What’s really stopping rural and northern communities from getting connected? In this episode, I speak with Susan Church, Executive Director of Blue Sky Net, for a candid conversation about the stubborn challenges, and creative solutions, shaping broadband in Northern Ontario. Susan shares stories from her 25-year journey, exposing why national bro…

What if the biggest challenge in high-speed connectivity wasn’t digging trenches or laying fiber, but simply getting through a mile of air? In this episode, I sit down with Tom Chaffee and Jim Olson from Attochron, a team on a decades-long mission to finally solve the “last mile” problem with a technology that’s left an entire industry skeptical: f…

I speak with Gord Reynolds and delve into the complexities of Ontario's broadband journey, discussing the barriers to construction, the impact of legislative changes, the mechanisms of funding and subsidies, and ongoing challenges to continue to close the Digital Divide. We explore the challenges faced by municipalities and internet service provide…

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Paul Dickinson delve into the transformative potential of fiber optic sensing technology. They discuss its applications across various sectors, including security, utilities, and municipal and smart city applications, emphasizing the importance of awareness and education in driving adoption. Dr. Dickinson shares in…

(I'm apologizing for the sound quality on this one. No idea what happened there!) In this episode of Jason's Industry Insights, I discusses the current state of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity placement and the dynamic of valuation in the telecom sector with David Pickett, a chartered business valuator. We explore the factors influen…

With the first conference of the 2025 series fast approaching (June), I wanted to speak with Amedeo Bernardi, the founder of the Canadian Rural and Remote Broadband Community Conference to revisit the origins of the conference, how it has evolved and continues to innovate every year, and the importance of networking and collaboration in addressing …

In this episode, I discuss the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with John Capobianco, exploring its implications for AI integration and network observability. Think of MCP as the USB of AI Integration. Watch the episode with Video at https://youtu.be/vYF-vZnpQ4M We delve into the concept of vibe coding, the practical applications of MCP in networking, …

Broadband testing isn’t as simple as checking upload and download speeds. In this episode, I speak with Michael McCallen, CEO of Cheetah Networks, about the biggest challenges in broadband performance testing, why traditional methods often fall short and how they solve the problem with a home-grown Canadian solution. We uncover key obstacles, inclu…

In this episode, I sit down with Philip Johnston, co-founder and CEO of StarCloud, a pioneering company at the forefront of orbital data centers. Philip makes a bold prediction: within 10 years, all data processing will be in space—and he’s on a mission to make that happen. We dive into the game-changing advantages of space-based data centers, incl…

In this episode, I chat with Tim Belfall from WestEnd WiFi in Stevenage, England. Tim is an expert in satellite broadband, and an authorized installer (integrator) fort Starlink. We discuss Tim's background in telecommunications, his real-world experiences with Starlink, how its performance has changed over time, and the upcoming pricing changes th…

In this episode, Alex Qi, CEO of Pontosense, joins me to chat about the innovative technology behind their human sensing solutions. PontoSense focuses on using millimeter radar technology combined with AI to monitor human activity without the need for wearables, and without compromising personal privacy. The discussion covers the origins of the com…

In this episode I speak with Carlos Placido, a well known and respected independent consultant in satellite communications, about the evolving landscape of space-based communications. We discuss the significance of tools like NCAT (Non Geo Constellation Analysis ToolKit) for analyzing satellite constellations, the opportunities presented by direct-…

Welcome to the first episode of Jason's Industry Insights! Be kind. It's a learning curve, especially with sound quality and editing. In this episode, I speak with John Capobianco from Selector.ai, exploring the innovative applications of AI in network management. We discuss how Selector.AI enhances root cause analysis, predictive capabilities, and…

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