Broadband Universe

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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 – APril 12, 2024

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ACP benefits cut in half for May; AFL is now compliant with Build America – Buy America; The FCC Broadband Label requirement is in effect; Roku accounts hacked yet again & some amazing TV ratings from the Women’s NCAA Tournament. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – April 5, 2024

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NTIA streamlines environmental reviews for broadband projects; Net Neutrality on the agenda this month at the FCC; Casa Systems declares bankruptcy with Vecima Systems set to buy its cable network business; Disney Plus joins the crackdown on password sharing & a mind-boggling breakthrough in high-speed data transmission. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 29, 2024

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More than $800 Million for Digital Equity Grants; FCC Chair Rosenworcel looks to relaunch the 5G Fund for Rural America; Illinois awards funding for rural broadband; Round 5 of the USDA’s ReConnect Program and an automated platform for creating FCC Broadband Labels. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 22, 2024

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$70 Million in CPF funding for broadband in New Jersey; NTIA awards $10 Million for Tribal broadband in New Mexico; Wisconsin doles out awards for broadband infrastructure & yet another notable RDOF default. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 15, 2024

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$149 Million for broadband in Oregon; Massachusetts targets Affordable Housing for broadband infrastructure upgrades; SpaceX gets the green light to use E-Band frequencies & the FCC asks for a big budget boost. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 8, 2024

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Minnesota awards $53 Million in broadband funding; $20 Million in CPF grants for Pennsylvania; Vermont launches a fiber tech training program & Legislation in Virginia aimed at easing network expansion spats between EMCs & ISPs. Those stories & more on This Week in the Broadband Universe.

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – APril 12, 2024

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – April 5, 2024

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 29, 2024

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 22, 2024

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 15, 2024

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THIS WEEK IN THE BROADBAND UNIVERSE – March 8, 2024

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