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SUMMARY:FFB Wk 27 – Fireside Chat with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: The Role of Fiber in Powering the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us on our next Fiber for Breakfast with a conversation with the Federal Communications Commissioner\, Anna Gomez\, as she sits down to talk with FBA’s President and CEO\, Gary Bolton to discuss all things broadband. \nThe conversation will explore the tradeoffs between fiber and other technologies like satellite and fixed wireless—and why she believes fiber is best positioned to support emerging applications like artificial intelligence (AI) and long-term economic growth for people\, communities and business. Commissioner Gomez and Gary will also discuss her ideas regarding the need for streamlined regulatory processes and strong public/private partnerships\, particularly with utility companies\, to accelerate broadband deployment. \nAdditionally\, the discussion will examine the current state of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)\, its role in closing the digital divide and address concerns about how the lack of renewed funding has disconnected millions of Americans from essential digital services and threatens the continued connectivity for millions more. \nDon’t miss this compelling and timely conversation on the infrastructure\, policy\, and innovation driving America’s broadband future. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-27-fireside-chat-with-fcc-commissioner-anna-gomez-the-role-of-fiber-in-powering-the-future/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Wk 28 – The Critical Role of Underground Construction in the Rush to Install Fiber
DESCRIPTION:For the past several years\, fiber installation has continued to push forward to new levels of demand. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD)\, the construction medium seemingly made for fiber installation\, has desperately been trying to keep up with booming project appetites across America. While micro-trenching and other construction methods are also being employed as part of the fiber construction tsunami\, HDD\, due to its environmentally friendly qualities combined with speedy construction process\, remains the preferred installation method. \nThe need for speed has spread to every corner of the country. Fiber represents the economic engines for small towns as well as huge metropolises. Thus\, small rig HDD operators are being stretched to their limits even as new contractors are entering the HDD market in hopes of riding the fiber wave to prosperity. The problem is that often inexperience brings a new set of challenges to the jobsite. \nAdding to the already red-hot fiber installation market is the pending BEAD funding program for rural and underserved areas. When BEAD does finally start being released\, the HDD market is bracing for another era of accelerated workload demands. \nIn the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Mike Render\, president of RVA Market Research and Consulting\, and Robert Carpenter\, Editor-in-Chief of Underground Infrastructure magazine\, join Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to share insights from the publication’s 27th annual HDD Survey—revealing a strong market grappling to meet growing demand. \nWith Special Guests: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-28-the-critical-role-of-underground-construction-in-the-rush-to-install-fiber/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20250708T165831Z
CREATED:20250708T165831Z
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Improve Your Marketing AND Stop Commoditizing Your Service
DESCRIPTION:What does better service mean to your customers and prospects? Send five minutes Googling internet service and you will find what carriers see as their competitive advantage – speed and price. \nSadly\, this breaks a basic tenant of effective marketing: \n\nYou are doing yourself a disservice and creating future churn if you boil down your offering to price\, and in this case speed.\nGood marketing always has been and always will be about promoting benefits. Speed and price are features\, replicable and/or beatable.\nCreating a benefit-based relationship with customers creates loyalty.\n\nIn general\, carriers are doing a lousy job conveying the BENEFITS of their services\, whether they are faster and/or cheaper or not. \nToo often in the broadband industry\, ISPs assume the persuasion’s done/finished because Broadband is a “utility.” Meanwhile\, Consumers consider broadband a “technology” that requires actual benefits to inspire choice and change. \nLearn successful marketing tactics to lead with benefits\, create unprecedented customer satisfaction\, and reduce churn. You will walk away with tactics to increase your marketing value\, drive attention to your brand\, and prevent your business from becoming a commodity in the market. \nPresented by: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-improve-your-marketing-and-stop-commoditizing-your-service/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T103000
DTSTAMP:20250714T202830Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Wk 29 – Continuing to Connect Wisconsin: Strategies for Statewide Broadband Access
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin is working hard to bridge the digital divide and improve broadband access for all residents. While challenges remain—such as limited access to high-speed wired or fixed wireless service in some areas and affordability barriers for many households—the state is actively tackling these issues through coordinated efforts and strategic planning. \nAt the forefront of this work is the Wisconsin Broadband Office (WBO)\, part of the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin. WBO leads statewide initiatives to expand broadband access\, adoption\, and affordability\, overseeing grant programs\, mapping service coverage\, conducting outreach\, and supporting communities in developing digital infrastructure. \nTune in to the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Alyssa Kenney\, WBO’s State Broadband and Digital Equity Director\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association. They’ll discuss WBO’s ongoing efforts\, the vision for universal connectivity across Wisconsin\, and how smart policy and local partnerships are paving the way for a more connected and equitable digital future. \nWith Special Guests: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/continuing-to-connect-wisconsin-strategies-for-statewide-broadband-access/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T130000
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Women in Fiber: What a CEO’s Star Chart Taught Her About Scalable Leadership and Work-Life Integration
DESCRIPTION:Join Heather Moyer\, CEO of HNM Systems and YPO Champion\, for an inspiring and practical conversation about building executive teams that don’t just support the business—they run it. \nIn this session\, Heather shares: \n\nHow she stepped away for 28 days across Europe and Asia—without missing a beat\nHer unique “No Star Chart” approach to work-life integration\nA blueprint for empowering leaders to make decisions\, drive growth\, and own outcomes\n\nWhether you’re a founder\, executive\, or rising leader\, you’ll walk away with actionable insights for creating sustainable scale and personal freedom. \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nPresented by: \n \n\n\n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-women-in-fiber-what-a-ceos-star-chart-taught-her-about-scalable-leadership-and-work-life-integration/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTSTAMP:20250708T211540Z
CREATED:20250708T203927Z
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The Impact and First Week of a Cyberattack
DESCRIPTION:The night before Halloween—known as “Mischief Night”—hackers launched a crippling ransomware attack on a telecom company\, taking every server offline just after midnight. Discover what steps the company took in the first week after the attack—and what could have been done to prevent it. \n\nThe Operational Impact\nThe Financial Impact\nAnd More\n\nPresented by: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-impact-and-first-week-of-a-cyberattack/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T103000
DTSTAMP:20250718T172131Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Wk 30 - Fidium Transforms New England’s Future with Fiber
DESCRIPTION:A top 10 US fiber provider\, Consolidated Communications operates a network spanning more than 67\,000 fiber route miles across 20-plus states. Launched in 2021\, Fidium\, their fiber services brand\, has already connected over a million locations—in Maine\, New Hampshire\, and Vermont—delivering multi-gig speeds\, simple pricing\, and an exceptional customer-first experience. \nJoin us on the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Gaurav Juneja\, Chief Operating Officer\, Consolidated Communications talks with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association about how Fidium\, is rapidly expanding high-speed internet across rural New England. Also\, you’ll hear more on how the company’s ambitious fiber build is driving economic growth\, empowering communities\, and setting new standards for customer satisfaction\, all while accelerating its expansion and transformation under new private ownership. \n\nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-30-fireside-chat-with-consolidated-communications/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T120000
DTSTAMP:20250623T131431Z
CREATED:20250623T131431Z
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SUMMARY:Gestión centralizada del ciclo de red: del diseño al mantenimiento
DESCRIPTION:Este webinar está dirigido a operadores que buscan transformar la gestión integral de su red\, desde el diseño inicial hasta el despliegue y mantenimiento. A través de una innovadora plataforma SaaS\, exploraremos cómo centralizar datos\, coordinar equipos de campo\, generar órdenes de trabajo personalizables y mantener un inventario actualizado en tiempo real. El enfoque será práctico\, directo y orientado a la eficiencia operativa\, con casos reales que muestran cómo esta solución acelera procesos\, reduce errores y ofrece un control total sobre la infraestructura de red. \n		\n					\n				Regístrate aquí
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/gestion-centralizada-del-ciclo-de-red-del-diseno-al-mantenimiento/
CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20250729T110000
DTSTAMP:20250623T185046Z
CREATED:20250623T172837Z
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SUMMARY:Inteligencia artificial y redes ópticas: ¿Están los marcos regulatorios preparados para esta convergencia?
DESCRIPTION:La integración de inteligencia artificial en el monitoreo\, la automatización y la gestión de redes ópticas está transformando la industria de las telecomunicaciones. En esta sesión discutiremos cuáles deben ser los principios regulatorios básicos para garantizar un despliegue ético\, seguro y eficiente de estas tecnologías\, desde la transparencia algorítmica hasta la interoperabilidad. Abordaremos experiencias prácticas de aplicación de IA por parte de empresas del sector y debatiremos sobre la necesidad de establecer marcos regulatorios regionales adaptativos. \n		\n					\n				Regístrate aquí
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/inteligencia-artificial-y-redes-opticas-estan-los-marcos-regulatorios-preparados-para-esta-convergencia/
CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Sesiones de Fibra,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T140000
DTSTAMP:20250715T204234Z
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Go-to-Market and Monetization Strategies for Broadband Video Success
DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive broadband landscape\, providing a bundled video solution is a strategic necessity. Join TiVo for an in-depth session where we unveil The Broadband Video Playbook\, a practical guide designed to help broadband providers successfully launch\, position\, and monetize video offerings. \nThis webinar will explore: \n\nProven go-to-market strategies for introducing video solutions to your subscriber base\nHow to launch a video solution that aligns with evolving consumer expectations and viewing habits.  Your requirements and responsibilities for a quick and successful launch.\nReal-world examples of successful deployments and lessons learned\nInnovative monetization models that drive revenue and increase ARPU\n\nWhether you’re planning to launch a new video service or looking to optimize an existing one\, this session will equip you with actionable insights to grow your business and deliver more value to your subscribers. \nPresented by: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-go-to-market-and-monetization-strategies-for-broadband-video-success/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T103000
DTSTAMP:20250725T175642Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Wk 31 – Bridging the Divide in the Mountain State: Citynet’s Role in Rural Broadband Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Fiber broadband is rapidly expanding across West Virginia\, fueled by bold public-private partnerships and significant infrastructure investments. While meaningful progress has been made\, many communities remain underserved or entirely unserved — underscoring the continued need for strategic broadband deployment. \nOn our next episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, join us as Jim Martin\, President and CEO of Citynet\, talks with Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association to share how bold partnerships and targeted investments are transforming rural connectivity in West Virginia. With a spotlight on the recent $24.87 million USDA ReConnect award in Nicholas County\, Martin will highlight how Citynet\, a trusted\, West Virginia-based fiber broadband provider is collaborating with local leaders to bring high-speed internet to thousands of underserved residents\, farms\, businesses\, and community institutions. Discover how this project\, and others like it\, are reshaping the economic future of Appalachia and setting the stage for success under upcoming programs like BEAD and ARC. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fb-wk-31-citynets-investment-in-rural-west-virginias-fiber-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T130000
DTSTAMP:20250730T135051Z
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - How Do We Solve the Unappreciated Fiber Capacity Increase Needed Between AI Data Centers?
DESCRIPTION:Many AI professionals anticipate at least a threefold increase in total hyperscale data center capacity in the coming years. Often discussed is the monumental challenge of meeting power/ electric needs; suitable land for sites; water for cooling; and the availability of advanced microchips and other enabling products. But… a fifth and potentially as critical challenge is meeting the fiber-optic interconnection requirements between data centers. \nThis session will begin by outlining how fiber capacity\, latency\, and security requirements are integral and require scaling to address these challenges. Next\, the discussion will quantify the anticipated need for fiber and fiber installation\, describing it in terms of fiber miles (reflecting material demand) and route miles (reflecting construction needs). The analysis will consider three main areas: establishing new interconnections between new data center locations and access points\, upgrading existing long-haul routes\, and constructing additional long-haul routes. \nThe purpose of the session is to inform FBA members about this segment of the fiber market\, highlight relevant policy considerations to support efficient construction\, and provide an overview of the scale of expected developments. \nPresented by: \n\nMichael Render\, CEO\, RVA LLC – Market Research and Consulting\nJordan Gross\, Director of State Government Affairs\, Lumen Technologies\nJohn George\, Sr. Director\, Solutions Engineering and Fusion Splicers\, Lightera\nDavid Eckard\, VP of Broadband Partners\, Nokia\n\n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-how-do-we-solve-the-unappreciated-fiber-capacity-increase-needed-between-ai-data-centers/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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