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In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we speak with Dave Spencer and Claire Ward from NoaNet, aka Northwest Open Access Network. NoaNet is a not-for-profit wholesale telecommunications mutual corporation, established in 2000, serving the people of Washington State.

The dawn of 5G is truly upon us. All four major U.S. wireless carriers have launched 5G, with coverage areas rapidly expanding. While much of the focus around 5G revolves around faster mobile broadband speeds, that’s only one part of a much bigger 5G picture.

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 who see fixed wireless as a viable option to help close the digital divide.

What does technology have in store for us in 2020? Here's a quick summary of what experts across the country are predicting:

In this episode, we speak with ZenFi Networks, President and COO, Enzo Clemente about network densification. Enzo shares his experience with designing and deploying broadband networks in large metropolis, he outlines some of the challenges with 5G permitting and provides advice to municipal leaders to be more fiber friendly.

The first step of any AI implementation is to understand the business problem to be solved. Too many times, AI Engineers and Data Scientists jump in with their tool of choice without first understanding the problem at hand. Applying best practices to solve the problem is the next step.