Scott Pohlman and Michelle Watson, of Lumen, join Beyond the Cable to discuss Lumen's middle-mile efforts in California and the essential role of the state's middle-mile build. We discuss challenges that make California's middle-mile build unique and how the state is doing their part assist with timely network builds.

Reputational management is an all-encompassing task that serves as a crucial behind-the-scenes element of the telecommunications industry. On this episode of Beyond the Cable, a ⁠BBCMag.com⁠ podcast, we speak with one of the industry's icons, Ilissa Miller of ⁠iMiller Public Relations⁠.

In this episode of the BBCMag.com Beyond the Cable podcast we're joined by Paul Dickinson, of the Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA). Listen as we discuss how fiber optic sensing technology can help ISPs maximize their return on investment. We also dive into the technology's use cases, and planning today can help your bottom line tomorrow. You won't want to miss this one!

Curtis Dean, the executive director of the Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN), joined the most recent episode of the Beyond the Cable podcast. In his appearance on the podcast, Dean dove into greater detail about CBAN's efforts, beyond industry networking. He said the organization has also taken an active role in promoting digital equity and device distribution efforts.

In this episode of Beyond the Cable, we're joined by Jennifer Sanders, the executive director of the Dallas Innovation Alliance. Join us, as we discuss the city's smart cities initiative, progress with the Dallas Innovation Alliance's Connected Dallas program, and ongoing efforts to close digital gaps throughout North Texas. That, plus your recent headlines and what's next for the Dallas Innovation Alliance.

In this episdoe we speak with Jonathan Babbitt, the Vice President of Product Strategy & Communications at the Matanuska Telephone Association. With a coverage area the size of Maryland, MTA has a lot to juggle. Learn how the co-op ISP has managed to thrive in a difficult environment, literally.

Brad Moline, the CEO of ALLO Fiber, and Matt Collins, the Chief Commercial Operations Officer for Calix, meet with us to discuss Bark, a social-media monitoring software. Learn why Brad and Matt think programs like Bark will be features for the ISPs of the future, and how they think Bark has made a positive impact so far.

Beyond the Cable goes on the record with CEO Scott Sampson, of Fiber Fast Homes, to talk about how builders and developers are building today's homes for tomorrow's connectivity demands.