Wavelengths

2025 Broadband Year in Review, Part 2

Broadband

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin continues his conversation with Alex Rozek, Founder and CEO of Mac Mountain, to examine how technology shifts, capital discipline, and changing consumer expectations reshaped broadband in 2025, and what those changes lock in for the future. As the broadband industry closes…

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2025 Broadband Year in Review, Part 1

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Alex Rozek, Founder and CEO of Mac Mountain, to unpack the defining shifts that shaped the broadband industry in 2025 and what they signal for the years ahead.  As the industry approaches the end of 2025, broadband looks markedly different…

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Software & Technology
Europe’s Fiber Future: Trends, Standards, and Market Shifts

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin connects with Carsten Engelke, Director of Technology at ANGA, to deliver a comprehensive primer on the European fiber market as it undergoes a major transformation ahead of ANGA COM 2026. As Europe accelerates its fiber-first strategies, operators, vendors, and policymakers…

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Software & Technology
Shaping the World of Education: The Broadband Industry’s Impact on Academia, Part 2

In Part 2 of this Wavelengths conversation, host Daniel Litwin continues his discussion with Chuck Girt, Chief Technology Officer at FiberLight, diving deeper into the broader ecosystem of education connectivity. While Part 1 focused on building resilient networks inside the classroom, this episode looks outward, examining how education networks must extend into homes, public spaces,…

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Software & Technology
Shaping the World of Education: The Broadband Industry’s Impact on Academia, Part 1

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Chuck Girt, Chief Technology Officer at FiberLight, to explore how broadband innovation is shaping the future of education. As schools embrace 1:1 devices, cloud-based curriculum, and even emerging AI-driven learning tools, their networks are under more pressure than ever….

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Software & Technology
Building the Wireless Future: Low-Power IoT, Edge Computing, and the End of the Gs

As the global race to 6G heats up, telecom providers, governments, and tech companies are investing billions to advance the next generation of hyperconnected infrastructure. European operators urge regulators to release more spectrum to stay competitive, while U.S. programs like the USDA’s ReConnect have funneled over $1 billion into rural fiber backhaul. Meanwhile, companies like…

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Software & Technology
The Future of Fiber: Strategies and Collaboration

As next-generation broadband continues to transform digital experiences across the U.S., Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are reshaping how we think about infrastructure, speed, and scalability. The industry is no longer just about faster speeds—it’s about smarter service, tailored rollouts, and future-ready networks that can meet the evolving needs of homes, businesses, and communities. In this…

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Radar
Physical Retail’s Next Infrastructure Layer: Item-Level Intelligence with Radar
June 4, 2026

Physical retail is under pressure to become as measurable and responsive as e-commerce. While retailers have spent years optimizing digital channels with real-time data, store teams have often had to make decisions with incomplete inventory visibility and delayed operational signals. That gap matters because stores still account for 80% of U.S. retail sales, making…

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Healthcare in Pakistan
From Institutional Excellence to Population-Level Access: How Pakistan Can Bridge Its Healthcare Divide
June 1, 2026

Healthcare systems are under pressure almost everywhere, but the strain is especially visible in lower-resource settings where demand is rising faster than infrastructure. In Pakistan, that pressure is playing out across a system that has to serve more than 250 million people with limited public investment. Public health spending remains below 1% of GDP,…

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Engineering
Scaling Experiential Learning in the Curriculum: How Iron Range Engineering Transformed Engineering Education
June 1, 2026

Engineering has transformed nearly every part of modern life, from the phones in our pockets to the systems powering global industry. But the way engineers are educated has often moved far more slowly than the profession itself. Employers are asking for graduates who can navigate ambiguity, communicate across teams, and contribute meaningfully from the…

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vascular surgeon
When Geography Meets Purpose: How One Move Reshaped a Vascular Surgeon’s Career
May 28, 2026

Medicine isn’t what it used to be—not for the people practicing it. Independent physicians are becoming the exception, not the norm, as more doctors move into hospital systems, corporate groups, and academic networks. At the same time, the pipeline of specialists isn’t keeping pace with growing patient needs, particularly in complex fields like vascular…

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Other Wavelengths
Broadband State of the Union: Urban Innovation & Rural Challenges Part II
March 18, 2025

In Part II of this episode of Wavelengths, hosted by Amphenol Broadband Solutions, Daniel Litwin discusses the evolution of smart cities and the crucial role of fiber broadband with Tyler Cooper, Editor-in-Chief at Broadband Now. As urban and rural areas adapt to new technological advancements, the need for robust connectivity, strategic investments, and inclusive…

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Broadband State of the Union: Urban Innovation and Rural Challenges
February 21, 2025

In the latest episode of Amphenol Broadband Solutions’ Wavelengths podcast, host Daniel Litwin sat down with Tyler Cooper, Editor-in-Chief at BroadbandNow Research, for a deep dive into the current landscape of broadband deployment and access across the United States. With 2025 underway, the conversation tackled key trends shaping the broadband industry, including the contrast…

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Exploring the Future of Robotics in the Broadband Industry
December 10, 2024

In a recent episode of Amphenol Broadband Solutions’ Wavelengths podcast, listeners learned about the exciting potential of robotics in the broadband industry. Host Daniel Litwin spoke with Abdullah Jassim, a field applications engineer at Amphenol Communications Solutions, to shed light on this evolving intersection of technology and telecommunications. The discussion dove into robotics’ potential for…

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Creating and Enhancing Network Resilience Can Curtail Threats From Natural Disasters
September 30, 2024

As climate change intensifies, natural disasters are becoming more frequent and destructive. Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and tornadoes are increasingly challenging network infrastructures. According to international insurance company Munich Re, global natural disasters in 2020 caused $210 billion in damage. Because reliable network connectivity is essential for emergency services and community recovery this ignites an…

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In Bridging Together, Utilities and Broadband Partnerships are Shaping the Future of Connectivity
August 27, 2024

As the world pushes towards greater digitalization and modernization, the intersection of utilities and broadband services has thrusted its way into becoming a main focal point. This collaboration is not just about enhancing infrastructure but also about bridging the digital divide and meeting the evolving demands of modern connectivity. With billions of dollars in…

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Telecommunications Industry Anticipates and is Prepping to Adapt to Increasing Changes
June 11, 2024

Today, telecommunications is characterized by increasing technological advances and evolving market conditions, making the industry stand at a crucial juncture. With ongoing government initiatives like the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program injecting significant capital into infrastructure, the stakes are high for companies to adapt and thrive. This dynamic landscape demands a nuanced understanding…

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Bridging the Digital Divide Will Depend Heavily on the Future of Rural Broadband Expansion
February 20, 2024

High-speed internet access is synonymous with economic prosperity, however, the disparity in broadband infrastructure between urban and rural communities has never been more pronounced. As the digital revolution marches on, the divide widens, leaving rural communities deep in the shadows of technological advancement. But this stark reality centers an urgent call to action, spearheaded by…

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BEAD Funding Roundtable: Is Rural Broadband Expansion Set Up to Succeed?
January 9, 2024

In a timely and important episode about the deployment and execution of federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding, several telecommunications experts weighed in on the program’s future. With 2023 coming to a close, this conversation about BEAD comes at the right time as it marks a year filled with substantial updates and progress…

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IoT Security Solutions for the Safety of Connected Homes Requires Collaboration and Innovation
November 28, 2023

Since the introduction of smart devices, the world has increasingly become dominated by interconnected devices but IoT securitydemands are also growing. The “connected home” has shifted from what was once a futuristic concept to reality. With the global smart home market projected to reach $135.3 billion by 2025, the conversation around the security of these…

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