The Broadband Exchange Castos https://www.telecompetitor.com/series/the-broadband-exchange/ The Broadband Exchange features industry experts sharing practical insights and perspectives you can use as you work to bring broadband to communities within North America. The podcast is produced by Telecompetitor, the rural broadband industry's trusted source for news. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:56:49 +0000 en-US © 2025 Telecompetitor https://episodes.castos.com/61f31625a3c938-40585821/images/podcast/covers/c1a-07qj8-7z39o6d6h734-t1oamf.png The Broadband Exchange https://www.telecompetitor.com/series/the-broadband-exchange/ The Broadband Exchange features industry experts sharing practical insights and perspectives you can use as you work to bring broadband to communities within North America. The podcast is produced by Telecompetitor, the rural broadband industry's trusted source for news. Telecompetitor episodic The Broadband Exchange features industry experts sharing practical insights and perspectives you can use as you work to bring broadband to communities within North America. The podcast is produced by Telecompetitor, the rural broadband industry's trusted source for news. Telecompetitor podcast@telecompetitor.com false https://feeds.castos.com/d2rm8 yes <![CDATA[August 10, 2026: The FCC’s USF moves, BEAD issues, Starlink ambitions, and M&A news]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:56:49 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2567065 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/august-10-2026-the-fccs-usf-moves-bead-issues-starlink-ambitions-and-ma-news In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we discuss the FCC’s recent USF moves, why some electric cooperatives are dropping out of the BEAD program, recent M&A news, Starlink’s expansion plans, new wireless plans and satisfaction reports, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we discuss the FCC’s recent USF moves, why some electric cooperatives are dropping out of the BEAD program, recent M&A news, Starlink’s expansion plans, new wireless plans and satisfaction reports, and much more.

]]> 00:11:19 <![CDATA[August 3, 2026: Tracking data centers, M&A news, CX moves, and more]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2553834 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/august-3-2026-tracking-data-centers-ma-news-cx-moves-and-more In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we talk about tracking different states’ approaches to data centers, look at recent M&A news, discuss Brightspeed’s new installation guarantee, track two quantum networking stories, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we talk about tracking different states’ approaches to data centers, look at recent M&A news, discuss Brightspeed’s new installation guarantee, track two quantum networking stories, and much more.

]]> 00:10:12 <![CDATA[July 27, 2026: California’s final BEAD proposal, FCC policy moves, and more]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2546011 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/july-27-2026-californias-final-bead-proposal-fcc-policy-moves-and-more In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover the approval of California’s final BEAD proposal, news from the FCC’s July meeting, two new bills moving through the Senate that are designed to improve broadband deployment, reports on broadband infrastructure attacks and wireless carrier performance, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover the approval of California’s final BEAD proposal, news from the FCC’s July meeting, two new bills moving through the Senate that are designed to improve broadband deployment, reports on broadband infrastructure attacks and wireless carrier performance, and much more.

]]> 00:10:28 <![CDATA[July 20, 2026: Digital Equity Act, NTIA AI-native network funding, and more]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2538093 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/july-20-2026-digital-equity-act-ntia-ai-native-network-funding-and-more In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover the recent news about the resumption of Digital Equity Act programs, new funding from the NTIA for AI-native networks, an analysis of Starlink’s potential market, a broadband industry merger, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover the recent news about the resumption of Digital Equity Act programs, new funding from the NTIA for AI-native networks, an analysis of Starlink’s potential market, a broadband industry merger, and much more.

]]> 00:12:17 <![CDATA[July 13, 2026: Oregon and South Carolina BEAD awards, Amazon Leo service, and more]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2527368 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/july-13-2026-oregon-and-south-carolina-bead-awards-amazon-leo-service-and-more In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover the recent news on BEAD awards in Oregon and South Carolina, new state broadband funding in California and New Mexico, one merger and one acquisition, news about the upcoming Amazon Leo service launch, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover the recent news on BEAD awards in Oregon and South Carolina, new state broadband funding in California and New Mexico, one merger and one acquisition, news about the upcoming Amazon Leo service launch, and much more.

]]> 00:09:47 <![CDATA[July 6, 2026: FCC spectrum auctions, SpaceX considering mobile, and more]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2520283 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/july-6-2026-fcc-spectrum-auctions-spacex-considering-mobile-and-more In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the winners of the latest FCC spectrum auction and the new auction the Commission is proposing. We also discuss the reports of SpaceX’s mobile service, mergers and acquisitions news, why Astound declined BEAD awards in Oregon and Texas, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the winners of the latest FCC spectrum auction and the new auction the Commission is proposing. We also discuss the reports of SpaceX’s mobile service, mergers and acquisitions news, why Astound declined BEAD awards in Oregon and Texas, and much more.

]]> 00:10:57 <![CDATA[June 29, 2026: FCC moves on deployment and E-Rate, last-mile grant programs, and more]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2507336 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/june-29-2026-fcc-moves-on-deployment-and-e-rate-last-mile-grant-programs-and-more In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the FCC’s recent moves on broadband deployment delays and the E-Rate program. We also discuss last-mile grant programs, a new satellite broadband association, a new mergers and acquisitions report, and more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the FCC’s recent moves on broadband deployment delays and the E-Rate program. We also discuss last-mile grant programs, a new satellite broadband association, a new mergers and acquisitions report, and more.

]]> 00:11:14 <![CDATA[June 22, 2026: Findings from Telecompetitor’s State of AI in Rural Broadband study]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:59:30 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2501638 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/june-22-2026-findings-from-telecompetitors-state-of-ai-in-rural-broadband-study In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we present findings from Telecompetitor’s State of AI in Rural Broadband study. Special guests — Pivot Senior Insights Manager Steve Boespflug and Telecompetitor CEO Dave Nieuwstraten — walk us through fascinating information about how rural broadband providers are currently using AI.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we present findings from Telecompetitor’s State of AI in Rural Broadband study. Special guests — Pivot Senior Insights Manager Steve Boespflug and Telecompetitor CEO Dave Nieuwstraten — walk us through fascinating information about how rural broadband providers are currently using AI.

]]> 00:12:24 <![CDATA[June 15, 2026: Partnerships between GCI and Starlink, Amazon and Corning, and more]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:48:22 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2493268 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/june-15-2026-partnerships-between-gci-and-starlink-amazon-and-corning-and-more In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at two new partnerships: GCI/Starlink and Amazon/Corning. We also dig into new offers from Comcast and AT&T, new services from T-Mobile and Apple, and the announcements various companies are making just in time for the World Cup.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at two new partnerships: GCI/Starlink and Amazon/Corning. We also dig into new offers from Comcast and AT&T, new services from T-Mobile and Apple, and the announcements various companies are making just in time for the World Cup.

]]> 00:10:30 <![CDATA[June 8, 2026: Texas BEAD awards, new AT&T plans, and more]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:05:50 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2486542 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/june-8-2026-texas-bead-awards-new-att-plans-and-more In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at two new AT&T plans aimed at simplicity with customization, the differences between Texas’ provisional BEAD awards and their final awards, recent FCC moves, and other broadband news. Register for Telecompetitor’s upcoming “State of AI in Rural Broadband” study webinar at https://xprss.io/zf2q1.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at two new AT&T plans aimed at simplicity with customization, the differences between Texas’ provisional BEAD awards and their final awards, recent FCC moves, and other broadband news. Register for Telecompetitor’s upcoming “State of AI in Rural Broadband” study webinar at https://xprss.io/zf2q1.

]]> 00:10:40 <![CDATA[June 1, 2026: Interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle on digital agriculture and AI (Part 2)]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:41:36 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2480339 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/june-1-2026-interview-with-heather-hampton-knodle-on-digital-agriculture-and-ai-part-2 In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we feature part 2 of an interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle. Heather is a farmer who regularly uses digital agriculture and AI. She also has extensive experience working on an FCC task force addressing broadband and connectivity needs.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we feature part 2 of an interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle. Heather is a farmer who regularly uses digital agriculture and AI. She also has extensive experience working on an FCC task force addressing broadband and connectivity needs.

]]> 00:14:32 <![CDATA[May 25, 2026: Interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle on the FCC and rural broadband (Part 1)]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 12:04:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2471716 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/may-25-2026-interview-with-heather-hampton-knodle-on-the-fcc-and-rural-broadband-part-1 In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we feature part 1 of an interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle. Heather is a farmer who uses digital agriculture and AI regularly. She also has extensive experience working on an FCC task force addressing broadband and connectivity needs.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we feature part 1 of an interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle. Heather is a farmer who uses digital agriculture and AI regularly. She also has extensive experience working on an FCC task force addressing broadband and connectivity needs.

]]> 00:15:54 <![CDATA[May 18, 2026: BEAD deployment milestones amid challenges, recent AI news, and more]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 12:43:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2465070 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/may-18-2026-bead-deployment-milestones-amid-challenges-recent-ai-news-and-more In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the challenges facing the BEAD Program even as it marks important deployment milestones. We also offer several AI-related updates and satellite broadband news.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the challenges facing the BEAD Program even as it marks important deployment milestones. We also offer several AI-related updates and satellite broadband news.

]]> 00:09:27 <![CDATA[May 11, 2026: Farm bill passes House with broadband provisions, court ends digital discrimination rules]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:38:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2459810 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/may-11-2026-farm-bill-passes-house-with-broadband-provisions-court-ends-digital-discrimination-ru In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover the passage of the Farm Bill by the House of Representatives and its provisions for broadband, the end of the FCC’s digital discrimination rules, several wireless providers’ new offerings, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover the passage of the Farm Bill by the House of Representatives and its provisions for broadband, the end of the FCC’s digital discrimination rules, several wireless providers’ new offerings, and much more.

]]> 00:09:50 <![CDATA[May 4, 2026: Starlink complaints, T-Mobile’s acquisitions, and the FCC’s latest moves]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 12:36:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2443266 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/may-4-2026-starlink-complaints-t-mobiles-acquisitions-and-the-fccs-latest-moves In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we look at the FCC documents that detail complaints about Starlink, look at multiple moves by T-Mobile, highlight recent FCC moves, learn about New York’s BEAD Program, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we look at the FCC documents that detail complaints about Starlink, look at multiple moves by T-Mobile, highlight recent FCC moves, learn about New York’s BEAD Program, and much more.

]]> 00:10:27 <![CDATA[April 27, 2026: A BEAD announcement, three acquisitions, and national policy news]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2437994 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/april-27-2026-a-bead-announcement-three-acquisitions-and-national-policy-news In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover a new BEAD announcement, Texas broadband grants, three acquisitions by broadband providers across the nation, policy developments from Washington, D.C., new provider offers, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover a new BEAD announcement, Texas broadband grants, three acquisitions by broadband providers across the nation, policy developments from Washington, D.C., new provider offers, and much more.

]]> 00:08:07 <![CDATA[April 20, 2026: Amazon acquires Globalstar, AI + digital agriculture]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2424659 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/april-20-2026-amazon-acquires-globalstar-ai-digital-agriculture In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, their partnership with Apple, opportunities for rural broadband providers related to AI in digital agriculture, and much more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, their partnership with Apple, opportunities for rural broadband providers related to AI in digital agriculture, and much more.

]]> 00:09:47 <![CDATA[April 10, 2026: Satellite broadband news and competition to watch out for]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2420177 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/april-10-2026-satellite-broadband-news-and-competition-to-watch-out-for In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover developments in satellite broadband, a new package from Mint Mobile, broadband connectivity stories from coast to coast, the ongoing issue of copper theft, and more.

]]> false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover developments in satellite broadband, a new package from Mint Mobile, broadband connectivity stories from coast to coast, the ongoing issue of copper theft, and more.

]]> 00:11:17 <![CDATA[April 3, 2026: Broadband bills, big offers, and quantum teleportation]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2413227 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/april-3-2026-broadband-bills-big-offers-and-quantum-teleportation In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover stories about proposed broadband bills in the House of Representatives, a new VoNR network, how quantum physics may assist cybersecurity, a new package from AT&T, stories related to provider positioning, and much more.

]]> full 1 false In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we cover stories about proposed broadband bills in the House of Representatives, a new VoNR network, how quantum physics may assist cybersecurity, a new package from AT&T, stories related to provider positioning, and much more.

]]> 00:09:30 <![CDATA[Your Business Intelligence Journey (Part 3)]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:31:13 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2183361 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/your-business-intelligence-journey-part-3 Your Business Intelligence Journey: The Benefits

What benefits can you expect to see once you implement business intelligence? Our conversation covers topics like improved support metrics, key performance indicators, and what business intelligence has to do with ARPU. Hear why business intelligence will make you more efficient.

This podcast series was sponsored by Innovative Systems.

]]> 3 false Your Business Intelligence Journey: The Benefits

What benefits can you expect to see once you implement business intelligence? Our conversation covers topics like improved support metrics, key performance indicators, and what business intelligence has to do with ARPU. Hear why business intelligence will make you more efficient.

This podcast series was sponsored by Innovative Systems.

]]> 00:13:07 <![CDATA[Your Business Intelligence Journey (Part 2)]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:02:49 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2168467 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/your-business-intelligence-journey-part-2 Your Business Intelligence Journey: Overcoming the Challenges

As you implement business intelligence tools, how do you ensure your team is working with the same single source of truth for your data? In this episode, hear about what data sources have to do with broadband providers' corporate strategies and how to make sure your team is on board.

Be on the lookout for Part 3 in the series, sponsored by Innovative Systems.

]]> 2 false Your Business Intelligence Journey: Overcoming the Challenges

As you implement business intelligence tools, how do you ensure your team is working with the same single source of truth for your data? In this episode, hear about what data sources have to do with broadband providers' corporate strategies and how to make sure your team is on board.

Be on the lookout for Part 3 in the series, sponsored by Innovative Systems.

]]> 00:14:53 <![CDATA[Your Business Intelligence Journey (Part 1)]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:45:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2159015 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/your-business-intelligence-journey Your Business Intelligence Journey: From Zero to Something

What is business intelligence, and what can it do for broadband providers? In part 1 of this three part series, Fay Jandreau of Venture Communications and Brian Weis of Innovative Systems offer an introduction to business intelligence and how to instill a data-driven culture among your team — while focusing on the human benefits.

Be on the lookout for Part 2 in the series, sponsored by Innovative Systems.

]]> 1 false Your Business Intelligence Journey: From Zero to Something

What is business intelligence, and what can it do for broadband providers? In part 1 of this three part series, Fay Jandreau of Venture Communications and Brian Weis of Innovative Systems offer an introduction to business intelligence and how to instill a data-driven culture among your team — while focusing on the human benefits.

Be on the lookout for Part 2 in the series, sponsored by Innovative Systems.

]]> 00:19:16 <![CDATA[Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 3)]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 13:15:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2027435 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/broadband-expansion-and-bead-part-3 In the third and final episode of a three-part series, Telecompetitor welcomes Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter of Finley to discuss what trends we’re seeing among early Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program award winners and others involved in the process, and how implementation of fiber expansion is likely to proceed. The theme of the third episode is “Be ready.”

]]> 3 false In the third and final episode of a three-part series, Telecompetitor welcomes Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter of Finley to discuss what trends we’re seeing among early Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program award winners and others involved in the process, and how implementation of fiber expansion is likely to proceed. The theme of the third episode is “Be ready.”

]]> 00:09:37 <![CDATA[Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 2)]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 16:22:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2017992 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/broadband-expansion-and-bead-part-2 In the second episode of this three-part series, Telecompetitor welcomes Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter of Finley to discuss how providers can take proactive steps to make sure they are beating the competition as they pursue funding, whether through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program or beyond it. The theme of this second episode is “Be aggressive.”

]]> 2 false In the second episode of this three-part series, Telecompetitor welcomes Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter of Finley to discuss how providers can take proactive steps to make sure they are beating the competition as they pursue funding, whether through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program or beyond it. The theme of this second episode is “Be aggressive.”

]]> 00:12:03 <![CDATA[Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 1)]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:36:00 +0000 Telecompetitor https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63589/episode/2017988 https://the-broadband-exchange.castos.com/episodes/broadband-expansion-and-bead-part-1

In Part 1 of this three-part series, Telecompetitor talks with Finley's Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter about how broadband providers are navigating expansion, whether participating in the BEAD Program or not. Episode theme: “Be comfortable.”

Be on the lookout for Part 2 in the series, sponsored by Finley.

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In Part 1 of this three-part series, Telecompetitor talks with Finley's Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter about how broadband providers are navigating expansion, whether participating in the BEAD Program or not. Episode theme: “Be comfortable.”

Be on the lookout for Part 2 in the series, sponsored by Finley.

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