Best Nicole Ferraro Podcasts (2024)

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How Cleeng is keeping streaming subscription churn in check 30:48

5h ago30:48

30:48

The subscription streaming model allows customers to come and go as they please. Managing churn is a major challenge for providers of the services, particularly as more sports are being streamed, says Cleeng CEO Gilles Domartini. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wi-Fi 6E migration doesn't have to be a pain in the AP 30:20

9h ago30:20

30:20

Ekahau's Matt Starling joins the podcast to break down some of the main benefits of using 6GHz spectrum in Wi-Fi 6. He explains why upgrading to Wi-Fi 6 often isn't as simple as taking down existing Wi-Fi access points (APs) and how Ekahau works with organizations to upgrade their Wi-Fi networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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No one buys AI 32:49

3h ago32:49

32:49

Omdia's Roz Roseboro provided a look at the value that AI is bringing to a number of telecom IT software categories such as monetization, orchestration and assurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the Story? Germany isn't worried about Huawei 25:11

6h ago25:11

25:11

Light Reading's Iain Morris joined the podcast to discuss why Germany is taking a different stance from the rest of the EU on how it handles Huawei equipment in its networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SKT's AI plans, Huawei's smartphone success and the rise of digital nationalism 15:04

2h ago15:04

15:04

In this episode of the Telecom East podcast, Light Reading contributing editor Robert Clark and Ross O'Brien, analyst-in-chief at Delta Analysis, discuss the rise of AI as a telco value-add in Asia and the potential chilling impact of digital nationalism on Internet economies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Space WAN: MetTel taps Starlink for space-based network 32:53

1h ago32:53

32:53

MetTel CTO Ed Fox joins the podcast to discuss why the service provider decided to partner with Starlink as a reseller and how MetTel can provide satellite connectivity as a managed service to customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the Story? The trouble with telco APIs 33:56

7d ago33:56

33:56

In this podcast, the Light Reading editors discuss why some telcos are convinced that network APIs will unlock new revenue streams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Telecom East: How AI is changing bandwidth needs in Asia 44:18

7d ago44:18

44:18

Light Reading contributing editor Robert Clark and Ross O'Brien, analyst-in-chief at Delta Analysis, welcome Bill Barney, a former Asian telco CEO and current chairman of Asian Century Equity, to discuss the outlook for telecom in Asia during a time of geopolitical uncertainty and AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Will AI on smartphones fade the way of the Metaverse? 32:07

8d ago32:07

32:07

Runar Bjorhovde, analyst for Canalys, joined the podcast to explain why smartphone vendors are banking on AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How Cabot, Arkansas, got a broadband boost from municipal fiber 30:47

9d ago30:47

30:47

This week: Cabot Mayor Ken Kincade, Connect2First's Candace Looper, DZS' Geoff Burke and Irby Utilities' Josh Collver on their partnership to launch the first city-owned fiber network in the state of Arkansas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LR Extra: Halloween hijinks and gadget ghosts 37:50

14d ago37:50

37:50

It's the Halloween edition of the Light Reading extra podcast, where our editors and an esteemed guest walk through the digital cemetery looking for gadget zombies and technologies that still haunt us. Palm Pilots, Secret Senders, weird Wi-Fi phones and Slacker music are some things that creep up in this freewheeling conversation. Hosted on Acast. …

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Telecom East: Rebooting mobile's fortunes 39:39

16d ago39:39

39:39

In this episode, Light Reading contributing editor Robert Clark and Ross O'Brien, analyst-in-chief at Delta Analysis, discuss what KKR's entry into cable construction might mean for the subsea business. This episode also features an interview with author William Webb, who says the mobile industry needs to focus on cost-effective coverage rather tha…

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The Divide: NTCA's Shirley Bloomfield on the future of the Universal Service Fund 30:47

23d ago30:47

30:47

This week: Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, joins to discuss legal uncertainty around the Universal Service Fund (USF), and why preserving USF programs is crucial for rural providers and families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why is my cell phone so bad when I'm on vacation? 31:08

20d ago31:08

31:08

Opensignal's Sylwia Kechiche joined the podcast to dive into Opensignal's findings on the causes of network performance disparity between local and roaming wireless customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the Story? DT is #bullish on telco APIs 19:54

21d ago19:54

19:54

Light Reading's Tereza Krasova joined the podcast to discuss Omdia's positive forecast for growth in the telecom market, and why DT and BT had opposing views on telco APIs at the Network X event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How NextLight helped ignite municipal broadband in Colorado 31:12

29d ago31:12

31:12

This week: Officials from Longmont, Colorado, and NextLight – the state's first municipal broadband network – on NextLight's ten-year anniversary, its impact on the region and lessons learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LR Extra: Next stop, Jupiter's moon 38:55

27d ago38:55

38:55

The Light Reading editors discuss the SpaceX Starship launch, the Europa Clipper, why the pope can't donate his organs, Tesla's Cybercab and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How HFCL brought customized connectivity to Baidabettu and Baslambi, India 21:23

1M ago21:23

21:23

This week: Bhuvnesh Sachdeva, senior vice president at HFCL, and Devadas Pai, CEO of Nanocell Networks, on the challenges and lessons learned from delivering Wi-Fi to the villages of Baidabettu and Baslambi, India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Asisat Oshoala minds the usage gap 10:49

1M ago10:49

10:49

Soccer legend Asisat Oshoala and the GSMA's CMO, Lara Dewar, join the podcast to promote women's tech literacy and to urge governments and citizens to close the mobile usage gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LR Extra: CBRS proposal met with sour grapes 32:19

1M ago32:19

32:19

The Light Reading editors recap AT&T's CBRS proposal, which if approved, some in the industry say would have a "catastrophic" effect on spectrum distribution. We also discuss why the cheese tax is getting out of control, Mike Dano's recipe for frozen sour grapes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What's the Story? It's hard out there for a pay-TV provider 17:04

1M ago17:04

17:04

Charter is working on its latest pay-TV strategy to hold onto and hopefully expand its subscriber count. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ciena's CTO: Wrapping up a decades-long dance with DWDM 41:27

1M ago41:27

41:27

One of the optical networking industry's most approachable tech evangelists and all-around nice guys is retiring soon. Ciena's SVP and CTO Stephen Alexander joins the Light Reading podcast for a look back and a look ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TechExpo 2024: It's a wrap! 30:13

1M ago30:13

30:13

Light Reading's Jeff Baumgartner, Omdia's Jaimie Lenderman, Heavy Reading's Alan Breznick and Dell'Oro Group's Jeff Heynen discuss unified DOCSIS 4.0, the challenges ahead for DOCSIS 5.0 and the potential for 5G on HFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The need for fast, reliable fiber network deployment 19:05

1M ago19:05

19:05

Nir Hollander, Amdocs' GM of Mobile Networks, joins the podcast to talk about the state of fiber deployments worldwide and how Amodcs views fiber network design and AI's role in fiber deployments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How ACP's lapse is impacting state broadband plans 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

This week: Jake Varn, associate manager with Pew's Broadband Access Initiative, discusses the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the impact it's having on states' plans to close the digital divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CableLabs CEO on what's next for DOCSIS 14:51

1M ago14:51

14:51

At SCTE TechExpo in Atlanta, CableLabs CEO Phil McKinney talked about the next chapter for DOCSIS, how CableLabs is connecting with fiber and wireless, and the emerging role of AI and machine learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LR Extra: It's mold, it has the juice 33:32

1M ago33:32

33:32

Light Reading editors recap the Dish and DirecTV merger, ongoing outages from Hurricane Helene and why French climbing ropes are best. We also explain what 'mold juice' is and why we wouldn't be caught dead wearing Meta's AR glasses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GenAI sparks a data center shakeup 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

In this episode, Corning's Brian Rhoney and Bob Whitman explained how fiber infrastructure and computing requirements in and across data centers need to change to support GenAI versus traditional cloud computing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How Veea is delivering wireless connectivity in remote Indonesia 21:39

2M ago21:39

21:39

This week: Ewam de Freitas, chief product officer at Veea, on the company's partnership with PT Bum Desa to deliver a wireless network in the city of Argamukti, Indonesia, and how the project is impacting life in the remote region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The ugly underbelly of falling telco opex 25:56

2M ago25:56

25:56

While telco opex dropped in 2023, the biggest contributor were divestments, which isn't ideal because service providers are selling business segments, explains Omdia's Adam Mackenzie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prof. Feamster puts network performance under the microscope 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

University of Chicago Professor Nick Feamster and his teams at the Internet Equity Initiative and NetMicroscope are using data analytics to provide insight into regional network performance, application quality and how to improve network automation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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LR Extra: Tri-fold phones, high-end audio, bear safety and spy earrings 36:02

2M ago36:02

36:02

On the Light Reading Extra this week, we cover Huawei's new phone, Apple's iPhone hardware features, what to do if you're confronted by a bear, and the comforting thought of having a producer talking in your ears at all times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Telecom East: More 3G sunsets and how AI will change our devices 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

On the debut episode of Telecom East, Light Reading contributing editor Robert Clark and Ross O'Brien, analyst-in-chief at Delta Analysis, discuss 3G shutdowns, explore the latest numbers from Xiaomi and ZTE and probe the sudden fondness for GPU-as-a-service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What's the Story? No lemonade made from a Samsung/Nokia team up 22:40

2M ago22:40

22:40

Light Reading's Iain Morris explains why there's speculation about a potential $10 billion takeover by Samsung of Nokia's RAN business and whether such an acquisition is likely to happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unraveling the 'spaghetti' mess of cybersecurity 27:18

2M ago27:18

27:18

Security vendors and enterprise executives might want a more consolidated approach, but the reality is that integrating multiple products is the most well-rounded approach to cybersecurity, says Omdia's Maxine Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How Calix is using education (and a chicken) to help expand broadband 21:58

2M ago21:58

21:58

This week: Calix's Claudia Tarbell and Mary St. John on the platform provider's Broadband Academy and Broadband Success Playbook for Tribes, and how these resources are helping people fund, design, build, operate and market broadband networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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DataBee CEO on the evolving role of data in cybersecurity 29:57

3M ago29:57

29:57

It's critical for enterprises to gather and analyze the right data to prevent and react to cyberthreats, says Nicole Bucala, CEO of DataBee, a company that was incubated at Comcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the Story? eSIMs ease wireless woes for travelers 13:42

3M ago13:42

13:42

Travel embedded SIMs (eSIMs) are one avenue for travelers to maintain wireless network performance. Now, organizations outside the telecom industry are joining service providers in providing travelers with a range of eSIM service options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ookla on the competitive advantage of 5G standalone 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

Ookla's Karim Yaici breaks down which regions and service providers are leading the charge in 5G standalone and what this means for enterprises and consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How two rural co-ops are connecting their communities with Conexon 54:46

3M ago54:46

54:46

Conexon's Jonathan Chambers joins Washington EMC's Wendy Sellers and Tri-County Electric's Julius Hackett to discuss the rural co-ops' partnerships with Conexon Connect to deploy and deliver fiber broadband to members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ACA Connects CEO tackles bulk billing, BEAD, net neutrality and sports streaming 28:31

3M ago28:31

28:31

Grant Spellmeyer, president and CEO of ACA Connects, joins the podcast from The Independent Show in Nashville to dig into the top regulatory issues facing an org that represents a large group of independent US operators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LR Extra: Waymo honks, facts are good and we can't remember your phone number 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

Light Reading's editors explore the Waymo honkfest, ponder the fear of contrary opinions, dish on affordable broadband orders and try to remember any phone number that isn't from a flooring commercial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How Tarana and Choice Broadband are connecting Navajo Nation 26:29

3M ago26:29

26:29

This week: Tarana CEO Basil Alwan, and Choice Broadband General Manager Velena Tsosie, discuss their partnership to deliver next-generation fixed wireless access for the Navajo Nation in Tohatchi, New Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LR Extra: Pixel peeping, American idioms and satellite service fantasies 26:32

3M ago26:32

26:32

Light Reading's editors ponder the Google Pixel 9's new features and once again dine out on their food industry frustrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the Story? Starry's rough road to profitability 11:57

3M ago11:57

11:57

Light Reading's Jeff Baumgartner discusses how fixed wireless company Starry plans to move from bankruptcy to profitability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LR Extra: Olympic dreams and vacation screams 28:48

3M ago28:48

28:48

The Light Reading editors share their favorite Olympic events, some facts about Humane's AI pin and Google's autocorrect, and they recall some bad vacations with long car rides and sweaty theme parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: Benton's John Horrigan on the costs of ACP's end 24:59

4M ago24:59

24:59

This week: John Horrigan, senior fellow at Benton, joins to discuss new data showing billions in lost savings for consumers and the economy due to the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EchoStar VP: open RAN's 'flexibility is priceless' 25:13

4M ago25:13

25:13

EchoStar's Ravinder Jarral explains why the open RAN testing and development initiative, ORCID, was launched and how things are progressing both in the lab and out in the field. ORCID is funded by a $50 million grant from the NTIA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: Blair Levin on what the end of Chevron deference means for broadband 31:12

4M ago31:12

31:12

New Street Research analyst Blair Levin joins the podcast to discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down Chevron deference and what it means for broadband policy and the digital divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Verizon's Novak: Be on the lookout for internal AI security threats 33:59

5M ago33:59

33:59

AI largely isn't the looming security threat that the tech and telecom industries imagined, but internal misuse of GenAI tools could pose a problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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