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SUMMARY:FFB Week 1 - Wi-Fi 7 + Fiber: Delivering the Next Generation of Home Connectivity
DESCRIPTION:Wi-Fi® speeds have increased with each new generation. While the coming 7th generation of Wi-Fi delivers expected speed improvements\, the Wi-Fi industry is increasingly shifting its focus to improving the consistency of performance and quality of service. High bandwidth\, low latency applications like AR/VR/XR\, hybrid work and rich telepresence\, and Industrial IoT are experiencing rapid adoption\, and countries and service providers are striving to meet the demand for multigigabit service. The cutting-edge capabilities of Wi-Fi 7 will enable innovations that require high throughput\, consistent low latency\, and greater reliability\, and fiber will be a key component to delivering the advanced connectivity of Wi-Fi across home\, enterprise\, and industrial environments. Join us to learn more about how Wi-Fi 7 and fiber support multigigabit service goals. \nGuest Presenter: Kevin Robinson\, President and CEO\, Wi-Fi Alliance® \nKevin Robinson is a 15-year veteran of Wi-Fi Alliance® and became CEO of the organization in October 2022. Kevin is focused on securing sufficient\, harmonized global Wi-Fi® spectrum\, deepening engagement and cohesion across the Wi-Fi ecosystem\, and evolving the organization to ensure it remains as nimble as the industry it serves. Serving as Wi-Fi Alliance’s Vice President of Marketing for the last seven years\, Kevin led many of the organization’s most transformative initiatives and has been a leading ambassador for promoting Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance as a collaboration forum worldwide. \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-1-wi-fi-7-fiber-delivering-the-next-generation-of-home-connectivity/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T120000
DTSTAMP:20231218T221914Z
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Private Fiber Networks for Future-Ready Data Centers
DESCRIPTION:With the nation’s data centers forecasted to grow by 10% every year until 2030\, the demand for fiber expansion is clear. The private fiber network market is expanding to address rising needs for reduced latency\, better reliability\, and lower operational costs. Although many types of facilities benefit from having their own private fiber networks\, the security\, performance\, and economic aspects are especially important for data centers. \nThis webinar will highlight: \n\nThe definition of a private fiber network\nThe markets that benefit from using a private fiber network\nThe advantages of deploying a private fiber network\nKey steps to a successful implementation\nConsiderations for the pre-development phase\n\nPresenters: \n\nPhil Fischer – Data Center Solutions Director\, Black & Veatch\nSteve Gaul – EDS Solutions Manager\, Black & Veatch\nMike McDaniel – Project Development Manager\, Diode Ventures\n\n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-private-fiber-networks-for-future-ready-data-centers/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240110T103000
DTSTAMP:20240103T133424Z
CREATED:20240103T133424Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 2 - Broadband First: Access to Fiber Internet Surpasses 50% of U.S. Households [New Research]
DESCRIPTION:Fiber-optic cables are the gold standard for broadband infrastructure. The backbone of the internet utilizes fiber\, and without it\, the internet as we know it today would not be possible. With their unparalleled data transmission speed and reliability\, the technology poised to become even more critical. They will not only cater to escalating data consumption but also enable innovations in artificial intelligence\, virtual reality\, and smart cities\, fundamentally reshaping our interaction with technology and each other. As such\, tracking fiber penetration across the U.S. broadband market provides valuable insights into technological adoption and accessibility. Tracking penetration is difficult\, however\, because data on adoption of specific technology types is often not publicly available. \nOur presentation highlights an innovative approach to address this gap. We have developed a machine learning algorithm capable of analyzing vast amounts of raw speed test data to identify which tests were conducted over fiber connections. This is based on the unique performance benchmarks of fiber technology. Preliminary results are promising\, showing an accuracy rate of approximately 95%. Join us as we uncover the potential of this technology in enhancing our understanding of broadband infrastructure’s evolution. \nGuest Presenter: Tyler Cooper\, Editor-In-Chief\, BroadbandNow \nTyler Cooper\, BroadbandNow’s Editor-in-Chief\, has over a decade of telecom experience and is a featured speaker at conferences like Net Inclusion 2020. His expertise spans digital inclusion\, municipal broadband\, telecom legislation\, emerging technologies\, and the societal impact of broadband. Internationally recognized\, Tyler’s work includes publications on VentureBeat\, TechRadar\, Digital Trends\, and The Next Web. He has been featured in VICE\, Fox News\, Voice of America\, and other outlets\, addressing broadband issues like the digital divide\, net neutrality\, cybersecurity\, and internet access since 2015. \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-2-broadband-first-access-to-fiber-internet-surpasses-50-of-u-s-households-new-research/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T130000
DTSTAMP:20231219T180738Z
CREATED:20231219T180738Z
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - How Quality of Install (QoI) Can Improve Home WiFi Customer Experience
DESCRIPTION:For Service Providers\, delivering the best customer experience means providing residential WiFi subscribers with the fastest possible speeds\, low latency\, and flawless connectivity to all devices throughout their homes from day 1 on. This is often measured as Quality of Experience (QoE). \nFailing to deliver a good QoE can result in customer churn\, lower ARPU\, and higher support costs. So how can Service Providers ensure they deliver a high WiFi QoE every time? \nJoin us on Tuesday\, January 16 at 12 pm EST\, as we introduce Quality of Install (QoI) – 5 key metrics that quantitatively measure quality of WiFi installations – and how they can improve the overall customer experience. \nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\nChallenges associated with the current technician WiFi installation process\nThe differences between QoI and QoE and how they complement each other\nHow one leading Service Provider is leveraging RouteThis Certify to consistently install quality WiFi networks and exceed customer expectations\n\nPresented by: \nJason Moore\, CEO & Co-Founder\, RouteThis\nJohn Clark\, Sales Engineer\, RouteThis \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-how-quality-of-install-qoi-can-improve-home-wifi-customer-experience/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240117T103000
DTSTAMP:20240112T171320Z
CREATED:20240108T175531Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 3 - Making a Down Payment on the Administration’s Goal of Affordable\, Reliable\, High-Speed Internet for All
DESCRIPTION:Wender plans to discuss the continued successes of the Capital Projects Fund (CPF)\, which provides $10 billion to states\, territories\, freely associated states\, and Tribal governments to fund critical capital projects\, including affordable\, reliable high-speed internet\, that enable work\, education\, and health monitoring. To date\, CPF has awarded approximately $9 billion for broadband\, digital technology and equity\, and multi-purpose community center projects in all states and the District of Columbia\, which states estimate will reach over two million locations\, in addition to the hundreds of thousands of individuals who will be served annually by multi-purpose community facilities. \nGuest Presenter: Joseph Wender\, Director\, Capital Projects Fund\, U.S. Department of the Treasury \nJoseph Wender currently serves as Director of the Capital Projects Fund\, overseeing the $10 billion program at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and helping to ensure that all communities have access to high-quality modern infrastructure\, including affordable\, reliable high-speed internet. He previously served for nearly 13 years on Capitol Hill\, most recently as Senator Ed Markey’s Senior Policy Advisor\, where he led a team covering a wide range of issues including telecommunications and infrastructure. Wender also worked as then-Representative Markey’s Legislative Director. Prior to working for Markey\, Wender served as Counsel for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He received his BA from Wesleyan University and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School. \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-3-making-a-downpayment-on-the-administrations-goal-of-affordable-reliable-high-speed-internet-for-all/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240124T103000
DTSTAMP:20240119T211632Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 4 - Hybrid Quantum Computing
DESCRIPTION:Quantum computers complement the suite of IT tools that a modern enterprise needs to do business. In fact\, quantum computers and classical (conventional) computers are complementary in many ways. In this session\, IonQ will offer the latest insights into the various levels of integration needed between conventional and quantum computers\, in hardware and applications. IonQ offers excellent trapped-ion based quantum computers and quantum applications\, www.ionq.com. \nGuest Presenter: Coleman Collins\, Director of Product Management\, IonQ Quantum Business Solutions \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-4-hybrid-quantum-computing/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T120000
DTSTAMP:20240115T174731Z
CREATED:20240115T171837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T174731Z
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - FBA Inaugural Fiber Deployment Cost Survey Results – Assessing the Landscape Ahead of BEAD
DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association and Cartesian are proud to release the findings from our inaugural Fiber Deployment Study. \nThe next five to ten years will be the most critical in broadband infrastructure as we look to accomplish the ambitious goal of delivering high speed internet access to all Americans. Central to this mission are the public and private investments that are fueling historic levels of deployment. The largest of these – the Broadband\, Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) Program – dedicates $42.45B to the effort. This year\, we’ll start to see BEAD funds flow through state broadband offices to subgrantee winners. \nAs we enter this next phase in building broadband infrastructure\, it’s more important than ever to understand the detail behind construction costs. Better insight into the cost of fiber deployment will help industry and policymakers to realize the full potential of fiber broadband and reach the greatest number of people. \nJoin us Wednesday January 24th at 11am ET as we present the key findings from our Fiber Deployment Study. Topics include: \n\nOverall range of deployment costs for aerial and underground construction\nTypical breakdown between the cost of labor and materials and the distribution of each\nImpact of deployment-related factors on deployment cost\, such as population density\, terrain\, and construction method\nHow deployment costs changed last year and the reasons behind this change\nOutlook for costs in the coming year and predictions on which cost drivers will be the most significant\n\nThanks to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this study. \nPresented by:\nMichael Dargue\, Vice President\, Cartesian\nMeg Corriveau\, Consultant – Strategy & Analytics\, Cartesian \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-fba-inaugural-fiber-deployment-cost-survey-results-assessing-the-landscape-ahead-of-bead/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T120000
DTSTAMP:20231221T200730Z
CREATED:20231221T200343Z
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SUMMARY:La observabilidad de la red para los proveedores de servicios
DESCRIPTION:¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué es la “observabilidad de la red” y cómo podría beneficiarte de esta práctica?\nÚnete a Viviana Pereira y Tom Casey de Kentik para aprender cómo los proveedores de servicios pueden utilizar la observabilidad de la red para:\n• Optimizar el rendimiento de la red\n• Mejorar la experiencia del suscriptor\n• Y reducir costos\nEn esta presentación los panelistas discutirán como la observabilidad de la red permite diagnóstico de problemas en tiempo real para una resolución rápida\, generar gran impacto en la transformación digital\, y mucho más. \nPresentedo por: \nViviana Pereira\, Commercial Sales AE – LATAM\, Kentik\nTom Casey\, Solutions Engineer\, Kentik \n		\n					\n				Regístrate Aquí
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/la-observabilidad-de-la-red-para-los-proveedores-de-servicios-2/
CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T140000
DTSTAMP:20240105T205706Z
CREATED:20240105T173016Z
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Practical AI for Broadband - Creating Immediate Value with New and Existing AI Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Discover the tangible benefits of AI today in this guide to generating real-world value with artificial intelligence for broadband providers. Ned Brody\, CEO of Actifai (an AIaaS provider to operators like WOW!\, Breezeline\, and altafiber)\, will cover: \n\nhow to pinpoint the best AI deployment areas in your business\,\nthe essentials of every successful AI application\,\nthe importance of industry-specific data sets\, which are essential yet challenging for companies to develop independently\,\nand how to integrate AI solutions into operations to create actual profit improvement.\n\nWe’ll delve into today’s biggest AI opportunities and ready-made software solutions that amplify revenue growth — like AI-driven offer recommendations and marketing personalization. Webinar participants will gain an understanding of the critical factors needed to extract value from AI and hear insights directly from a broadband provider’s perspective as Kelly Steinhauser\, Senior Director of Product Strategy at altafiber\, shares her experiences in implementing AI. \nWe hope you’ll join us to see how broadband providers\, regardless of size\, can move from AI hype and theory to the rapid realization of profit\, all without any in-house AI or data science expertise. This webinar is an invaluable opportunity for professionals in the broadband industry to learn how AI can be a game-changer in their business strategy — today. Whether you are looking to understand AI’s practical benefits or seeking ways to implement AI solutions effectively\, this session will provide the knowledge and insights you need to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. \nPresented by:\nNed Brody\, Chief Executive Officer at Actifai\nKelly Steinhauser\, Senior Director of Product Strategy at altafiber \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-practical-ai-for-broadband-creating-immediate-value-with-new-and-existing-ai-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240131T103000
DTSTAMP:20240130T201824Z
CREATED:20240119T211522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T201824Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 5 - The Critical Role of the Broadband Fabric and Precision Data for Funding Programs
DESCRIPTION:CostQuest’s upcoming webinar titled “The Critical Role of the Broadband Fabric and Precision Data for Funding Programs” will delve into the critical roles and evolution of the key aspects driving broadband deployment and funding initiatives\, including: \n-History of Broadband Data and Geography\n-Broadband Fabric Improvement Process & Changes Between Versions\n-Federal & State-Level View of BEAD Funding Implementation\n-Real-World State Program Examples \nGet an inside look from Jim Stegeman\, the expert leading the creation of the Fabric data and cost models that support government funding and ISP broadband deployment initiatives. \nGuest Presenter: Jim Stegeman\, CEO\, CostQuest Associates \nJim Stegeman leads a firm of geospatial\, data scientist\, IT\, costing\, and valuation experts. He has testified before Congress multiple times and is a recognized expert behind the development of the latest generation economic cost models and data used across telecommunications companies and governments for broadband deployment analysis and valuation. Jim leads the design and implementation of the Fabric locational data adopted by the FCC for the National Broadband Mapping effort\, which is driving the allocations for NTIA’s BEAD program. Jim provides his expertise on the utilization of the Fabric to develop national fiber to the premise costs for NTIA. He also led the design and implementation of the Connect America Cost Model that is still used in the FCC’s CAF program to disburse $1.5B annually to fund broadband deployment. \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-5-the-critical-role-of-the-broadband-fabric-cost-modeling-and-precision-data-for-funding-programs/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T140000
DTSTAMP:20240115T203525Z
CREATED:20240115T201827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T203525Z
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - What Every Broadband Provider Needs To Know About NextGenTV
DESCRIPTION:The new television standard known as NextGenTV (ATSC 3.0) has already arrived in over 60 markets and within the next few years this will provide huge benefits for broadband providers who are ready for this transition. In this webinar you will learn what NextGen TV is\, what new services it brings\, how your company can prepare for it and how you can profit from it. \nPresented by:\nIrwin Podhajser\, EVP of Media & Network Partnerships\, FreeCast\nRobert Folliard\, SVP of Government Relations & Distribution\, Gray Television\nMark Jensen\, Head of Product & Strategy\, Shift2Stream \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-what-every-broadband-provider-needs-to-know-about-nextgentv/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars
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