The Broadband Bunch

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

July 28, 2026 • 58 mins
Five hundred episodes. One incredible journey. In this special milestone episode of The Broadband Bunch, Pete Pizzutillo is joined by Craig Corbin, Brad Hine, and Joe Coldebella to celebrate Episode 500 by looking back at how the podcast began, the moments that shaped it, and the conversations that have defined the past six years. The team shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show's early days, memorable guests and conferenc...
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What does it take to build a fiber provider that customers genuinely enjoy doing business with? In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, Brad Hine sits down with Ted Schremp, CEO of IQ Fiber, to discuss how the company is challenging the traditional broadband model with transparent pricing, subscription-style billing, whole-home Wi-Fi, and a customer-first philosophy that has fueled rapid growth across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic...
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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Martin Creaner, Director General of the World Broadband Association (WBBA), to discuss the trends shaping broadband. With more than 40 years in telecommunications, Martin explains how fiber, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital sovereignty are creating new opportunities for service providers—and why the industry is entering one of its most significan...
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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo welcomes Jeff Gavlinski, CEO of Mountain Connect, to discuss the changes in the broadband industry and how conferences must evolve to deliver more than information. Jeff reflects on the growth of Mountain Connect from a small gathering of fewer than 100 attendees to one of the industry's premier independent broadband events, while sharing why he believes the next chapter ...
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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Rob Lawrence, Technology Strategist at Microsoft, to separate the reality of agentic AI from the growing hype surrounding autonomous systems. As organizations race to experiment with AI agents, Rob argues that the biggest challenges aren't the models themselves—they're the operating environments, governance frameworks, data quality, accountability str...
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In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2026, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Anis Khemakhem, Chief Commercial Officer at Clearfield, to discuss the state of fiber broadband deployment, workforce development, and infrastructure innovation. Anis shares his journey from engineer to industry leader and explains how Clearfield has built its reputation by solving practical challenges for broadband oper...
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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo welcomes Rhyan Neble for a conversation about the evolution of artificial intelligence, agentic frameworks, and what these technologies mean for broadband operators. Drawing on decades of experience building telecom networks, OSS/BSS platforms, and software solutions, Rhyan explains how AI has progressed from a simple assistant to a true workforce multiplier capable of ac...
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This episode of The Broadband Bunch, sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap, features a live conversation from Fiber Connect 2026 with Josh Turiano, Chief Innovation and AI Officer at Blue Stream Fiber. Josh joins host Pete Pizzutillo to share how Blue Stream Fiber is approaching AI adoption inside a broadband operator environment, from improving troubleshooting workflows and technician productivity to building internal GPT ...
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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo speaks with Katie Espeseth, Vice President of New Products at EPB, about how Chattanooga became one of the most recognized community broadband success stories in the United States. Katie shares how EPB’s original mission was never just about broadband speeds. The focus centered on economic development, grid modernization, and improving quality of life across Chattan...
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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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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 pla...
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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. The...
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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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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 techn...
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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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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 ...
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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 w...
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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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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 &ldq...
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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 ...
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