The Broadband Bunch
Welcome to the Broadband Bunch, a podcast about broadband and how it impacts all of us. Join us to learn about the state of the industry and the latest innovations and trends. Connect with the thought leaders, pioneers and policymakers helping to shape your future through broadband. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by: ETI Software: www.etisoftware.com VETRO: www.vetrofibermap.com
Episodes
May 6, 2026 • 47 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with John Hill from GVTC to talk about how broadband providers can move beyond AI hype and start applying it in practical, meaningful ways. John tells about his path into telecom and how GVTC has evolved from a rural provider into a fast-growing fiber network. The conversation highlights how AI is already reshaping marketing, customer analytics, and forecasting,...
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April 30, 2026 • 36 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo speaks with Christy Batts, Chief Broadband Officer at CDE Lightband, about one of the earliest municipal fiber success stories and the realities behind building it. The conversation focuses on the decisions that mattered most—from early technology missteps and partner selection to the operational discipline required to scale. Christy shares how a strong business plan, com...
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April 21, 2026 • 25 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo is joined by Jessica Koch and Patrick Mulhearn to preview Fiber Connect 2026 and what makes it a must-attend event for the broadband industry. They discuss how the conference reflects a major shift in the market, from building fiber infrastructure to exploring what that infrastructure enables, including AI, data centers, telehealth, gaming, and precision agriculture.
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April 16, 2026 • 47 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo explores the IT infrastructure, automation, and AI systems that power the subscriber experience. He is joined by John Capobianco, Head of AI and Developer Relations at Itential, for a conversation about what is happening inside the network.
John explains how network automation has progressed from early scripting to AI-driven orchestration. Real-world examples show how ch...
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April 7, 2026 • 29 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, Jeff Boozer chats with Steve Schwerbel who leads state-level policy for WISPA. Recorded live at ISP America, the conversation centers on how broadband policy has shifted from federal oversight to state-level execution—and why that shift matters more than ever as BEAD funding moves toward deployment. Steve shares his path into broadband policy and discusses how states are balancing technology ...
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March 31, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap, Pete Pizzutillo chats with Marcelo Cataldo, CEO of Digicel Group. Marcelo shares what it takes to lead a telecom operator across the Caribbean.
Marcelo tells us about his journey through global telecom and the challenges of stepping into leadership during a major transition for Digicel. He discusses financial restructuring, a sharper operational ...
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March 24, 2026 • 36 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch host Pete Pizzutillo and Caelan Grant, founder and CEO of Fibeo—a new kind of broadband provider aiming to challenge the traditional ISP model from the ground up.
Caelan shares his professional background in broadband and customer operations, along with the frustrating personal experience that sparked the idea for Fibeo. That moment led him to reimagine what an internet provider could be: on...
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March 17, 2026 • 32 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Jason Thune, Vice President of Fiber Strategy and Deployment at Hawaiian Telcom, to tell all about one of the most ambitious broadband initiatives in the country—making Hawaii the first fully fiber-enabled state. Jason has nearly three decades of experience and manages more than $68 million in federal funding. He shares what it takes to build and scale a world-c...
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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Steve Smith, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Live Oak Fiber, to discuss how one of the fastest-growing regional fiber networks in the Southeast came to life. With more than 25 years in the telecom industry, Steve shares the journey from consulting and go-to-market strategy to launching a greenfield fiber build backed by major infrastructure investment. What ...
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March 3, 2026 • 49 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, Pete Pizzutillo is joined by David Eckard, Head of Strategy for Fixed Networks at Nokia, and Fred Arnold, Executive Director of Learning Alliance Corporation, for a discussion about AI’s growing impact on broadband infrastructure. Hear how artificial intelligence and even quantum computing are accelerating the need for resilient, high-capacity fiber networks.
David explains how AI “factories...
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February 24, 2026 • 28 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo talks with Johnny Hill, Chief Operating Officer at Clearfield, about his career from entry-level customer service to the C-suite and how that experience shaped Clearfield’s customer-driven approach to fiber connectivity. Johnny talks about the changes and growth of the industry, the fundamentals of fiber management, and the importance of listening to customers when design...
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February 17, 2026 • 38 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with BSP co-founders David Strauss and Jack Burton to explain the role of technical due diligence in the broadband and digital infrastructure market. The BSP team shares how their firm helps investors, operators, and lenders cut through the noise to evaluate network assets, data centers, and M&A opportunities with confidence.
Hear about the realities behind con...
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February 11, 2026 • 34 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Earnie Holtrey, Principal Consultant at Mytra Consulting and former Deputy Director of the Indiana Broadband Office, for a conversation about the evolution of state broadband initiatives and the road ahead for BEAD implementation. Earnie shares his journey from rural community development to leading statewide broadband programs, offering a behind-the-scenes look ...
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February 3, 2026 • 36 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Jeff Boozer sits down with Doug Dawson, President of CCG Consulting and author of the widely read industry blog POTs and PANs. Drawing from decades of experience advising ISPs across the country, Dawson shares practical insights inspired by his recent blog post, “ISP New Year’s Resolutions.” The conversation explores the recurring operational challenges that small and mid-sized broadband...
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January 28, 2026 • 28 mins
The Broadband Bunch closes out 2025 with its annual Year in Review episode, featuring the return of the Buy, Sell, or Hold game. Hosts Brad Hine and Pete Pizzutillo are joined by five industry leaders—Lori Adams (Nokia), Bob Knight (Harry Marketing), Matt Larsen (Vistabeam), Kim McKinley (TAK Broadband), and Jade Piros de Carvalho (Socket Fiber)—to weigh in on the biggest broadband topics that shaped the year.
From BEAD funding de...
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January 14, 2026 • 45 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, Pete Pizzutillo reports live from Calix ConneXions in Las Vegas with two conversations that connect the dots between building fiber and filling it with subscribers. First up is Strider Denison, EVP Cityside Fiber, who shares how the Orange County-based provider is scaling fast by targeting “fiber desert” pockets in dense markets—without chasing grants or picking overbuilt fights. Strider walk...
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January 6, 2026 • 37 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo speaks with Dan Siemon, CEO of Preseem, about helping regional broadband providers compete more effectively through proactive network intelligence. Dan shares his path from building early ISP networks to leading Preseem, a solution designed to give operators clear visibility into network performance and customer experience.
The conversation explores how telemetry, latenc...
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December 9, 2025 • 41 mins
This episode of The Broadband Bunch features host Pete Pizzutillo in conversation with Kathy Kirchner, Senior Vice President of Service Assurance at Zayo. Kathy shares her journey from a Sprint call center to leading service assurance for one of North America’s largest fiber networks, with career stops spanning independent telcos, cable operators, Comcast, and startups. Her cross-functional experience in operations, engineering, cu...
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December 2, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Chris Sikora, Chief Revenue Officer, and Tony Thakur, Chief Technology Officer at GPC Fiber, to explore their 165-mile, 400G-capable fiber build across Kentucky and what it means for mission-critical connectivity in the region. The conversation traces Chris and Tony’s long careers in fiber, the evolution from Great Plains Communications to the GPC Fiber br...
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November 24, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Travis Rice, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at Camvio, recorded at Calix ConneXions 2025. Travis shares his unexpected path from fintech to telecom, how he landed at Camvio, and the company’s mission to simplify operations for ISPs through its end-to-end OSS/BSS platform.
Pete and Travis dig into some of the biggest challenges and trends shaping to...
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