Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity: How Big Could the Market Become?
There is a lot of noise around Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity right now. SpaceX, Amazon, AST SpaceMobile, Apple, T-Mobile, AT&T, […]
Rural Broadband Competition: The Strategy Behind Every Competitor
I recently co-presented at the Texas Telephone Association’s Summer Conference with Joy Milkowski, CEO of Access Marketing Company. Our session
The $45 Billion Spectrum Lesson Every Broadband Operator Should Learn
I was a bidder in Auction 97 back in 2014, and I watched Verizon make a decision that looked disciplined
Fiber M&A in 2026: Why Rural Broadband Operators Should Prepare for the Next Wave of Consolidation
A few years ago, I started hearing a version of the same conversation at every industry event. An operator —
How Convergence Is Changing the Telecom Competitive Landscape
I’ve been watching the Q1 2026 earnings season closely, and something is becoming impossible to ignore. Convergence — bundling mobile
The Real Reason AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Are Coordinating on Satellite
I’ve been in this industry long enough to know the most interesting question is rarely what happened. It’s why rational
Fiber Broadband Consolidation: Are You Building a Business or Just a Network?
Many rural broadband operators are still evaluating expansion plans using traditional metrics: take rates, cost-per-passing, subscriber growth, and long-term return
Five Years Building a Rural Telecom Consulting Firm: Lessons Learned
A reflection on a key milestone: What worked, what didn’t, and what’s next for rural telecom consulting This past
Navigating Telecom Uncertainty: A Strategic Playbook for Leaders
Telecom leaders in 2025 are navigating one of the most volatile regulatory and competitive environments in recent memory. From BEAD
How Starlink Mobile Is Reshaping Rural Telecom: What Operators Must Do Now
I’ve been watching the SpaceX/EchoStar spectrum situation for a while now, and a few things just landed in quick succession