David Reeder

Collaboration continues to be one of the strongest drivers of innovation in our industry and I'm delighted to see open source communities like the prpl Foundation and RDK integrating our OBUSPA code into their software models.   At the Broadband Forum we continue to build the end-to-end architecture in residential gateways for seamless communications in our home broadband networks. Our WT-492 project is helping standardize software containerization and deliver app-store-like functionality right at the edge of the network. In turn, service providers can offer differentiated and value-added services at the touch of a button with software added to CPE easily rather than waiting to upgrade any firmware.   Get involved in the WT-492 project by contacting info@broadband-forum.org.

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"With costs going up across the board, one notable exception is broadband costs, according to a new report from USTelecom." "According to the report, real prices for 100–940 Mbps connections — the most popular offerings — dropped 6% last year and are down 43.6% in real terms since 2014. The steepest drops were in the 100–249 Mbps tier, with a 17.2% real-term drop in one year and a 39.6% drop over two years. Costs for the increasingly popular gigabit plans also fell for both time frames, dropping by 4.9% in real terms in 2025 and by 48.9% since 2016." #broadband #affordability #value https://lnkd.in/dtVbCEYb

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🚧 Underground Fiber Builds: Precision Is the New Speed Proud to share our recent customer success story featured in Broadband Communities Magazine: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esNyZXEw This case study—made possible by UCL Swift Americas —highlights a shift we’re seeing in underground network design: 💡 Moving from excess… to precision. Instead of relying on traditional slack-heavy deployments, this customer transitioned to a cut-to-length strategy powered by custom connectivity. The impact? ➡️ Eliminated unnecessary slack and material waste ➡️ Reduced handling, storage, and field variability ➡️ Simplified installs with highly reliable outcomes And just as important… 🚨 A novice technician can master the process and operate independently in less than an hour! That’s not just efficiency—that’s workforce scalability. When you remove complexity from the field, you don’t just build faster—you build smarter, more reliable, with consistency across every crew. ✔ Cleaner installs ✔ Faster cycle times ✔ Reduced rework And ultimately… 👉 You’re future-proofing the network with factory-level back reflection performance (-60 dB or better) built into every connection. In a market defined by labor constraints and aggressive deployment timelines, the advantage goes to operators who engineer for execution—not just capacity. If you’re rethinking how to eliminate “Slack Mountains” and bring first time right (FTR) to your builds, let’s connect! #UCLSwiftAmericas #Fiber #Broadband #FTTx #XGSPON #NetworkDeployment

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Fiber isn’t just the future. It’s the advantage. 📈 Fiber ISPs are building the infrastructure that powers communities, economies, and long-term success. The data is clear. The momentum is real. And the opportunity belongs to those who commit to fiber. 🌐 Read more in this report from Fiber Broadband Association! 👇 #FiberForward #FISPA #BroadbandLeadership #FutureBuiltOnFiber #ConnectivityThatLasts #FISPALive2026

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MVNOs Outpace Major Carriers in 2026 ACSI Customer Satisfaction Study The latest data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Telecommunications, Cell Phone, and Smartwatch Study 2026 reveals a significant shift in consumer preferences, with smaller wireless operators outpacing the traditional carriers. Satisfaction with wireless service providers overall advanced 3% to a record-high #ACSI score of 77. This industrywide improvement was propelled primarily by the mobile virtual network operator (#MVNO) segments, which are also in the US, increasingly winning over consumers compared to traditional mobile network operators (MNOs). Value MVNOs emerged as the highest-rated segment in the wireless category, earning an impressive satisfaction score of 79 after a 1% gain. Full-service MVNOs experienced the most substantial growth, surging 4% to reach a score of 77. In contrast, traditional MNOs posted smaller gains, improving just 1% to a score of 76. This places major carriers behind both value and full-service MVNOs in terms of customer satisfaction, signaling that the flexible business models of virtual networks are resonating strongly with subscribers. The stagnation in MNO differentiation appears to be a driving factor behind the rise of MVNOs. While network fundamentals improved across the board, the scores for national MNO brands are clustered tightly, ranging from 76 for Verizon and AT&T to 78 for T-Mobile Because strong call quality and reliable network capabilities are viewed as core expectations rather than premium selling points, consumers are looking beyond the infrastructure owners for better overall value and tailored experiences. According to Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI, providers are finally paying off on the basics like network performance, fewer outages, and reliable core functions. However, Morgeson notes that as the baseline rises across wireless services, the definition of good enough keeps changing. With new competitors entering the market, providers cannot coast on fundamentals alone. MVNOs seem to be capitalizing on this shift by leveraging the reliable infrastructure of MNOs while delivering the superior value, digital interactions, and ease of use that modern consumers demand. https://lnkd.in/g_sG-hJv The ACSI Telecommunications, Cell Phone, and Smartwatch Study 2026 is based on 26,963 completed surveys. Customers were chosen at random and contacted via email between April 2025 and March 2026. #CustomerSatisfaction

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Extending Differentiated Connectivity to Rural America Earlier today, I delivered my keynote presentation at the Competitive Carriers Association Mobility and Connectivity Show in Louisville, Kentucky America has come a long way with the adoption of 5G for Mobile and Fixed Broadband services: 🎯 5G connected 78% of all NASmartphones by the end of 2025 🎯 Fixed Wireless has captured ALL Fixed Broadband growth over the last 16 quarters. That is good news for the opportunity Ericsson articulated in 2021, "Closing ALL American divides this Decade." Still a hard job to close the fixed divide, but closing the mobile divide is progressing towards the target, with just 9% remaining! With a solid 5G network foundation in place, we have seen growing momentum to extend the connectivity value proposition from a universal connectivity, "one slice fits all", to differentiated connectivity that elevates both consumer and business experiences. The initial success for Differentiated connectivity gravitates around: 1️⃣ Fixed Wireless Access - to separate fixed and mobile broadband traffic in networks 2️⃣ Event/location-specific solutions - 104 SuperBowls will soon hit the US, Canada, and Canada in 37 days. 3️⃣ Higher quality video - for communication, entertainment, and production purposes. 4️⃣ Security and Public Safety Advanced networks have evolved into multipurpose networks, capable of supporting new connectivity needs and business models. The business models have evolved in stages, mirroring the gradual increase in network capabilities and improvements in the user experience. So far, Tier-1 Communication Service Providers in the most advanced markets have driven the introduction of differentiated connectivity. We've reached a point where providers with a 5G Stand-Alone network can join the expansion. The second half of the 5G deployment cycle in rural America will focus on closing all digital divides this decade and ensuring 5G networks get their fair share of the action. Fiber continues to expand, but at a slower pace than Fixed Wireless Access. #CCA #MCS2026 #DigitalDivide #DifferentiatedConnectivity Per Wahlén | Bill Chotiner | Arslan Ali | Caroline Caverly Fritz | Tim Donovan | Lucy Hodas

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Spectrum: a utility’s strategic asset. With private LTE or 5G powered by 800 MHz Band 26, utilities gain: ◽ Up to 14 MHz of bandwidth for scalable smart grid applications and reliable mission-critical comms ◽ Wide-area coverage for urban and rural deployments – with fewer towers ◽ The headroom to add #cybersecurity protections ◽ Robust vendor ecosystem – proven, bankable and #FutureReady for LTE today and 5G tomorrow ◽ A foundation for a modern, #ResilientGrid Create a business case that speaks to your C-suite: http://ms.spr.ly/6042tpgdr

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Great piece today by Tamara Chuang of the The Colorado Sun on the shift in broadband internet for all projects and how wireless is now a legitimate solution set in the deployment ecosystem. #BEAD https://lnkd.in/g-r8gPgs

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Coming from a record fourth quarter in 2025, Globe Telecom sustained its business momentum into 2026 with Q1 year-on-year growth in service revenues, EBITDA, and Core NIAT. Performance was strong across the business, with mobile, home broadband, and corporate data all growing as demand for data, fiber, enterprise solutions, and digital platforms continued to scale. With resilient margins, focused CAPEX, and positive free cash flow, Globe’s momentum is backed by the discipline to keep delivering. #GoForwardTogether

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Interoperability Is the New Infrastructure In a crisis, communication breakdowns can cost more than any hardware failure. Interoperability isn’t a buzzword — it’s the backbone of resilience. Every agency, every system, every data stream, must be able to talk to one another when seconds matter most. We see time and again with most after action reports, that communication failures prevented an effective response. See Hurricanes Katrina, Maria, etc. and most recently see Kerr Co. Texas. It’s time to treat interoperability as infrastructure — because without connection, there is no coordination. #Interoperability #Resilience #DataSharing #EmergencyManagement https://bit.ly/3Wq0XEt https://bit.ly/3J21QQI

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Fixing what isn’t broken: why the CRTC should rethink broadband labels | The Hill Times https://lnkd.in/gz48K4kU "Rather than enhancing transparency, a mandatory label risks becoming a costly distraction from the issues that matter most to consumers."

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We have posted a new Sunday Brief focused on first quarter earnings. This post looks at different debt/ leverage levels for T-Mobile, AT&T and Charter (PF for Cox merger). The Google/ Apple announcement... #sundaybrief https://lnkd.in/gNc5S6rt

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T-Mobile’s acquisition of Sprint created the largest 5G spectrum portfolio in the U.S. 📶 By combining Sprint’s deep mid-band spectrum with T-Mobile’s low-band coverage, the company accelerated nationwide 5G years ahead of schedule unlocking better performance, scale, and capacity for consumers and enterprises. One deal fundamentally reshaped the U.S. wireless landscape. #5G #Enterprise #Friday #LinkedIn #Network #Infrastructure #Operations #Connectivity

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CTIA Announces Verizon Joining the Branded Calling ID™ (BCID) Ecosystem. 2/3 major wireless carriers signed on to CTIA’s BCID ·     CTIA has announced that Verizon has joined the BCID ecosystem! ·     This has been much anticipated news by the industry as BCID is such a powerful secure environment to transmit branded call information. ·     2 weeks ago, we experienced firsthand a spoofed branded logo being transmitted using other methods. ·     BCID fixes this problem and is the Standards way we hope the entire industry will move towards. ·     Teraquant is inviting new originating service provider partners to consider the marvelous business opportunity of Branded Calling ID™ (BCID™) to their enterprise customers ·     With Verizon now participating, BCID-enabled calls reach the mobile devices of all Verizon wireless subscribers, as well a T-Mobile who adopted BCID last year. ·     BCID gives service providers and their enterprise customers CERTIFIED access to fully branded, verified caller identity including name, logo, and call reason.

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🎙️ ALYNMENT Podcast - Where Connectivity Leaders Talk ALYNMENT brings together industry leaders to share insights on the future of wireless networks, spectrum innovation, and real-world deployments. Recent episodes feature: 🔹 Masoud Olfat, President of OnGo Alliance – unpacking the growth of CBRS, spectrum sharing, and what’s next for wireless innovation. 🔹 Chintan Fafadia, Director of Client Success at Icomera – exploring how next-gen connectivity is transforming transportation for passengers & operators. This is your go-to resource for staying ahead of spectrum, edge, and private network trends. 🎧 Catch up on every episode here: https://lnkd.in/egzdV5Xw #ALYNMENTPodcast #Private5G #CBRS #PrivateLTE #WirelessInnovation #SpectrumSharing #EdgeComputing #DigitalTransformation #Connectivity #5G #IoT #FutureOfConnectivity

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Today marks a major step forward in expanding the power and reach of T-Mobile’s network. With the close of our acquisition of UScellular’s wireless operations, we’re gaining additional spectrum assets and millions of customers who now benefit from America’s best network.    Customers will also experience improved performance as we move from limited roaming to a more seamless, integrated 5G experience — especially in rural and underserved areas.     This deal unlocks even greater capacity and innovation as we integrate our spectrum assets over time. I’m thrilled about what this means for our customers and the future of connectivity!    Also, a BIG welcome to the US Cellular members joining our Technology team!👏👏 https://lnkd.in/gPzSheJR

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T-Mobile Announces $2.7 Billion Investment in Two New Strategic Fiber Partnerships T-Mobile announced definitive agreements to form two new strategic joint ventures that will significantly expand the Un-Carrier's fiber footprint. T-Mobile will enter into a 50/50 joint venture with Oak Hill Capital to acquire GoNetspeed and Greenlight Networks and a separate 50/50 joint venture with Wren House to acquire i3 Broadband. Bank Street served as lead financial advisor to GoNetspeed and Greenlight Networks in connection with their JV and exclusive financial advisor to i3 Broadband in connection with its JV. #befound #connectivitymatters

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This is really leapfrogging an already established industry, Impressive! Many may not be aware but Craig McCaw and Bill Gates did start the LEO vision in 1990's with a company called Teledesic https://lnkd.in/gcn_6mXF

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