# How NextLight Became the #1 Internet Service Provider in the Country - Episode 12 of Unbuffered

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Podcast: [Unbuffered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unbuffered-787052)
Published: 2026-06-09T19:48:34+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/304eba35
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/304eba35/48e84d25.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2365

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