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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.
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- 4 days ago9 min
October 26, 2026: BEAD 2.0, Starlink’s new partner, AST SpaceMobile news, and RiverStreet’s sale
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we discuss Telecompetitor’s interview with South Carolina’s broadband director about BEAD 2.0, a new Starlink partnership and a report on the limitations of Starlink, an update from AST SpaceMobile, news of RiverStreet’s Chapter 11 filing, and much more. Chapters - Intro - River Street Networks Bankruptcy and Oaktree Sale - South Carolina's BEAD Second Round Strategy - Broadband Affordability Rules and Rural Provider Concerns - Alaska Communications and Starlink Reseller Deal - Skeptical Take on Starlink's Long-Term Role - AST SpaceMobile's Direct-to-Phone Satellite Service - C Spire Expands Converged Home Internet Offering - US Mobile and PayPal's Free Your Phone Program - JD Power Business Wireless Satisfaction Study - Consumer Cellular Survey on Human Customer Service - AI's Behind-the-Scenes Benefits for Broadband Providers - Outro
- 1 weeks ago9 min
October 19, 2026: SpaceX to purchase Grain management spectrum, AT&T and Optimum CX programs
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the SpaceX purchase of Grain Management spectrum, and more. Chapters - Intro - SpaceX spectrum deal for direct-to-device - UWiFi's ad-supported free internet - JD Power satisfaction study: wireless vs wired - AT&T and Optimum customer experience programs - G Fiber's AI-native Wi-Fi 8 gateway - STL Partners study on autonomous broadband operations - Fiber Broadband Association's low level design guidance - Pew Trusts on state broadband funding after BEAD - Cable One's Megabroadband acquisition legal challenge - Survey on viewing habits: highlights vs full episodes - Closing
- 2 weeks ago9 min
October 12, 2026: FCC approves SpaceX’s D2D constellation, Lumos to acquire ALLO Fiber assets
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we discuss the FCC’s approval of SpaceX’s 15,000-satellite direct-to-device constellation, the Lumos acquisition of ALLO Fiber assets, Starlink’s plan to sell hourly and weekly passes, a new USDA grant, reports on BEAD and cybersecurity, and much more. Chapters - Intro - SpaceX FCC Satellite-to-Phone Authorization - Starlink Community Host Pay-as-you-go Model - Ookla Study on VoNR vs 4G Call Performance - T-Mobile vs Charter Advertising Dispute - Parks Associates: Wi-Fi Issues and Churn Risk - Cybersecurity as a Broadband Differentiator - Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report - BEAD Fiber Construction and Locate Ticket Demand - Siletz Tribes USDA Reconnect Grant - Language Access Barriers Online - Lumos Acquires Allo Fiber Network in Joplin - Closing Remarks
- 3 weeks ago9 min
October 5, 2026: FCC reforms NEPA, Washington details BEAD awards
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange from Telecompetitor, we discuss various actions taken at the September FCC meeting—including NEPA reform and the release of more spectrum—Washington state’s BEAD awards, and new analyses of customer churn and possible upcoming mergers and acquisitions.
- Sep 28, 202610 min
September 28, 2026: Colorado halts a BEAD award, Indiana and New Mexico announce grants
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompetitor, we discuss the BEAD award for Maverix Broadband canceled by the state of Colorado, new grant announcements from Indiana and New Mexico, Lifeline policy in California, comments on proposed FCC permitting rules, and more.
- Sep 21, 202610 min
September 21, 2026: AI spending and use against scam calls, reports galore, and more…
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompeitor, we discuss a new report about AI spending in the telecom sector and share our interview about AI scam calls. The news from last week also includes several reports on speeds, capex spending, wireless data, wireless devices, disaster readiness, and more.
- Sep 14, 202610 min
September 14, 2026: New BEAD deployment round, FCC moves, M&A, and more…
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, from Telecompeitor, we discuss the NTIA’s announcement of a new BEAD deployment round to reach newly unserved locations. Also, we wade through the FCC’s recent moves on permitting and robocalls, share news about a merger, and catch up on all the broadband news since the week before Labor Day.
- Aug 31, 202610 min
August 31, 2026: All final BEAD proposals approved! Plus digital equity, M&A, grants…
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we celebrate the approval of all 50 states’ final BEAD proposals, discuss the NTIA’s resumption of the digital equity grant program, and hear about some new offers, grants, and acquisitions.
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