Light Reading Podcasts
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This feed is Light Reading's main podcast feed for "The Light Reading Podcast," "The Divide," "The Light Reading Extra," and "What's the Story?"Light Reading provides daily news, analysis and insight for the global communications networking and services industry. The publication was founded in 2000 and, since July 2016, has been a part of Informa Tech, a division of Informa PLC. We're part of a big team providing specialist research, media, events and training for businesses and professionals working in technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 13, 2024 • 35min
ACA Connects CEO braces for big regulatory 'reset,' says Venu JV is dead
ACA Connects CEO Grant Spellmeyer discusses how he and his base of independent broadband operators are preparing for an expected wave of regulatory shifts that will arrive early next year with the new administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2024 • 15min
What's the Story? AT&T bids farewell to copper network
Light Reading's Jeff Baumgartner joins the podcast to explain why AT&T plans to shut down its copper network by 2029. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2024 • 31min
The Divide: Gigi Sohn on growing, funding and defending public broadband networks
This week: Gigi Sohn, executive director, American Association for Public Broadband, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of public broadband networks, ongoing hurdles to the model, recent public broadband successes – and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2024 • 34min
LR Extra: Gengis Khan and the elephant in the room
In this edition of the Light Reading Extra podcast, the editors discuss subsea fiber trials, Gengis Khan and artificial Christmas trees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2024 • 37min
Colt CEO on AI, acquisitions and industry firsts for subsea fiber
Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt, joins the Light Reading podcast to explain the significance of Colt and Ciena completing the first 1.2 Tbit/s wavelength transmission across the Atlantic Ocean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 36min
6G may be forked, Vocus focuses on fiber expansion
Michael Ackland, General Manager for Federal Government & Strategic Projects at Vocus Group, shares insights on the company's ambitious fiber strategy. He highlights Darwin's emerging role as a vital connectivity hub, tapping into significant Asian Internet traffic routed through Australia. The conversation delves into the transformative potential of fiber networks since deregulation in '97. Ackland underscores the importance of enhancing infrastructure for both urban and regional areas to keep pace with tech demands, setting the stage for a more connected future.
Nov 27, 2024 • 16min
What's the Story? Calix, Amazon and the big bad wolf of broadband
In this episode, Light Reading's Mike Dano explains why Calix's CEO called Amazon 'the enemy' of broadband providers and a 'wolf in sheep's clothing.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2024 • 31min
How Cleeng is keeping streaming subscription churn in check
The subscription streaming model allows customers to come and go as they please. Managing churn is a major challenge for providers of the services, particularly as more sports are being streamed, says Cleeng CEO Gilles Domartini. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2024 • 30min
Wi-Fi 6E migration doesn't have to be a pain in the AP
Ekahau's Matt Starling joins the podcast to break down some of the main benefits of using 6GHz spectrum in Wi-Fi 6. He explains why upgrading to Wi-Fi 6 often isn't as simple as taking down existing Wi-Fi access points (APs) and how Ekahau works with organizations to upgrade their Wi-Fi networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2024 • 33min
No one buys AI
Omdia's Roz Roseboro provided a look at the value that AI is bringing to a number of telecom IT software categories such as monetization, orchestration and assurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
