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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 ofInforma 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

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38:34

The Divide: Carol Mattey on BEAD hope and hysteria,...

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2026/03/18

This week: Former FCC official Carol Mattey joins the podcast to discuss the outcome of states' revised BEAD plans and what's next, as well as why she's not optimistic the Universal Service Fund will be reformed anytime soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:24

Cable shows signs of improvement, but is it out of...

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2026/03/10

New Street Research's Vikash Harlalka joins the podcast to discuss cable's latest round of financial results, including the improvements and the significant challenges the industry will continue to face in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:34

The Divide: IEEE's David Witkowski on broadband...

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2026/03/04

This week: IEEE Senior Member David Witkowski joins the podcast to catch up on topics impacting the connectivity landscape – from the BEAD program to the evolution of FWA and satellite broadband to the growth of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:02

From Risk to Opportunity: How Network Operators Can...

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2026/03/03

With GPS supporting so much of the U.S’s critical infrastructure, it is a known single point of risk.NextNav’s Mariam Sorond joins Light Reading to discuss how operators whose own networks are vulnerable to GPS attacks, can help solve the national security challenge with GPS, secure their networks with a resilient terrestrial timing back-up and open up opportunities by offering 3D PNT capabilities.Sponsored by NextNav. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:49

Is cable approaching a tipping point on PON?

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2026/02/25

Cable ops are going with FTTP in most greenfield buildouts, but a new report from cable industry vet Jay Rolls suggests that some operators are pivoting to fiber in legacy HFC areas, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:27

The Divide: Shirley Bloomfield on rural broadband...

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2026/02/03

As she prepares to retire as CEO of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Shirley Bloomfield joins us to discuss progress on connecting the rural US, how BEAD changes will impact those communities, and the need to preserve USF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:32

AT&T's copper shutdown project takes 'wireless-first'...

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2026/01/28

Amid more FCC approvals for its copper shutdown plan, AT&T is initially targeting customer service migrations with wireless connections ahead of future fiber builds, says AT&T's Susan Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:27

FWA packs on more marketing muscle

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2026/01/21

Wave7 Research's Jeff Moore joins the podcast to discuss how mobile network operators and MNO-owned brands such as TracFone, Straight Talk and Mint Mobile are beefing up promotions and marketing of FWA services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:00

The Divide: What's up with BEAD non-deployment funds?

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2026/01/15

This week: Missouri State Rep. Louis Riggs and Benton's Drew Garner join the podcast to discuss the state of the BEAD program and their push to get the NTIA to 'follow the law' and release full funding to the states. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:57

Ookla's Mike Dano on spectrum sagas and WBD dramas

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2025/12/23

Mike Dano, Light Reading's former mobile guy who's now at Ookla, joins the podcast to catch up on all of the intrigue involving mobile and spectrum and some thoughts about the ongoing battle for Warner Bros. Discovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:46

Managed Wi-Fi: cutting costs and boosting revenue

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2025/12/18

Nokia's Dirk Verhaegen discusses how operators can transform Wi-Fi from a cost center to a revenue driver with cloud-managed networks and AI insights. This episode is sponsored by Nokia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:24

What's the state of play for CBRS?

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2025/12/11

David Wright of Spectrum for the Future and Jason Wallin with the OnGo Alliance discuss how CBRS might be impacted as the FCC and NTIA look high and low for spectrum. They also explain whether the band is under siege or only mildly threatened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:13

AI and the future of high-end block storage

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2025/12/03

Hitachi Vantara's Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer joins Light Reading's Phil Harvey to discuss how AI is reshaping enterprise infrastructure design and driving the next generation of high-end block storage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:26

The Divide: How Western Massachusetts towns banded...

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2025/12/02

This week: Jess Auer (Institute for Local Self-Reliance) and David Kulp (Ashfield, Massachusetts) on ILSR's new report exploring how 19 Western Massachusetts towns collaborated to connect their communities to municipal broadband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:26

The Divide: How Digicel is recovering from Hurricane...

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2025/11/18

This week: Digicel's Liam Donnelly joins the podcast to discuss how the operator is restoring network services in regions ravaged by Hurricane Melissa. We also cover broader digital divide issues affecting the Caribbean and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:11

The rise of 25G and 50G PON

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2025/11/13

Nokia's Geert Heyninck discusses how 25G/50G PON are shaping the next wave of connectivity and how operators can harness them to drive new growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:38

The Divide: How NYC is breaking broadband barriers...

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2025/11/06

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.

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38:39

Signal Strength: What's next for DOCSIS and Verizon's...

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2025/11/05

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.

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28:06

The Divide: Paolo Balboa on NYC's road to achieving...

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2025/10/28

This week: Paolo Balboa, NYC's chief digital equity officer, joins the podcast to discuss the main barriers to broadband throughout New York, what's been accomplished so far with the city's Digital Equity Roadmap and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:09

The Divide: Gigi Sohn on the bad state of BEAD and...

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2025/10/16

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.

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