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Bandwidth is the most honest podcast in broadband. Bringing you real stories and practical insights from those who’ve built, operated, and scaled ISP networks across the country.Hosted by Rick Seemann, Georgette Lopez-Aguado, Paul Dasbach, and Larry Weidig, each episode…
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When Financial Stress Shows Up Before the Metrics Do (opens the original)
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Financial stress often shows up in customer behavior long before it appears in churn or bad debt. A billing-date change, an autopay opt-out, a downgrade request, or even more time spent reviewing cheaper service options can signal that a subscriber is under pressure before a payment is ever missed. In this episode of Bandwidth, Rick Seemann, Georgette Lopez-Aguado, and Larry Weidig explore how broadband operators can recognize those early warning signs and respond before financial stress becomes
The Next Stage of AI for Broadband Operators (opens the original)
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AI for broadband operators is moving beyond chatbots. The bigger question now is what happens when AI stops simply answering questions and begins identifying patterns, recommending decisions, and taking action inside an ISP. In this episode of Bandwidth, Larry Weidig, Rick Seemann, and Georgette Lopez-Aguado break down how operators should think about the next stage of AI adoption, from low-risk assistance to systems that can directly affect customers, billing, and network operations. The conver
What ISPs Must Become by 2030 (opens the original)
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Broadband is becoming essential, increasingly universal, and harder for internet service providers to differentiate. In this episode of Bandwidth, Rick Seemann and Larry Weidig sit down with David Zumwalt, P.E., President and CEO of WISPA, to examine what ISP consolidation, broadband utility regulation, fixed wireless, fiber, automation, and universal coverage could mean for the future of the broadband industry. Drawing from his experience operating and scaling Broadband VI, David explains why p
Who Really Built Rural Canada’s Internet? (opens the original)
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Rural internet in Canada was not built by major carriers alone, and many regional providers still do not get the recognition they deserve. In this episode of Bandwidth, Rick Seemann and Larry Weidig sit down with Neil Smellie, Executive Director of CanWISP, to unpack why regional ISPs have been the backbone of connectivity in underserved communities, where policy and funding programs still fall short, and what the next era of broadband growth could look like. If you care about competition, rural
Why the TV Bundle Still Matters for ISPs (opens the original)
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The streaming landscape is more fragmented than ever, but that does not mean TV is dead for ISPs. In this episode of Bandwidth, Rick Seemann and Larry Weidig sit down with Michael Hawkes from TiVo to unpack why the bundle still matters, how content-first video strategy can reduce churn, and why operators still have an opportunity to win on entertainment. If you have ever wondered whether TV still belongs in the broadband business, this conversation gives a grounded answer. The team breaks down h
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