Meeting Alaska's broadband infrastructure challenge: MTA's Jessica Gilbert

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 mee…

A look at telecom investment trends with Jason Hill of Houlihan Lokey

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 …

Kwikbit Internet CEO Joe Costello on targeting an overlooked broadband market

“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…

IBM & GSMA partner to democratize AI

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: Alejandr…

Next steps to close the digital divide: Broadband Success Partners take up the challenge

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 Part…

Adil Kidwai of EdgeQ on how chipsets, AI and CSPs intersect

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 piv…

Expert insight: Navigating a dynamic security landscape

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 …

TeleWorld Solutions discusses the ever-advancing world of mobile networks

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

EY's Tom Loozen: Streaming bundles may boost the telco revenue picture

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

Parkopedia aims at unified platforms for in-vehicle services

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, p…