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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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Succession Planning in Rural Broadband: The Risk No One’s Talking About

There’s a growing risk facing rural broadband providers and telecom companies across the United States that rarely makes headlines. It’s […]
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The Gift Wrap Theory: Why Your Telecom Problems Aren’t as Unique as They Seem

If I had a dollar for every time someone in telecom told me, “Our challenges are completely unique,” I could […]
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From Towers to Satellites: Why EchoStar’s $17B Sale to SpaceX Is a Game Changer

Just when it seemed like the wireless industry had settled down, another massive EchoStar deal shakes everything up. This time, […]
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EchoStar’s $22.65B Spectrum Sale to AT&T: What It Means for 5G and Beyond

EchoStar surprised everyone recently with one of the largest spectrum deals in recent memory. Recently, EchoStar announced the sale of […]
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