Broadband Pulse
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Lyte Fiber’s Old is laser-focused on serving underserved broadband communities
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in 2023 in Houston, Texas, by Carter Old and SDC Capital Partners, Lyte Fiber focuses on delivering fiber-based broadband in Texas and beyond....
Bluepeak expands South Dakota broadband with $95M investment; Cajun Broadband completes Vermilion Parish, Louisiana broadband network
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from Bluepeak, Cajun Broadband, Comcast, Ezee Fiber, Fidium, Ri...
Arelion’s Fridström on European network expansion and pursuing enterprise services
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arelion enhances its European reach while carving out a position in the ever-evolving enterprise services market. Â Â As chief evangelist at Arelion,...
Dobson Fiber commits to fiber internet expansion in Stringtown, Oklahoma; Fidium deepens Rochester, NH fiber broadband presence
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from Dobson Fiber, Fidium, Henderson Municipal Power & Ligh...
LightRiver on the value of factory-built networks
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talked to two experts at LightRiver about providing a seamless experience for their provider customers: Walt Paskowski, SVP market...
Optimum makes a call for smart consumer online data habits
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With most people being distracted during the holidays, online scammers are ready to pounce on consumers. According to Optimum, the most common online ...
Alabama Fiber Network’s (AFN) middle-mile network nears completion; Breezeline launches 2.5G internet with promotional wireless offering
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Building Broadband, we're tracking new broadband builds from Alabama Fiber Network (AFN), Breezeline, Brightspeed, eX² Tech...
Global NaaS Event Day One Roundup
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we're in Dallas, Texas, covering this year’s Mplify (formerly MEF) Global NaaS Event GNE 20...
Brightspeed fires up fiber for three new Virginia Communities; Cleveland's DigitalC connects nearly 7,000 households
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Building Broadband, we're tracking new broadband builds from Brightspeed, Digital C, Ezee Fiber, Fidium, Greenlight Networks...
Arkansas's $1B BEAD broadband moment
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In late August, the Arkansas State Broadband Office released the state’s final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Prog...
Ethernet Alliance on how 200G per lane will support AI and cloud computing innovations
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Broadband Pulse, we talked to the Ethernet Alliance about the upcoming High-Speed Networking (HSN) Plugfest that will be held ...
Semtech’s Kimber on advancing Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) standards
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As bandwidth demand accelerates and power consumption issues become more acute, the emergence of Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) has become a welcome te...
Vistabeam’s Larsen on taking a hands-on local approach to rural broadband
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vistabeam is another example of a company finding a way to serve the often-overlooked rural market. Matt and Monique Larsen, who co-founded Vistabeam ...
SCTE TechExpo25 Roundup Day 3
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we're tracking key trends taking place at SCTE's TechExpo25 show. As the final installment i...
SCTE TechExpo25 Roundup Day 2
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we're tracking key trends taking place at SCTE's TechExpo25 show. This episode has highlight...
SCTE TechExpo25 Roundup Day One
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we're tracking key trends taking place at SCTE's TechExpo25 show. This episode has highlight...
SCTE's Popo and Morse on cable's convergence moment at SCTE TechExpo25
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the cable industry considers new methods to address competition with fiber and converged wireless/wireline service sets, it’s clear the industry ...
Panduit’s Vermeer focuses on easing customer pain points
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Vermeer’s telecom career took hold right out of college when he joined Panduit. During his 20 years with the company, he has tackled various mi...
Brightspeed’s fiber internet buildout gains momentum in Monroe County, Michigan; Comcast starts building out broadband to 12K Westport, CT locations
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brightspeed, Comcast, Conexon Connect, C Spire, DigitalC, Ezee Fiber, Gateway Fiber, Lumos, Sprocket Networks and TDS Telecom are all expanding broadb...
Zayo's Long on how it is scaling up its IP and dark fiber opportunity pipeline
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zayo had a productive second quarter that will provide a runway for future growth. The service provider announced that its North American core networ...
C Spire Fiber extends fiber to rural Tylertown, Mississippi; Ezee Fiber launches fiber expansion into Milton, Lakewood and Fife, Washington
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we're tracking new broadband deployments from CentraCom, C Spire Fiber, Ezee Fiber, Gigapower, GCI, GoNets...
AlixPartners’ Danis on emerging broadband provider industry consolidation
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Led by Tier 1 telcos AT&T and Verizon, a new M&A wave in the fiber broadband market is rising. AT&T is moving to acquire Lumen’s FTTH bu...
AeroNet Wireless taps Tarana for multi-million-dollar upgrade; Astound expands existing fiber network in McGregor, Texas
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from AeroNet Wireless, Astound, Brightspeed, Comcast, Fidium, ...
Frontier’s Mispagel on becoming the second-largest fiber builder in the U.S.
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Scott Mispagel, Senior Vice President, Network Engineering and Operations at Frontier Com...
ACS completes Northstar submarine cable upgrade; BAM Broadband expands into Tempe, Ariz.
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from Alaska Communications, BAM Broadband, Brightspeed, Dobson...
Comcast's Slovin on crafting smart city solutions
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked with Mike Slovin, Vice President and General Manager of Smart Solutions. Comcast Smart Solut...
Brightspeed and Comcast complete broadband builds in Pennsylvania and Georgia
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest Broadband Pulse broadband roundup, we are tracking new deployments from several providers, including: Brightspeed, Comcast, C Spire, Fa...
Airvine brings fresh wireless approach to enterprise campus network backhaul
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new podcast, we talked with Dave Sumi, CEO of Airvine, about new wireless-based opportunities for enterprise campuses and multi-dwelling unit ...
Brightspeed and Ezee Fiber further their broadband presence in NC and Chicago
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Broadband Pulse broadband roundup, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from a host of providers, including: Brightspeed Ezee Fi...
ACA Connects and NCTC leaders weigh in on emerging cable broadband trends
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talked with two key cable industry veterans about emerging trends--Lou Borrelli, CEO of NCTC and Grant Spellmeyer, president and C...
Building Broadband: BCE completes acquisition of Ziply Fiber, accelerating its fiber growth strategy; Brightspeed lights up fiber broadband in five new rural Ohio counties
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from several regional and national broadband players, including...
Ezee Fiber’s CEO leads with a team sport philosophy
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you ask Ezee Fiber’s CEO Matt Marino about his leadership style, he likens it to the nature of a football team: “I'm a big believer that the re...
TeleGeography makes call for new submarine cable repair ship investments
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new TeleGeography report reveals that $3 billion worth of investment in submarine cable repair ships will be required to sustain current service le...
1Finity’s Francois Moore addresses the optical and wireless landscape
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1Finity, which houses Fujitsu’s optical and wireless operations, recently began operating under its new name and brand identity. As Fujitsu announce...
How Harmonic is advancing the fiber broadband opportunity
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harmonic is well known in the cable industry as a key supplier of DOCSIS equipment. However, as the cable and telecom industry continues to expand its...
Building Broadband: Brightspeed connects 8,000 homes and businesses in Western OH; Intrepid Fiber Networks raises $425 million to accelerate fiber broadband expansion
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from several regional and national broadband players, including...
IQ Fiber gives small businesses a new fiber service option
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Ted Schremp, president and CEO of IQ Fiber. Â Ted was an early pioneer in developi...
Vernonburg Group encourages communities to look at all broadband options
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Paul Garnett, the founder and CEO of the Vernonburg group. Vernonburg recently issued a new whit...
Kore-Tek shifts to a direct-to-service providers model
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Ryan Young, CEO of Kore-Tek, an optical systems integrator, about how it is shifting its focus to se...
Goodbye, Bandwidth IG, hello BIG Fiber
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bandwidth IG recently changed its name to BIG Fiber. The dark provider stated that the name change reflects its growing momentum in providing dark fib...
IQGeo on how IT systems bring value to customers
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George Hughes, who recently took on the role of head of value consulting at IQGeo, is no stranger to implementing IT systems in large companies. Befor...
Building Broadband: Comcast starts new seven-county Indiana broadband build; Elberton, Ga., takes up the 25G opportunity
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from several regional and national broadband players, including...
Collaborative Synergy takes a fresh look at the broadband make-ready process
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As more service providers look to expand their fiber reach into new markets, leveraging existing utility pole infrastructure is key. To do that, servi...
Ethernet Alliance coalesces around interoperability and future innovations
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we talked to two Ethernet Alliance leaders during this year’s OFC 2025 show: David Rodgers, Ethernet Alliance Events & Confere...
Fiber Connect 2025 Show Daily - Day Three
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Lightwave’s day three daily podcast for Fiber Connect 2025, we're breaking down the key announcements, presentations, and conversations at the Na...
Fiber Connect 2025 Show Daily - Day Two
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Lightwave’s day two podcast for Fiber Connect 2025, we're breaking down the key announcements, presentations, and conversations at the Nashville ...
Fiber Connect 2025 Show Daily - Day One
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode Lightwave’s daily podcast for Fiber Connect 2025, we're breaking down the key announcements, presentations, and conversations ...
WISPA’s CEO on making common-sense fixes to the BEAD program
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new Broadband Pulse podcast, Lightwave editor Sean Buckley talked to David Zumwalt, President and CEO of WISPA. During this episode, Zumwalt...
Building Broadband: altafiber and Avondale Development Corporation strike Wi-Fi pact; Bluepeak expands fiber internet to Yukon, Oklahoma
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Broadband Pulse podcast's special Memorial Day holiday edition, we’re rounding up new broadband builds from various providers over the past week....
Consolidated aims its capacity platforms at the data center market
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, host Sean Buckley, editor in chief of Lightwave and BTR, talked to Sean Baillie, SVP of Carrier, Chan...
GTT sets an adaptable managed services vision
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked with Chris Bonavita, VP of strategy and technology adoption for GTT, about the provider's vi...
Verizon paves AI path for small to medium-sized businesses
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discussed how AI can be helpful to small to medium-sized businesses. We feature Michael Caralis, Verizon's VP of business markets....
OIF on the interoperability opportunity
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talked to two experts who are driving innovation and collaboration in the optical networking industry from the Optical Internetwor...
Ayar Labs on how I/O systems will enhance AI
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we speak with Terry Thorn, Vice President of Commercial Operations for Ayar Labs. Ayar has been...
Building Broadband: Comcast’s Edinburgh, Indiana expansion brings service to over 2K residents and businesses; Fidium begins fiber broadband network construction in Bath, Maine
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadband Pulse is tracking new broadband build-out developments in this new weekly news roundup series. We're tracking new builds from various prov...
Lightwave+BTR OFC 2025 Video Show Daily - Day 3
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Lightwave+BTR's vshow daily podcast for Day Three of OFC 2025, we looked at the following key trends and news headlines:Â Arelion...
Lightwave+BTR OFC 2025 Daily Podcast Roundup - Day 2
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Lightwave+BTR's daily podcast for Day Three of OFC 2025, we tracked various trends and news from the show, including:Â Retym raises 180 million to...
OFC 2025 Show Daily - Day One
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode Lightwave+BTR's daily podcast for Day One of OFC 2025, we're breaking down the key announcements, presentations, and conversatio...
Belden's Sadura on the state of broadband
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we speak with Sev Sadura, VP of product management at Belden. Belden has been going through a t...
TIA's CEO Stehlin weighs on what's next in broadband, security
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Stehlin, CEO of TIA addresses new opportunities for broadband under the new presidential administration. Stehlin is a veteran of the telecommun...
Building Broadband: BroadbandOne expands fixed wireless access into Savannah, Ga.; HyperFiber kicks off St. Petersburg, Florida fiber build
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadband Pulse is tracking new broadband build-out developments in this new weekly news roundup series. We're tracking new builds from various prov...
Building Broadband: Comcast lights up broadband for 18.5K Northeastern Pennsylvania locations; Fidium begins fiber construction in Boothbay, Maine
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadband Pulse is tracking new broadband build-out developments in this new weekly news roundup series. We're tracking new builds from various prov...
Building Broadband: AT&T, Brightspeed and Vero Fiber expand regional broadband presence
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadband Pulse is tracking new broadband build-out developments in this new weekly news roundup series. We're tracking new builds from various prov...
Spirent's Douglas sounds off on the 5G opportunity
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of Broadband Pulse, we talked to Stephen Douglas, Spirent’s Head of Market Strategy. Spirent recently released its sixth annu...
Clearfield's new CMO sets course for 2025
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clearfield, a fiber optic connectivity and management product designer, has made a name for itself, helping service providers reduce the high costs as...
Alianza’s Peak on service providers necessary move to a cloud-based structure
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alianza is looking to help traditional service providers abandon their traditional methods. The voice-centric service provider, which started serving ...
Render’s Laudati reflects on the evolving broadband industry
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Laudati, who joined Render Networks as vice president of product and partnerships in the fall of 2023, shared his perspective on his first year wi...
XKL on middle mile networking challenges
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since no two service providers are the same, nor should their DWDM solutions be, XKL has taken a consultative approach that considers every service pr...
AFL's Mullins on wireless DAS opportunities
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seneca Mullins, President of AFL US Services, where he oversees six distinct service companies under the AFL umbrella. Seneca has been with AFL for 18...
FarrPoint on bridging the Kentucky broadband divide
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FarrPoint in partnership with Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and Connect Humanity, recently conducted a study that showed that improving broadb...
MetTel's CTO on the evolving managed services landscape
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the Broadband Pulse Podcast, Lightwave+BTR editor-in-chief Sean Buckley talked to Ed Fox, MetTel's Chief Technology Officer (CTO)....
RouteThis strives for Wi-Fi service consistency
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the Broadband Pulse Podcast, Lightwave+BTR editor-in-chief Sean Buckley talked to Jason Moore, CEO of Route This, a company focuse...
PacketLight's CEO seeks position in quantum computing market
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the market is still in its early stages of development, quantum computing holds considerable potential. A recent Quantum Insider report forecast...
Clearfield's Morgan on simplifying FTTH deployments
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talk to Kevin Morgan, Clearfield's Chief Marketing Officer. Morgan, who has served in this r...
Keysight's Seifert on the 800GE network opportunity
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talk to Charles Seifert, senior manager of network test hardware platforms for Keysight, abo...
Marvell's Alvares on the water and power consumption conundrum for data centers
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Nigel Alvares, Marvell's VP of global marketing and business planning. During the podcast, we a...
US Signal’s Dan Watts on integrating One Neck assets and organic growth opportunities
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Watts, CEO of US Signal, joined the Broadband Pulse podcast to discuss how the competitive business service provider enhances its cloud service re...
Orbia Dura-Line is bridging the broadband technician gap
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Madison Carroll, Global Program Manager at Orbia’s Dura-Line Academy, joined the Broadband Pulse podcast to discuss fiber broadband workforce issues...
CHR's software is enhancing the broadband experience
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest Lightwave+BTR Broadband Pulse Podcast episode, we talked to Jason Malmquist, EVP and Head of Software and IT Services Business for CHR....
Funds for Learning CEO addresses cybersecurity and Wi-Fi E-Rate issues
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest Lightwave+BTR Broadband Pulse Podcast edition, we talked to John Harrington, CEO of Funds for Learning. We discussed the recent launch ...
Technetix shows how to reduce network power consumption by up to 30%
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Governments the world over are committed to keeping global temperature below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. To achieve this, greenhouse gas (GHG) e...
Zayo's Bill Long sounds off on the middle mile
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talk to Bill Long, Zayo's chief product officer. Long leads the company's overall product st...
Broadband Forum celebrates 20 years of TR-69 standard and industry innovation
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to we talked with two key members of the Broadband Forum: · Craig Thomas, CEO of Broadband...
MEF's CTO Pascal Menezes takes on the IP service automation opportunity
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of Lightwave+BTR's podcast series, The Broadband Pulse, we talked with MEF's CTO, Pascal Menezes, about the organization's goals...
Introducing: Broadband Pulse
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we will address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for...