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AI Data Centers
OFC 2026
Fiber Connect 2026
Quantum Computing
50G
CPO (chip-Scale Photonic Interconnect)
Hyperscalers
5G Core
Wi-Fi 8
AT&T
Verizon
Fiber To the Home
OFC
Data Center Interconnect
Optical Networking
AI In Data Centers
Lightwave
Diamond Technology Reviews
Semtech

In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we will address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights on these topics from industry leaders.

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Fort Collins Connexion, a municipal broadband utility that was created by and for the community, has as its sole purpose to improve life and business in Fort Collins, Colorado through what it says is better, more affordable internet. Connexion offers... more

Broadcom is addressing the emergence of 50G PON and fixed wireless access (FWA) with a series of new products and partnerships aimed at helping service providers ensure users experience sound quality of service (quality of service) on their broadband... more

Debra Freitas, CEO of Light Source Communications (LSC), has a simple view of its role as a dark fiber provider: a primary hyperscale and data-center resource on a growth path. LSC is a carrier-neutral, customer-agnostic provider focused on designing... more

In the third and final episode of the Fiber Connect 2026 show-daily podcast, we're chronicling the last day and wrap-up of the Fiber Connect 2026 trade show.

Here’s a breakdown of the episode’s key moments:

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0:13 | New mar... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Szymanski
Director of Product Marketing for the Wireless Broadband Communications Unit at Broadcom
Broadcom
Episode: Broadcom’s Szymanski on how creating a quality 50G, FWA broadband experience
Debra Freitas
CEO of Light Source Communications
Light Source Communications
Episode: Debra Freitas, CEO of Light Source Communications, on being a dark fiber resource for hyperscalers
Craig Thomas
CEO of the Broadband Forum
Broadband Forum
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Tracy Doaks
President and CEO
MCNC
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
John Graham
Board President
North Carolina Telehealth Network Association (NCTNA)
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Hayden Beeson
Editor
ISE Magazine
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Chris Brooks
Senior Director of Operations
GoNetspeed
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Jeff Wabik
CTO
Dc Blox
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Leo Garcia
Director
Florida Commerce Office of Broadband
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup

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Sean Buckley
Host of Broadband Pulse Podcast; Editor-in-Chief at Lightwave; involved in Lightwave / Endeavour B2B content and editorial leadership.

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PwC on how the new telecom M&A wave reflects an industry inflection point
Q: How is AI influencing telecom investment decisions and network architecture?
AI is driving substantial investment, particularly in connecting data centers and determining whether edge processing will be centralized or distributed closer to end users, while the economic question of who funds the distributed infrastructure remains central.
PwC on how the new telecom M&A wave reflects an industry inflection point
Q: What has PwC observed about the pace and shape of deal activity in telecom this year?
PwC has seen a meaningful uptick in deal value and volume, with a shift from large mega deals to more mid-market activity as interest rates stabilize and financing becomes more accessible, signaling an inflection point in the industry.
Phononic on balancing power, cooling demands to meet insatiable AI demands
Q: What's keeping the AI data center guys up at night?
The biggest concerns center on the insatiable demand for AI services and the need to deploy more data centers while keeping performance, efficiency, and reliability high through precise, scalable cooling and thermal management.
CIR’s Lawrence Gasman sizes up CPO and quantum computing's potential
Q: Let's talk a little bit about CPO. What's your take on that topic and where things are going?
He argues that CPO is still largely in trials and demos but approaching maturity, with some hyperscale customers pushing progress; the technology has significant potential for energy-efficient interconnects, especially at rack level, though timelines remain uncertain.
CIR’s Lawrence Gasman sizes up CPO and quantum computing's potential
Q: For those maybe not familiar with you and your firm, can you share a little bit about yourself and CIR Research?
Lawrence explains CIR Research's long history, his shift toward AI and quantum topics, and how the firm now covers AI, quantum, and telecom with a portfolio of reports and a practical focus on real-world deployment and market dynamics.

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What is Broadband Pulse about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A technology-focused show centered on the optical and broadband industry, featuring interviews with executives, engineers, and industry leaders who shape fiber, wireless, data center, and network infrastructure. Episodes frequently explore 50G and beyond-5G technology, Wi‑Fi convergence, dark fiber strategies, data-center interconnect, and standards work from industry bodies. Notable threads include end-to-end pipeline discussions from core to home, open-standards ecosystems, and pragmatic takes on deployment, supply chains, and regional progress. The program often surfaces strategic partnerships, policy and market dynamics, and real-world use cases for telecom operators, hyperscalers, and enterprise networks, making it valuable for technic... more

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