The Hidden Impact of Internet Failing in Disasters

23/09/2025 43 min
The Hidden Impact of Internet Failing in Disasters

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In this episode of Bandwidth, Georgette Lopez-Aguado, Rick Seemann, and Larry Weidig dig into what it really takes to keep an ISP running when disaster strikes.They get real about planning for the unplannable, from wildfires and floods to ice storms and tornadoes, and why communication before, during, and after an event makes or breaks customer trust. From using traffic shaping to stretch limited capacity, to tough calls about safety in the field, to how insurance and mental health factor into recovery, the crew shares what they’ve learned on the front lines.If you’ve ever wondered how operators can balance short-term chaos with long-term loyalty, this is the unfiltered conversation you’ll want to hear.Bandwidth Podcast → https://www.linkedin.com/company/bandwidthpodcast/ 🔔 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!📧 Learn more about Sonar → sonar.software