Broadband Pulse

In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we will address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights on these topics from industry leaders.

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It’s clear that the campus Wi-Fi environment is evolving toward AI-driven operations, mandatory Wi-Fi 6E/7 upgrades, and high-density coverage to support the growth of bring...
Feb. 16, 2026
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Marvell has put itself squarely in the AI race by refocusing its efforts on developing data center products and solutions. One of those key areas is co-packaged optics (CPO). ...
Feb. 9, 2026
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Ripple Fiber sees an opportunity to address America’s underinvestment in fiber broadband infrastructure. The company, founded by broadband entrepreneur Greg Wilson, views...
Feb. 2, 2026
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When the FCC cut E-Rate funding for mobile hotspots & school bus Wi-Fi in September 2025, it threatened internet access for millions of students – hitting low-income...
Jan. 26, 2026
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In this new Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Jared Sonne, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Astound West Region. Sonne, who began his career in the cable industry...
Jan. 20, 2026
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Unlike previous generations of Wi-Fi that focused on speed, the upcoming Wi-Fi 8 standard (IEEE 802.11bn) focuses on enabling Ultra High Reliability (UHR), consistency, and...
Jan. 12, 2026
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In this podcast we talked with the OIF's Nathan Tracy and Cathy Liu.
Jan. 2, 2026
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Founded in 2023 in Houston, Texas, by Carter Old and SDC Capital Partners, Lyte Fiber focuses on delivering fiber-based broadband in Texas and beyond. Old, a former US Navy officer...
Dec. 23, 2025
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Arelion enhances its European reach while carving out a position in the ever-evolving enterprise services market.
Dec. 15, 2025
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While LightRiver, a network integrator, operates in multiple customer spheres—telecom providers, data centers and the public sector- the one thing they all have in common...
Dec. 1, 2025
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With most people being distracted during the holidays, online scammers are ready to pounce on consumers. According to Optimum, the most common online scams identified by Optimum...
Nov. 19, 2025
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In this special edition of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we're in Dallas, Texas, covering this year’s Mplify (formerly MEF) Global NaaS Event GNE 2025 show. For this...
Nov. 11, 2025
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Arkansas got a healthy response from ISPs for this once-in-a-lifetime broadband upgrade program.
Nov. 3, 2025
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In this episode of the Broadband Pulse, we talked to the Ethernet Alliance about the upcoming High-Speed Networking (HSN) Plugfest that will be held from December 8-12, 2025...
Oct. 27, 2025
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Mark Kimber, the senior principal product definition specialist for Semtech,sees great potential for LPO.
Oct. 17, 2025
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Two Broadband Forum leaders address the ongoing evolution of broadband service providers are focusing more attention on the end-user experience.
Oct. 14, 2025
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Vistabeam's local presence continues to resonate with its customers regardless of technology.
Oct. 9, 2025
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Check out the key developments during the second day of SCTE's TechExpo25.
Oct. 1, 2025
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During this podcast, we talked with SCTE's Maria Popo and Janelle Morse about what to expect at the SCTE TechExpo25.
Sept. 25, 2025
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Panduit's Mike Vermeer addresses how the company helps service customers adapt to new technology and regulatory challenges.
Sept. 20, 2025
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In this latest Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Bill Long, chief product and strategy officer at Zayo, about the service provider's ongoing IP service and dark fiber push...
Sept. 15, 2025
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Led by Tier 1 telcos AT&T and Verizon, the M&A wave in the fiber broadband market continues to rise. AT&T is moving to acquire Lumen’s FTTH business, while Verizon...
Sept. 5, 2025
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In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked to Scott Mispagel, Senior Vice President, Network Engineering and Operations at Frontier Communications. During this ...
Aug. 29, 2025
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In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked with Mike Slovin, Vice President and General Manager of Smart Solutions. Comcast Smart Solutions (CSS) helps cities to...
Aug. 22, 2025