The Five Nine

Diana Goovaerts talks with MTA's Jessica Gilbert, director of marketing and communications for the Alaska operator. How is rural broadband infrastructure different from infrastructure builds in other areas? Gilbert talks about the challenges of serving Alaska's very rural communities as well as meeting the demands of an influx of new residents who expect fast, reliable broadband internet service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Low CAPEX in wireless infrastructure is predicted for 2024. But networks never sit still, as Jason Hill, managing director and global head of digital infrastructure at Houlihan Lokey, says in this week's podcast. And the need to evolve and upgrade will drive investments into 2025. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Without high-speed internet, you cannot be an American citizen.” Joe Costello, CEO of Kwikbit Internet, is clear: to live and survive in the modern United States, you need access to reliable, fast, and affordable internet. However, this is still a challenge in many remote, rural and deprived areas across the United States. This week, we speak to Costello, whose company focuses on deploying high-speed internet exclusively to recreational vehicles and mobile homes in trailer parks, an area, according to Costello, which has largely been forgotten by incumbents and smaller ISPs alike. Read more at Fierce Wireless: https://www.fiercewireless.com/modernization/kwikbit-ceo-joe-costello-stresses-importance-affordable-fast-internet-all Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Rose, General Manager of Global Industries at IBM, and Alex Sinclair, CTO of the GSMA, join our podcast to discuss their new partnership aiming to grant telcos of all sizes access to the power of generative AI and accelerate its adoption across the telecommunications sector. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman and Sam Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year will be pivotal for states trying to connect their communities to high-speed broadband and build future-proof networks. Catch up with two experts deeply entrenched in helping develop, roll out and build broadband networks across the United States. Jay Rolls, CTO of Broadband Success Partners, and David Strauss, a veteran of the cable and telecommunications industry, discuss what it will take to fully close the broadband gap in the United States. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha Bookman Read the deeper article on our website: https://www.fiercewireless.com/modernization/podcast-broadband-success-partners-next-steps-closing-digital-divide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Industry newcomer EdgeQ has made significant strides in addressing technology needs to deliver advanced networks. Adil Kidwai, VP & Head of Product, joins The Five Nine podcast to discuss some of the key trends and challenges ahead for the industry and how a chipset vendor such as EdgeQ plays a pivotal role in driving growth. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cybersecurity remains an incredibly dynamic landscape, requiring constant attention in an effort to combat evolving threats. In this episode sponsored by DXC Technology, Telenor’s Bjorne Watne shares his wisdom, outlining some of the fundamentals for success in security with a particular focus on the threat landscape, new technologies and changing regulations. “It’s an interesting question, are we winning the battle?” Watne muses. “I would have to say that the battle, unfortunately, is never over. As far as I see it, it’s just a change.” Watne draws comparisons between today’s criminals and those from centuries ago, highlights how attackers will always be present, and always continue to adapt. This includes a recent shift from threat actors moving away from increasingly hard to hack systems and towards new tactics such as social manipulation in the modern day. He also touches on key topics including AI, disaster recovery, physical security, and geopolitical tensions. Tune in to find out more. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman & Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TeleWorld Solutions’ Basil Haider gives us the lowdown on advanced mobile networks, the ever-increasing catalogue of consumer and industrial use cases, and the importance of keeping the customer front and center of the innovation pipeline. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producer: Matt Rickman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Loozen, global telecommunications leader at EY, returns to The Five Nine podcast to discuss key issues that households face and how the telecommunications industry is in a prime position to address them. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman, Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, we speak to Duncan Licence, Chief Product Officer at Parkopedia, a UK-based company that has its roots in helping drivers find parking. But Parkopedia has moved beyond that. One goal is to create a unified platform for in-vehicle services that combines payment, e-charging, parking, entertainment, e-shopping and much more. Having already established relationships with the largest automotive OEMs, they seem to be in a strong position to make this vision a reality, with projects already deployed or in development. Duncan outlines Parkopedia’s vision for the connected vehicle and some of the upcoming technologies he sees as key to the further development of the smart car. Read more at Fierce Wireless Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman and Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyndryl has been a strong proponent of private wireless networks, looking to partner with leading enterprises around the globe to power up their connectivity solutions and private networks. Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader for Networking and Edge Compute joins our podcast to talk about the opportunities and benefits for enterprise. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producer: Matt Rickman Content Manager: Samantha Bookman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of The Five Nine, we catch up with Leighton Carroll, CEO of Galtronics. During this extensive interview, Leighton speaks of the merits of multibeam antenna technology to drive customer experience and allow for greater connectivity for users in crowded spaces or events. The technology, according to Leighton, has come a long way, and it is cost effective and limited in size, two key considerations for venue owners. Host: Alejandro Pinero Producers: Matt Rickman and Samantha Bookman Article: https://www.fiercewireless.com/tech/five-nine-podcast-leighton-carroll-ceo-galtronics-talks-multibeam-antenna-tech-and-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anurag Gaur, Knowledge Expert, TMT at Boston Consulting Group details some of the strategies that operators are pursuing across Asia, and how carriers in other regions can implement these to drive traffic and customers to their retail space. The trend, he argues, is moving from just regular retail spaces that sell phones or calling plans, to those that focus on experiences. Whether it’s troubleshooting, showcasing future technologies, or creating personalized experiences, telco retail stores are evolving--and not going anywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fueled by demand for phones that work in far-flung locations, Bullitt Group has established strong brand partnerships with the likes of CAT and Motorola to develop and deliver handsets and dongles that enable full connectivity across the globe. Peter Cunningham, VP of Product Management, joins us to talk about the flagship technology that earned them MWC23's Best in Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we catch up with Charles Miller, CEO at Lynk, a company that owns the only patented satellite-direct-to-telephone technology. As satellite connectivity becomes an important part of the toolkit available to CSPs, we discuss how Lynk will drive continued innovation in the telecommunications space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having recently announced its complete rebrand to Boldyn Networks in June of this year, it is safe to say BAI Communications is undergoing an important shift. However, the focus remains the same. Alejandro Pinero sits down with Group CEO Igor Leprince to discuss the rebrand and their belief in connecting everyone by leveraging the power of standalone networks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Satellite is becoming a competitive connectivity option across the globe thanks to the development of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) technology. In this interview, OneWeb's Christopher Casarrubias, head of regulatory and government affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean, describes the opportunity rising in the region. With remote communities and rugged terrain, the LAC is ripe for innovation to bridge the digital divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in a unique funding environment for large-scale broadband projects, and carriers and public entities alike face challenges in building a reliable, accessible network across the United States. At UScellular, Adriana Rios Welton heads up the Legal and Government Affairs team, helping the company carry out its mission to bridge the digital divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As GM of Software Defined Networking at IBM, Andrew Coward oversees IBM’s hybrid cloud software and network offerings. And that is no small task. With increasingly complex networks, multiple clouds coexisting, and layers of orchestration and automation being built end-to-end, software tools such as AI are key to making sense of it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurent "LT" Therivel has had some interesting challenges since taking up the role of president and CEO of the fourth-largest carrier in the U.S. Listen in to this exclusive interview as LT discusses UScellular's competition and investment outlook, regulation, and the carrier's key goal of reaching underserved areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.