Tower Side Chat™

Tower Side Chat™

Dive into the world of telecom with our expert hosts as we interviews industry pioneers, innovators, and leaders.

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March 31, 2025 32 mins

In this episode, we interview Joseph Trimble, Senior Design Engineer at Site Pro 1 and a leading expert on mount-to-tower dynamics. He has been instrumental in educating the industry on this topic, is a strong advocate for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and has played a key role in developing new technologies to mitigate localized monopole stress caused by mounts. Joseph discusses the history of these challenges, as well as their c...

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Connection. What does that word mean to you? It's an essential desire that drives action, progress, and innovation.

After food and shelter, we are all searching for ways to connect authentically with one another. Out of this need for connection, the modern world has developed with massive infrastructure that enables us to share ideas in more ways and with more people than ever before. The benefits of modern connectivi...

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In this episode, we interview Todd Schlekeway, President and CEO of NATE. Todd talks about his transition from a political career to leading one of the most influential organizations in the telecommunications industry. Topics include workforce development, the new infrastructure bill, and the role of drones in modern telecom.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Adelstein, former FCC Commissioner, to discuss his journey from politics into telecom. Jonathan delves into the development of key legislation, the history of the FCC, and his work on rural broadband. He also shares his passion for music and talks about his band, "The Band Plan".

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In this episode, we interview Martin Cooper, the legendary inventor of the first handheld cell phone. Martin reflects on his pioneering work, the creation of the mobile phone, and the technological advancements that followed. He also shares his vision for the future of communication and his ongoing commitment to innovation.

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Join us as we talk with Jeremy Sinclair, the founder of Tower Climbers of America, about the challenges and triumphs of those working at the heights of the telecommunications industry. Jeremy shares insights into the day-to-day lives of tower climbers, the progression of safety standards, and the future of this critical profession.

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