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Broadband as the Infrastructure of Opportunity: A Conversation with Tracy Doaks, CEO of MCNC

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 Pete Pizzutillo welcomes Tracy Doaks, President and CEO of MCNC, for a discussion on broadband deployment, middle-mile strategy, cybersecurity, […]

Steve Schwerbel on State-Level Broadband Policy, Funding, and Fixed Wireless Advocacy

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 features a conversation between host Brad Hine and WISPA’s Director of State Advocacy, Steve Schwerbel. With state-level broadband policy evolving rapidly, […]

Joe Hickey of POMEGRAN on Rural Broadband Expansion in Canada: Funding, Fiber, and Connectivity

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 Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Joe Hickey, President of POMEGRAN, for a conversation about the complex realities—and rewarding outcomes—of […]

How Janet Price and Telecon US Are Streamlining Fiber Network Design with AI and BEAD Readiness

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 Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Janet Price of Telecon US—a seasoned telecom veteran with over 40 years of experience. […]

Dr. Christopher Ali on BEAD Funding, Broadband Equity, and Rural Connectivity

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 speaks with Dr. Christopher Ali, Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications and Associate Professor at Penn State’s Bellisario College […]

Deb Socia on Digital Equity, Community Broadband, and Building Trust in the BEAD Era

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, recorded at CBAN 2025 in Ames, Iowa, host Brad Hine sits down with Deb Socia—retired CEO of The Enterprise Center […]

Denise Manka on Building Resilient Broadband Infrastructure with MP Nexlevel

The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by intelegrate and VETRO FiberMap. In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Denise Manka, Vice President of Business Development at MP Nexlevel, to discuss the company’s legacy […]

Broadband Expansion in Oklahoma: Edyn Rolls on BEAD, ACP, and Tribal Connectivity

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 sits down with Edyn Rolls, Chief Strategic Officer and one of the founding members of the Oklahoma […]

Interactive Broadband Training: Inside the Mystery Tour by Bonfire

The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by intelegrate and VETRO FiberMap. In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo is joined by three leaders from Bonfire Infrastructure Group—CEO Brian Hollister, CMO Nick Dinsmoor, and Director of Business […]

Rural Broadband Innovation: PTCI and GOCare Set New Standards in Customer Service

The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by intelegrate and VETRO FiberMap. In this edition of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine joins the action on the floor of the NTCA RTIME Conference in San Antonio, Texas, to bring listeners a […]

How Broadband and AI Are Revolutionizing Agriculture and Rural Connectivity

The following summary has been condensed for length and readability. To listen to the full discussion, click here. This episode is sponsored by intelegrate and VETRO FiberMap. In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Connected America 2025 in Irving, Texas, host Brad Hine sat down with a returning guest and longtime broadband […]

Broadband Leadership: Transforming ISPs with Fiber and Coaching

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, broadband industry veteran Jason Pond shared his insights, drawing from over three decades in technology and […]

Broadband Innovations in Agriculture: Technology’s Role at Land O’Lakes

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 […]

Connect LA’s Initiatives for Statewide Broadband in Louisiana

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 informative update from the world of broadband, brought to you directly from the Broadband Bunch at Connect America in Irving, Texas. In this edition, […]

Revolutionizing Rural Connectivity: The Iowa Communications Alliance Journey

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 Des Moines, Iowa, at the Community Broadband Action […]

Building Broadband: A CEO’s Journey to Bridging the Digital Divide and Overcoming Industry Challenges

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. Pete Pizzutillo: This episode of The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Hello, and welcome to another episode of The […]

Telecom Success: Insights from Great Plains Communications CEO Joe Pellegrini

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: This episode of the Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software and Vetro FiberMap. Hello and welcome again to another episode of the Broadband […]

Paul Bunyan Communications’ Innovative Broadband Journey

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 […]

Transforming Broadband Networks with netElastic

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: This episode of The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Brad Hine: Hello everyone in broadband land, and welcome to another […]

Driving the Fiber Revolution

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: This episode of The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap. Hello and welcome to another episode of The Broadband Bunch. I’m […]

Bridging the Broadband Gap with Dr. Christopher Ali

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 […]

How Technology is Revolutionizing Agriculture in Heartland Farms

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 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at the NTCA, SRC Live Event. I’m your host, […]

Exploring the Evolution of Broadband: Insights from WISPA America 2023

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. Brad Hine: Hello, everyone in broadband land. Welcome to the Broadband Bunch. I’m your host, Brad Hine, coming to you with stories, stats, and samples from the […]