Fiber for Breakfast 2026 Week 40: Arkansas’s Broadband Momentum

Arkansas is moving from broadband planning and funding to putting infrastructure in the ground—and its approach is attracting national attention. Join the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Glen Howie, Director of the Arkansas Broadband Office, talks with Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, about the state’s progress and what lies ahead. Glen will share updates on BEAD deployment, Arkansas’s innovative approach to reaching hard-to-serve locations, and how broadband infrastructure is driving economic opportunity. The conversation will also explore middle-mile infrastructure, network resiliency, technology choices, and the state’s vision for delivering lasting benefits to communities.