANTA, GA – September 14, 2021: ETI Software Solutions today announced its integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, an all-in-one business management solution for small to midsize companies. “Digital Services Provider Billing for Dynamics 365” is tailored for telecommunication organizations and network operators. “By combining Microsoft Dynamic’s scalability, security, and reliability with TM Forum […]
Just over one third (36%) of US broadband households subscribe to or are in trials with a video gaming service, according to a new report from Parks Associates.
The worldwide residential broadband market grew 4.4% to 1.1 billion subscriptions last year compared to 2019, according to ABI Research. 5G Fixed Wireless growth is estimated at 71 percent.
This episode, features TM Forum analyst, Ed Finegold about his research into broadband as critical infrastructure and more.
In this episode we take an in-depth look at Microsoft’s Telco Accelerator with Program Manager, Martin Wahl.
Alex Schwartz, VP of Business Development with Tillman Infrastructure talks in-depth about Wireless Infrastructure.
This episode features NoaNet’s Chief Security Officer, Mike Henson, and Marketing and Communications Manager, Claire Ward talking about how NoaNet helped facilitate over 600 free wifi hotspots across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic and their launch of a next generation 911 project.
ATLANTA, GA – May 11, 2021: In the midst of record demand exacerbated by the pandemic, broadband service providers have been seeking ways to simplify processes, improve technology and enrich the customer experience. ETI Software, a global leader in service lifecycle management software, and Invoice Cloud, an EngageSmart solution for online bill payment services, have […]
ATLANTA, GA – May 3, 2021: Microsoft partnered with ETI Software Solutions to expand its Common Data Model to include new industry-specific attributes based on the TM Forum Open Digital Framework. The collaboration extends the capabilities of Microsoft solutions for the telecommunications industry – enabling solutions that deliver new insights and more personalized customer engagements spanning the full subscriber lifecycle. […]
Microsoft partnered with ETI Software Solutions to expand its Common Data Model to include new industry-specific attributes based on the TM Forum Open Digital Framework.
Technology vendors and service providers must work together to provide the market with interoperable standards-based networking solutions that leverage existing wired infrastructure, said HomeGrid Forum President Livia Rosu.
James Rogan, Digital and Future Cities, Sector Lead at Bechtel discusses their infrastructure projects and partnership with the UK’s CityFibre
This episode features Ely Compean, who thinks that wireless should play a vital role, in fact, when done properly, Ely believes wireless is the obvious answer in most rural areas. Listen to the conversation as our hosts Craig, and Jeff with Ely takes a deep dive into this very interesting discussion.
ATLANTA, GA – March 22, 2021: ETI Software Solutions, a global leader in communications technology and services and Paymentus, the leading developer of ebilling and payment solutions, announced a partnership to help broadband service providers improve subscriber experiences by including innovative ebill presentation and payment to ETI’s intelligent service management platform. The combination of the […]
This episode features Robert Varga, one of the early and major contributors to the OpenDaylight Project taking about SDN, Kubernetes and more
Can all service providers, regardless of size, realize the promise of the digital transformational vision? Digital transformation is not a destination but a journey and it’s a journey that service providers must go through to stay successful.
The Wi-Fi Alliance has added features to Wi-Fi Certified Optimized Connectivity, a certification program that helps ensure users’ ability to discover Wi-Fi networks and select access points.
In this episode, we speak with Roger Timmerman, CEO and Kim McKinley, CMO of Utopia Fiber, an Open Access Network model that promotes competition in all telecommunications services. There are currently 17 retail service providers on the UTOPIA network. UTOPIA’s 15 service areas, represent nearly a third of all communities in the United States that can enjoy 10 gigabit service via a publicly owned network – 100 times faster than the national average.
Our guest on today’s podcast is Bryan McIver, the CEO of Vitruvi which provides Infrastructure Construction Management Software. Bryan talks with us about how he got his start in “horizontal” construction and the challenges that led him to develop Vitruvi’s platform. He tells us how the platform brings fiber broadband infrastructure construction project teams, processes and real-time data together – for efficiency and control.
Join us as we speak with Brian McCullagh, Director of Business Development with Vianet, a fiber broadband service provider in Ontario, Canada. Brian shares with us the challenges to closing the broadband gap in Canada. He also talks about expanding fiber broadband infrastructure around geographic limitations, the need for government funding and public-private partnerships.
We are talking today with Heather Burnett Gold and Karen Jackson about their research paper on Expediting Broadband Deployment: Creating Incentives for Investor-owned Utilities (IOUs). They also talk about their decades long experience in the fiber broadband industry and mission to help bring reliable, high-speed and affordable broadband access to all.
Ericsson predicts that by 2030 almost 60% of white-collar work will happen outside the company premises.
What is NFV? ETI Software’s VP of Engineering, David Tidd, discusses the benefits of Network Function Virtualization and how ETI is working with providers to implement it.
A blog about the implications of the CBRS spectrum allocation and how WISPs can manage SAS info and SINR.
Our guest on today’s podcast serves as a partner manager with Esri, and it is a pleasure to welcome Jason Hart to the Broadband Bunch.
Wi-Fi 6E Certification from Wi-Fi Alliance will Drive Dramatic Uptick in Compatible Devices
ATLANTA, GA – January 12, 2021: ETI Software Solutions, a global leader in communications technology and services, announced that they have signed the TM Forum Open API Manifesto and are committed to using TM Forum’s established Frameworx standards in developing its Service Management Platform (Smart B/OSS). TM Forum’s Open APIs are REST-based APIs that enable […]
Our guest today is Doug Maglothin, the Chief Strategy Officer of Leverage Broadband Strategies who discusses a number of items including Electric Cooperatives in rural areas, their growth, and their development in regards to 5G.
Our guest today is the Founder and CEO of EducationSuperHighway, Evan Marwell. After a quarter century spent as a serial entrepreneur in the telecom, software, and hedge fund industries, Evan founded the EducationSuperHighway which has embarked on an initiative, K-12 Bridge to Broadband, to help connect students to broadband for remote learning.
The Broadband Bunch 2020 Year in Review features hosts Craig Corbin, Pete Pizzutillo and Brad Hine discussing notable interviews over this remarkable year.
The Scotland 5G Centre was established with a mission to enhance opportunities going forward with 5G. Our guest today is the CEO of The Scotland 5G Centre, Paul Coffey.
Our podcast guest today has spent more than two decades in technology development, and has been part of the design and initial service launch of every major technology upgrade for AT&T going back to GSM Edge and LTE. It is a pleasure to welcome the Senior Vice President for Broadband Product Management and Strategy at AT&T, Cheryl Choy.
Today’s podcast features Rick Lievano, who serves as the Worldwide Director of Industry Technology Strategy for the Microsoft telecommunications industry. RIck works to develop solutions and reference architectures to address the rapidly changing needs of telecommunications providers.
Seventy-nine percent of service providers, equipment manufacturers and enterprises have or plan to adopt the Wireless Broadband Alliance’s OpenRoaming Wi-Fi standard, according to a Wi-Fi roaming survey from WBA.
In this podcast, we travel 7 time zones to speak with the Founder and CEO of Cosmos Wireless, William Demetriou. William is located on the island of Cyprus and started his wireless journey with a simple, yet inspiring thought. “One tower and a dream.”
This week ETI is “geeking out” and featuring our very own David Tidd, VP of Engineering. He takes a look at SDN, OpenDayLight and its how it affects overall architecture.
Our guest today is the founder and CEO of one of the winning bidders, Etheric Networks, based in the San Francisco Bay area. With a quarter century of experience in telecommunications, Alex Hagen has been a true technology pioneer.
Release 4.0 of the Broadband Forum’s Open Broadband – Broadband Access Abstraction (OB-BAA) aims to enhance network flexibility.
In an age where our dependence on the internet has never been greater, one innovative company has taken the lead in addressing internet vulnerability. Climate Resilient Internet based in Boston earlier this year announced the world’s first internet service certified for the extremes of climate change.
Our guest on The Broadband Bunch is the Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Connect, Jeff Gavlinski.
The business case for broadband network investment by Electric Cooperatives is unique; here are the questions to ask.
The Utilities Council has evolved into a dynamic organization representing electric, gas, and water utilities, along with natural gas pipelines, critical infrastructure companies, as well as other industry stakeholders. Our guest today on The Broadband Bunch podcast is Sheryl Riggs, who was named president and CEO of the Utilities Technology Council in June of this year.
CBRS Spectrum Auction winners must now evaluate the best methods to move forward. While the new CBRS rules may seem daunting at first, they are just like any new project. Initially, identify your existing network.
Over the last decade, VPNet, based in Puerto Rico, has grown into a dynamic provider of telecommunications, cyber security, cloud services, consulting in maintenance, as well as disaster recovery. Our guest on The Broadband Bunch is the Founder, President and CEO of VPNet, Felipe Hernandez.
Applicants for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utility Service Community Connect program have until Dec. 23, 2020 to apply for grants for the 2021 fiscal year. The
A blog about the implications of the CBRS spectrum allocation and how WISPs can manage SAS info and SINR.
On this edition of The Broadband Bunch we talk with Jessica Collins, a Vertical Markets Manager at Crown Castle, responsible for leading the ongoing growth and development of fixed wireless, regional carriers, and broadcast market segments.
The Broadband Forum is launching the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Speed Test, an open source project that it says will provide more accurate speed assessments tools
A podcast with Martin Jensen, a preeminent solutions architect with extensive experience in private LTE, Citizens Broadband Radio Service, (or CBRS), Edge Cloud, Virtualization and 5G. Martin discusses the recent CBRS spectrum transition affecting WISPs nationwide.
On this edition of The Broadband Bunch, we welcome two members of the Merit Network team, Vice President of Community Engagement, Charlotte Bewersdorff, and Pierrette Renee Widmeyer, Director of Marketing and Communications.
Marc Dyman, Chief Revenue Officer for FiberLight joins The Broadband Bunch podcast to discuss fiber design, operation and deployment tactics and elements.
This podcast features Tom Cohen, a partner in the law firm of Kelley Drye, who has 40 years of experience in the communications and telecommunications industry sector. Cohen discusses the latest regulartory policies and the role the Fiber Broadband Association plays in Washington.
Nearly one in three U.S. TV households (32%) are cord cutters, according to the latest edition of Roku’s annual cord cutter study. Roku suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating changes that already were well underway.
Branch Manager of ETI Software Solutions’ Bulgarian division, Chavi Bonchev joins the podcast and explains how ETI, a telecom software vendor based in Norcross, Georgia gained a division based in Kardzhali, Bulgaria.
Our guest today on the Broadband Bunch is Steve Collier, Vice President of Business Development at Conexon, an organization working with rural electric cooperatives, embarking on the next great endeavor of bringing fiber optic internet to rural America.
The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt in the smart home device market. This explosion of devices in the home gives CSPs a unique opportunity to meet customer expectations and build a better customer experience.
This episode features Tim McAfee, CEO, and Founder, Pioneer Broadband discussing the challenges they face with broadband technology in a state like Maine, which is more densely populated by trees than people?
A podcast with Francella Ochillo, executive director of Next Century Cities. Francella is a truly passionate digital rights advocate, committed to the vision of expanding broadband access for underserved and unserved communities everywhere.
Kyle Glaeser, the Director of Emerging Networks at Underline discusses a novel approach to software-defined networks (SDN) and open access networks.
Advanced wireless technologies are gaining in strategic importance, according to a report by management consulting powerhouse Deloitte.
Today, increased dependence worldwide on the internet has placed a premium on real time proactive monitoring. ETI is introducing Unified Device Management, an innovative and award winning product that makes remote device management safer, quicker and more reliable.
A podcast with Biarri Networks CEO, Paul Sulisz, about connecting the US through broadband fiber networks and the role of mapping analytics.
Bob Thompson, Founder and CEO of Underline discusses the mission that brought him to solving the problem of rural broadband connectivity in the US. He digs into open access networks and help mentions a different way to think about it from the historical view or the European view. He also talks about the importance of sustainable broadband.
The Broadband Bunch podcast interviews Nathan Stooke, CEO, who speaks about WISPER ISP’s mission and passion to provide connectivity through broadband.
How fast is 5G really, in today’s numbers? Thanks to market research firm Opensignal, we have some actual market data.
Brian Snider, CEO of Lit Communities talks about the mission and the origin of Lit Communities on this podcast. He discusses working with municipalities to think differently about network approaches, the value of broadband and funding for broadband initiatives.
Will Mitchell, CEO and co-founder of VETRO FiberMap explains why telecommunication is now moving towards map-based information. He helps us understand how network operators can benefit from intelligent maps.
The importance of remote device management, especially in this time of COVID-19, is discussed and features Greg Aston, Product Director for ACS and Device Management Solutions for ETI Software.
A podcast discussing the digital divide with Professor Sascha Meinrath, of Penn State, co-founder of Measurement Lab (M-Lab), a global online platform for researchers to deploy internet measurement tools regarding broadband connectivity.
A blog about the implications of the CBRS spectrum allocation and how WISPs can manage SAS info and SINR.
Chris Smedley, the General Manager of Conexcity, a wireless integration, small cell service company discusses issues around dense networks in the New York City metro area. He helps listeners also understand some of the hype and the reality around 5G infratstructure.
This podcast features Kim McKinley, Chief Marketing Officer of Utopia Fiber. Kim provides a background on Utopia, one of the earliest open access networks in North America. We spend some time digging into the impact of the COVID crisis on their network. We spend time also talking about how municipalities and network operators can be thinking about this as an opportunity to build future-ready networks.
In the latest episode of The Broadband Bunch, we speak with Casper Faust, Field Operations Manager of Paladin Wireless, a wireless internet service provider aka WISP, in northeast Georgia
Bridging the Digital Divide in Washington State Pete Pizzutillo: Hello and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. Today we have the opportunity to speak with Dave Spencer, the CEO of NoaNet. He’s joined by Claire Ward, marketing and communications manager. They tell us more about the origins of NoaNet in the early days […]
While fixed wireless broadband service has a long history here in the U.S. and across the globe, it’s seeing a bit of a renaissance these days. The economics have always been somewhat favorable, especially when compared with wireline broadband access alternatives, but the capabilities are also now rapidly improving. That’s caught the attention of policymakers […]
ETI Software executives Pete Pifer, CEO and Tom Taylor, Chief Strategy Officer, recently attended the AI Summit for Business in New York. The mission? To learn about the latest events in the Artificial Intelligence world as well as to understand better how to position ETI to improve services for its customers. Many of the speakers […]
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded at the Broadband World Forum 2019, we speak with Aseem Parikh, Open Networking Foundation, Vice President, Solutions and Partnerships. Aseem talks about the state of software defined networking, explains how to operationalize standards and offers his view of the industry today
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded at the Broadband World Forum 2019, we speak with Robin Mersh, CEO of the Broadband Forum. Robin shares the Broadband Forum’s vision, his observations on the state of collaboration in the industry and marketplace trends.
The trend of connecting devices to the network, in the home, office, and even city is exploding. But the reality is, we’re just getting started!
The era of smart cities is upon us and it promises to change our everyday way of life. Smart cities leverage emerging technologies and data, also called the internet of things (IoT), to optimize the delivery of services to constituents, creating an ecosystem that contributes to improving city services, education, healthcare, economic empowerment, public safety, and an overall improved quality of life.
Since broadband has become such an essential service to everyday life for both consumers and businesses, it’s often compared to electricity. As in, it’s the electricity of our day, and without it, life is simply not the same.
With the upcoming Independent Show next week, we at ETI are reminded of the fast-paced evolution of the cable industry. So many interesting things are happening, but with one common theme – broadband.
ETI’s Vision BSS is a complete billing and customer care software solution which supports all aspects of delivering broadband services,…