Waves with Wireless Nerd
Join me for a weekly look into what's making waves in tech and the wireless industry! What's new? What's now? What's next?
Podcasting since 2023 • 71 episodes
Waves with Wireless Nerd
Latest Episodes
An Interview with Matt Larsen, WISPA 2025 Operator of the Year: How Open Access Could Rewrite The ISP Playbook
What if the best ISP on your block doesn’t own the tower—or even the access network? Drew sits down with Matt Larson, founder and CEO of VistaBeam and chair of WISPA, to explore how open access for fixed wireless and fiber could flip the broadb...
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Pop-up Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Sensing, Backscatter & More! Waves October 2025
A polo field, a VIP tent, and thousands of devices waiting to light up—this week we take you behind the scenes of building a festival‑grade network that had to stand up fast, survive wind and wobble, and still deliver when John Mayer took the s...
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The Future of Restaurant Hospitality, Technology & Connectivity. Plus: Apple's N1 Chip!
The wireless world never stops evolving, and in this episode, Drew Lentz takes us on a journey through the latest developments across multiple technology frontiers. Starting with Apple's intriguing N1 chip introduction, Drew explores what this ...
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48:25
Wireless Acquisitions and the Changing Face of Wireless Access, PLUS: Your CyberSecurity is up to YOU!
The telecommunications landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as major players consolidate their hold on crucial spectrum assets. AT&T's stunning $23 billion acquisition of Echo Star's spectrum holdings grants them control of valuable 600 ...
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47:35
Navigating Wi-Fi, Spectrum Politics, and Corporate Reshaping in Today's Tech Landscape
Ever wonder what happens when you need to provide Wi-Fi for half a million surfing fans? Drew Lentz returns to the Waves Podcast after an exhilarating stint deploying 27 access points at the World Surf League's US Open of Surfing in Huntington ...
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