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This feed is Light Reading's main podcast feed for "The Light Reading Podcast," "The Divide," "The Light Reading Extra," and "What's the Story?"
Light Reading provides daily news, analysis and insight for the global communications networking and services industry. The publication was founded in 2000 and, since July 2016, has been a part of Informa Tech, a division of Informa PLC. We're part of a big team providing specialist research, media, events and training for businesses and professionals working in technology.
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The Divide: How permitting problems delay broadband builds
2w ago00:31:27Tap to summarizeThis week: Execs with Brightspeed, Ziply Fiber and CentraCom discuss the biggest problems with broadband permitting; how inconsistent timelines, requirements and costs cause deployment delays; and what reforms are most needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wireless Infrastructure Association CEO braces for the AI and 6G era
Apr 2100:34:31Tap to summarizePatrick Halley, the president and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association, discusses the top trends in the industry and how AI and 6G are poised to come together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Divide: Blair Levin on 30 years of the Telecom Act and what must come next
Apr 1500:34:59Tap to summarizeFormer FCC official Blair Levin joins the podcast to discuss BEAD program updates and how the federal government can best prepare for the future of connectivity and AI as we mark 30 years of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Divide: Carol Mattey on BEAD hope and hysteria, and stalled USF reform
Mar 1800:38:34Tap to summarizeThis week: Former FCC official Carol Mattey joins the podcast to discuss the outcome of states' revised BEAD plans and what's next, as well as why she's not optimistic the Universal Service Fund will be reformed anytime soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cable shows signs of improvement, but is it out of the woods?
Mar 1000:29:24Tap to summarizeNew Street Research's Vikash Harlalka joins the podcast to discuss cable's latest round of financial results, including the improvements and the significant challenges the industry will continue to face in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Divide: IEEE's David Witkowski on broadband progress and the AI impact
Mar 400:34:34Tap to summarizeThis week: IEEE Senior Member David Witkowski joins the podcast to catch up on topics impacting the connectivity landscape – from the BEAD program to the evolution of FWA and satellite broadband to the growth of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Risk to Opportunity: How Network Operators Can Leverage Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing
Mar 300:28:02Tap to summarizeWith GPS supporting so much of the U.S’s critical infrastructure, it is a known single point of risk. NextNav’s Mariam Sorond joins Light Reading to discuss how operators whose own networks are vulnerable to GPS attacks, can help solve the national security challenge with GPS, secure their networks with a resilient terrestrial timing back-up and open up opportunities by offering 3D PNT capabilities. Sponsored by NextNav. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is cable approaching a tipping point on PON?
Feb 2500:36:49Tap to summarizeCable ops are going with FTTP in most greenfield buildouts, but a new report from cable industry vet Jay Rolls suggests that some operators are pivoting to fiber in legacy HFC areas, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Divide: Shirley Bloomfield on rural broadband progress, BEAD's 'bargain' and USF
Feb 300:28:27Tap to summarizeAs she prepares to retire as CEO of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Shirley Bloomfield joins us to discuss progress on connecting the rural US, how BEAD changes will impact those communities, and the need to preserve USF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AT&T's copper shutdown project takes 'wireless-first' approach
Jan 2800:38:32Tap to summarizeAmid more FCC approvals for its copper shutdown plan, AT&T is initially targeting customer service migrations with wireless connections ahead of future fiber builds, says AT&T's Susan Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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