# Telecom on The No Agenda Show

Telecom comes up in 23 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 23
- **Episodes:** 23
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [At&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [Broadband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadband.md), [Fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md), [Net Neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 23

### Fieldwork Telecom, Fiber Infrastructure Hiring

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 2:34:40–2:37:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/fieldwork-telecom-fiber-infrastructure-hiring.md

Paul Field of Fieldwork Telecom provides a "boots on the ground" report regarding the stress on the fiber optic supply chain due to government-funded broadband initiatives. He announces that his Wisconsin-based company is currently hiring honest workers who are willing to learn the trade.

Keywords: fieldwork telecom, [fiber optics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber-optics.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [broadband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadband.md), [hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring.md)

### The President's Analyst and 1960s Privacy Satire

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 54:43–55:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/the-president-s-analyst-and-1960s-privacy-satire.md

The 1967 film "The President's Analyst," starring James Coburn, is recommended for its prophetic satire on government surveillance and telecom privacy. Originally viewed as a comedy, the film's themes regarding the intrusion of the state into private lives are noted as increasingly relevant. The movie is compared to other 1960s spy spoofs like "Our Man Flint."

Keywords: the president's analyst, james coburn, [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [telecom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telecom.md)

### China Cyber Security, Telecom Breaches and Infrastructure Bombs

- **Episode:** [1731: Cyber Timebombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-19
- **Time:** 9:13–11:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs/chapter/china-cyber-security-telecom-breaches-and-infrastructure-bombs.md

The Biden administration has identified Chinese hackers who breached the US Treasury and infiltrated nine major telecommunications companies. Intelligence reports suggest that "cyber time bombs" have been planted within US infrastructure, potentially allowing foreign adversaries to disrupt services during future conflicts. Despite these tensions, President-elect Trump held a phone call with President Xi Jinping to discuss trade, fentanyl, and the status of TikTok.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [cyber security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md), [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), [telecom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telecom.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md)

### Salt Typhoon Hack, Chinese Telecom Infiltration

- **Episode:** [1725: Artificial Indian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-29
- **Time:** 2:37:36–2:40:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian/chapter/salt-typhoon-hack-chinese-telecom-infiltration.md

The "Salt Typhoon" hacking campaign, linked to Chinese state actors, has reportedly infiltrated major U.S. telecommunications networks to intercept phone calls and text messages. Victims of the breach include high-profile political figures such as Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Kamala Harris. Lawmakers are calling for the removal of all Chinese-linked hardware from critical American infrastructure to prevent further espionage.

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### Racist Text Messages, SS7 Network and Telecom Vulnerabilities

- **Episode:** [1711: Blue Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1711-blue-bracelet.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-10
- **Time:** 1:06:57–1:10:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1711-blue-bracelet/chapter/racist-text-messages-ss7-network-and-telecom-vulnerabilities.md

Anonymous racist text messages referencing plantations and cotton picking were sent to Black Americans in at least ten states following the election. The vulnerability is attributed to the SS7 (Signaling System No. 7) network, which allows actors to buy access and spoof messages from untraceable locations. The incident is characterized as a potential psychological operation designed to stoke racial tension.

Keywords: ss7, racist texts, [telecom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telecom.md), [spoofing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spoofing.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

### British Telecom Job Cuts, AI Customer Service Replacement

- **Episode:** [1557: Stern & Wrinkled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-21
- **Time:** 57:32–1:00:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled/chapter/british-telecom-job-cuts-ai-customer-service-replacement.md

British Telecom (BT) announced plans to cut 55,000 jobs by 2030, with approximately 10,000 positions expected to be replaced by artificial intelligence. CEO Philip Janssen stated that AI tools like GPT are now capable of handling customer service tasks traditionally performed by humans. This move is part of a broader trend in the tech industry to reduce "bloated" staff as interest rates rise and free money disappears.

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### 5G Lobbying, SalesInsider.io and Show 1092

- **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-11
- **Time:** 1:32:23–1:36:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/5g-lobbying-salesinsider-io-and-show-1092.md

A donor serving on a non-profit board in Pasadena, California, reports that a major telecom company offered a $7,500 donation in exchange for the board advocating for 5G technology to city council members. The donor also promotes SalesInsider.io, a job marketplace for software sales representatives. Listeners are encouraged to revisit Show 1092, cited as one of the program's best productions.

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### Wireless Radiation, Asbestos Comparison and Industry Liability

- **Episode:** [1097: Two-way Sword](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1097-two-way-sword.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-23
- **Time:** 1:29:09–1:32:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1097-two-way-sword/chapter/wireless-radiation-asbestos-comparison-and-industry-liability.md

The potential health risks of constant Wi-Fi and 5G exposure are compared to the 20th-century asbestos crisis. The discussion suggests that major telecom and tech companies like Intel and Verizon may face massive future liability if definitive links to chronic diseases are established, leading to efforts to suppress critical research.

Keywords: [wifi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wifi.md), microwave frequency, [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md), telecom industry

### Italian Mobile Data, TIM Telecom, Digital Nomad Lifestyle

- **Episode:** [1068: Carbeque](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque.md)
- **Published:** 2018-09-16
- **Time:** 11:49–15:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque/chapter/italian-mobile-data-tim-telecom-digital-nomad-lifestyle.md

Mobile data in Italy, often referred to as "jiggas," provides high-speed connectivity that outperforms local landline Wi-Fi in many rural areas. A 30-gigabyte SIM card from TIM costs approximately 25 euros, enabling a digital nomad lifestyle for those traveling through the region. The reliability of these mobile dongles allows for remote work and podcast production while moving between Italy, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

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### Net Neutrality Myths and British Telecom Censorship

- **Episode:** [987: Kebab Panic!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic.md)
- **Published:** 2017-12-03
- **Time:** 2:08:49–2:16:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic/chapter/net-neutrality-myths-and-british-telecom-censorship.md

The hosts argue that the net neutrality debate is a "bill of goods" sold by big tech companies like Google and Netflix to secure favorable regulations. They discuss the potential for government oversight to lead to the filtering of "illegal" traffic like blockchain or peer-to-peer packets. A specific example of censorship is noted in the UK, where British Telecom (BT) routers reportedly block access to independent sites like NoAgendaShow.com.

Keywords: [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [ajit pai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ajit-pai.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [british telecom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-telecom.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

### Telecom Italia Mobile, EU SIM Card Regulations

- **Episode:** [945: Jiggabits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-09
- **Time:** 17:50–30:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits/chapter/telecom-italia-mobile-eu-sim-card-regulations.md

Securing a high-speed prepaid SIM card in Italy requires physical passport registration due to EU anti-terrorism regulations implemented in 2009. After visiting multiple closed stores and negotiating with unhelpful staff at a WINS store, a successful 30GB data plan is eventually obtained through Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM).

Keywords: telecom italia mobile, [tim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim.md), [sim cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sim-cards.md), eu regulations, passport registration

### Sponsored Data Plans, NSA Metadata Recommendations

- **Episode:** [582: Eradicate Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery.md)
- **Published:** 2014-01-15
- **Time:** 2:42:56–2:46:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery/chapter/sponsored-data-plans-nsa-metadata-recommendations.md

AT&T is proposing "sponsored data plans" where companies like Netflix would pay for the data users consume, raising concerns about the future of net neutrality. In related news, a presidential panel led by Jeffrey Stone recommended that the NSA stop holding bulk metadata. Instead, the data would remain with telecommunications companies or a private third party, which the hosts argue creates a new "bonanza" for middlemen while maintaining the surveillance state.

Keywords: [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [metadata](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metadata.md), jeffrey stone, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [telecom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telecom.md)

### Cryptome NSA GCHQ Hacks, Router Backdoors

- **Episode:** [574: Make Happy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-15
- **Time:** 1:28:26–1:30:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy/chapter/cryptome-nsa-gchq-hacks-router-backdoors.md

Cryptome released a technical PDF detailing NSA and GCHQ hacking methods, specifically targeting British Telecom routers and mobile encryption keys. The hosts recommend the document for those interested in how backdoors are implemented in telecommunications equipment.

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### FBI Wiretapping, Telecom Stigma Disclosure

- **Episode:** [303: Starship Troopers 4](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/303-starship-troopers-4.md)
- **Published:** 2011-05-12
- **Time:** 2:16:31–2:18:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/303-starship-troopers-4/chapter/fbi-wiretapping-telecom-stigma-disclosure.md

Documents obtained by the ACLU through a Freedom of Information Act request reveal that the FBI is withholding the names of telecommunications companies that provide customer data for investigations. The FBI argues that disclosing these partnerships would cause "substantial harm" to the businesses because customers might cancel their services due to the stigma of working with federal law enforcement.

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### France Telecom Suicides and Catholic Church Scandals

- **Episode:** [131: Bill Maher Sucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/131-bill-maher-sucks.md)
- **Published:** 2009-09-17
- **Time:** 1:28:37–1:30:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/131-bill-maher-sucks/chapter/france-telecom-suicides-and-catholic-church-scandals.md

France Telecom is facing a crisis after 23 employees committed suicide over an 18-month period, with many leaving notes citing workplace stress and management issues. Meanwhile, in Italy, new reports from the Associated Press detail widespread sexual abuse of young boys by Catholic priests, challenging the notion that such scandals were limited to the United States. These stories are included in the show's comprehensive digital notes.

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### UK Internet Filtering, Child Pornography Statistics

- **Episode:** [87: Knights of the No Agenda Armory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-08
- **Time:** 57:07–1:00:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory/chapter/uk-internet-filtering-child-pornography-statistics.md

British Telecom (BT) claims to block up to 40,000 attempts to access child pornography sites daily as part of new UK internet filtering mandates. The hosts argue that if these statistics were accurate, the police should be able to easily track and arrest the individuals responsible using IP addresses. They conclude that such stories are often used as a pretext for broader government surveillance and data retention.

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### British Telecom I-Plate, ADSL Speed Optimization

- **Episode:** [86: Fat Chicks from Toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-05
- **Time:** 1:03:00–1:04:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto/chapter/british-telecom-i-plate-adsl-speed-optimization.md

The "I-Plate" is a device recommended by British Telecom to boost ADSL broadband speeds by isolating the "bell wire" in telephone jacks. The device aims to reduce interference and prevent auto-throttling on copper lines. One host expresses skepticism but plans to test the device to improve his home internet connection.

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### British Telecom Monitoring, Criminal Network Analysis

- **Episode:** [65: The Dead Bee Conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/65-the-dead-bee-conspiracy.md)
- **Published:** 2009-01-10
- **Time:** 35:52–40:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/65-the-dead-bee-conspiracy/chapter/british-telecom-monitoring-criminal-network-analysis.md

British Telecom (BT) enforces strict controls over SMTP servers, requiring all email traffic to pass through their internal systems. This aligns with broader UK government initiatives to monitor communication metadata, similar to analytical tools used by Interpol to map the hierarchies of organized crime families through call records.

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### FISA Bill and Obama Support for Telecom Immunity

- **Episode:** [36: Yahoo+Microsoft=Britney Spears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/36-yahoo-microsoft-britney-spears.md)
- **Published:** 2008-06-22
- **Time:** 56:38–58:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/36-yahoo-microsoft-britney-spears/chapter/fisa-bill-and-obama-support-for-telecom-immunity.md

The US House of Representatives passed a FISA expansion bill that grants retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies that participated in warrantless wiretapping. Senator Barack Obama's support for the bill has caused disappointment among his base, while Representative Ron Paul remains a vocal opponent. The legislation effectively shields companies from prosecution for violating prior privacy laws.

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### Jajah VoIP Service and International Calling Costs

- **Episode:** [32: Benefits Supervisor Sleeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping.md)
- **Published:** 2008-05-24
- **Time:** 3:34–7:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping/chapter/jajah-voip-service-and-international-calling-costs.md

The Jajah telephony service is presented as a cost-effective alternative to Skype and traditional carriers like British Telecom. The platform functions by connecting two standard phone lines via a web interface, utilizing preferred exchanges and backhaul networks to provide near-landline quality at a fraction of the cost.

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