Episode 309

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17th Aug 2026

This Week: When Consumer Perception Does Not Match Network Reality

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner unpack the FCC’s latest developments, examine real-world data on internet providers including Optimum, and discuss ongoing customer service concerns.

00:00 Episode intro

00:24 New FCC nomination news

01:47 FCC's potential satellite expansion

02:42 Ranking internet provider speeds

03:47 Survey information difficulties

06:29 Do devices still matter?

08:04 Optimum's current metrics

10:29 Network status and customer retention

12:12 The state of customer service

13:41 Episode wrap-up

Tags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, FCC, Danielle Thumann, Brendan Carr, satellite, cable, fiber, FWA, DSL, devices, T-Mobile, AT&T, Apple, Qualcomm, Verizon, Android, network, Optimum, SFR, customer service

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About the Podcast

The Week with Roger
An Analysts Perspective on Telecom
Each week, join Roger Entner and the Recon Analytics team for an analysts perspective on the world of telecom.