Best Verizon 5G Podcasts (2025)

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The Divide: Why states want the feds to 'get out of the way' of BEAD 36:54

5h ago36:54

36:54

This week: Missouri State Rep. Louis Riggs and Benton's Drew Garner join the podcast to discuss their collaborative effort with over 100 state lawmakers to urge the Trump administration to let states proceed with BEAD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Comcast Business gets agnostic with 'dedicated' Internet expansion 28:39

21h ago28:39

28:39

Christian Nascimento explains how Comcast Business has expanded the capabilities of a 'dedicated' Internet service armed with symmetrical speeds and service level agreements across both HFC and FTTP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Verizon VP on bringing IoT insights to the NBA 16:38

6d ago16:38

16:38

Verizon's Shamik Basu explains how the service provider is working with customers to manage their Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure, and why the operator is partnering with Skylo and Singtel to expand IoT connectivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How federal funds and horses brought broadband to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park 24:06

8d ago24:06

24:06

This week: How the Delta Montrose Electric Association used federal funds and fiber-deploying horses to bring broadband to rural regions of Montrose County, Colorado, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Run3TV nails up app framework for 'NextGen TV' 19:17

8d ago19:17

19:17

Michael Collette, the new CEO of Run3TV, discusses how the company's app framework is setting the stage for a wave of apps and services to run on ATSC 3.0, the new IP-based broadcast platform that's been branded as 'NextGen TV.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Multi-gigabit broadband with 10-25-50-100G fiber 19:27

9d ago19:27

19:27

In this podcast Nokia's Geert Heyninck dives into the future of fiber broadband, exploring the latest trends, the rise of multi-gigabit speeds, technological advancements, and real-world use cases shaping the industry. Whether you’re an operator, enterprise, or tech enthusiast, stay ahead of the curve with discussions on the next-generation broadba…

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Why low-power TV stations have high hopes for 5G Broadcast 24:27

12d ago24:27

24:27

'SuperFrank' Copsidas discusses why low-power TV stations are keen on 5G Broadcast and explains why he's confident that 5G Broadcast tech is poised to be featured in a wide array of smartphones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Analyzing the size and scope of Trump's tariffs 24:31

12d ago24:31

24:31

PwC's Dallas Dolen digs into the financial impact the tech, media and telecom sectors could see in the wake of President Trump's sweeping tariffs and weighs in on what companies might do to mitigate their effects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the Story? What cable customers really want 25:00

15d ago25:00

25:00

During the Cable Next-Gen Technologies & Strategies conference, cable execs discussed using AI and ML to improve customer experience, how their mobile service offerings are performing and why some are deploying DOCSIS 3.1 over 4.0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nokia’s James Watt discusses technologies addressing hyperscalers and data centers networks at OFC50 15:29

16d ago15:29

15:29

Nokia’s Vice President and General Manager for the Optical Networks Division, James Watt, discusses key challenges for hyperscalers and data center operators, and how the combined optical networking expertise and capabilities of Nokia and Infinera will create differentiated value in the era of AI. #sponsored Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Telecom East: The decline in telco capex 36:10

20d ago36:10

36:10

Hosts Robert Clark and Ross O'Brien look at China's parallel digital universe and Jio's global O-RAN ambitions, and they speak with Dell'Oro's Stefan Pongratz about the massive drop-off in the RAN market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John Deere's private 5G network is 'Never Idle' 10:23

21d ago10:23

10:23

In this podcast, John Deere's Jason Wallin explains the company's strategy for deploying private 5G at its Davenport Works connected factory and why the company deployed two digital twins at the facility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How subsea cable cuts put spotlight on Internet resilience 25:21

22d ago25:21

25:21

This week: Ryan Polk and Steve Song from the Internet Society join the podcast to discuss the rise in subsea cable cuts and the role of resilient Internet infrastructure in preventing and recovering from outages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nokia VP on taking private wireless networks out to sea 11:15

27d ago11:15

11:15

In this podcast, Nokia's Stephan Litjens explains how the private network landscape is changing, and how Nokia partners with service providers to address the private network needs of enterprise customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Verizon Frontline President on why data makes all the difference in a natural disaster 14:24

28d ago14:24

14:24

In this Light Reading Extra podcast, Verizon Frontline's Maggie Hallbach explains how the service provider is supporting the delivery of data insights and providing smaller temporary mobile assets to assist first responders during natural disasters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SES brings AI, ML to space 11:41

29d ago11:41

11:41

In this Light Reading Extra podcast, SES' Nadine Allen explains how the satellite operator is applying AI, ML and SDN to improve application and network performance, and how the company is providing connectivity to underserved areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Verizon CTO on energy-efficient AI and building telco APIs 16:40

1M ago16:40

16:40

Verizon CTO Yago Tenorio joins the podcast to discuss how the service provider is bringing AI capabilities closer to customers, and why it's working with AT&T and T-Mobile on developing telco APIs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Speed isn't a top concern for wireless subscribers – Opensignal 10:04

1M ago10:04

10:04

Opensignal's Sylwia Kechiche joins the podcast to explain what customers really want from their wireless service providers, and why fixed wireless access (FWA) is a growing 5G use case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: How affordable broadband benefits the economy 22:41

1M ago22:41

22:41

This episode features Dr. Paroma Sanyal, principal at the Brattle Group, a consultancy working on a range of issues including telecom, finance and consumer protection. We discuss a study released by the Brattle Group last month exploring the economic benefits of broadband and the massive economic savings offered by the Affordable Connectivity Progr…

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Telecom East: The bandwidth business in the age of hyperscalers and AI 45:04

1M ago45:04

45:04

Hosts Robert Clark and Ross O'Brien cover SK Telecom's AI revenues, Goldman Sachs tapping into Asia's data center boom and some 5G standalone stats. They're joined by Telstra CEO Roary Stasko to discuss the role of the global cable operator in the age of hyperscalers and how to deal with subsea cable threats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Heat is a huge villain in mother nature versus the network 25:27

1M ago25:27

25:27

How cable company Optimum prepares for inclement weather, and why extreme heat can create the most network management headaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Machine spurning: Light Reading's editors recap MWC Barcelona 2025 12:08

2M ago12:08

12:08

Light Reading's editors discuss what they've seen and experienced at MWC Barcelona as the telco industry continues its years-long push to tame artificial intelligence and machine learning while ushering in a world where networks connect a little more smoothly via APIs and more broadly via satellite clusters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Boingo CEO Mike Finely on venue networks and AI's potential 7:06

2M ago7:06

7:06

Boingo CEO Mike Finley joins Senior Editor Kelsey Ziser in a brief chat at MWC Barcelona to discuss the company's advancements in providing connectivity to large venues and stadiums. He highlights how Boingo can use AI to improve network monitoring and how venues can provide advanced services with robust networks underpinning their operations. Host…

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FirstNet's dedication starts with a dedicated mobile core 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

At MWC Barcelona, AT&T's Scott Agnew, president of FirstNet, discusses the public safety network's capabilities and technology direction as competitors attempt to make inroads in the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: ACA Connects' Brian Hurley on policy priorities for BEAD and beyond 27:20

2M ago27:20

27:20

Brian Hurley joins the podcast ahead of the ACA Connects Summit (March 4-6) to preview this year's conference, the trade group's overarching message of 'let's build' and what policy changes ACA is pushing in pursuit of that goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EXA CEO: It's not just AI driving data center demand 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

In this episode of the Light Reading Podcast, EXA Infrastructure CEO Jim Fagan examined what's driving new data center launches and demand for data center interconnect services. While AI plays a role in this shift, demand for cloud services is also increasing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What's the Story? Ericsson CTO sees brighter days ahead for FWA, private 5G networks 17:03

2M ago17:03

17:03

Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden is optimistic about growth in the fixed wireless access, AI and private networks market. But, competition is fierce and enterprises still need convincing to ramp up deployments of private 5G networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Blair Levin on what's next for BEAD, spectrum policy and the new FCC 48:38

2M ago48:38

48:38

Policy expert and former FCC official Blair Levin joins the podcast to discuss changes on the horizon for BEAD, spectrum policy, US broadband strategy, USF reform and much more amid the new Trump administration and a new FCC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What carriers think about AI 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

Peter Jarich, head of GSMA Intelligence, joins the podcast to discuss the organization's new study focused on carriers AI strategies, what carriers are spending on AI and what kind of returns they hope to get from AI strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the Story? Comcast, Charter look beyond speeds and feeds to redefine broadband 21:44

2M ago21:44

21:44

Facing subscriber losses and rising competition, Comcast and Charter are adopting low-latency tech and convergence strategies to stand out in broadband. They're also exploring a video refresh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Verizon doubles 5G radio deployment for Super Bowl LIX 16:07

3M ago16:07

16:07

Light Reading met with Verizon on-site at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans to get a closer look at the network infrastructure the operator has installed to ensure fans can post selfies to social media and send updates to friends and family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Divide: How the end of Affordable Connectivity Program is hurting low-income Americans 20:09

3M ago20:09

20:09

Danielle Perry, board member at the National Lifeline Association (NaLA), joins the podcast to discuss the results of NaLA's consumer survey showing the significant consequences felt by low-income Americans since the ACP ended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How and why telcos are spinning gold out of copper 27:06

3M ago27:06

27:06

Copper network retirement and transition initiatives are 'definitely picking up,' says TXO's Dave Evans. TXO, which aids such projects, believes this represents a $7 billion opportunity to telcos based on current copper prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: NDIA's Angela Siefer on the importance of digital equity funding 22:18

3M ago22:18

22:18

This week: Angela Siefer, executive director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), joins the podcast to discuss the group's plans to use federal grant funding to support digital navigator programs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the Story? Unclear ROI for D2D satellite messaging 26:24

3M ago26:24

26:24

Many direct-to-device messaging services remain in the development stage, and the market for D2D messaging is small. That makes the ROI for these services hazy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Evolution Digital breaks out a new broadband ARPU booster 17:02

3M ago17:02

17:02

Evolution Digital CEO Chris Egan on why his company's investment in Ubiety could clear a new way for Evolution's broadband partners to differentiate and generate more value from their services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Xumo's Marcien Jenckes talks TV shipments, 'deep interest' in operator-distributed TVs 19:37

3M ago19:37

19:37

At CES, Light Reading chatted with Xumo President Marcien Jenckes about the performance of Xumo's smart TV business, plans for retail and market expansion, and the company's 'deep interest' in exploring the operator distribution model for Xumo TVs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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CES 2025: The shifting smart TV sector, MobileX's sales tilt and robot risings 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

On the Light Reading Extra podcast, Phil Harvey and Jeff Baumgartner discuss Jeff's CES travels, some smart TV updates, MobileX's apparel play and the rise of the robots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CES 2025: AI everywhere, 'NextG' and the specter of more tariffs 22:28

4M ago22:28

22:28

Brian Comiskey, senior director and futurist at the Consumer Technology Association, discusses the top tech themes expected at CES 2025 and offers some thoughts about how a new wave of tariffs might impact the CE industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Downdetector tracks network outages during natural disasters 31:19

4M ago31:19

31:19

Ookla CSO Chip Strange joins the podcast to provide a postmortem analysis of the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on the East Coast networks. Strange explains how Ookla's Downdetector site keeps the market informed of both telecommunications and power outages, and how the site analyzes different types of service disruptions. Hosted on Acast. …

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SoftBank's plans for AI-RAN expansion 37:51

4M ago37:51

37:51

In Telecom East this week, Light Reading contributing editor Robert Clark and Ross O'Brien, analyst-in-chief at Delta Analysis, discuss Huawei’s Android exit, China’s ambitious 10G program and the slowing growth of mobile worldwide. Then, they talk to Ryuji Wakikawa, vice president and head of the Research Institute of Advanced Technology at SoftBa…

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ACA Connects CEO braces for big regulatory 'reset,' says Venu JV is dead 35:23

4M ago35:23

35:23

ACA Connects CEO Grant Spellmeyer discusses how he and his base of independent broadband operators are preparing for an expected wave of regulatory shifts that will arrive early next year with the new administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the Story? AT&T bids farewell to copper network 15:18

4M ago15:18

15:18

Light Reading's Jeff Baumgartner joins the podcast to explain why AT&T plans to shut down its copper network by 2029. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Divide: Gigi Sohn on growing, funding and defending public broadband networks 30:48

5M ago30:48

30:48

This week: Gigi Sohn, executive director, American Association for Public Broadband, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of public broadband networks, ongoing hurdles to the model, recent public broadband successes – and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LR Extra: Gengis Khan and the elephant in the room 33:48

5M ago33:48

33:48

In this edition of the Light Reading Extra podcast, the editors discuss subsea fiber trials, Gengis Khan and artificial Christmas trees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Colt CEO on AI, acquisitions and industry firsts for subsea fiber 36:47

5M ago36:47

36:47

Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt, joins the Light Reading podcast to explain the significance of Colt and Ciena completing the first 1.2 Tbit/s wavelength transmission across the Atlantic Ocean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6G may be forked, Vocus focuses on fiber expansion 35:53

5M ago35:53

35:53

Light Reading contributing editor Robert Clark and Ross O'Brien, analyst-in-chief at Delta Analysis, discuss SoftBank's big AI-RAN play, Samsung's rare stock buyback, and China's appeal for a unified 6G. Also, Michael Ackland, Vocus Group's GM for Federal Government & Strategic Projects, discusses Darwin's potential as a connectivity hub and why so…

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What's the Story? Calix, Amazon and the big bad wolf of broadband 16:28

5M ago16:28

16:28

In this episode, Light Reading's Mike Dano explains why Calix's CEO called Amazon 'the enemy' of broadband providers and a 'wolf in sheep's clothing.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

5M 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

5M 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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