Light Reading Podcasts

Liam Donnelly, Chief Business Officer at Digicel, dives into the company's recovery strategies following Hurricane Melissa's devastation. He discusses the immediate impacts on network services and innovative short-term connectivity solutions like bus-based cell sites. Liam highlights the challenges of rural digital divides and the need for government initiatives to bridge these gaps. With insights on the evolving customer demands and plans for fiber expansion, he paints a picture of a resilient path forward for Caribbean connectivity.

Geert Heyninck, VP and General Manager of Broadband Networks at Nokia, brings his expertise in PON technologies to discuss the exciting advancements of 25G and 50G PON. He delves into how these technologies adapt to changing traffic patterns, revealing their role in enhancing peak performance for both residential and enterprise use. Geert also highlights the shift from point-to-point systems, the real-world trials boosting operator deployments, and the innovative security measures addressing quantum threats. His insights on improving uptime and the future of adoption are particularly compelling.

This week: Dave Seliger (NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development) and Dr. Brandy McNeil (New York Public Library) discuss New York's Neighborhood Tech Help program and the role it plays in solving the digital divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dell'Oro Group's Jeff Heynen joins the first 'Signal Strength' podcast to discuss the big takeaways from TechExpo 2025, Verizon's new fiber partnership, CommScope's 'RemainCo' and a check into cable earnings season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paolo Balboa, NYC's Chief Digital Equity Officer with a rich background in public libraries and digital inclusion, dives into the significant barriers to broadband in the city. He discusses affordability, perceptions of need, and lack of info as key challenges. Balboa highlights the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program's end and summarizes initiatives in the Digital Equity Roadmap. He shares details about Liberty Link and Big Apple Connect for underserved communities, and emphasizes the importance of trust in public broadband initiatives.

This week: Gigi Sohn, executive director, American Association for Public Broadband, on why the revised BEAD program is unlikely to live up to its initial promise and how public broadband networks can deliver for communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LoRa Alliance CEO Alper Yegin joins Light Reading's Phil Harvey to discuss LoRaWAN’s ten-year journey and its role in powering massive IoT. They also examine why leading operators are investing in LoRaWAN alongside 5G, and where the technology shines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SCTE's Maria Popo and Janelle Morse join the podcast to talk themes and topics that will dominate TechExpo 2025 in Washington, DC. Atlanta will host TechExpo 2026, then the show will be in Denver for the foreseeable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Leddy, a seasoned business journalist and the author of 'Fast Forward: The Birth of Video Streaming', explores the fascinating evolution of digital TV. He delves into the ambitious yet ultimately failed launch of Time Warner's Full Service Network and its surprising impacts on today's streaming landscape. Craig discusses innovations like VOD and the struggles of user interface design. He also highlights the importance of the industry's earlier experiments in shaping modern platforms, linking past insights to current challenges in the cable and streaming worlds.

Amid GFiber's ongoing network expansions, the company's COO, Rocco Laurenzano, digs into the company's approach to prioritizing projects and allocating resources. 'The real killer of productivity are half-done projects,' he says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.