The Broadband Exchange
The Broadband Exchange
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.
July 20, 2026: Digital Equity Act, NTIA AI-native network funding, and more
In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we cover the recent news about the resumption of Digital Equity Act programs, new funding from the NTIA for AI-native networks, an analysis of Starlink’s potential market, a broadband industry merger, and much more.
Jul 20
12 min
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.
Jul 13
9 min
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.
Jul 6
10 min
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.
Jun 29
11 min
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.
Jun 22
12 min
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.
Jun 15
10 min
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.
Jun 8
10 min
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.
Jun 1
14 min
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.
May 25
15 min
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.
May 18
9 min
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