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Connected America: A sneak preview at this year's agenda
Beyond the Cable takes a sneak peek at the agenda for Connected America 2026, which opens next month with a packed two-day program in Texas.Sessions on both days, which reviewed in full on Connected…
What makes a smart community? Here's why connectivity matters
Maz Khan, the president of Vitalis Smart Communities, says the term smart community is thrown around too loosely nowadays. "Somebody puts up a Nest thermostat and some sort of smart lock and all of a…
What 41% of renters now expect and why instant-on connectivity matters
Connectivity is a key part of decision making when renters are considering where to live, according to Elizabeth Parks, the president and CMO of Parks Associates.Parks joined Ilan Eframian, a VP from…
Uncertainty and concern mounts for BEAD providers in Minnesota
Requirements asking providers to submit written statements pledging not to take additional subsidies to complete and operate BEAD projects have had a chilling effect, according to Bree Maki, the…
Operating with urgency: Discussing Ezee Fiber's growth with CEO Matt Marino
Ezee Fiber has grown rapidly in recent years, with aggressive expansion efforts in markets like Houston, New Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest.The fiber internet provider's CEO, Matt Marino, recently…
Why Everyone Wins When Smaller ISPs Succeed
Jon Carlson, a senior vice president of business development at Ibex, explains why everyone wins with a healthy ISP ecosystem, not just the corporations. "Yes, success for those tier two and tier…
Analyzing GPC's data center pivot with Christopher Sikora
Christopher Sikora, the CRO of Great Plains Communications (GPC), shares how GPC strategically positioned themselves to lean into a data center-driven marketplace.According to Sikora, factors that…
Make construction sexy again? One CEO thinks it's time.
Trent Edwards, the CEO of TAK Broadband, is worried about the future of the workforce in the telecommunications industry."We don't do a good job of making sure that the younger generation understands…
Extinction faces telecoms that don't adopt AI transformations
The telecommunications industry gets a bad reputation as being slow to adapt new technologies. It's one that Abhishek Sandhir, the managing director of Sand Technologies' telecommunications division…
Consolidation doomsday fears in the UK fail to pan out
James Page, the CEO of Proactive International PR, said era of buildouts by so-called altnets in the United Kingdom has given way to a new chapter, where investors want their money back.Altnets, a…
CEO Rahul Puri says STL will keep its competitive edge
Few have seen the evolution of connectivity in the UK better than Rahul Puri, the CEO of STL.Speaking to Beyond the Cable this fall at Connected Britain, Puri talked about what's next for STL, which…
Why streamlined operations are a necessity for regional ISPs
ISPs that can't spot what parts of their network are delivering subpar experiences for customers will face higher churn, said Dan Siemon, the CEO and one of the co-founders of Preseem.Siemon, joining…
Meet the CEO that wants to change how telecoms hire
Staffing issues have been persistent for the telecom industry, as Heather Moyer, the CEO of HNM Systems, knows all too well.Moyer said she believes the industry at large has a branding problem and…
Legacy CPQ Systems Cause ISP Headaches
Legacy configure price quote (CPQ) systems cause headaches for ISPs, but the right CPQ system can be a game changer for ISPs on the margins.We spoke with Sean Casey, the SVP of product management at…
Rethinking connectivity with Rob Chambers
Rob Chambers, the Managing Director of Total Telecom, says Connected Britian has evolved with the growth of the market in the United Kingdom."What started as being a conversation purely about fiber…
How MDS Global helps companies innovate and scale operations
As a vendor in the business support systems (BSS) space, Ryan O'Hanlon said MDS Global has built a diverse portfolio of customers, including BT and Virgin Media O2. O'Hanlon, the VP of global sales…
Building trust, bridging worlds: Assured's path to Tribal partnerships
Joel Ogren, the CEO and founder of Assured Communications, says building partnerships with tribal communities is about listening and understanding history from different perspectives.With a lengthy…
Greater Manchester strives to set new connectivity standards
John Duncan is the Connected Places Lead for Greater Manchester, which encompasses the largest metropolitan area in Northern England. Recently, at Connected Britain in London, Duncan appeared on…
The recipe for continued growth in managed Wi-Fi
Multifamily properties that aren't meeting the connectivity needs of residents remains a major gap in 2025, but it's one that Ed Wolff, the CEO of Aerwave, hopes to help fill.As a symbol of Aerwave's…
Notes from the field: Telling broadband's untold stories
Abby Crawford, a podcasting and marketing specialist with FiberCom Engineering, is the host of Field Notes - a podcast that introduces her audience to public and private sector leaders in the…
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Beyond the Cable with Brad Randall has published 56 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Technology.
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