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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!

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 6, 2026

NEWSCAST #180

The wait for NTIA guidance on Benefit of the Bargain dollars will be a little bit longer; New Mexico enacts a state level version of ACP; Charter & Cox receive merger approval & Meta launches a new fiber technician training program. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – February 27, 2026

NEWSCAST #179

Alaska & Washington receive BEAD check marks from NTIA; The largest ever Federal energy loan package awarded to help deal with the influx of new data centers; Microsoft & Starlink partner on a global connectivity project; Streaming helps ISPs slow down cord-cutting & Paramount’s persistence in pursuit of Warner Brothers finally pays off. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – February 20, 2026

NEWSCAST #178

Broadband affordability legislation awaits the Governor’s signature in New Mexico; FCC expands 900 Mhz band access; Broadband usage soars in Q4; Data center developers turn to jet engines to handle power needs & Netflix threatens ByteDance with litigation for enabling copyright infringement. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – February 13, 2026

NEWSCAST #177

Conexon Connect receives the first preliminary BEAD funding disbursement in Louisiana; New Mexico announces public WiFi grants; Amazon Leo gets the green light to launch more than 4,500 additional satellites & A new Chief Executive Officer named at NTCA. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – February 6, 2026

NEWSCAST #176

Amazon needs a 24-month extension on its LEO satellite launch milestone; NTIA may have answered the SpaceX request to alter BEAD requirements; FCC resolves a pole attachment dispute in Virginia; CWA members of the Navajo Nation ratify a new contract & Technological advances continue to outpace workforce availability. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – January 30, 2026

NEWSCAST #175

Starlink making waves in BEAD with waiver requests; Industry workforce shortages could be larger than previously thought; Comcast & Google settle separate class action lawsuits; Gas-fired power is on the rise due to AI Data Center demands & Growing concern as a Russian ship drops anchor near major sub sea cables in British waters. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 6, 2026

NEWSCAST #180

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – February 27, 2026

NEWSCAST #179

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – February 20, 2026

NEWSCAST #178

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – February 13, 2026

NEWSCAST #177

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – February 6, 2026

NEWSCAST #176

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – January 30, 2026

NEWSCAST #175

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