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Aug 2026

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Inside Towers Managing Editor Jim Fryer shares the Ethernet with some of Telecom's key players in this Tower and Wireless Infrastructure News Podcast. Subscribe to the Inside Towers daily newsletter here: https://insidetowers.com/subscription/

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September 9, 2026Episode 1316 min

#261 - FiberLight: How Fiber Networks Support AI Distribution

Demand for fiber connectivity is escalating to support large data transfers in and between data centers, and ultimately, for AI inference applications where they are needed closer to users. Bill Major, Chief Executive Officer at FiberLight joins John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor to talk about the surging demand for fiber connectivity and the opportunities and challenges that creates for fiber network operators. Support the show

August 3, 2026Episode 1216 min

#260 - Allfasteners: Rethinking RAN Deployments

Any discussion about wireless cell site installations usually focuses on antennas, radios and cables. But a lot of ancillary equipment is needed for mounting and protecting radios and antennas at height, so that they function as designed. Calvin Carmichael, Sales Representative at Allfasteners talks with John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor about the company’s new Raptor Radome, a special product designed for ease of cellsite installation and operation on flag poles and monopoles. Support the show

June 8, 2026Episode 1127 min

#259 - Clearfield: From Access to AI, Fiber’s Expanding Role

Discussions at Fiber Connect 2026 addressed fiber deployments across a range of access and transport applications for broadband, wireless, data center and IoT uses. Clearfield bills itself as “The Fiber to Anywhere Company” and offers a wide variety of patented designed and manufactured components and connectivity elements that help speed up fiber deployments at lower labor costs. Anis Khemakhem, Chief Commercial Officer at Clearfield, joined John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor, at the event to discuss the opportunities and challenges with achieving efficient and cost-effective fiber deployments across a range of digital infrastructure applications. Support the show

June 2, 2026Episode 1013 min

#258 - Network Connex: Wireless, Fiber, and Data Center Connectivity Convergence

Fiber Connect 2026 proved to be quite timely and significant at this point in the telecom industry with data center expansion booming, fiber builds ramping up with BEAD funding, and ongoing new tower construction. Doug Wittrock, Chief Operating Officer at Network Connex sat down with John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor at the event to share his perspectives and outlook on the opportunities and challenges with designing and building facilities across the range of digital infrastructure asset classes. Support the show

May 19, 2026Episode 928 min

#257 - Husch Blackwell: From AI Factories to the Edge: The Next Data Center Shift

Hyperscale data centers, (aka AI factories), are expanding rapidly to develop AI Large Learning Models. However, the notion of edge data centers for AI Inference and high-speed, low-latency applications is getting renewed attention. Rod Carter and Jake Remington, partners at the telecom law practice at Husch Blackwell , discuss with John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor, the issues related to planning, locating and operating edge data centers. Support the show

May 14, 2026Episode 824 min

#256 - Ontivity: The Evolving Digital Infrastructure Ecosystem

The telecom industry is evolving from distinct wireless and wireline businesses into a broader digital infrastructure ecosystem. Ontivity is a company that is involved in a number of key aspects of designing and building a range of digital infrastructure asset classes. Eric Chase, Executive Chairman of Ontivity, and Dave Mayo, Senior Technology Executive serving on the Ontivity board of directors share their perspectives on these developments with John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor. Support the show

May 13, 2026Episode 718 min

#255 - Valmont: The Silent Signal Killer, Finding & Fixing PIM

Any kind of RF interference at a call site will diminish connections to cell phones and cause poor service which leads to customer complaints. Unlike active interference from nearby antennas, PIM, or passive intermodulation interference, can be caused by many elements in and around a cell site on a tower. These conditions make PIM hard to detect and mitigate. Drew Martin, Sales Engineer-Interference with Valmont Telecom speaks with John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor about PIM – what it is, how to detect it and how to minimize it. Support the show

May 4, 2026Episode 628 min

#254 - Fiber Broadband Association: The Dynamic Fiber Broadband Market

Fiber is the key connectivity element that ties together all digital infrastructure asset classes, for consumers and Enterprises alike. Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, talks with John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor, about the rapid growth, the outlook for the fiber broadband business and the upcoming Fiber Connect event. Support the show

April 27, 2026Episode 519 min

#253 - Harmoni Towers: Growth Opportunities for Private Tower Companies

Private tower companies are active in new tower builds and site modifications response to mobile network operator demand for colocations and amendments associated with coverage and capacity expansion. But scaling a tower company involves permitting, financing, competition, and availability of quality assets to acquire. Chas Peterson, Chief Commercial Officer and Aaron Bloom, Senior Vice President-Business Development with Harmoni Towers discuss with John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor the opportunities and challenges facing private tower companies as well as the overarching trends they’re seeing in the industry. Support the show

April 11, 2026Episode 418 min

#252 - CCA: On Top of Member Legislative Issues

The Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) opens its 2026 Mobility & Connectivity Show tomorrow in Louisville, Kentucky. In this Tower Talks podcast, CCA President and CEO Tim Donovan spoke with Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief Leslie Stimson before the show about hot topics for the association that represents competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. The NTIA’s BEAD program, spectrum access, permitting and the FCC’s Universal Service Fund are CCA priorities. So too, is where the Rip & Replace reimbursement fund stands. Support the show