In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, recorded live from Connected Britain 2024, host Pete Pizzutillo interviews Dan Bloch, Senior Vice President of Global Solutions at Calix. Dan shares insights into the rapidly evolving broadband landscape, discussing Calix's transformation from a hardware-focused company to a software-driven solutions provider. He talks about industry trends like the shift towards persona-based services, the importance of customer-centric innovation, and the need for broadband providers to move beyond just offering connectivity. Dan also explores the impact of government funding on broadband expansion and the challenges of differentiating services in competitive markets like the U.S. and the U.K.