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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 – November 29, 2024

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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal of the USF funding case; Seven more states are approved for Digital Equity Capacity Grants; Diamond Sports Group emerges from bankruptcy protection & a look at which U.S. airports provide the best Wi-Fi. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 22, 2024

NEWSCAST #118

All 56 States & territories finally have BEAD Initial Proposal approval; Six new Digital Equity grants announced by NTIA; A pair of Midwestern fiber providers set to merge & The Department of Defense releases requirements for private 5G networks on military installations. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 15, 2024

NEWSCAST #117

Hawaii receives $72 Million from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program; Brendan Carr nominated to Chair the FCC; Major broadband funding announced in Oregon & New York; and Charter will acquire Liberty Broadband. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 8, 2024

NEWSCAST #116

Bell Canada buys Ziply Fiber; Texas awards funding for broadband pole replacement; A new 5G speed record for T-Mobile & another low earth orbit satellite company files with the FCC. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 1, 2024

NEWSCAST #115

More than $100 Million for last-mile broadband projects in TN; Four more states receive Digital Equity Capacity grants; AST SpaceMobile’s Bluebird satellites are deployed ahead of schedule; Corning secures a major fiber deal & a Broadband Community profile of Jessica Simmons, Executive Director of the Georgia Broadband Program. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 25, 2024

NEWSCAST #114

Digital Equity awards made in Idaho & Pennsylvania; USCellular makes spectrum deals with T-Mobile & Verizon; AT&T ratifies agreements with the Communications Workers of America; Starlink looks for a green light from the FCC to provide Gigabit speed service; and streaming services are making deals with grocery stores. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 29, 2024

NEWSCAST #119

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 22, 2024

NEWSCAST #118

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 15, 2024

NEWSCAST #117

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 8, 2024

NEWSCAST #116

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – November 1, 2024

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – October 25, 2024

NEWSCAST #114

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