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Omdias Jaimie Lenderman joins the podcast to discuss the physical convergence of fixed and 5G networks and how fiber deployments are backing 5G networks.

This week in broadband builds: Virginia awards nearly $60 million; New Yorks Light Up Livingston breaks ground; Wahzhazhe Connect completes initial construction; TDS to connect new Oklahoma customers - and more.

Was 5G worth it? And what are Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile going to do next? These were some of the issues discussed in New Orleans this week at the Wireless Infrastructure Associations big show.

We believe a key driver of their [Verizons] activity ramp is to maintain its claim of network superiority compared to AT&T and especially T-Mobile, according to the Wells Fargo analysts.

Casa wrapped a delayed deal to supply network virtualization and DAA products to Claro Colombia after dealing with untruths being circulated by some of our fact-challenged competitors, says interim CEO Ed Durkin.

The success of the federal broadband investments are inextricably linked to the ACP program, said Angela Siefer, executive director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance. The ACP is expected to run out of funds next year.

AT&T is looking to give startup AST SpaceMobile a lease to some of its 850MHz A and B Block spectrum as well as some of its lower 700MHz B and C Block spectrum.

Gary Koerper, SVP of emerging technology for Charter Communicaions, outlined the companys mobile ambitions during a keynote at the Connect X trade show.

Big drops in Intels share of core markets could presage similar problems in virtual radio access networks as the industry looks for alternatives.

Its been super successful, said Mike Irizarry, UScellulars CTO, of the companys growing fixed wireless access (FWA) service. He added: We dont have any [network] capacity issues.