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The Broadband Exchange
by Telecompetitor
The Broadband Exchange features industry experts sharing practical insights and perspectives you can use as you work to bring broadband to communities within North America. The podcast is produced by Telecompetitor, the rural broadband industry's trusted source for news.
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July 13, 2026: Oregon and South Carolina BEAD awards, Amazon Leo service, and more
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover the recent news on BEAD awards in Oregon and South Carolina, new state broadband funding in California and New Mexico, one merger and one acquisition, news about the upcoming Amazon Leo service launch, and much more. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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July 6, 2026: FCC spectrum auctions, SpaceX considering mobile, and more
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the winners of the latest FCC spectrum auction and the new auction the Commission is proposing. We also discuss the reports of SpaceX’s mobile service, mergers and acquisitions news, why Astound declined BEAD awards in Oregon and Texas, and much more. Articles discussed in […]
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June 29, 2026: FCC moves on deployment and E-Rate, last-mile grant programs, and more
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the FCC’s recent moves on broadband deployment delays and the E-Rate program. We also discuss last-mile grant programs, a new satellite broadband association, a new mergers and acquisitions report, and more. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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June 22, 2026: Findings from Telecompetitor’s State of AI in Rural Broadband study
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we present findings from Telecompetitor’s State of AI in Rural Broadband study. Special guests — Pivot Senior Insights Manager Steve Boespflug and Telecompetitor CEO Dave Nieuwstraten — walk us through fascinating information about how rural broadband providers are currently using AI.
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June 15, 2026: Partnerships between GCI and Starlink, Amazon and Corning, and more
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at two new partnerships: GCI/Starlink and Amazon/Corning. We also dig into new offers from Comcast and AT&T, new services from T-Mobile and Apple, and the announcements various companies are making just in time for the World Cup. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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June 8, 2026: Texas BEAD awards, new AT&T plans, and more
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at two new AT&T plans aimed at simplicity with customization, the differences between Texas’ provisional BEAD awards and their final awards, recent FCC moves, and other broadband news. Register for Telecompetitor’s upcoming “State of AI in Rural Broadband” study webinar at https://xprss.io/zf2q1. Articles discussed in […]
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June 1, 2026: Interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle on digital agriculture and AI (Part 2)
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we feature part 2 of an interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle. Heather is a farmer who regularly uses digital agriculture and AI. She also has extensive experience working on an FCC task force addressing broadband and connectivity needs.
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May 25, 2026: Interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle on the FCC and rural broadband (Part 1)
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we feature part 1 of an interview with Heather Hampton-Knodle. Heather is a farmer who uses digital agriculture and AI regularly. She also has extensive experience working on an FCC task force addressing broadband and connectivity needs.
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May 18, 2026: BEAD deployment milestones amid challenges, recent AI news, and more
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the challenges facing the BEAD Program even as it marks important deployment milestones. We also offer several AI-related updates and satellite broadband news. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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May 11, 2026: Farm bill passes House with broadband provisions, court ends digital discrimination rules
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover the passage of the Farm Bill by the House of Representatives and its provisions for broadband, the end of the FCC’s digital discrimination rules, several wireless providers’ new offerings, and much more. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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May 4, 2026: Starlink complaints, T-Mobile’s acquisitions, and the FCC’s latest moves
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the FCC documents that detail complaints about Starlink, look at multiple moves by T-Mobile, highlight recent FCC moves, learn about New York’s BEAD Program, and much more. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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April 27, 2026: A BEAD announcement, three acquisitions, and national policy news
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover a new BEAD announcement, Texas broadband grants, three acquisitions by broadband providers across the nation, policy developments from Washington, D.C., new provider offers, and much more. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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April 20, 2026: Amazon acquires Globalstar, AI + digital agriculture
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, their partnership with Apple, opportunities for rural broadband providers related to AI in digital agriculture, and much more. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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April 13, 2026: Satellite broadband news and competition to watch out for
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover developments in satellite broadband, a new package from Mint Mobile, broadband connectivity stories from coast to coast, the ongoing issue of copper theft, and more. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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April 3, 2026: Broadband bills, big offers, and quantum teleportation
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover stories about proposed broadband bills in the House of Representatives, a new VoNR network, how quantum physics may assist cybersecurity, a new package from AT&T, stories related to provider positioning, and much more. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:
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The Broadband Exchange features industry experts sharing practical insights and perspectives you can use as you work to bring broadband to communities within North America. The podcast is produced by Telecompetitor, the rural broadband industry's trusted source for news.
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