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Welcome to the Broadband Bunch, a podcast about broadband and how it impacts all of us. Join us to learn about the state of the industry and the latest innovations and trends. Connect with the thought leaders, pioneers and policymakers helping to shape your future through broadband. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by: ETI Software: www.etisoftware.com VETRO: www.vetrofibermap.comAll rights reserved Economía
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  • Episode 486: Steve Schwerbel on Fixed Wireless Policy and State Broadband Strategy

    Episode 486: Steve Schwerbel on Fixed Wireless Policy and State Broadband Strategy
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, Jeff Boozer chats with Steve Schwerbel who leads state-level policy for WISPA. Recorded live at ISP America, the conversation centers on how broadband policy has shifted from federal oversight to state-level execution—and why that shift matters more than ever as BEAD funding moves toward deployment. Steve shares his path into broadband policy and discusses how states are balancing technology choices, funding strategies, and real-world deployment challenges. Steve and Jeff talk about the role of fixed wireless, the push for technology-neutral funding, and the growing tension around affordability and contract requirements under BEAD. Steve also looks ahead to what comes next, including how states may address gaps left after BEAD, rethink long-term funding models, and respond to emerging pressures like AI infrastructure and data center growth. The takeaway is clear: broadband policy is no longer just about access—it is about sustainability, flexibility, and making the right decisions for each unique environment.
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    30 m
  • Episode 485: Marcelo Cataldo on Building a Future Ready Digicel Across the Caribbean

    Episode 485: Marcelo Cataldo on Building a Future Ready Digicel Across the Caribbean
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap, Pete Pizzutillo chats with Marcelo Cataldo, CEO of Digicel Group. Marcelo shares what it takes to lead a telecom operator across the Caribbean. Marcelo tells us about his journey through global telecom and the challenges of stepping into leadership during a major transition for Digicel. He discusses financial restructuring, a sharper operational focus, and a renewed commitment to core telecom services. He also explains how disciplined investment and resilient infrastructure support long term growth across 25 markets. The conversation explores the realities of operating across geographically dispersed island nations, where logistics, culture, and climate shape network strategy. Marcelo highlights how connectivity supports economic development by enabling education, strengthening small businesses, and expanding digital access across the region. Looking ahead, the discussion outlines how focused telecom investment, fiber expansion, and energy innovation such as solar powered networks position Digicel for long term success.
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    25 m
  • Episode 484: Caelan Grant on Disrupting ISPs with Fibeo’s Customer-Owner Approach

    Episode 484: Caelan Grant on Disrupting ISPs with Fibeo’s Customer-Owner Approach
    Mar 24 2026
    In this episode of The Broadband Bunch host Pete Pizzutillo and Caelan Grant, founder and CEO of Fibeo—a new kind of broadband provider aiming to challenge the traditional ISP model from the ground up. Caelan shares his professional background in broadband and customer operations, along with the frustrating personal experience that sparked the idea for Fibeo. That moment led him to reimagine what an internet provider could be: one built around people, service, and long-term value rather than short-term profits. Instead of following the usual infrastructure-heavy or investor-first model, Fibeo is building a “customer-owner” approach that gives customers a real stake in the business. Hear about the problems facing today’s broadband market, including poor customer service, lack of meaningful differentiation, and a race to the bottom on price. Caelan explains why Fibeo chose a virtual ISP model, how its ownership structure is designed to return value to customers, and why he believes the future of broadband should be more accountable, more personal, and more sustainable.
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    37 m
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