The Edge Mile

01/29/2026

"There was a time when proprietary solutions were the only practical way to deliver reliable service. That time has passed. In 2026, the hardware has matured, the ecosystem has stabilized, and the industry has learned some hard lessons. The foundation provided by 3GPP has proven durable, and the number of viable, interoperable deployment paths has never been greater."

The wireless industry keeps stranding operators with proprietary platforms that age into boat anchors. As grants dry up and fiber competition heats up, it’s time to rethink lock-in, capital risk, and why open standards matter more than ever.

11/12/2025

In this video, I walk through the Global Telecom Titan 4000, one of the most versatile LTE/5G UE on the market. I highlight some of my favorite features, inc...

11/11/2025

Looking for an affordable solution the solve NLOS challenges in your WISP? LTE/5G pave a path that allows for economical deployment of tree-punching radio technology. This will give you the ability to compete with fiber over-builders. LEARN MORE HERE:

The LTE/5G ecosystem is fragmented, complex, and full of obstacles that prevent small-to-midsize operators from successfully deploying it. Many non-ISP network operators avoid it as well, even though LTE/5G is often one of the best options for connecting edge devices and remote sites that will power...

11/10/2025

We cannot remain lone cowboys on the range, waiting for someone else to fix what we lament. The health of this industry depends on the same virtues that hold a good covenant together: honesty, participation, and shared responsibility. It is time to act like members of a body, not spectators at a rodeo.

What happens when unity turns into conformity? In this article I reflect on how faith, freedom, and fellowship shape the wireless internet world. A personal take on conscience, compromise, and community inside WISPA — and how we improve our association together.

11/09/2025

“We’re stronger together than apart.” This timeless truth was on full display this year in the electric hallways of the Paris and Horseshoe Hotel in Las Vegas. The wireless internet industry descended on the venue for WISPA’s annual WISPAPALOOZA conference, a vital event that allows operators, vendors, and subject matter experts to compare notes, share deployment stories, highlight best practices, and see the latest equipment. Most importantly, it allows us to build the bonds our industry depends on to remain strong and competitive.

My first-timer's recap of WISPAPALOOZA 2025. The event was a powerful reminder that the WISP industry is stronger than ever. Read key takeaways from the "State of WISPA," insights from the exhibition floor, and why face-to-face connections with partners and peers are the most invaluable part of this...

11/08/2025

FOR SALE – Vermeer SPX25 Vibratory Drop Plow with Remote Control and Kohler Command PRO ECH740 25 HP engine. Located in Centreville, Alabama. Inspection by appointment.

This SPX25 is compact at just 34.5 inches wide with dual rubber tracks, allowing it to slip through residential gates and work with minimal yard impact. Powered by a fuel-injected 25 HP Kohler Command PRO engine, it delivers reliable performance for fiber drops, telecom service lines, and low-impact utility installations. Ground pressure is approximately 3.7 PSI, and the full-function wireless remote makes it safe and efficient for single-operator use.

Condition: Lightly used, showing 16.20 engine hours and 1.25 plow hours. Runs and operates as intended. One minor cosmetic note: the remote’s battery compartment cover is missing, but functionality is unaffected.

Price: $25,500

This machine is ideal for contractors who need precision and mobility on job sites where larger plows can’t go. Whether you’re installing fiber to the home, service laterals, or other underground utilities, the SPX25 helps you work faster and cleaner.

Contact The Edge Mile to schedule a viewing or arrange freight.
Phone: 205-928-6797
Email: [email protected]

Compact, turf-friendly Vermeer SPX25 remote-controlled vibratory plow designed for rapid fiber, cable, and irrigation installs. Its narrow footprint, dual rubber tracks, and lightweight chassis let crews slip through gates and minimize yard restoration—all while maintaining commercial-grade produc...

11/08/2025

When a neighbor sees a branded vehicle next door, receives a door hanger, sees a nearby yard sign, and then hears a raving testimonial from their neighbor about your courteous and efficient technician, they are compelled to learn more. For this reason, we arm our technicans with door hangers on all company vehicles and encourage them to tag doors nearby when they’ve achieved a successful customer issue resolution during their service call.

It’s a perfect day. Your beloved UISP dashboard shows 100% network health, all your customer routers are online, your LibreNMS instance shows no major latency bottlenecks, everything is humming along. From your perspective, no one should be having problems. Then, the phone rings or th

11/08/2025

In 1944, amid the chaos of World War II, the legendary C.S. Lewis delivered a Memorial Lecture at King’s College in London titled “The Inner Ring.” Bombs were falling, cities crumbling, yet in that destruction Lewis offered something timeless: a reflection on our deepest social instinct, the desire to belong.

Belonging. It is a universal emotion that runs deep into the human soul. This force drives us to seek, often at any cost, a place in the tribe. To be accepted, to be valued, and to be loved. In 1944, amid the chaos of World War II, the legendary C.S. Lewis delivered a Memorial Lecture at Kin

11/08/2025

The difference between an easy support call and a painful one is decided long before your customer experience team ever picks up the phone. Install documentation gives you certainty about what is in place, allows audits without rolling a second truck, and provides reference material when issues inevitably arise.

The difference between an easy support call and a painful one is decided long before your customer experience team ever picks up the phone. Install documentation gives you certainty about what is in place, allows audits without rolling a second truck, and provides reference material when issues inev