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NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield - Episode 32

A great visit with NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield for a "State of the Union" update & preview of RTIME '23 in San Diego!

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Hosted by veteran broadcaster Craig Corbin, Broadband Universe features conversations with innovators, influencers, thought leaders, service providers & those working to connect the unconnected. Our goal: to inform & inspire!

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 3, 2025

NEWSCAST #160

The government shutdown slows down BEAD activity at NTIA; The Department of Energy issues an RFP to build a major data center on the Savannah River site; ISP Brightspeed files a lawsuit against the city of Bristol, TN ; New York’s ConnectALL awards more than $15 million for broadband infrastructure. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – September 19, 2025

NEWSCAST #159

Permitting reform to speed broadband projects discussed in the U.S. House of Representatives; Project Kuiper anticipates serving multiple international markets by early next year; Record setting use of wireless data during 2024; Japan subsidizes under-sea cable laying ships for NEC & a long-time leader in broadband announces a coming retirement. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – September 1, 2025

NEWSCAST #158

Louisiana’s Governor urges Commerce to let states keep unspent BEAD funds; SpaceX challenges more proposed BEAD grant awards; Skydance prepares a bid for Warner Brothers Discovery; Several wireline carriers have to repay USF funds & a novel idea for building nuclear reactors a mile underground. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – September 5, 2025

NEWSCAST #157

Most States & Territories make the September 4th BEAD Final Proposal deadline, many do not; California’s Public Utility Commission launches an internet Lifeline Program for low income households; SCTE & NCTA join forces to combat vandalism of broadband infrastructure; A new open access network under construction along the shores of Lake Superior & yet another 120 MW data center on the drawing board for metro Atlanta. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – August 29, 2025

NEWSCAST #156

The number of States announcing provisional BEAD awards grows to 29; EchoStar sells a swath of spectrum to AT&T; Municipal broadband grants announced in NY; The auction for Tilson Technology goes to ITG Communications & with hunting season fast approaching, a timely fiber safety reminder from a Virginia broadband provider. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – August 22, 2025

NEWSCAST #155

West Virginia’s draft final BEAD proposal leans heavily on fiber; Broadband disaster grants awarded in New Mexico; Yet more BEAD guidance from NTIA; FCC streamlines regulations for cable & another massive data center project in the Lonestar State. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 3, 2025

NEWSCAST #160

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – September 19, 2025

NEWSCAST #159

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – September 1, 2025

NEWSCAST #158

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – September 5, 2025

NEWSCAST #157

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – August 29, 2025

NEWSCAST #156

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – August 22, 2025

NEWSCAST #155

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