BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberbroadband.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fiber Broadband Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Bogota BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:-05 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T103000 DTSTAMP:20260105T145733Z CREATED:20260105T145733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T145733Z UID:10000594-1767780000-1767781800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 1 with special guest Kathryn de Wit DESCRIPTION:FFB Week 1 – New Year\, New Connections: BEAD Moves Forward in 2026!\nAfter years of planning\, the BEAD program is moving from paper to pavement—but approval is only the start. In this first episode of 2026\, Kathryn de Wit\, director of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ broadband access initiative\, joins Fiber Broadband Association President & CEO Gary Bolton to examine what comes next as states begin building networks to reach nearly five million locations. Kathryn unpacks NTIA’s evolving guidance\, the “curing” process\, and the challenges ahead—from permitting and workforce shortages to supply chain pressures and non-deployment funding uncertainty. If you’re asking\, “proposals are approved—now what?” this episode offers timely\, practical insight into the work ahead and what it will take to turn BEAD’s ambition into lasting broadband impact. \nWith Special Guest: \nKathryn de Wit \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-1-with-special-guest-kathryn-de-wit/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260102T183949Z CREATED:20251223T194308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T183949Z UID:10000592-1767877200-1767880800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Getting to Win-Win on Permitting: A Best Practices Approach for States\, Localities\, and Providers DESCRIPTION:Deploying broadband is in everyone’s best interests — and represents a priority for ISPs and communities alike. When states\, localities\, and ISPs work together\, the permitting process can facilitate and speed deployment by ensuring predictability\, efficiency\, and public-private collaboration. In this session\, learn about best practices and tested strategies for how public and private sectors can work together to achieve win-win outcomes. \nPresented by: \n\nJoanne Hovis\, President\, CTC\n\n \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-driving-broadband-adoption-and-measuring-economic-impact/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/zoom-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T103000 DTSTAMP:20260109T174527Z CREATED:20260109T174527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T174527Z UID:10000597-1768384800-1768386600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 2 with special guest Brandy Reitter DESCRIPTION:FFB Week 2 – From Strategy to Sustainability: Colorado’s Broadband Approach to Reliability & Reach\nIn this week’s episode\, we’re joined by Brandy Reitter\, Colorado’s State Broadband Officer\, for a deep dive into the state’s broadband strategy following the “benefit of the bargain.” Brandy unpacks Colorado’s updated broadband plan\, highlighting how the state is using a mix of technologies to serve communities with diverse needs—including how tribal locations influence deployment decisions. \n\nShe also explains Colorado’s definition of reliable broadband and why it differs from the NTIA’s—offering valuable insight for providers preparing for the next funding rounds. Brandy joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss and celebrate the critical role local ISPs and operators have played in Colorado’s success. \n\n\nFinally\, she looks ahead to priorities for non-deployment funding\, and how the state plans to build long-term resilience\, digital equity\, and operational excellence across all communities. \n\nWith Special Guest: \nBrandy Reitter \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-2-with-special-guest-brandy-reitter/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T130000 DTSTAMP:20251223T201250Z CREATED:20251223T201136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T201250Z UID:10000593-1768910400-1768914000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Stream Into Success: DIRECTV Multifamily DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar exploring how DIRECTV STREAM Bulk can strengthen your competitive position as a fiber operator. As broadband providers face increasing pressure to differentiate their offerings and maximize revenue per subscriber\, bundling premium video services has become essential. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the DIRECTV STREAM Bulk solution\, a streaming service designed specifically for multi-dwelling units and bulk properties that leverages your existing fiber infrastructure without requiring additional hardware installations or truck rolls. \nDiscover how DIRECTV STREAM Bulk delivers a truly frictionless video solution. We will examine the product’s key advantages\, including extremely competitive nationwide pricing that strengthens your market position\, customer self-service sign-up portals that reduce administrative overhead\, and flexible packaging options that allow residents to customize their entertainment experience. Learn how forward-thinking fiber operators are using DIRECTV STREAM Bulk to increase customer acquisition\, reduce churn\, and improve average revenue per user while minimizing operational complexity. Whether you are exploring video options for the first time or looking to modernize your existing television offerings\, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to evaluate how DIRECTV STREAM Bulk fits into your business strategy. \nPresented by: \n\nJake Wilson\, Director of Multifamily Sales\, DIRECTV\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-stream-into-success-directv-multifamily/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DTV-DEALER-MULTIFMLY-OZONE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T103000 DTSTAMP:20260116T125801Z CREATED:20260116T125801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T125801Z UID:10000602-1768989600-1768991400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 3 with special guest Elizabeth Parks DESCRIPTION:FFB Week 3 – Parks Associates Consumer Study Highlights: Assistive Technologies for Older Adults and How Fiber Connects Independence\nAs the U.S. population ages\, the demand for solutions that help seniors live independently is accelerating—while the healthcare and senior care workforce faces a growing staffing crisis. In this episode\, Elizabeth Parks\, President & CMO of Parks Associates\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to unpack new research on the evolving market for independent living solutions for older adults. The conversation explores seniors’ desire for independence\, family caregivers’ awareness and expectations\, and the technologies gaining traction—from smart home systems and medical alerts to fall detection\, mobility aids\, home modifications\, and community-based services. Elizabeth shares key insights into adoption barriers\, trusted information channels\, and practical strategies to overcome challenges\, highlighting how connectivity and broadband-enabled solutions like fiber can play a critical role in supporting aging Americans.  \nWith Special Guest: \nElizabeth Parks \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-3-with-special-guest-elizabeth-parks/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20260127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20260127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260120T171743Z CREATED:20260120T171608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T171743Z UID:10000605-1769508000-1769511600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Panorama FTTH: tendencias\, datos y proyecciones para la fibra en América Latina DESCRIPTION:Como cada año\, el estudio Panorama FTTH realizado por SmC+ Digital Public Affairs y FBA LATAM marca la pauta del desarrollo del mercado regional. En esta sesión\, Sebastian Cabello y Diego Ros presentarán los datos más recientes sobre despliegue\, crecimiento\, inversión y nuevos actores. \nEste webinar busca compartir los hallazgos clave del estudio realizado durante el 2025\, brindando una mirada fresca y estratégica a los datos. Es la oportunidad ideal para entender la hoja de ruta que guiará a los operadores y tomadores de decisiones en el ecosistema de las telecomunicaciones durante el este nuevo año. \nEste estudio cuenta con una mirada a la conectividad de Latino America y el Caribe\, estudio de casas pasadas en los últimos años\, los datos cruciales encontrados durante la investigación y recolecta de datos más una conclusión clave para toda la industria. Debatiremos también el futuro de los próximos 5 años de la conectividad y mucho más. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nHorario: \n09:00 AM hora México–Costa Rica \n10:00 AM hora Colombia–Ecuador–Peru–EE.UU \n12:00 PM hora Brasil–Argentina URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/panorama-ftth-tendencias-datos-y-proyecciones-para-la-fibra-en-america-latina/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Sesiones de Fibra,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sesiones-de-Fibre.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T103000 DTSTAMP:20260122T154446Z CREATED:20260122T154446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T154446Z UID:10000607-1769594400-1769596200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 4: Cracking the Code on Broadband Coordination: Inside the Single View DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 4: Cracking the Code on Broadband Coordination: Inside the Single View\nIn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, we explore how Maryland is pioneering a first-of-its-kind “Single View” of all public broadband and digital infrastructure assets. This statewide platform centralizes planning and coordination by mapping everything from vertical assets and real estate ownership to existing networks\, connectivity gaps\, and future community needs. The approach is already delivering major results\, including more than $3.5 million in savings on a recent ARC broadband grant.  \nEric Bathras\, Chief Technology Officer for Maryland’s Office of Infrastructure\, joins FBA President & CEO Gary Bolton to explain how this Goldilocks strategy—one investment serving many needs—helps states optimize resources\, address un(der)served areas\, and support transportation systems and community anchor institutions.  \nRegister now to learn how a unified infrastructure view can accelerate broadband expansion and drive more cost-effective digital policy.  \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-4-cracking-the-code-on-broadband-coordination/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260113T192601Z CREATED:20260113T192601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T192601Z UID:10000601-1769601600-1769605200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Why is Micro Cabling the Crucial Next Step for Digital America? DESCRIPTION:“The US is embarking on another massive wave of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) expansion. Whether driven by BEAD funding or the rapid consolidation of ISPs\, the “land grab” for digital dominance is entering a new\, critical phase.” Says Beni Blell\, President of Emtelle USA.  However\, a perfect storm of circumstances is halting this progress:  \n\n        The hyperscale data center boom is devouring material and labor resources.\n        FTTH operators are facing acute shortages of fiber cables\, materials\, and skilled crews.\n        Time is money\, and slow builds mean delayed revenue from new subscribers.\n\nPresented by: \n\nBeni Blell\, President\, Emtelle USA\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-why-is-micro-cabling-the-crucial-next-step-for-digital-america/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Emtelle-logo-Orange.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260121T125606Z CREATED:20260121T125606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T125606Z UID:10000606-1769688000-1769691600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Findings from Fiber Broadband Association’s Third Annual Fiber Deployment Cost Study DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association and Cartesian are proud to release findings from our third annual Fiber Deployment Cost Study.  \nAs private and public investment in fiber continues at unprecedented levels\, understanding the true cost of deployment remains critical for providers\, policymakers\, and investors alike. With BEAD-funded projects moving into construction and network builds extending into more complex geographies\, operators and contractors need reliable cost benchmarks to evaluate opportunities and plan effectively.  \nThis annual study was launched to support historic fiber deployment by delivering reliable\, real-world insights into deployment costs across the United States. Building on prior years’ findings\, the 2025 study examines how costs are evolving as deployment scales\, market conditions shift\, and projects navigate new terrains.   \nJoin us Thursday\, January 29th at 12pm ET as we present the key findings from our third annual Fiber Deployment Cost Study (2025). Topics include:  \n\nTypical range of deployment costs for aerial and underground construction \nHow deployment costs breakdown between labor and materials \nImpact of deployment-related factors on cost (e.g.\, density\, terrain\, construction method) and project timelines (e.g.\, permitting\, locates\, make-ready work) \nIndustry perspectives on how deployment costs changed over the past year and expectations for the year ahead \n\nThanks to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this study \nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-findings-from-fbas-third-annual-fiber-deployment-cost-study/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cartesian-Logo-2019-Color-500px-High-72dpi-PNG-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR