Broadband Universe

Stories Inside the World of

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!

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – August 14, 2026

NEWSCAST #201

A win for fiber provider Zayo in the access battle with railroad company CSX. Verizon offers rewards to stem a rash of fiber vandalism in California. Florida based IQ Fiber expands into South Carolina. Regional Fiber Connect heads to Omaha. And if you need help finding something to watch, AI is on the way. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – August 7, 2026

NEWSCAST #200

The FCC could finally add a 4th Commissioner. Satellite broadband company Hughes declares bankruptcy. A 3rd AI model goes rogue. More scrutiny of the USF. And a really, really big AI chip manufacturing plant is on the drawing board in Texas. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – July 31, 2026

NEWSCAST #199

The FCC launches a review of E-Rate. Amazon looks to start satellite based mobile service. Echostar closes its deal selling wireless spectrum to AT&T. Nex-Tech completes its fiber network in Kansas. And a Community Access Portal ribbon cutting in Kingfisher, OK. Those stories & more on This Week in thE Braodband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – July 24, 2026

NEWSCAST #198

An impressive 13th launch for SpaceX’s Starship. OpenAI to build a $20 Billion data center project in the coastal region of Georgia. Oregon plans to raise the price for connecting subsea fiber optic cables. The FCC puts more C-band spectrum on the auction block. And in the face of legal headwinds, Paramount takes a pause in the acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – July 17, 2026

NEWSCAST #197

Oklahoma’s Broadband Office announces a $14.5 Million expansion of access to essential services. The Digital Equity Act Competitive Grant Program gets a win in federal court. $52 Million in funding AI-native wireless innovation from the NTIA. And a major overhaul of the Universal Service Fund in the works by the FCC. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – July 10, 2026

NEWSCAST #196

The Navajo Nation approves a nearly quarter of a billion dollar broadband investment. Oregon announces reassigned BEAD awards. SpaceX wants to launch 100,000 Gen3 Starlink LEO satellites. Apple will spend $30 Billion on chips from Broadcom. And WIA awards nearly $30 Million to expand telecom workforce development. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – August 14, 2026

NEWSCAST #201

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – August 7, 2026

NEWSCAST #200

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – July 31, 2026

NEWSCAST #199

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – July 24, 2026

NEWSCAST #198

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – July 17, 2026

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – July 10, 2026

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