Bandwidth
Podcast Description
Bandwidth is the most honest podcast in broadband. Bringing you real stories and practical insights from those who’ve built, operated, and scaled ISP networks across the country.Hosted by Rick Seemann, Georgette Lopez-Aguado, Paul Dasbach, and Larry Weidig, each episode explores the operational, financial, and technical realities of delivering high-speed internet. From BEAD compliance and M&A transitions to rural broadband expansion and reducing customer churn. We dive into what matters, without the spin.Whether you’re leading a team, deploying infrastructure, or navigating broadband policy and funding, Bandwidth delivers unfiltered conversations to help you grow a stronger ISP business and serve your community.No jargon. No pitches. Just people who’ve been there.If you're a broadband leader who wants to think bigger, build smarter, and lead with heart…welcome home.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to broadband operations, policy challenges, and technological advancements. Episodes focus on topics such as BEAD compliance, rural broadband expansion, and customer churn reduction, offering practical examples like discussions on the impact of generative AI on internet consumption patterns.

Bandwidth is the most honest podcast in broadband. Bringing you real stories and practical insights from those who’ve built, operated, and scaled ISP networks across the country.
Hosted by Rick Seemann, Georgette Lopez-Aguado, Paul Dasbach, and Larry Weidig, each episode explores the operational, financial, and technical realities of delivering high-speed internet. From BEAD compliance and M&A transitions to rural broadband expansion and reducing customer churn. We dive into what matters, without the spin.
Whether you’re leading a team, deploying infrastructure, or navigating broadband policy and funding, Bandwidth delivers unfiltered conversations to help you grow a stronger ISP business and serve your community.
No jargon. No pitches. Just people who’ve been there.
If you’re a broadband leader who wants to think bigger, build smarter, and lead with heart…welcome home.
In this episode of Bandwidth, hosts Georgette Lopez-Aguado, Larry Weidig, and Rick Seemann break down how ISPs can stay prepared when a new competitor enters the market. They walk through practical steps for strengthening your presence, communicating clearly with customers, and understanding how a competitor’s arrival may affect your business.
You’ll hear how to assess what’s changing in your service area, what customer behavior can tell you, and the most effective ways to maintain trust and consistency. The hosts also share insights on community engagement, referral strategies, and building the kind of operational readiness that helps your team adapt with confidence.
This episode offers a clear, levelheaded guide for navigating competitive shifts while staying focused on long-term stability and service quality.
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