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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 — […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Telecom Strategy in 2026: The Three Mindsets Defining Winning Operators
The telecom industry is changing faster than ever—driven by new technologies, shifting customer expectations, and increasing cost pressures. It seems […]
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