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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240103T103000
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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/Detroit:20231227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231227T103000
DTSTAMP:20231222T152839Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 52 - A year in Review – Washington Recap
DESCRIPTION:With 2023 just about behind us\, we will catch up on the year’s major policy\, regulatory\, and legal events affecting the deployment and affordability of all-fiber networks\, and then we look forward to key events for 2024. \nGuest Presenter: Thomas Cohen\, Legal Counsel\, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP \nThomas Cohen is a partner in the firm’s Washington\, D.C. office. His practice focuses on matters involving communications\, including telecommunications\, wireless and media\, the Internet\, privacy and government relations. \nTom has more than 30 years of experience in the communications/telecommunications industry sector\, first as a government policy maker\, serving for over a decade as assistant general counsel for legislation at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and as senior counsel for the Senate Commerce Committee. He then was a founder and principal in firms assessing and developing communications/telecommunications properties and advising businesses. At Kelley Drye\, Tom assists clients with a variety of aspects of communications law\, including federal and state administrative and legislative advocacy\, business-related legal matters and litigation. \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-52-a-year-in-review-washington-recap/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231220T103000
DTSTAMP:20231213T230029Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 51 - Quantum Technology: Securing Critical Infrastructure and Sensitive Data
DESCRIPTION:The protection of critical infrastructure and sensitive data has become increasingly crucial in the digital age\, where cyber threats continue to evolve. Learn how quantum technology can provide tamper-proof data transmission in our increasingly inter-connected world. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Dr. Duncan Earl\, Co-Founder\, President and Chief Technology Officer at quantum networking company Qubitekk \nDr. Duncan Earl\, physicist and founder of quantum networking company Qubitekk\, spent nearly 20 years conducting energy and defense-related research and development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the fields of quantum sources\, quantum computing and quantum cryptography. Today Earl’s focus lies squarely in applying his findings toward building quantum networks\, critical precursors to the coming quantum-enabled internet. \nA nationally recognized pioneer in the field of practical quantum applications\, Earl holds numerous patents\, has served on steering committees for organizations including QED-C and NIST and frequently advises policymakers about quantum networking solutions to some of the country’s foremost challenges. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-51-quantum-technology-securing-critical-infrastructure-and-sensitive-data/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231213T103000
DTSTAMP:20231207T203657Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 50 - The Latest Deployment Numbers Are In – Just How Fast Is Fiber Broadband Moving?
DESCRIPTION:On one hand\, 2023 has been a tough year for fiber vendor companies\, and stock prices are down.  On the other hand\, there is talk of deployment records being broken.  Why the disconnect?  How healthy is the market for fiber in North America?  This session will dive into current deployment numbers\, details by type of provider\, market drivers\, and expectations for the future. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Michael Render\, CEO and Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC \nMichael Render is CEO and Principal Analyst at RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting based in Tulsa.\nRender has been a partner with the Fiber Broadband Association since 2002 and is generally known as North America’s premier market research expert tracking fiber optic broadband deployment and consumer attitudes to broadband. He has assisted some of the world’s largest telecom corporations\, individual communities\, and the FCC. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-50-the-latest-deployment-numbers-are-in-just-how-fast-is-fiber-broadband-moving/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231206T103000
DTSTAMP:20231128T215223Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 49 - Increasing Reliability by Reducing Dig-Ins: Fiber’s Critical Role in Reversing Damage Trends
DESCRIPTION:Dig-ins to fiber lines are on the rise as infrastructure improvements are being rapidly deployed across the country\, causing network reliability issues\, and affecting utility services for American communities and businesses. Join the Common Ground Alliance’s (CGA) President and CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle for a download on the latest utility damage data and trends\, CGA’s new white paper highlighting the telecom industry\, and resources and recommendations for reducing dig-ins to your facility and others’. Sarah will share examples of two FBA members who are leading the industry in applying innovative strategies to significantly improve adherence to excavation best practices and reduce damage. To learn more about the Common Ground Alliance – the national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines\, people who dig near them and their communities – visit www.CommonGroundAlliance.com. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Sarah K. Magruder Lyle\, President & CEO\, Common Ground Alliance \nSarah K. Magruder Lyle is President & CEO of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA)\, a stakeholder-run organization dedicated to preventing damage to underground utility infrastructure and protecting those who live and work near these important assets through the shared responsibility of our stakeholders. Under her leadership\, CGA focuses on building strong partnerships across the organization’s 16 stakeholder groups\, developing strategies to educate about the importance of safe digging\, encouraging the next generation of damage prevention practices and technologies\, and implementing programs to reduce excavation-related damages to underground infrastructure. \nMagruder Lyle was appointed by the Secretary of Transportation to the Department’s Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee (LPAC) which provides guidance to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on regulations affecting pipeline safety standards in March of 2019. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-49-increasing-reliability-by-reducing-dig-ins-fibers-critical-role-in-reversing-damage-trends/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231129T103000
DTSTAMP:20231128T160742Z
CREATED:20231117T160351Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 48 - Artificial Intelligence: Powered by Fiber-Rich Networks
DESCRIPTION:As fiber takes center stage in the ongoing work of bringing high-speed connectivity to homes\, businesses\, and communities\, it’s also playing a pivotal role in another fast-moving technology trend: Artificial intelligence. From healthcare to education\, from manufacturing to finance\, new AI applications are emerging every day. To support these applications\, data centers must build a second layer of computing with many more fiber links\, according to Mike O’Day\, Chief Technology Officer\, Corning Optical Communications. O’Day will explain how large-language-model data centers will require up to 5 times more optical connectivity compared with today’s hyperscale architectures. He will also chart the expected capacity growth of the largest hyperscale data centers and describe how Corning’s engineers are creating the next generation of innovations to help operators stay ahead of the growth. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Michael P. O’Day\, Chief Technology Officer\, Corning Optical Communications \nMike O’Day is the Chief Technology Officer for Corning Optical Communications. O’Day is responsible for leading the disruptive innovation programs and adoption by customers while aligning the optical fiber\, cable\, and connectivity R&D organizations to deliver innovations required for growth. \nO’Day joined the Corning family upon leaving the U.S. Army in 1998. Most of his career has been spent managing Corning’s optical connectivity products\, helping to launch fiber-to-the-home product lines in support of Verizon’s FiOS initiative. \nO’Day hails from northern Missouri.  He received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1991 and his Master of Business Administration from Minnesota State University (Mankato) in 1998.  He spent seven years on active duty as a field artillery officer primarily in the 4th Infantry Division and 29th Artillery Regiment\, participating in training and peacekeeping operations after the Persian Gulf War in 1991. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-48-artificial-intelligence-powered-by-fiber-rich-networks/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231122T103000
DTSTAMP:20231115T154729Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 47 - Fiber and Digital Infrastructure Growth in the Southeast US – A Real-Life Story
DESCRIPTION:Secondary data center markets such as the Southeast US are experiencing unprecedented growth driven by a number of factors. Hear a first-hand account from a regional data center and fiber provider on what is happening now and how the market is responding. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Jeff Wabik\, Chief Technology Officer\, DC BLOX \nJeff Wabik is responsible for DC BLOX’s strategic technology development. Since joining the company\, he has managed the deployment and growth of its software-automated\, multi-terabit\, service delivery networks which underpin DC BLOX’s edge-connected solutions. \nFor more than 30 years\, Jeff has combined imagination\, vision\, and a deep technical acumen to create next-generation technologies for both start-up and mature organizations. Jeff’s experience includes data center network operations\, embedded software development\, information security\, business development\, and creation of L2 switching and L3 routing platforms\, including the world’s first multi-Gigabit router. Jeff has held senior technical management positions at Ciena\, Ascend Communications\, and Lucent Technologies. \nJeff graduated from the University of Minnesota with dual BA degrees in Computer Science and Geology. In his free time\, he is a fitness addict\, a commercial and instrument rated pilot\, an avid snowboarder and plays the drums in rock-n-roll bands. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-47-fiber-and-digital-infrastructure-growth-in-the-southeast-us-a-real-life-story/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T103000
DTSTAMP:20231107T191422Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 46 - Quantum Technology Near-Term Use Cases – Catapulting AI
DESCRIPTION:Machine learning has been pivotal in pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence\, paving the way to the Generative AI era. In front of the inherent limitations of classical computers\, quantum computing can unlock new capabilities and enable generative AI improvements in the near term. In this session\, learn about quantum-inspired and quantum-enhanced machine learning methods and applications developed at Zapata AI throughout its 4+ year-long journey in quantum generative AI. This session delves into the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize what we can achieve through artificial intelligence and showcase examples of what has already been achieved up to now. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Marta Mauri\, Research Manager\, Quantum AI\, Zapata AI \nMarta Mauri\, M. S. in Physics\, is the Research Manager of the Quantum AI Team at Zapata AI. She has spent 4+ years working at the intersection of quantum physics and artificial intelligence\, focusing on advancing quantum generative modeling research toward practical quantum advantage. At Zapata AI\, Marta has contributed to the development of the Quantum Machine Learning proprietary software libraries\, implemented different research projects\, supervised several interns\, and oversaw the research activities of the team. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-46-quantum-technology-near-term-use-cases-catapulting-ai/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231108T103000
DTSTAMP:20231107T191513Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 45 - The Broadband Boom: Meeting Talent Challenges with Success
DESCRIPTION:As the drive to connect more and more subscribers with high speed Broadband continues\, and new consumer applications require more speed\, the industry is moving beyond one gig to multi-gig functionality. Fiber providers have a very elegant and simple path to transition from GPON to 10 Gigabits per second XGS-PON functionality. Cable operators\, having delivered one gig downstream with DOCSIS 3.1\, are now working diligently to provide multi gig functionality with their DOCSIS 4.0 upgrade program. This webinar will examine the status and expected timing of the DOCSIS 4.0 rollout\, and the relative economics of deployment for both existing and new network footprints. The disparate ways that fiber and cable operators currently compete will also be examined. Finally\, the importance and potential timing of high capacity upstream applications will be examined. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Paul Connolly\, Telecom and Networks Practice Leader\, Entropy\, Inc. \nMr. Connolly is an expert in telecom\, cable\, and media networks with a distinguished executive background at NorTel\, Scientific-Atlanta and Cisco. He has led design and technology implementations for major companies in broadband networks\, and served as partner for fiber projects with AT&T and Verizon. His expertise also extends to media giants such as HBO\, Viacom and Disney. Mr. Connolly‘s insights and reports contribute to profitable industry growth. In addition to managing his consulting business\, Connolly Network Insight\, LLC\, he leads Entropy’s Telecom and Networks practice with his vast expertise across various ventures in the technology and media landscape. Mr. Connolly has received a Presidential Points of Light Award for his work with the Boys and Girls Club. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-45-the-broadband-boom-meeting-talent-challenges-with-success/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231101T100000
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DTSTAMP:20231026T124006Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 44 - The Broadband Boom: Meeting Talent Challenges with Success
DESCRIPTION:With an unprecedented influx of Broadband funding sweeping across the US\, the industry finds itself amid a wealth of opportunities. The flip side of this reveals challenges in sourcing\, recruiting\, and retaining the right workforce. Crafting a talent strategy aligned with business goals and ensuring you have employment practices that enable you to attract\, develop\, engage\, and retain the best talent is imperative for success. In this webinar\, we will delve into talent challenges you are likely experiencing\, while exploring best practices to guide you toward success in your recruitment endeavors. \nGuest Presenter: Kjirsten Mickesh\, Chief People Officer\, Finley Engineering \nKjirsten Mickesh is a strategic business leader and partner with expertise in aligning people and organizational solutions to business strategy. She has led all aspects of Human Resources and has acquired deep expertise in developing and delivering talent strategies and programs to attract\, develop\, engage\, and retain high-performing employees. She also has significant experience leading organization transformation initiatives and is known for her courageous leadership and ability to address complex opportunities with focus and alignment to achieve results. \nKjirsten holds a B.S. in Management from Arizona State University. She also holds several certifications\, including a Talent Management Certification from UNC–Kenan-Flagler Business School\, a Change Management certification from University of Minnesota\, a Strategic Workforce Planning certification from Human Capital Institute and two coaching certifications from International Coaching Federation accredited institutions. Right now\, she is working on a Digital Inclusion Certification from ASU. Kjirsten has a strong interest in equity and volunteers with AARP on the Minnesota Advocacy and Speakers Teams\, primarily focused on improving support for caregivers and people in long term care situations. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-44-the-broadband-boom-meeting-talent-challenges-with-success/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231025T103000
DTSTAMP:20231020T135049Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 43 - Tribal Broadband Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Tribal lands have traditionally had less access to high-speed broadband than the rest of America. While roughly 15% of Americans don’t have access to high-speed broadband\, this increases to over 35% in tribal lands. The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program under NTIA sets aside $3B for deployment and adoption of broadband in Tribal Lands. Many tribes have already won grants under this program and a new Notice of Funding Opportunity is out now with submission deadline in January 2024 with a budget of $1B. This webinar will answer some of your questions about the TBCP program and will reflect on the advantages of having fiber in your tribal lands. \nGuest Presenters:\n• Sachin Gupta\, Director of Government Business and Economic Development\, Centranet\n• Robert Griffin\, Tribal Broadband coordinator\, The Choctaw Nation Government Division \nSachin Gupta and Robert Griffin\, both seasoned professionals in the technology and telecommunications industry\, bring a wealth of expertise to their respective roles. Sachin Gupta\, with 18 years of experience in product management\, business development\, and marketing\, has a proven track record of advocating for smart defense and security solutions\, engaging with government officials globally\, and speaking at conferences on technical\, legislative\, and regulatory issues. Robert Griffin\, a Choctaw Nation member\, has spent over two decades designing\, implementing\, and managing technology solutions for various organizations\, including tribal\, federal\, and state governments\, commercial enterprises\, and Fortune 500 carriers. Together\, their combined expertise and dedication make them invaluable assets in their respective fields. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-43-tribal-broadband-opportunities-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231018T103000
DTSTAMP:20231011T125647Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 42 - Quantum Computing Power
DESCRIPTION:Quantum Computing is emerging as a powerful tool and transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize our world. In this webinar\, you’ll hear from Nicole Barberis\, IonQ’s Director of Quantum Business Solutions\, about the remarkable impact quantum computing may offer and its implications for solving complex problems in areas including optimization\, machine learning\, drug discovery\, finance to name a few. \nWebinar Presenter: \nNicole Barberis\, IonQ\, Director-Quantum Business Solutions \nNicole is the Director of Quantum Business Solutions where she and her global team focus on collaborating with clients on their journey to implementing quantum computing applications. She brings a strong technical background in classical and quantum machine learning that she uses to help IonQ clients choose the right quantum applications to implement\, in collaboration with business domain experts (SMEs). With an MS in Applied Statistics\, Nicole spent over a decade working as a data scientist. Prior to IonQ\, she worked on the IBM Quantum team as a quantum machine learning developer. Nicole is focused on helping clients succeed in getting ‘production ready’ with their quantum applications. There is a lot happening in quantum computing these days! Reach out to her with your questions\, because she likes nothing better than discussing how to make you successful in the quantum era. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-42-quantum-computing-power/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T103000
DTSTAMP:20231004T152109Z
CREATED:20231004T134954Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 41 - Fiber is Preferred by Nearly Two Thirds of All Internet Users
DESCRIPTION:Based on the most recent FBA/ RVA consumer research study\, the desire for high quality broadband has never been stronger.  In addition\, the preference for fiber broadband versus other types continues to grow.   Fiber wins in terms of recent churn\, NPS scores\, and high likelihood of switching if available.  Perhaps most importantly\, fiber is rated the very best Internet delivery method overall by nearly two thirds of all users and rated best by users of all types of Internet delivery.  This preference combined with strong fiber deployment means the market share gains of Fiber are likely to continue – with fiber likely becoming the most used Internet delivery method within a few years. \nWebinar Presenter: \nMichael Render\, CEO and Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting \nMichael Render is CEO and Principal Analyst at RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting based in Tulsa.\nRender has been a partner with the Fiber Broadband Association since 2002 and is generally known as North America’s premier market research expert tracking fiber optic broadband deployment and consumer attitudes to broadband. He has assisted some of the world’s largest telecom corporations\, individual communities\, and the FCC. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-41-fiber-is-preferred-by-nearly-two-thirds-of-all-internet-users/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231004T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 40 - Crowdsource Data and the BEAD State Challenge Process
DESCRIPTION:Broadband offices are busy preparing for their own state challenge process to determine where BEAD funding will be directed. There are unserved areas that all can agree on but others where there is stark disagreement regarding the level of service provided to consumers. Local governments\, nonprofits and ISPs will have the opportunity to work with state broadband offices to target communities that the FCC’s map may have misclassified. Crowdsource speed testing will play an important role\, particularly with states that are developing their own criteria for determining grant eligibility\, as allowed within NTIA rules. \nWebinar Presenter: \nBryan Darr\, Vice President – Government Affairs\, Ookla \nBryan Darr is the Vice-President of Government Affairs at Ookla\, spearheading the company’s programs for federal\, state and local governments. He also leads Ookla’s advocacy efforts with lawmakers and policy organizations\, promoting the value of crowdsourced intelligence to help with better data-driven decisioning. \nBryan has spent most of his professional life in the wireless industry\, beginning his career in cellular as a sales representative for Cellular One of Memphis in 1985. After discovering his customers were having difficulty traveling with their phones\, he founded Mosaik in 1988 (originally branded as American Roamer) and began developing consumer roaming guides. Soon\, Mosaik was researching and designing mobile operator coverage maps enabling them to market the reach of their mobile networks. In June 2018\, Mosaik was acquired by Ookla. \nBryan has served on many industry committees during his career. He currently serves on CTIA’s Smart Cities Steering Committee and the Wireless History Foundation’s Board of Directors. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-40-crowdsource-data-and-the-bead-state-challenge-process/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230927T103000
DTSTAMP:20230920T135119Z
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UID:10000092-1695808800-1695810600@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 39 - Mississippi Broadband Association - Connect and Literacy Fund
DESCRIPTION:The Connect and Literacy fund is designed to help close the digital divide in MS through affordable connectivity\, digital literacy and device distribution. These actions will help ensure individuals have access to affordable connectivity and play a major role in the sustainability of those networks that are being made possible by both private and public capital across our nation. \n“There has to be a balance struck between network affordability and profitability in order to sustain rural broadband.” Quinn Jordan. \nWebinar Presenter: \nQuinn Jordan\, Executive Director\, Mississippi Broadband Association (MSBA) \nQuinn Jordan is an accomplished executive with a passion for bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities for all Mississippians. Quinn graduated from MS College with a degree in Marketing and Management and embarked on a successful career in various industries.\nWith experience in telecommunications\, private industry and local government\, Quinn brings a unique perspective to his role as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Broadband Association (MSBA). Committed to ensuring that every Mississippian has access to affordable high-speed broadband services and the opportunities it affords. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-39-mississippi-broadband-association-connect-and-literacy-fund/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230920T103000
DTSTAMP:20230916T194519Z
CREATED:20230912T162221Z
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UID:10000091-1695204000-1695205800@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 38 - Quantum Technology Series – What It Is and Why It Will (Soon!) Matter
DESCRIPTION:Quantum\, the science that Einstein described as “spooky action at a distance”\, is making headlines globally as researchers\, scientists and product developers rush to bring powerful practical applications to bear. \nJoin us for this six-part webinar series to explore emerging applications such as quantum computing\, quantum networking\, and quantum security. Sponsored by quantum networking company Qubitekk. \n  \n \n____________________ \n  \nIn this first session\, you’ll learn the basic differences between classical and quantum technologies\, what capabilities quantum is likely to usher in\, and who stands to benefit the most from tools that are estimated to offer $1.3 trillion in value by 2035. \nWebinar Presenter: \nDr. Duncan Earl. Co-Founder\, President and Chief Technology Officer at quantum networking company Qubitekk \nDr. Duncan Earl\, physicist and founder of quantum networking company Qubitekk\, spent nearly 20 years conducting energy and defense-related research and development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the fields of quantum sources\, quantum computing and quantum cryptography. Today Earl’s focus lies squarely in applying his findings toward building quantum networks\, critical precursors to the coming quantum-enabled internet. \nA nationally recognized pioneer in the field of practical quantum applications\, Earl holds numerous patents\, has served on steering committees for organizations including QED-C and NIST and frequently advises policymakers about quantum networking solutions to some of the country’s foremost challenges. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-38-setting-the-record-straight-on-pon-equipment-trends/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230913T103000
DTSTAMP:20230906T140747Z
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UID:10000088-1694599200-1694601000@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 37 - Setting the Record Straight on PON Equipment Trends
DESCRIPTION:After a blockbuster year for PON equipment purchases in 2022\, are North American service providers continuing their spending spree or taking a breather. This webinar will detail the fiber purchasing and technology trends for North American operators\, including XGS-PON and 25GS-PON\, and how cable operators are using fiber to expand their residential broadband networks. \nWebinar Presenter: Jeff Heynen\, Vice President\, Broadband Access & Home Networking \nJeff Heynen joined Dell’Oro Group in 2018 and is responsible for the Broadband Access and Home Networking market\, Fixed Wireless Infrastructure & CPE\, and Cable Outside Plant market research programs. Mr. Heynen has expanded the scope of the Broadband Access and Home Networking areas to encompass fixed wireless CPE\, virtual CCAP\, Remote PHY\, remote MACPHY\, and DOCSIS 4.0 infrastructure. He has also authored numerous articles and white papers\, and his research and analysis have garnered widespread citations in leading trade and business publications. Furthermore\, Mr. Heynen is a frequent expert judge and invited speaker at industry conferences and events. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-37-setting-the-record-straight-on-pon-equipment-trends/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230906T103000
DTSTAMP:20230906T111130Z
CREATED:20230829T144810Z
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UID:10000085-1693994400-1693996200@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 36 - Addressing All Barriers to Digital Equity
DESCRIPTION:Fiber buildout throughout the United States will not solve the digital divide alone. Though high-speed internet access is essential\, we will only see success if we acknowledge and address non-deployment barriers. Inclusion must be built in from the beginning\, not as an afterthought. Angela Siefer presents NDIA’s (potentially blasphemous) position in the fiber community and why implementing people-first digital inclusion solutions will be key to closing the digital divide. \nWebinar Presenter: Angela Siefer\, Executive Director\, National Digital Inclusion Alliance \nAngela founded the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) in 2015. Since 1997\, she has been working in digital inclusion – she helped set up computer labs and digital inclusion programs in underserved areas\, managed broadband conferences\, conducted research\, built a nationwide digital equity ecosystem\, and testified multiple times before Congress. As the executive director of NDIA\, Angela leads the digital inclusion movement and community of 1\,400 affiliate organizations in 50\nstates\, DC\, and territories. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Schools\, Health\, & Libraries Broadband Coalition. Government Technology Magazine named Angela in their “Top 25 Doers\, Dreams\, and Drivers” of 2019\, and she received the United Church of Christ’s Parker Award in 2021. Google.org named Angela one of seven global “Leaders to Watch” in 2023. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-36-addressing-all-barriers-to-digital-equity/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230830T103000
DTSTAMP:20230829T195306Z
CREATED:20230817T142525Z
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UID:10000083-1693389600-1693391400@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 35 - Fiber is Key to Ambitious Climate Action Plans
DESCRIPTION:In this Fiber for Breakfast\, hear from Nadja Turek\, Director of Sustainability\, about altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell) and Hawaiian Telcom’s unique climate action plans to reduce each company’s carbon emissions by 40% by 2030\, on the road to net-zero emissions by 2040. We all need this urgency and order of magnitude reduction to meet Paris Climate Accord targets and hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Nadja will discuss key carbon reduction (and business efficiency and resiliency) actions\, including transitioning customers from copper to fiber solutions and powering down the copper network. She also oversees the company’s climate risk assessments in the Midwest and Hawaii. In her role\, Nadja works internally with the network\, fleet\, and real estate experts and externally with technology\, community\, and finance collaborators to address climate change. Nadja’s background combines environmental sustainability with mission and operational resiliency. \nWebinar Presenter: Nadja Turek\, PE\, Sustainability Director\, altafiber and Hawaiian Telcom \nMs. Turek became the Director of Sustainability at altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell) in September 2021 and is responsible for environmental sustainability throughout the organization\, including subsidiaries Hawaiian Telcom and CBTS Inc. Her primary focus has been crafting the company’s climate action plans toward their target of net-zero carbon emissions in 2040. Before joining altafiber Ms. Turek was the Director of Sustainability Services at Woolpert\, Inc.\, where she worked with the military\, DHS\, universities\, businesses\, and airports to create and implement sustainability and resiliency plans and design LEED & green buildings. She is an Air Force veteran and a Society of American Military Engineers Fellow. Ms. Turek holds a BS in Civil Engineering\, a Master of Nonprofit Management\, and an MS in Environmental Engineering and Science. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-35-fiber-is-key-to-ambitious-climate-action-plans/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230823T103000
DTSTAMP:20230816T154041Z
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UID:10000082-1692784800-1692786600@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 34 - Federal Permitting Council - Moving Broadband Permitting at Gigabit Speeds
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Permitting Council brings agencies across government together to coordinate environmental reviews and permitting activities in order to make the permitting process more collaborative\, better coordinated\, and ultimately more accountable. Charged with serving as a federal Center for Permitting Excellence\, the Permitting Council is the go-to resource for permitting efficiency best practices and guidance\, as federal agencies work to realize the once-in-a-generation infrastructure goals of the Biden-Harris administration. The Permitting Council currently manages a portfolio of nearly $100 billion in large-scale infrastructure projects\, most of which are in the renewable energy\, coastal restoration\, and electricity transmission sectors. Join newly appointed Permitting Council Executive Director Eric Beightel to learn more about the agency and how it can help ensure a transparent and efficient permitting process for your broadband infrastructure project. \nWebinar Presenter: Eric Beightel\, Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) \nA nationally recognized expert in the environmental and infrastructure fields\, Eric Beightel brings more than 20 years of experience to the Permitting Council. Beightel’s extensive public and private sector experience honed his command of the National Environmental Policy Act and his capacity for solving complex environmental permitting problems on the local\, state and national level. His federal experience includes serving as a senior environmental policy advisor at the Department of Transportation and as a policy advisor at the Office of Management and Budget\, where he developed an expertise in federal permitting and the review for major infrastructure projects. Beightel went on to work for WSP\, USA as a senior director and vice president\, and HDR\, Inc. as an Associate vice president and national lead for Infrastructure Policy and Environmental Strategy. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-34-federal-permitting-council-moving-broadband-permitting-at-gigabit-speeds/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230816T103000
DTSTAMP:20230810T175714Z
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UID:10000078-1692180000-1692181800@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 33 - Bringing a Consumer Perspective to Home Internet
DESCRIPTION:Over the past 5 years\, satisfaction with home internet providers has risen for the whole industry\, but particularly for Fiber-based providers (10 pts). We do see the higher speed tiers and network quality being offered to customers today as driving the rise in satisfaction. Still\, not all consumers want or are even aware of higher speeds and Gigabit speed tiers. Others believe they can cut the Fiber internet cord and get by with 5G unlimited plans or free WiFi. As the Fiber industry is poised to expand\, it may need to go beyond the focus on speed and adopt targeted campaigns to attract and retain very different sets of customers. \nWebinar Presenter: Dritan Nesho\, Global CEO\, HarrisX \nDritan Nesho is a business executive and entrepreneur with experience in corporate strategy\, market research\, product development\, technology\, media\, and public policy. He is the CEO of HarrisX\, a leading Technology\, Media and Telecom focused market research and data analytics company.  Dritan also serves as a co-director of the Harvard-Harris Poll\, a monthly public policy poll conducted by the Harvard Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) and The Harris Poll. Previously\, Dritan served in the roles of Director of Corporate Strategy and M&A\, Director of Product Management\, and Director of Civic Technology at Microsoft\, working close with two Microsoft CEOs\, its President\, Chief Strategy and Chief Marketing officers. He co-founded and oversaw the development of Microsoft Pulse\, a real-time audience and consumer research platform\, and was involved in building Microsoft’s campaign technology services ecosystem. Prior to Microsoft\, Dritan served as Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Penn Schoen Berland\, a leading market research\, political polling\, and strategic consulting firm\, and was a Director and Chief of Staff to the global CEO of Burson-Marsteller\, the public relations and public affairs giant. His clients have included Apple\, AT&T\, Facebook/Meta\, Microsoft\, News Corporation\, T-Mobile and Verizon.\, among others Dritan is a Fellow at Harvard’s Institute for Quantitative Social Sciences and lectures on political polling and opinion research at Harvard University and at The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-33-bringing-a-consumer-perspective-to-home-internet/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T103000
DTSTAMP:20230802T221302Z
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UID:10000073-1691575200-1691577000@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 32 - Why Security is Key to Enduring Fiber Success
DESCRIPTION:Security is the top of mind for business decision makers as sophisticated cybersecurity attacks can disrupt the entire business. The Futurum Group and Dell collaborated on a survey to better understand the threats that organizations must address and develop better security strategies. Today organizations must prioritize cybersecurity investment to prevent business disruption and protect business outcomes. As such\, strengthening the overall security posture requires organizations to give fiber technology and capabilities topmost consideration since they deliver robust and unique security capabilities and benefits to any organization. \nWebinar Presenter: Ron Westfall\, Research Director\, The Futurum Group \nRon is an experienced\, customer-focused research expert and analyst\, with over 20 years of experience in the digital and IT transformation markets\, working with businesses to drive consistent revenue and sales growth. \nHe is a recognized authority at tracking the evolution of and identifying the key disruptive trends within the service enablement ecosystem\, including a wide range of topics across software and services\, infrastructure\, 5G communications\, Internet of Things (IoT)\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, analytics\, security\, cloud computing\, revenue management\, and regulatory issues. \nPrior to his work with The Futurum Group\, Ron worked with GlobalData Technology creating syndicated and custom research across a wide variety of technical fields. His work with Current Analysis focused on the broadband and service provider infrastructure markets. \nRon holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy from University of Nevada — Las Vegas and a Bachelor of Arts in political science/government from William and Mary. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-32-why-security-is-key-to-enduring-fiber-success/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230802T103000
DTSTAMP:20230802T141601Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 31 - Middle Mile Networks: More Traffic than You Were Expecting
DESCRIPTION:While much of the attention of the industry is on the BEAD program\, the NTIA has already allocated $930 million of the Middle Mile Infrastructure fund\, and construction on these Middle Mile Networks will be beginning soon. But what\, specifically\, do we mean by the Middle Mile Network. This session of Fiber for Breakfast examines the Middle Mile Network from its definition to practical aspects of connecting broadband access networks to the Internet. We will survey:\n• The NTIA’s definition of Middle Mile Infrastructure\,\n• The common understanding of Middle Mile Networks as the connection between access networks and the Internet\,\n• The requirements that Middle Mile Networks must meet\,\n• How the introduction of IP functionality into access networks affects Middle Mile Networks\, and\n• How the introduction of 100 Mb/s capacity for all lines served by a central office causes the data traffic aggregated onto the Middle Mile Network to mushroom into terabits/sec of traffic.\nAs access networks are transformed to provide the requisite capacity to meet federal requirements\, the Middle Mile Networks will need to be transformed\, too. \nWebinar Presenter: Rick Talbot\, Principal Analyst\, ACG Research \nRick Talbot\, Principal Analyst of Intelligent Optical Networking\, Broadband Network Transformation\, and 5G RAN xHaul practices at ACG Research\, combines expertise in network access\, optical transport and switching technologies\, and a deep understanding of the telecommunications industry competitive landscape\, business (and regulatory) issues and economic trends to provide a comprehensive view of the industry. He gained this broad experience in over 40 years of technical marketing and sales engineering roles at network systems vendors and network architecture design roles at service providers. \nRick holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Engineering Science from Trinity University. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas and a senior Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers. (IEEE) \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-31-middle-mile-networks-more-traffic-than-you-were-expecting/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230726T103000
DTSTAMP:20230719T174834Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 30 - A Fair Chance: Hiring with Conviction
DESCRIPTION:John Gabriel\, Senior Advisor at the Center for Employment Opportunities\, will address the deeply rooted biases and misconceptions that often keep those with past criminal records locked out of the workforce. This webinar will provide attendees with a general overview of the criminal legal system\, how to incorporate transferable skills earned in nontraditional places of employment into a resume\, and how to utilize fair chance hiring principles to build the business case on why hiring people with past convictions is good for business. This session will be interactive\, hands-on\, and community members will walk away with the knowledge to incorporate into practice. \nWebinar Presenter: \nJohn C Gabriel\, Senior Advisor – External Affairs\, Center for Employment Opportunities \nJohn Gabriel\, a senior advisor\, works for the Center for Employment Opportunities\, focusing on driving equity into the employment landscape for every person. John cares deeply about working to support the members of our society that are in greatest need. One of the most marginalized demographics in our community includes those who are justice-involved. They are punished long after their incarceration has ended. His strategic goal is to implement genuine positive change that directly supports people with past convictions. John’s formal education includes a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University. John has significant experience in corporate operations and has helped organizations maximize their social\, societal\, and economic value within national and global networks. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-30-a-fair-chance-hiring-with-conviction/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T103000
DTSTAMP:20230714T164522Z
CREATED:20230714T164457Z
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UID:10000067-1689760800-1689762600@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 29 - Federal Funding and the Economic Impacts on the Fiber Broadband Industry
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. does not rank near the top 10 countries in broadband speeds or availability\, so $100B in new U.S. Federal subsidies is set to close the Digital Divide and make broadband ubiquitous to the 20% of homes that need access. A decade-long investment cycle will likely transform the fiber access industry as it competes for capital with new cable\, wireless\, and satellite technologies. Further\, new broadband operators\, such as municipalities and electric power co-ops\, are joining the frenzy with traditional telco and cable providers. But somehow\, 2023 started with a “thud” for some suppliers. What happened? How do investors think about the opportunity for operators and suppliers now? \nWebinar Presenter: \nRyan Koontz\, Managing Director\, Needham & Co \nRyan Koontz joined Needham & Company as Managing Director and Senior Analyst in 2021\, covering the broadband networking and cloud communications equity sectors. Before joining Needham\, Ryan covered the cloud communications and networking sectors at Rosenblatt Securities for three years and previously founded two independent research businesses at Woodside Capital and Inflection Point Research. Before equity research\, Ryan held key management positions at Advanced Fibre Communications\, Ericsson\, and AT&T\, developing fiber access products. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and an M.B.A. and M.S. in Engineering Management from California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-28-federal-funding-and-the-economic-impacts-on-the-fiber-broadband-industry/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230712T103000
DTSTAMP:20230705T143410Z
CREATED:20230705T132919Z
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UID:10000064-1689156000-1689157800@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 28 - The North American PON Equipment and Vendor Market – Supporting Growth\, Upgrades\, Diversity\, and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:By 2028 the North American PON equipment market is forecast to reach $6.4bn\, a 25% CAGR from 2021. Next-gen PON will support FTTH\, enterprise services\, xHaul transport\, smart city applications\, aggregation\, and private networks. The diversity of subscriber types and applications are creating new opportunities for the ecosystem\, leading to an expanding supply of OLT vendor solutions. This means more choice for North American operators. 25G PON is here today\, 50G PON is coming soon\, and there are development efforts around 100G and 200G PON. The ecosystem\, from component vendors to operators\, is focusing on sustainability\, and PON is delivering amazing results. This brief presentation will provide an overview of the fiber access equipment and vendor market with a focus on North America. \nWebinar Presenter: \nJulie Kunstler\, Chief Analyst\, Broadband Access Intelligence Service\, Omdia – Informa Tech \nJulie Kunstler is Chief Analyst within Omdia’s Broadband Access Intelligence Service. Julie has several decades of experience in the communications components\, equipment\, and software industry. She is responsible for market analysis of wireline and wireless broadband access technologies and networks\, focusing on next-gen PON\, including 25G and 50G. Julie has worked as an executive\, investor\, and board member for communications companies. Having served in these numerous roles\, she understands what it takes for new communications technologies to be deployed in large numbers\, across multiple geographies\, and for different applications and customer types. Prior to joining Omdia\, Julie served as VP Business Development for Teknovus\, focusing on FTTP deployments in Asia-Pacific\, OEM agreements\, corporate strategy\, analyst relationships\, business planning\, and fund raising. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-28-the-north-american-pon-equipment-and-vendor-market-supporting-growth-upgrades-diversity-and-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230705T103000
DTSTAMP:20230629T152537Z
CREATED:20230629T120013Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 27 - Once an Underserved Community Gets a Fiber Network What Can They Do With It?
DESCRIPTION:A nonprofit launched in 2012\, US Ignite collaborates with smart communities and research testbeds to drive high-impact solutions to their toughest challenges. Operating like a high-tech startup\, our organization delivers timely results by applying technical expertise\, stakeholder engagement\, and targeted tools. US Ignite works tirelessly to ensure our programs are effective and reach the communities that need them the most. \nLocal governments need to improve their quality of life and ensure economic development in their communities\, particularly during a time of rapid technological change. As a trusted partner\, US Ignite brings this entire ecosystem together\, successfully pairing financial investment with technical and organizational expertise. Through the public-private partnership (P3) programs we run\, US Ignite is a catalyst for communications network advancement\, and for innovation in smart city services that are powered by a new generation of technologies. \nWebinar Presenter: \nNick Maynard\, PhD\, Co-founder and CEO\, US Ignite \nNick Maynard\, PhD is the Co-founder and CEO of US Ignite\, driving the smart community movement and public-private partnerships for community development. As COO\, he established US Ignite’s Smart Community and Smart Bases programs. \nPreviously\, as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation\, he launched a nationwide advanced wireless research initiative. As Assistant Director at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\, Maynard managed a federal IT R&D portfolio\, initiating over $1B in programs\, including the President’s ConnectHome initiative. With a telecom industry background\, he advised global carriers and vendors on cutting-edge networks. \nMaynard holds a BA and MA from the University of Chicago and a Public Policy PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-27-once-an-underserved-community-gets-a-fiber-network-what-can-they-do-with-it/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 26 - Counties Mobilize for High-Speed Internet Connectivity
DESCRIPTION:A key ingredient to successfully deploying a high-speed internet or fiber project is to collaborate with local governments. Counties are on the front lines of ensuring their residents receive access to quality\, high-speed internet services that will allow residents to thrive. Learn from the National Association of Counties\, or NACo\, on how counties across the country are mobilizing to deploy high-speed internet to their communities in anticipation of historic infrastructure investment funding in broadband infrastructure and affordability measures. Understand the county and local government role in high-speed internet as well – where a local government can serve a variety of roles including policymaker\, partner\, funder\, data aggregator and community convener among other roles. \nWebinar Presenter: \nSeamus Dowdall\, Associate Legislative Director for Telecommunications & Technology\, National Association of Counties (NACo) \nSeamus is the associate legislative director for telecommunications & technology on NACo’s government affairs team. In this role\, Seamus serves as the liaison to NACo’s Telecommunications & Technology Policy Steering Committee and advocates directly to federal partners in the Administration and on Capitol Hill to advance policy priorities on issues including broadband deployment and accessibility\, wireless technology siting\, and emergency communications policy. Seamus also works with county officials from across the country to set organizational priorities and policies for telecommunications & technology issues through hosting regular webinar programming and providing technical assistance resources. \nSeamus holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from Bucknell University\, and a master’s in public policy (MPP) degree from American University. Seamus is originally from Silver Spring\, Maryland and resides in Baltimore\, Maryland. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-26-counties-mobilize-for-high-speed-internet-connectivity/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 25 - Understanding the Future FTTH Forecast…and the Place of Diverse Provider Types
DESCRIPTION:The fiber broadband revolution we are seeing today\, building fiber all the way to each home and business\, hasn’t happened by accident. It is occurring because of the distinct visions and needs of a wide variety of Internet service providers. \nMichael Render with RVA will briefly review the unprecedented North American fiber broadband forecast for the next five years and beyond\, and then discuss what is driving about 1\,300 entities including small telcos\, large telcos\, municipalities\, municipal utilities\, private competitive providers\, cable companies\, MSOs\, rural electric cooperatives\, land developers\, and tribes…. to all contribute to the fiber movement in their own way. Finally\, when applying for government BEAD funding\, some of the likely sales arguments of large versus small providers will be highlighted. \n  \nWebinar Guest \nMichael Render is CEO and Principal Analyst at RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting. He is generally known as North America’s premier market research expert in tracking fiber optic broadband deployment and consumer attitudes to broadband. Michael has received numerous industry awards for his work in this arena. He has been a strategic research partner with FBA for the past 2 decades. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-25-understanding-the-future-ftth-forecastand-the-place-of-diverse-provider-types/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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