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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
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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
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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
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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
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