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The Broadband Bunch

The Broadband Bunch

Written by: Pete Pizzutillo
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 Welcome to the Broadband Bunch, a podcast about broadband and how it impacts all of us. Join us to learn about the state of the industry and the latest innovations and trends. Connect with the thought leaders, pioneers and policymakers helping to shape your future through broadband. The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by: ETI Software: www.etisoftware.com VETRO: www.vetrofibermap.comAll rights reserved Economics
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  • Episode 479: Broadband M&A Insights with Jack Burton and David Strauss

    Episode 479: Broadband M&A Insights with Jack Burton and David Strauss
    Feb 17 2026
    In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with BSP co-founders David Strauss and Jack Burton to explain the role of technical due diligence in the broadband and digital infrastructure market. The BSP team shares how their firm helps investors, operators, and lenders cut through the noise to evaluate network assets, data centers, and M&A opportunities with confidence. Hear about the realities behind consolidation trends, open access networks, and the growing importance of infrastructure readiness—from wiring craftsmanship to software integration and future capacity planning. David and Jack also discuss what investors are really looking for, how operators can prepare for an eventual exit, and why sell-side diligence can accelerate deals while reducing risk.
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    39 mins
  • Episode 478: Building Broadband Readiness with Earnie Holtrey of Mytra Consulting

    Episode 478: Building Broadband Readiness with Earnie Holtrey of Mytra Consulting
    Feb 11 2026
    In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Earnie Holtrey, Principal Consultant at Mytra Consulting and former Deputy Director of the Indiana Broadband Office, for a conversation about the evolution of state broadband initiatives and the road ahead for BEAD implementation. Earnie shares his journey from rural community development to leading statewide broadband programs, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Indiana built one of the nation’s most successful “Broadband Ready Communities” efforts. Earnie discusses what true broadband readiness means today, how communities can streamline permitting and collaboration, and the challenges providers face as BEAD funding moves from planning into construction. He explains the growing need for compliance, reporting, and project management support—especially for smaller and regional ISPs navigating federal grant requirements for the first time. Will BEAD fully close the digital divide? What happens after BEAD funding is spent? And how are state broadband offices evolving from policy hubs into long-term infrastructure program managers? Find out in this episode.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 478: Doug Dawson on the Operational Challenges ISPs Can’t Ignore

    Episode 478: Doug Dawson on the Operational Challenges ISPs Can’t Ignore
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Jeff Boozer sits down with Doug Dawson, President of CCG Consulting and author of the widely read industry blog POTs and PANs. Drawing from decades of experience advising ISPs across the country, Dawson shares practical insights inspired by his recent blog post, “ISP New Year’s Resolutions.” The conversation explores the recurring operational challenges that small and mid-sized broadband providers face year after year—and why so many important initiatives remain stuck on the to-do list. Doug and Jeff dig into issues such as integrated records, reducing costly truck rolls, understanding true profitability, managing rising employee benefit costs, and the struggle many ISPs have with business sales and inventory management. Dawson explains how staffing constraints, limited budgets, and the technical culture of many ISPs often prevent progress on these critical projects—even when leadership knows they need to be addressed. He also offers a perspective on what separates operators who break through these barriers from those who continue to defer them.
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    37 mins
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