In this episode we explore the ground breaking partnership between T-Mobile and EQT as they embark on a journey to disrupt the fiber broadband market. You'll learn about the intricacies of T-Mobile's joint venture as they plan to initially invest ~$950 million, aim to reach 3.5 million homes passed by 2028 and explore how this strategic move fits i…

Have you ever considered the evolution of data centers? It's an interesting journey which has been the foundation of the modern computing era in the 21st Century. In our latest episode, you'll learn about the groundwork laid by mainframe computers, transition from on premise data centers and the pivotal shift towards cloud computing. The discussion…

In this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with entrepreneur Terrance Heads-Evans, aka "Coach T", visionary founder of Gather Blast, a cutting-edge mobile gaming and experience business. Listen in as Terrance shares his journey from leaving behind a conventional 9-to-5 job to chasing his passion for serving the community through interactiv…

This episode briefly highlights the importance of businesses embracing innovation and growth through the strategic use of technology. You'll also hear more about the future of the show which will place an emphasis on offering valuable insights and resources for business owners and leaders. Stay tuned for more valuable content in the upcoming year! …

The world of IT has undergone a profound change and this episode is your ticket to understanding the evolution that has shaped the digital landscape as we know it. Tune in as we embark on a captivating 20-year journey, tracing the path of IT digital transformation from the beginning of the millennium to the present day. One of the most significant …

In the last installment of our 'Cybersecurity Awareness' series, we're delving into a crucial topic "Cybersecurity Incident Response and Business Continuity" and it's chock-full of valuable insights. During this episode we'll go through the process of how to respond effectively when a cybersecurity incident occurs. emphasizing the need for swift ac…

As remote work continues to redefine the modern workplace, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been greater. Join us as we explore the challenges, strategies, and best practices for keeping your remote workforce and sensitive data safe from cyber threats. You'll gain insights on the latest cybersecurity trends, the significance of …

Cyber threats are ever-evolving and ensuring the security of your business network is a critical priority in the digital age. In the second episode of our 4 part cybersecurity awareness series, we take a closer look into the comprehensive framework of safeguarding your business network with a multi-layered approach to create a robust security postu…

In an increasingly complex world, cybersecurity has become an indispensable foundation of modern business operations. This episode the first of a 4 part series covering tips for businesses during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Whether you're a CEO, business owner or someone who simply wants to grasp the essentials of cybersecurity in the business c…

In this episode we delve into a double-edged topic that's at the heart of financial security – life insurance and agency ownership. Jebron Thompson, owner of Thompson Insurance and a seasoned agent with a wealth of experience. Join us as we uncover the pivotal role life insurance plays in securing your family's future and learn why it's more than j…

I'm sure you've heard of the saying "time is money". In this episode you'll hear exactly why it's important when it comes to managing your books. Audrey Bradley of ABradley Bookkeeping stops by to share wisdom and insights for the solo entreprenuer, small business and non profit. We also discuss the strategies used by bookkeepers and why you may ne…

Businesses of all types do their best to reach consumers through various types of media. But what can you do to deliver your message that sets it apart from others? In today's discussion I sit down with Michael Stevens of The eJ Agency, a Las Vegas based marketing firm, to discuss the importance of a digital strategy to deliver your message. Be sur…

There was a time where adults were more savvy than kids when it came to navigating technology. That's now flipped with young children teaching their parents a thing or two! While that might be innocient at home, it's also a concern as parents now need to understand what their kids are exposed to in this digital world. Lisa Manns, CEO at Authentikid…

Those that despise new beginnings may miss out on the lessons from them. In this episode, you'll learn why "Something New" in your life could unlock opportunities that were never possible. Hit me up with your feedback by texting me at 725-500-5132 or on social media @jahmalabbott. You can always leave your feedback here on my website https://jahmal…

By 2025, there's a need to fill at least 850,000 Telecom jobs in the US. This episode discusses digital infrastructure opportunities with fiber and how you can get involved if you're interested.By Jahmal Abbott

The 21st economy runs on this 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends, holidays and on vaction. We're talking about digital infrastructure, what it is and why it's important. Hit me up with your feedback by texting me at 725-500-5132 or on social medial @jahmalabbott. You can always leave your feedback here on my website https://jahmalabb…

There's a huge difference between being an owner and not. In this episode, I talk about the game changing experience of owing aspects of your life. Becoming an owner certainly has changed my thinking forever! Comments? Text me , 725-500-5132. You can also hit me up on social media @ jahmalabbott or leave your feedback here - https://jahmalabbott.co…

The opportunities of the future depend on your ability to master the communication techniques of the past and present. In this episode, you'll hear how the Communication Revolution is impacting our society. Comments? Text me , 725-500-5132. You can also hit me up on social media @ jahmalabbott or leave your feedback here - https://jahmalabbott.com/…

A lot has happened with 5G last year and this episode briefly recaps what transpired. We also look at what's ahead in 2022. Share your thoughts by texting 725-500-5132, hit me up on social media @ jahmalabbott or leave your feedback here - https://jahmalabbott.com/contactBy Jahmal Abbott

8x8 is making moves in the cloud communication space by announcing the acquisition of Fuze. This episode breaks down the deal and what this means for both companies. Share your thoughts by texting 725-500-5132, hit me up on social media @ jahmalabbott or leave your feedback here - https://jahmalabbott.com/contact…

Don't you love it when a deal goes through? That's the feeling Ericsson has as they acquired cloud communication provider Vonage for 6.2 billon USD. This episode breaks this deal down and how it affects 5G and cloud communications. Share your feedback at 725-500-5132, hit me up on social media @ jahmalabbott or leave your feedback here - https://ja…

You don't have to start from scratch. Although it's noble and can make for a good story, it might not be the optimal strategy. Especially considering that each day isn't promised. I have the privilege to chat with Leonard Lans, a leader, mentor, entrepreneur and visionary. You don't want to miss the gems dropped as he shares his story. Connect with…

Within the last few months, we've witness the next transformation of Telecom. From being media companies to focusing on their bread and butter in providing connectivity for consumers. Wondering how they got there to begin with? This episode breaks this down. Text me at 725-500-5132 for any questions or feedback. I'm also on social media @jahmalabbo…

Have you ever wondered why spring is used to clean up the things we've held onto for way to long? If you're like me and know you need some cleaning to do then this episode is a must listen. This episode will not only motivate you to break out the broom but also evaluate what needs to be cleaned on the inside. Text your feedback to 725-500-5132, dro…

The big 3 (AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon) dropped some big bags on 5G spectrum this past winter. In this episode you'll hear what they spent and why it's important for 5G's future. Share your thoughts and feedback by texting 725-500-5132 or by visiting https://jahmalabbott.com/contact. You can also hit me up on social media @jahmalabbott.…

8x8 put up another solid quarter and made some significant changes to the company. In this Tech Update, I cover some of the new features introduced to their to their cloud communication platform and how this affects current / future customers. Text your feedback to 725-500-5132 or go to https://jahmalabbott.com/contact. I'm also on social media @ja…

Sharing my thoughts on free speech and what's protected on the Internet. As "guest" on these tech platforms, there's specific terms and conditions that users agree to. In this episode, you'll learn why it's important to understand these terms and how they can affect what you can say. Share your thoughts and feedback by texting 725-500-5132 or by vi…

Watch out now. Amazon is officially in the Internet service business with their Kuiper project. In this episode, learn how their doing it and what this means for everyone effected. Thoughts or feedback? Text me at 725-500-5132 or go to https://jahmalabbott.com/contact. Don't forget to hit me up on social media @jahmalabbott.…

Today's podcast involves a new quarterly format for 8x8 cloud communication customers. You'll get a brief overview on the company's progress in the market for Q2 2021 (if you don't want to sit through an entire quarterly earnings call, this is for you). In addition, I'll focus on the technology that's most applicable for those wanting to get the mo…

Verizon finally introduced it's nationwide 5G network in conjunction with the iPhone 12. This episode breaks this down as well as other updates occurring on this network. Text me at 725-500-5132 or visit https://jahmalabbott.com/contact to leave a comment. Don't forget to hit me up @jahmalabbott on all social platforms.…

In this episode I share my first keynote speech about developing your communication super powers. Hope you take away a few nuggets from this talk. Let me know what you think. You can now text me! 725-500-5132 or leave feedback at https://jahmalabbott.com/contact.By Jahmal Abbott

Life is a series of transitions and this year has been no exception. This podcast comes from hosting a virtual Toastmasters meeting in May 2020. Hope this inspires you to make the most of the many transitions that you'll encounter. Hit me up at https://jahmalabbott.com/contact and let me know what you think about this episode. Video Podcast…

Can we just admit here that T-Mobile is on a serious mission?! The company became the first provider in the world to launch a standalone 5G network and grew as to the second largest mobile provider in the US. This episode looks further into the money moves made. Go to https://jahmalabbott.com/contact to leave a comment about this episode. Follow me…

AT&T announced the general availability of it's nationwide 5G. Check out this episode to see how this affects consumer, business and prepaid plans on this network. Go to https://jahmalabbott.com/contact to leave a comment or provide feedback about this episode. Don't forget to follow me @jahmalabbott on twitter and other social platforms. Podcast V…

The time has finally come as T-Mobile will retire the Sprint brand, logo and colors on August 2nd. In this episode, you'll learn more about what this means for current Sprint and T-Mobile customers.By Jahmal Abbott

Happy Juneteenth! This year marks a special moment in this celebration as the Black Lives Matter movement caught the world's attention. In this episode, I share about the history of Juneteenth, the communications gap that proceeded freedom and how today's technology has shorten the gap. I also discuss how the message of George Floyd's death was dif…

The world is full of opportunities. A question to ask of yourself, are you aware of what's in front of you? Bill McCleskey, founder / CEO of Mitech Partners and The Grind Includes Friday, shares his experience as an entrepreneur and what it takes to capitalize on opportunity. Lots of wisdom and practical advice in this episode that you don't want t…

Over 55 million kids are currently at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Add this on top of the stress and anxiety brought on with current events and you'll realize how easy it is to lose sight of what your kids are doing on the Internet. Lisa Manns, co-founder and CEO of BellaVie Inc, stops by to shed more insight and explains how Internet predato…

Podcast this merger is finally completed. It's a $26 billion dollar deal and one of the biggest changes for the US wireless industry. But what does this mean for you? Find out more in this episode. Hit me up with questions @jahmalabbott on Twitter and other social platforms.By Jahmal Abbott

We're in uncharted territory with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) having an impact on our lives and the global economy. Despite the challenges we presently face, it's important to maintain hope during a time of crisis. I share my thoughts on this subject and how remote technologies are playing a huge role in how we're conducting business as well as main…

Attention entrepreneurs! This interview was done back in December with Eric Stevens, Owner and CEO of 4 Real Wireless®. We discuss how he bootstrapped his business with only $600 in his pocket and the journey of entrepreneurship. Also, we talk about how the upcoming Sprint / T-Mobile merger plays a factor in operating his business. Let me know what…

Learning to take control of my life has been one of the biggest lessons I've learned as an adult. This speech was given on February 17th as apart of my efforts to participate in a speech contest for Toastmasters International. I share my thoughts on this subject and hope you get TONS of value from this episode. Share this message with someone who n…

Hey podcast. We finally have a verdict for the T-Mobile/Sprint case that was brought to trial December 2019. Learn more for about the next steps taken by these two companies in this episode.By Jahmal Abbott

In preparation for Sunday's Big Game, Verizon and AT&T have invested over $80 million dollars respectively! Not only for their customers but to support the efforts of First Responders. Check this podcast out for more details. Go Niners! :)By Jahmal Abbott

Have you thought about your dreams recently? Maybe this year, this decade you decided to go after the dreams that have long been suppressed. In this episode, I discuss dreams and what we need to do to see them through. Hit me up and let me know what your dreams are @JahmalAbbott on all social platforms.…

Hey podcast. There's a process involved in becoming the best version of yourself. It starts with having a healthy foundation. Today's guest Anita Jalloh, Founder and CEO of Comprehensive Medical Nutrition Solutions, goes deep into this subject. We talk about the importance of health and wellness, the road of entrepreneurship, running a business and…

Hey podcast! In this episode, I performed my latest speech in Toastmasters International. My objective was to use different tones, pitches and speed with my vocals (called vocal variety). The subject on building relationships is something I've been thinking about for a while. Check it out and let me know what you think, @jahmalabbott on social plat…

AT&T drops a dime as it introduces consumer 5G network to 10 cities and two "flavors" of the technology. You don't want to miss the delicious details in this episode! Press release: https://about.att.com/story/2019/5g_launch.htmlBy Jahmal Abbott

T-Mobile and Sprint finally head to court to fight a lawsuit against 14 state attorney generals. I explain how we got here, what's expected and the pros/cons for the merger.By Jahmal Abbott

The rural digital dive is a huge problem. It's the gap where people who lack access to high speed broadband are missing out on the digital opportunities that are shaping our global economy. To enable equal access to broadband, the FCC intends to introduce funds to spur investment into rural broadband using 5G. I explain more in this episode. Press …