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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!

Great conversations with great people!

Join us on a journey across the expanse of all things broadband as we share stories of people making a positive impact in the world of communications.

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!

This week's podcast interviews feature...

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 6, 2026

NEWSCAST #213

Supplemental BEAD eligible location lists are out for review. Completion of a major broadband project in Oklahoma. California becomes the 50th State to sign its BEAD award. And SpaceX introduces dynamic pricing for residential Starlink subscribers. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 30, 2026

NEWSCAST #212

The FCC approves Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar. Optimum Communications may transfer control of its broadband operations. Comcast looks at layoffs & a massive restructuring charge in Q4. And SpaceX may acquire access to 80,000 tower sites in support of Starlink Mobile. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 23, 2026

NEWSCAST #211

Delaware’s JobsFirst Accelerator Program has a new participant. Broadband provider Riverstreet files for bankruptcy protection. Record fiber internet subscriber growth for AT&T. And Meta gets hit with a $25 Billion judgement. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 16, 2026

NEWSCAST #210

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative signs New Mexico’s first BEAD grant agreement. A major court ruling on the Universal Service Fund. The Cable One – Mega Broadband deal is put on hold. Amazon LEO reaches a satellite production milestone. And SpaceX looks to launch Starship more than once a day. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 9, 2026

NEWSCAST #209

Pennsylvania awards its first BEAD grants. Starlink gets the go-ahead to launch 15,000 satellites for direct-to-device phone service. A massive broadband joint venture combining Gigapower amp; Forged Fiber. Florida based IQ Fiber earns a lofty ranking. And the beginning of a year-long celebration for Truvista Fiber. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 2, 2026

NEWSCAST #208

FCC adopts new streamlined NEPA regulations. AT&T signs a multi-year, multi-billion dollar fiber deal with Corning. DISH emerges from bankruptcy protection. And the Manufacturing Institute launches an AI Skills Training Program. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

This week's newscast feature...

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 6, 2026

NEWSCAST #213

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 30, 2026

NEWSCAST #212

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 23, 2026

NEWSCAST #211

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 16, 2026

NEWSCAST #210

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 9, 2026

NEWSCAST #209

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 2, 2026

NEWSCAST #208

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