The Five Nine

AI dominates headlines but fiber still has a huge role to play in the future. We chatted with Fiber Broadband Association’s VP of Public Policy Marissa Mitrovitch and BNP Paribas’ Sam McHugh about BEAD, broadband, workforce issues and the next wave of infrastructure. #fiber #broadband #AI #infrastructure #telecom #workforceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out Nvidia isn't just a chip company, it's morphing into a systems company. On the heels of Nvidia GTC in San Jose, we sat down with three of our favorite analysts - Jack Gold, Anshel Sag and Leonard Lee - to translate Nvidia's tech talk into tangible takeaways. Here's what you need to know about the company's latest chip and AI announcements. #AI #AgenticAI #Nvidia #OpenClaw #Cisco #cybersecuritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fierce Network team spent a week in Spain meeting with top wireless execs to get the down low on where the industry is headed in 2026. Now that we're back stateside, we sat down to dish on our top takeaways from the show. And spoiler alert, we heard about a lot more than just AI. #MWCBarcelona #wireless #AI #satellite #6G #wirelesssensingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much gas is left in 5G? And where will the road to 6G head? Where does quantum fiction meet fact? And will we actually hear anything new about ai? Fierce’s team of experts talks about what's coming at MWC Barcelona. #MWC #MWCBarcelona #wireless #6G #quantum #AI #artificialintelligence #satellite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major vendor shifting focus, a spectrum tug of war and the unavoidable rise of AI have people wondering: what’s next for private wireless. So, let’s find out. #privatewireless #5G #AI #industrial #Celona #NokiaWatch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/rX0hRgzHN-ESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Five Nine explores how and why AI agents and quantum computing could break modern network security, what role telecom network operators have in stopping the threats, and why everyone needs to start thinking about these problems NOW. Special guests include Palo Alto’s SVP for Network Security Rich Campagna, F5 VP of AI and engineering guru Jimmy White and Fierce Network Research’s Mitch Wagner. #AI #agenticAI #telecom #security #cybersecurity #quantumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, AT&T Executive Vice President and General Manager of Mass Markets, Jenifer Robertson, discusses how the company is reshaping connectivity through a customer-first strategy across wireless and fiber. Robertson outlines AT&T’s approach to serving more than 100 million customers daily, highlighting how customer experience, network reliability, and simplified pricing are driving decision-making at scale. The discussion explores key initiatives including multi-gig fiber expansion, simplified pricing with no contracts, and the launch of the AT&T Guarantee—an industry-first commitment covering network reliability, customer service, and price value. Robertson also explains how convergence between fiber and wireless enables innovations such as automatic internet backup, AI-driven Wi-Fi personalization, and connected home services. From frontline leadership to enterprise-scale transformation, Robertson shares insights on managing large teams, driving cultural change, and taking bold, public commitments to improve customer trust. The conversation offers a clear view into AT&T’s roadmap for connectivity, convergence, and customer experience as the company looks ahead to 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re flipping the script this week and talking not to the people building AI infrastructure but to one of the people trying to help implement it in the wilds of retail. Forum3 Co-CEO and former Starbucks Chief Digital Officer Adam Brotman talks why GenAI is different, how on-device AI could change the game entirely, and whether he thinks there is actually a bubble. #AI #artificialintelligence #retail #Apple #Google #SiriSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.