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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

“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-speed internet exclusively to recreational vehicles and mobile homes in trailer parks, an area, according to Costello, which has largely been forgotten by incumbents and smaller ISPs alike.&n ..read more

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 ..read more

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 take to fully close the broadband gap in the United States. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha Bookman Read the deeper article on our website: https://www.fiercewireless.com/mode ..read more

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 ..read more

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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 ..read more

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 winning the battle?” Watne muses. “I would have to say that the battle, unfortunately, is never over. As far as I see it, it’s just a change.” Watne draws comparisons between today’s criminals and th ..read more

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 ..read more

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: Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more