PODCAST: WISPA’s CEO on making common-sense fixes to the BEAD program

May 29, 2025

In this new Broadband Pulse podcast, Lightwave editor in chief Sean Buckley talked to David Zumwalt, President and CEO of WISPA. 

During this episode, Zumwalt addressed how the federal government could simplify the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

He also weighed in on the FCC's proposed revoke a ban on all bulk billing agreements in multi-tenant environments (MTEs). 

About the Podcast 
In the Lightwave+BTR Broadband Pulse podcast, we address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics. Visit our website at www.lightwave.com and click on our podcast site at www.broadbandpulse.podbean.com/.

About the Author

Sean Buckley

Sean is responsible for establishing and executing the editorial strategies of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report across their websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products.

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