The Five Nine
Join host Diana Goovaerts and other Fierce Network editors as they explore the stories behind some of the hottest topics in tech and telecom. Want the inside scoop on broadband, wireless, artificial intelligence and cloud? You'll find it here.
Episodes
Data Center 2.0 - The New Sustainability Math
What does “sustainable” even mean when AI demand – and data center projects – are accelerating? In this episode, we unpack what sustainability means in the AI era, where power and water factor in and how data center sustainability is increasingly about more than just how electricity is being generated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Data Center 2.0 —Untangling the software stack
Software is what makes a modern data center tick. But sorting through what goes where in terms of IT, OT and beyond can be tricky. We untangle this complex web and shine on spotlight on how AI is driving change in the systems that keep compute running smoothly. #AI #software #datacenters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Data Center 2.0 – Episode 2: Storage
When people picture a data center, they tend to picture compute servers, GPUs, watts and raw horsepower. But there is another side of the equation that decides whether that expensive compute power actually does anything useful: Storage. In this episode, we'll tackle what storage is, what decisions make the biggest impact, key challenges and how to handle the current storage shortage. #AI #datacen
Data Center 2.0 – Episode 1: Compute
If you’re deploying AI, your decisions around what compute to use shouldn’t be based on which three-letter acronym you remember the best. We’re breaking down how to think about compute for AI; what CPUs, GPUs, and newer accelerators are best at; where organizations can get tripped up; and what constraints matter more than the chip itself. #AI #artificialintelligence #enterprise
Inside Data Center Financing—PE Funding Models and Industry Trends
Private equity has aggressively poured billions into data centers and digital infrastructure in recent years. But today, some investment assumptions are being stress tested. We explore the assumptions behind big PE data center investments, how the landscape is shifting, whether creative deal making is a good thing and where things might head next. #privateequity #datacenters #AI #investments #cl
Why Fiber Still Matters After ChatGPT
AI dominates headlines but fiber still has a huge role to play in the future. We chatted with Fiber Broadband Association’s VP of Public Policy Marissa Mitrovitch and BNP Paribas’ Sam McHugh about BEAD, broadband, workforce issues and the next wave of infrastructure. #fiber #broadband #AI #infrastructure #telecom #workforceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nvidia GTC Highlights—Top AI & GPU Announcements Explained
Turns out Nvidia isn't just a chip company, it's morphing into a systems company. On the heels of Nvidia GTC in San Jose, we sat down with three of our favorite analysts - Jack Gold, Anshel Sag and Leonard Lee - to translate Nvidia's tech talk into tangible takeaways. Here's what you need to know about the company's latest chip and AI announcements. #AI #AgenticAI #Nvidia #OpenClaw #Cisco #cyberse
MWC Barcelona 2026 Highlights: The Five Nine’s Top Takeaways
The Fierce Network team spent a week in Spain meeting with top wireless execs to get the down low on where the industry is headed in 2026. Now that we're back stateside, we sat down to dish on our top takeaways from the show. And spoiler alert, we heard about a lot more than just AI. #MWCBarcelona #wireless #AI #satellite #6G #wirelesssensingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to Expect at MWC Barcelona 2026
How much gas is left in 5G? And where will the road to 6G head? Where does quantum fiction meet fact? And will we actually hear anything new about ai? Fierce’s team of experts talks about what's coming at MWC Barcelona. #MWC #MWCBarcelona #wireless #6G #quantum #AI #artificialintelligence #satellite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What the Future Looks Like for Private Wireless Networks
A major vendor shifting focus, a spectrum tug of war and the unavoidable rise of AI have people wondering: what’s next for private wireless. So, let’s find out. #privatewireless #5G #AI #industrial #Celona #NokiaWatch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/rX0hRgzHN-ESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How quantum computing and AI agents could break network security
The Five Nine explores how and why AI agents and quantum computing could break modern network security, what role telecom network operators have in stopping the threats, and why everyone needs to start thinking about these problems NOW. Special guests include Palo Alto’s SVP for Network Security Rich Campagna, F5 VP of AI and engineering guru Jimmy White and Fierce Network Research’s M
How AT&T is redefining connectivity with a customer-first focus (Special Episode)
In this conversation, AT&T Executive Vice President and General Manager of Mass Markets, Jenifer Robertson, discusses how the company is reshaping connectivity through a customer-first strategy across wireless and fiber. Robertson outlines AT&T’s approach to serving more than 100 million customers daily, highlighting how customer experience, network reliability, and simplified pricin
Retail AI in the wild
We’re flipping the script this week and talking not to the people building AI infrastructure but to one of the people trying to help implement it in the wilds of retail. Forum3 Co-CEO and former Starbucks Chief Digital Officer Adam Brotman talks why GenAI is different, how on-device AI could change the game entirely, and whether he thinks there is actually a bubble. #AI #artificialintelligen
Agentic AI rocks the multi-cloud landscape
AI is massively shaking up the multi-cloud landscape. And we’re here to talk about how. As cloud adoption kicked into gear a few years back, it wasn’t enough to have just one cloud. Suddenly enterprises had deployments scattered here, there and everywhere. That, of course, made for a management nightmare. And just as vendors and enterprises started to get their arms around the problem,
What does telecom look like in 2026?
What does the future hold for Verizon with a new CEO at the helm? Does the $42.5 billion BEAD program have staying power? Can telcos fend off a space-based market invasion? A new year brings a fresh start, but there are some trends that are bound to carry over from 2025. We gathered the whole Fierce Network crew to get their top takes on what's in store for the year to come in the wireless, wireli
The Five Nine: The rise of alternative hyperscalers
AI isn’t just transforming how we live, work and play, it’s also overhauling the cloud and data center market. It’s not just about the big three anymore – we’re entering the era of the alternative hyperscaler. Vultr’s CMO Kevin Cochrane and Futuriom founder and chief analyst Scott Raynovich talk what's coming down the pipe in 2026. #AI #cloud #GPU #neocloud #alt
The Five Nine: Do GPUs make sense for AI-RAN?
Nvidia made headlines in October when it announced plans to invest $1 billion in telecom vendor Nokia to develop AI-RAN solutions that use its GPUs. But do GPUs even make sense for AI-RAN? We sat down with Orange's Atoosa Hatefi and Dell'Oro Group's Stefan Pongratz to dig into the different flavors of AI-RAN, what would compel telecom operators to spring for GPUs and what the overall market foreca
The Five Nine: AI factories, APIs, Interconnect and more from AWS re:Invent
AWS walked into Las Vegas with a full house of cards. The cloud titan absolutely unloaded with a series of announcements spanning silicon, software and networking at its annual re:Invent conference. And the key takeaway? It’s not playing catchup on AI anymore…it’s leading the pack. Fierce Network's Diana Goovaerts and Elizabeth Coyne sat down with Moor Insights and Strate
The Five Nine: Nvidia, Nokia think this is where AI is headed
First, there was machine learning. Then, generative AI. Now, we’re in the midst of the agentic AI revolution. But agentic AI is a waypoint rather than an endpoint. So, what’s next? The answer is physical AI. But what is physical AI, in practical terms? What is it good for, how mature is the technology, what kinds of networks will it need and how can we all prepare for what’
The Five Nine: The big 6G mystery and Dish Network’s daytime drama
Could SpaceX take over Dish Network's role as the nation's fourth largest wireless carrier? And how much do we really know about six G? Today we're tackling two of the hottest topics in the wireless world. Plus, you’ll get a sneak peek at what’s coming with our Broadband Nation Expo next week. #SpaceX #DishNetwork #6G #AI #wireless #broadbandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac
The Five Nine: Telcos are drowning in data debt
Telcos are DROWNING in debt. No, not financial debt, though they do have some of that. We’re talking about crippling amounts of technical and data debt, which could keep telcos on the sidelines of the AI revolution. We’ll be looking at just how bad the situation is, what telcos need to do to make it right, whether they can move fast enough to ride the AI wave and what they
The Five Nine: Starlink's rise to power in the broadband market
You may have seen one streak across the night sky. And there could be one hovering a few hundred miles above you right now. No, I’m talking about UFOs but satellites and more specifically, the thousands of Starlink satellites that have taken over our skies and changed the broadband landscape forever. Ookla’s Sue Marek and Joe Madden from Mobile Experts dig into how Starlink
The Five Nine: Telecom takes a quantum leap
Description: You’ve probably heard about quantum technology in news headlines, but what is it and what does it really mean for telcos? Fierce’s Masha Abarinova sits down with quantum networking leaders Noel Goddard, CEO of Qunnect, and Frank de Jong, Quantum Safe Network Lead at Orange Business, to delve into how operators are putting the technology to work. #quantum #qubits #connectiv
The Five Nine: Crypto companies mine for AI gold
Fierce takes a look at the companies behind the neocloud movement – crypto mining specialists who have found a new home in the cloud market thanks to AI. Guests include Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot and AvirdThink Founder Roy Chua. #crypto #GPU #cloudcomputing #Hut8 #AISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Five Nine: Will AI save or sink telcos?
We kick off the new season of The Five Nine with a debate around the question on everyone’s mind: is AI a threat or an opportunity for telecom companies? We’re keeping things all in the family today, with Fierce Network Research’s Mitch Wagner and Linda Hardesty offering fresh perspectives from each side. #AI #networks #connectivity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in
AI-native networks, AR glasses, and the future of connectivity (Sponsored)
In this sponsored episode of The Five Nine, Fierce Networks contributor Daniel Frankel sits down with Hemanth Sampath, VP of Engineering at Qualcomm, to explore how 6G will unlock new user-experiences and operator services. Sampath outlines a shift from app-based smartphone content consumption to AI-agent driven, natural interactions – extending to AR glasses & wearables. This evolution
What Wi-Fi 8 brings to the table: reliability over speed (Sponsored)
Wi-Fi 8 is here—and it's not about speed, but reliability. MediaTek’s James Chen explains how AI and smarter design are reshaping connectivity. Listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s next for wireless? Live 3GPP insights (Sponsored)
Speaking live from the 3GPP plenary meeting in Prague, Juan Montojo, Vice President of Technical Standards at Qualcomm Technologies, shares where mobile networks are headed as 6G development begins. Improving coverage, energy and spectral efficiency, and user experience are at the center of these early-stage efforts - all while reducing the cost to deliver data. A defining feature of 6G will
The Five Nine: Can nuclear fix the big data center power problem?
This week we’re taking a look at the big bottleneck that could bring the AI revolution to a screeching halt: power. AI requires a lot of high power chips deployed in a LOT of data centers. But while hyperscalers have plans to build up new data centers to support AI demand, they’ve run into power shortages in key areas. They’re particularly feeling the crunch in the U.S. So, we sa
The Five Nine: Gigapower, Utopia take open access networks to the U.S.
This week, we sat down to unpack one of the biggest emerging concepts in the broadband space – the open access network. Open access, like any broadband network, is no cakewalk and comes with its own share of challenges. But it also presents underrated opportunities for the industry, particularly in the United States where the model is less often used. Utopia Fiber and Gigap
The Five Nine: Nokia Bell Labs research prez details Moon mission, more_mixdown
Guest host Liz Coyne wrangled an exec from Nokia Bell Labs to talk about the company’s recent mission to the moon. The mission came as Nokia Bell Labs celebrated its 100th anniversary but the landing didn’t go quite as expected. Nokia’s Thierry Klein, President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia, tells Liz all about why the company is aiming for the moon in the
The Five Nine: What enterprises need to know as AI moves to the edge
This week, we delve back into the intersection of AI and networking, and more specifically what enterprises need to know and prepare for as AI moves to the edge. Just how distributed will AI really be? How will enterprises decide what workloads go where? And what should they be thinking about and planning for to make the AI-driven future a reality? We sat down with GTT SVP of Product Engineering t
The Five Nine: What we have our eyes on in 2025
The Fierce Network crew made it back safe and sound, for the most part, from Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. But the show, which is essentially the official start to the year in telecom, gave us a lot to think about. We spent the week digesting what all the announcements from the show mean for the industry and now we're looking forward to what the rest of 2025 has in store for operat
The Five Nine: MWC 2025 pre-show bingo board
The hotels are booked, the bags are packed and at the end of this week, the flights will be boarded. But what will we find when we get there? That’s the question we’re going to tackle today and the answers just might surprise you. With me are Fierce Network’s editor-in-chief Liz Coyne, executive editor Monica Alleven, Senior Reporter Dan Jones and our Research guru Mitch Wagner.
The Five Nine: Frontier’s CEO talks coming back from the brink
This week, we delve into the nitty gritty of one of the biggest turnaround stories in telecom in recent years: that of Frontier Communications. Frontier recently made headlines when Verizon agreed to pay $20 billion in cash to acquire the company as part of a bid to drastically expand its fiber footprint. That deal is now expected to close in Q1 of 2026. But while it’s flying hig
The Five Nine: Bending the knee to the sovereign cloud
This week, we explore the rise of sovereign clouds across the globe. You’ve probably heard of GDPR by now, or at least data privacy. And while sovereignty is sort of in a similar sphere, it’s more about data direction than privacy. We sat down with Vultr’s Kevin Cochrane to examine what sovereignty means, how it’s accomplished and the impact AI could have
The Five Nine: The birth – and death – of ideas in Google Cloud’s Office of the CTO
This week, we sat down to pull back the curtain on the idea factory chugging along behind the scenes at one of the largest hyperscalers: Google Cloud. CTO Will Grannis heads up Google Cloud’s Office of the CTO, or OCTO, which is comprised of senior Google technology experts and former enterprise CTOs. Together, this team sifts through the company’s big ideas to figure out what wi
The Five Nine: Alianza’s CEO talks what’s next for the mobile core
This week, we’re taking a look at what the future holds for operators when it comes to the mobile core. The march to the cloud has been a steady but rather slow journey for operators. And nowhere is this more true than for mobile core services. But that could soon change, thanks to a recent deal Alianza struck to acquire Metaswitch from Microsoft. Here’s what Al
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Scaling Up: Texas A&M's 5G Expansion with CommScope's Tech Expertise [Sponsored]
In this episode of The Five Nine Podcast, host James Careless dives into the future of 5G technology with special guests Matthew Almand, Chief Technology Officer at Texas A&M University System, and Thierry Chau, Vice President of Market Development at CommScope. Texas A&M University System is gearing up for a full-scale 5G transformation across its flagship and regional campuses, and Matth
What does Trump mean for telecom and tech policy?
This week, we’re taking a look at what the recent U.S. election means for telecom and tech policy in the years ahead. Donald Trump just won a second term in the White House, but this go around could be very different from the first thanks in part to the entrance of new key characters - like Elon Musk and Robert Kennedy – into the equation. To sift through the implications of another Trum
Zeroing in on Zero Trust and the cloud security landscape
This week, we’re venturing into the thorny territory that is cloud security. In a newly issued security report, Google Cloud noted that new tools are lowering barriers to entry for malicious actors, and will make it easier for them to launch attacks in the year ahead. The report also noted that something as seemingly small as a compromised identity can have an outsized impact on an enterprise gi
What happens to the network when AI moves to the edge? Featuring Zayo
This week, we’re returning to the intersection of AI and network transport. We recently spoke with Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson about how AI is impacting the network, demanding ever-larger pipes for data transport and training. That’s, of course, a boon for a company like Lumen, which has now signed partnership deals with cloud companies and AI pioneers Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Google.
Here’s why private networks have become so popular
This week, we're getting a behind the scenes look at the private networks that power our ports and industrial campuses and keep us connected both underground, in the subway, and inside stadiums. As consumers, we're used to being connected to sprawling cellular networks from the likes of AT& T and Verizon in the U. S., BT, and Deutsche Telekom in Europe. SK Telecom, Telstra, Vodafone, you know,
Have we been doing automation all wrong?
This week, we’re turning our attention to automation, and, more specifically, why exactly it hasn’t taken over yet. Fully autonomous networks are something of a holy grail for telcos and data center operators alike. And yet, progress has been slow at best. As AT&T CTO Jeremy Legg said in June of this year, “We’re a ways away from autonomous networks. But there are points within networks that
What is data curation and why does it matter?
This week we’re going back down the AI rabbit hole, but we’re venturing down a new tunnel to talk about something called data curation. Though AI is still a developing technology, it’s well enough known at this point that models are only as good as the data they’re trained on. But for enterprises looking to fine tune publicly available models, it can be a challenge to make sure they’re making the
Sorting fact from fiction when it comes to GenAI hype
This week, we’re diving into the wonderful world of artificial intelligence, taking an in-depth look at how to balance risks inherent in the technology with the high expectations generated by a now years-long hype cycle. And we couldn’t have a better guest to explore the topic with. Christopher Savoie is the co-inventor of something called the adaptive agent oriented software architecture. And w
What happens when data centers come to town?
Description: This week, we’re putting data centers under the microscope – but not from the perspective you might think. As a B2B news outlet, we normally cover data centers from an insider viewpoint. But with AI helping drive a massive data center expansion effort, we wondered: “how do communities feel about all these big buildings coming to town?” So, we reached out to two local officials to tell
Building a new network for AI with Lumen
This week, we sat down with Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson to delve into how AI is changing not just the network, but the culture inside telecom companies. Just a few years ago, you’d have been forgiven for viewing Lumen as something of a company on the outs. Though company executives talked for years about transforming from a traditional telecom to a technology company, Lumen’s strategy was
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In-Building Wireless: The Fourth Utility? [Sponsored by CommScope]
While Wi-Fi has become a common expectation of any modern building, it is interesting to see that individuals and businesses alike are increasingly relying on mobile data indoors, where an estimated 70-80% of mobile traffic originates. This is the topic of discussion in this latest episode of The Five Nine Podcast as we’re joined by CommScope experts Upendra Pingle, Senior VP of Intelligent Cellul
What is fiber good for besides broadband?
This week Fierce Network’s Linda Hardesty delves into the topic of fiber optic sensing. When we think of fiber, we often just think of those little cables that connect us to the internet. But it turns out that fiber optic cables can be used for more…much more. Fiber optic sensing is basically the idea that fiber optic cables can sense vibrations in their vicinity and that can have several intere
What is broadband without affordability?
This week, we’re going to take an in-depth look at an interesting question: “What is broadband without affordability?” The United States government is poised to spend more than $42 billion on broadband expansions across the country in a quest to bring internet connectivity to every citizen. But the recent collapse of the government’s Affordability Connectivity Program – which provided monthly subs
Reversing the GPU heat problem with Vaire Computing
This week, we’re bringing you the story of a startup chasing an absolutely fascinating concept, one CEO Rodolfo Rossini told us he believes could revolutionize computing and make his company the next Nvidia. It sounds crazy, but trust me, you want to hear more. The startup is called Vaire Computing and its play is focused on something called reversible computing. Like any new tech it’s complicated
Meeting Alaska's broadband infrastructure challenge: MTA's Jessica Gilbert
Diana Goovaerts talks with MTA's Jessica Gilbert, director of marketing and communications for the Alaska operator. How is rural broadband infrastructure different from infrastructure builds in other areas? Gilbert talks about the challenges of serving Alaska's very rural communities as well as meeting the demands of an influx of new residents who expect fast, reliable broadband internet service.S
A look at telecom investment trends with Jason Hill of Houlihan Lokey
Low CAPEX in wireless infrastructure is predicted for 2024. But networks never sit still, as Jason Hill, managing director and global head of digital infrastructure at Houlihan Lokey, says in this week's podcast. And the need to evolve and upgrade will drive investments into 2025. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha BookmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kwikbit Internet CEO Joe Costello on targeting an overlooked broadband market
“Without high-speed internet, you cannot be an American citizen.” Joe Costello, CEO of Kwikbit Internet, is clear: to live and survive in the modern United States, you need access to reliable, fast, and affordable internet. However, this is still a challenge in many remote, rural and deprived areas across the United States. This week, we speak to Costello, whose company focuses on deploying high-s
IBM & GSMA partner to democratize AI
Stephen Rose, General Manager of Global Industries at IBM, and Alex Sinclair, CTO of the GSMA, join our podcast to discuss their new partnership aiming to grant telcos of all sizes access to the power of generative AI and accelerate its adoption across the telecommunications sector. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman and Sam BookmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Next steps to close the digital divide: Broadband Success Partners take up the challenge
This year will be pivotal for states trying to connect their communities to high-speed broadband and build future-proof networks. Catch up with two experts deeply entrenched in helping develop, roll out and build broadband networks across the United States. Jay Rolls, CTO of Broadband Success Partners, and David Strauss, a veteran of the cable and telecommunications industry, discuss what it will
Adil Kidwai of EdgeQ on how chipsets, AI and CSPs intersect
Industry newcomer EdgeQ has made significant strides in addressing technology needs to deliver advanced networks. Adil Kidwai, VP & Head of Product, joins The Five Nine podcast to discuss some of the key trends and challenges ahead for the industry and how a chipset vendor such as EdgeQ plays a pivotal role in driving growth. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha BookmanSee
Expert insight: Navigating a dynamic security landscape
Cybersecurity remains an incredibly dynamic landscape, requiring constant attention in an effort to combat evolving threats. In this episode sponsored by DXC Technology, Telenor’s Bjorne Watne shares his wisdom, outlining some of the fundamentals for success in security with a particular focus on the threat landscape, new technologies and changing regulations. “It’s an interesting question, are we
TeleWorld Solutions discusses the ever-advancing world of mobile networks
TeleWorld Solutions’ Basil Haider gives us the lowdown on advanced mobile networks, the ever-increasing catalogue of consumer and industrial use cases, and the importance of keeping the customer front and center of the innovation pipeline. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producer: Matt RickmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EY's Tom Loozen: Streaming bundles may boost the telco revenue picture
Tom Loozen, global telecommunications leader at EY, returns to The Five Nine podcast to discuss key issues that households face and how the telecommunications industry is in a prime position to address them. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha BookmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parkopedia aims at unified platforms for in-vehicle services
On this week’s episode, we speak to Duncan Licence, Chief Product Officer at Parkopedia, a UK-based company that has its roots in helping drivers find parking. But Parkopedia has moved beyond that. One goal is to create a unified platform for in-vehicle services that combines payment, e-charging, parking, entertainment, e-shopping and much more. Having already established relationships with the la
Paul Savill of Kyndryl on the promise of private wireless networks
Kyndryl has been a strong proponent of private wireless networks, looking to partner with leading enterprises around the globe to power up their connectivity solutions and private networks. Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader for Networking and Edge Compute joins our podcast to talk about the opportunities and benefits for enterprise. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producer: Matt Rickman Content Manager:
Interview with Leighton Carroll, CEO, Galtronics
On this week’s episode of The Five Nine, we catch up with Leighton Carroll, CEO of Galtronics. During this extensive interview, Leighton speaks of the merits of multibeam antenna technology to drive customer experience and allow for greater connectivity for users in crowded spaces or events. The technology, according to Leighton, has come a long way, and it is cost effective and limited in size, t
The future of telco retail with Anurag Gaur, Boston Consulting Group
Anurag Gaur, Knowledge Expert, TMT at Boston Consulting Group details some of the strategies that operators are pursuing across Asia, and how carriers in other regions can implement these to drive traffic and customers to their retail space. The trend, he argues, is moving from just regular retail spaces that sell phones or calling plans, to those that focus on experiences. Whether it’s troublesho
Delivering on satellite connectivity: Peter Cunningham, VP of Product Management, Bullitt Group
Fueled by demand for phones that work in far-flung locations, Bullitt Group has established strong brand partnerships with the likes of CAT and Motorola to develop and deliver handsets and dongles that enable full connectivity across the globe. Peter Cunningham, VP of Product Management, joins us to talk about the flagship technology that earned them MWC23's Best in Show.See omnystudio.com/listene
Charles Miller, CEO of Lynk talks satellite-to-phone innovation
This week, we catch up with Charles Miller, CEO at Lynk, a company that owns the only patented satellite-direct-to-telephone technology. As satellite connectivity becomes an important part of the toolkit available to CSPs, we discuss how Lynk will drive continued innovation in the telecommunications space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Igor Leprince on BAI Communications' pending transformation
Having recently announced its complete rebrand to Boldyn Networks in June of this year, it is safe to say BAI Communications is undergoing an important shift. However, the focus remains the same. Alejandro Pinero sits down with Group CEO Igor Leprince to discuss the rebrand and their belief in connecting everyone by leveraging the power of standalone networks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac
Latin America's satellite opportunity with OneWeb's Christopher Casarrubias
Satellite is becoming a competitive connectivity option across the globe thanks to the development of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) technology. In this interview, OneWeb's Christopher Casarrubias, head of regulatory and government affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean, describes the opportunity rising in the region. With remote communities and rugged terrain, the LAC is ripe for innovation to bridge
UScellular's Adriana Rios Welton on the challenges of network expansion
We're in a unique funding environment for large-scale broadband projects, and carriers and public entities alike face challenges in building a reliable, accessible network across the United States. At UScellular, Adriana Rios Welton heads up the Legal and Government Affairs team, helping the company carry out its mission to bridge the digital divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat
IBM's Andrew Coward on the future of software-defined networking, AI, and more
As GM of Software Defined Networking at IBM, Andrew Coward oversees IBM’s hybrid cloud software and network offerings. And that is no small task. With increasingly complex networks, multiple clouds coexisting, and layers of orchestration and automation being built end-to-end, software tools such as AI are key to making sense of it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UScellular CEO Laurent Therivel on rural wireless, competition and more
Laurent "LT" Therivel has had some interesting challenges since taking up the role of president and CEO of the fourth-largest carrier in the U.S. Listen in to this exclusive interview as LT discusses UScellular's competition and investment outlook, regulation, and the carrier's key goal of reaching underserved areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Fulwiler of NETSCOUT on why a dark NOC is the future for CSPs
The dark NOC concept is getting lots of attention from wireless carriers striving for standalone 5G networks. Rick Fulwiler, Chief Solutions Architect at NETSCOUT, describes the challenges in transitioning to a highly automated network environment and why it’s an opportunity worth pursuing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rounding up the year in telecom with our Fierce editors
What were the top topics in the communications industry this year? Join Alejandro Pinero and Fierce's telecom and technology editors -- Linda Hardesty, Monica Alleven and Diana Goovaerts -- for a rundown of the challenges and innovations that had the biggest impact in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mirko Voltolini, VP of Innovation, Colt Technology talks 5G and network evolution
Mirko Voltolini lives in the future for a living. In his role, he and his team carry out research, trial and explore new ways to utilize and exploit the benefits of 5G and telecommunications infrastructure in general. From edge compute to private networks and the future of fibre, Mirko digs into what we can expect in the future of connectivity and its benefits not only for the individual, but also
CWTA's Robert Ghiz on Canada's 5G catch-up strategy
Canada's 5G rollout finally got started in 2020, and Robert Ghiz, president & CEO of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, is excited about the opportunities the new network technology will bring to the country's diverse communities. But it also represents a huge challenge, not least of all the cost, estimated to be at least $26 billion. How will providers meet those challenges?See
Verizon Business' Arvin Singh details 5G applications for enterprise
Arvin Singh heads up the Innovation and Research team for 5G and Edge at Verizon Business and has an ambitious view of the applications of 5G in the enterprise. In an increasingly connected world, the telecommunications industry is positioning itself as the ideal partner for companies, industries and sectors looking to latch on to the digital revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info
Whirlpool's Joao Borges on UX design and the future of home appliances
As users demand more simplicity, appliances must become more complex. Whirlpool’s Joao Borges joins The Five Nine podcast to talk about the present and future of our appliances, and what keeps him and his engineering team busy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Wisniewski of AST SpaceMobile on satellite's mobile play
The ability to fill connectivity gaps from terrestrial networks, as well as a dramatic drop in cost and price, have made satellites a true player in the cellular connectivity mix. Scott Wisniewski, Chief Strategy Officer of AST SpaceMobile speaks to these merits, current and future satellite launch plans, and the company's vision to narrow the digital divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
AT&T's Jeff Luong on bridging the broadband divide
An unprecedented amount of funding is being made available to communities by the federal government to build out broadband infrastructure. But accessing those funds is a complex process. Jeff Luong, president of Broadband Access & Adoption Initiatives at AT&T, explains how the carrier is partnering with communities to bridge the digital divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
