#26 Unlicensed Podcast - WISPA's new CEO | Guest: David Zumwalt, CEO & President @ WISPA
Channel: RF elements s.r.o.
Date: 2022-08-19

On today’s episode of the Unlicensed Podcast, we’re excited to be hosting David Zumwalt from WISPA! David has just recently started the position of President and CEO for WISPA and this is our first time getting to talk with him and learn what he’s about. Topics covered include his history, adventures with the NTIA BEAD NOFO, state level political considerations, WISP competition, and a number of other interesting discussions.

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3s4XYn3
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yu3Qay
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3GGv14K

0:00 - Introduction
0:52 - David’s History
9:22 - PE Certification
16:45 - NTIA, BEAD, BDC, and WISPA
35:50 - Speed and Quality
44:26 - Mapping
51:22 - State and Local Politics
58:57 - Performance, Unlicensed Reliability, and Competition
1:13:41 - WISPA State Coordination
1:19:44 - WISPAPALOOZA
1:23:55 - Conclusion

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