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Episode Synopsis
Dave Stehlin, CEO of TIA addresses new opportunities for broadband under the new presidential administration.
Stehlin is a veteran of the telecommunications and broadband industry. Earlier in his career, he led two pioneering Ethernet startups: Ceterus Networks and later Overture Networks.
He was also a proud member of our country's service. Before coming into the networking industry, Dave was a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Here's a timeline of the interview's key moments:
Opening | 0.00
Host introduction of guests | 0:20
TIA’s activities and plans for 2025? | 1:01
The new presidential administration’s proposed tariff policies. | 2:50
The Rip and Replace program, which reimburses smaller telecom providers for replacing Huawei and ZTE equipment in their networks | 4:50
New proposals to accelerate the BEAD program | 6:30
Build America Buy America | 10:43
Ensuring security in broadband networks | 11:58
Financial and policy support for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | 16:09
Final thoughts/Closing | 19:08
About the Podcast
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics. Visit our website at www.lightwave.com and click on our podcast site at https://broadbandpulse.podbean.com/.
Stehlin is a veteran of the telecommunications and broadband industry. Earlier in his career, he led two pioneering Ethernet startups: Ceterus Networks and later Overture Networks.
He was also a proud member of our country's service. Before coming into the networking industry, Dave was a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Here's a timeline of the interview's key moments:
Opening | 0.00
Host introduction of guests | 0:20
TIA’s activities and plans for 2025? | 1:01
The new presidential administration’s proposed tariff policies. | 2:50
The Rip and Replace program, which reimburses smaller telecom providers for replacing Huawei and ZTE equipment in their networks | 4:50
New proposals to accelerate the BEAD program | 6:30
Build America Buy America | 10:43
Ensuring security in broadband networks | 11:58
Financial and policy support for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | 16:09
Final thoughts/Closing | 19:08
About the Podcast
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics. Visit our website at www.lightwave.com and click on our podcast site at https://broadbandpulse.podbean.com/.
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