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SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 6: Update on Virginia's Fiber Projects and Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 6: Update on Virginia’s Fiber Projects and Initiatives\nVirginia was recently awarded $545 million awards in federal funding through the BEAD program to expand high-speed internet access across the state. The BEAD awards will enable 23 internet service providers to extend broadband infrastructure to more than 133\,000 remaining unserved homes\, businesses\, and community anchor institutions across the Commonwealth.  The Commonwealth is technology neutrality in its approach for expanding broadband\, though fiber projects are still projected to reach the majority of locations. On today’s Fiber for Breakfast\, Dr. Tamarah Holmes\, Director\, Office of Broadband\, Virginia ARC Program Manager joins Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association to give us an update on her plans for addressing the digital divide in the state of Virginia.  \nWith Special Guest \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-6-update-on-virginias-fiber-projects-and-initiatives/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 5: Monopoly in the Machine? AI\, Chips & the Battle for Network Innovation
DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 5: Monopoly in the Machine? AI\, Chips & the Battle for Network Innovation\nAs AI adoption accelerates\, tech leaders like Nvidia and OpenAI are tightening control over the full technology stack—from specialized chips and cloud infrastructure to the AI models driving innovation. Our guest this week is Asad Ramzanali\, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Technology Policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator\, warns that this consolidation threatens competition\, innovation\, and the very infrastructure supporting communications. For network operators\, maintaining openness and interoperability across networks\, data centers\, and cloud platforms is critical to enabling 5G\, edge computing and AI-driven services. When a small number of firms dictate access to chips\, models and compute\, they risk creating bottlenecks and limiting agility. Join Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association as he and Asad unpack “the monopoly in the machine” and what telecom leaders can do to stay ahead.  \nWith Special Guest \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-5-monopoly-in-the-machine-ai-chips-the-battle-for-network-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T103000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T103000
DTSTAMP:20260116T125801Z
CREATED:20260116T125801Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T103000
DTSTAMP:20260105T145733Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 53 with special guest Ash Brown
DESCRIPTION:Bonus episode!  \nIn the last Fiber for Breakfast episode of 2025\, Gary welcomes the Senior Director\, Field and Partner Marketing at Adtran and the 2026 FBA Board Chair\, Ash Brown. Ash will review FBA Board priorities for 2026\, and will share FBA Policy updates and plans to engage with her constituents and the FBA working groups in the new year. Ash will also share the latest on Adtran.  \nWith Special Guest: \nAsh Brown \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-53-with-special-guest-ash-brown/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 52 with special guests Jessica Koch and Evann Freeman
DESCRIPTION:What does 2026 hold for the future of fiber—and for the people shaping it? \nJoin Jessica Koch\, Controller at Consolidated Business Services and FBA Conference Committee Chair and Evann Freeman\, VP\, Government & Community Relations\, EPB and FBA’s Board Vice Chair and Conference Committee Board Liaison as they pull back the curtain on next year’s vision\, offering a look at why Fiber Connect continues to position our industry light years ahead. They will also walk through the seven brand-new Regional Fiber Connect Workshops rolling out across the country and showcase bold\, new programming for Fiber Connect 2026\, taking place May 17–20 in Orlando. \nIf you’re looking for insight\, inspiration\, and a glimpse of where the industry is headed\, this episode sets the stage. Don’t miss it! \nWith Special Guest: \nJessica Koch and Evann Freeman \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-52-with-special-guests-jessica-koch-and-evann-freeman/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 51 with special guest Mike Render\, Founder and CEO of RVA\, LLC
DESCRIPTION:In this episode\, we deliver the 2025 annual deployment update on the progress and prospects for fiber broadband—what’s been built\, what’s ahead\, and what it means for the telecommunications industry. \nMike Render\, President of RVA\, LLC\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, for his final appearance of the year to break down current deployment levels\, the key drivers accelerating fiber builds\, and the challenges slowing expansion. Drawing on his latest research\, Mike highlights emerging opportunities to increase take rates and ARPU\, as well as adjacent fiber markets gaining momentum. It’s a clear-eyed view of where fiber stands today and how smart strategy and planning can shape its next phase of growth. \nWith Special Guest: \nMichael Render \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-51-with-special-guest-mike-render-founder-and-ceo-of-rva-llc/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 50 with special guest Dr. Christopher Ali\, National Broadband Policy Expert and Author
DESCRIPTION:In this week’s episode\, Dr. Christopher Ali – national broadband policy expert and author – joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, for a candid look at what comes after BEAD. Ali cuts through the headlines to uncover the real challenges facing broadband deployment\, urging policymakers and providers to move beyond short-term objectives and adopt long-term\, purpose-driven strategies.  \nHe underscores the often-overlooked importance of middle-mile infrastructure\, the unique opportunities electric cooperatives offer\, and why fiber\, though the preferred technology\, must co-exist with wireless and satellite. Ali also addresses the widening gap between broadband availability and usability\, calling for sustained affordability programs and stronger digital literacy support.  \nFinally\, he gives a sneak peek into his new book – “Where the Wires End: Stories from the Digital Divide” and challenges the industry to redefine what success looks like in the post-BEAD era.  \nWith Special Guest: \nDr. Christopher Ali \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-50-with-special-guest-dr-christopher-ali-national-broadband-policy-expert-and-author/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 49 with special guest Jessica Dine\, Policy Analyst at New America’s Open Technology Institute and Wireless Future Project
DESCRIPTION:In this episode\, Jessica Dine\, Policy Analyst at New America’s Open Technology Institute and Wireless Future Project\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to unpack New America’s recent report\, Exploring Paths to a U.S. Digital Skills Framework. With billions being invested in broadband deployment and adoption\, the lack of a national standard for defining and measuring digital skills poses a major risk to impact. Jessica outlines two strategic options: adapting proven international or institutional models or developing a data-driven framework tailored to the U.S. landscape. Tune in to explore why this work is urgent and how it could advance digital inclusion and policy effectiveness nationwide. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-49-with-special-guest-jessica-dine-policy-analyst-at-new-americas-open-technology-institute-and-wireless-future-project/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 48 with special guest Roger Entner\, Analyst and Founder\, Recon Analytics
DESCRIPTION:In this week’s episode\, we explore Recon Analytics’ compelling insight: fiber broadband isn’t just another access layer – it’s the backbone of the AI economy. Their latest survey shows that fiber users engage with AI far more frequently and intensely than users on other networks\, revealing a powerful feedback loop: better connectivity drives deeper AI adoption\, and that engagement further justifies fiber investments. For telecom providers\, this isn’t just a usage trend – it’s a strategic signal. Listen this week as Roger Entner\, Analyst and Founder of Recon Analytics chats with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association about what this means for CAPEX allocation\, customer segmentation\, positioning fiber as the “AI experience\,” and rethinking the value proposition in an AI-driven future. \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-48-with-special-guest-roger-entner-analyst-and-founder-recon-analytics/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 47 with special guest Michel Combes\, CEO\, Brightspeed
DESCRIPTION:This conversation with Brightspeed CEO Michel Combes explores his first six months at the helm of one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber internet providers. In this discussion with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, Michel reflects on the company’s transformation journey\, progress in expanding high-speed connectivity across its 20-state footprint\, and the cultural and operational shifts driving momentum. From accelerating fiber deployment and enhancing customer experience to strengthening community partnerships and fostering an innovative workplace committed to putting the customer first\, the session offers a candid look at the challenges\, milestones and lessons learned during his initial months of leadership. Attendees will gain insight into Brightspeed’s strategic direction\, leadership philosophy and the path forward as the company continues its mission to deliver reliable\, next-generation connectivity to more than 5 million locations in the communities it serves.  \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-47-with-special-guest-michel-combes-ceo-brightspeed/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 46 - A Practitioner’s Guide to Rural Digital Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:As the broadband industry’s focus shifts from deployment to adoption\, ensuring rural residents have the tools and confidence to fully engage in the digital economy is critical. True inclusion goes beyond connectivity—it requires affordable devices\, hands-on digital skills training (including AI literacy)\, and ongoing community support. When these elements come together\, rural communities can transform connectivity into opportunity—fueling new jobs\, entrepreneurship\, and long-term local prosperity. \nIn this week’s episode\, Adam Dewbury\, Ph.D.\, Researcher and Shaniqua Corley-Moore\, Head of Tech Talent Development\, join Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to share evidence-based strategies and best practices for advancing digital inclusion. They’ll explore how tailored interventions can empower key groups—low-income households\, women\, students\, older adults\, veterans\, racial and ethnic minorities\, individuals with language barriers\, and people with disabilities—to thrive in an increasingly digital world. \nWith Special Guests: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-46-with-special-guest-amanda-weinstein-and-shaniqua-corley-moore-the-center-on-rural-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 45 - Signals of Change: How Fiber is Continuing to Transform Kansas
DESCRIPTION:Kansas is proving that the buck doesn’t stop with BEAD. Across the state\, new broadband initiatives are laying the groundwork for a digital renaissance – connecting communities\, revitalizing local economies\, and creating opportunities that keep Kansans rooted where they are or even draw them back home. From ground-breaking last-mile projects bringing high-speed fiber to rural areas\, to the launch of the state’s first Internet Exchange (IXP) in Wichita – a milestone that strengthens resilience\, redundancy\, and cybersecurity – Kansas is building a stronger\, more connected future. \nTune into our next episode as Joseph Le\, Deputy Director of Broadband Development at Kansas Commerce talks with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association to discuss how state leaders and innovators are lighting up the heartland with fiber and redefining what’s possible for Kansas communities. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-45-signals-of-change-how-fiber-is-continuing-to-transform-kansas/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 44 - Reviewing the Dramatic Changes to Our Lives from the Internet… and Fiber
DESCRIPTION:As we look ahead to the next chapter of connectivity\, it’s worth pausing to consider how far we’ve come. In this week’s Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, sits down with Mike Render\, CEO of RVA LLC\, to explore two decades of industry evolution — how internet performance\, user expectations\, and daily life have been transformed. Drawing on original FBA/RVA data\, they uncover the trends in the 2025 Consumer Study that shaped today’s connected world and highlight the critical role fiber has played in driving progress. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-45-with-special-guest-mike-render-ceo-rva-llc/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T103000
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 43 - All Broadband Is Not Created Equal: The Practical Divide Between Marketing Claims\, Speed Tests and Delivered Speeds
DESCRIPTION:Today\, many technologies can advertise 100/20 “broadband\,” but few providers deliver those speeds consistently. Consumers are sold “up to” speeds – yet speed test data shows that while fiber consistently delivers as promised\, other technologies fall short most of the time. On today’s Fiber for Breakfast\, Jonathan Chambers\, co-CEO\, Conexon talks with Gary Bolton\, FBA’s President & CEO about how the industry must move beyond theoretical definitions to accountability based on actual\, verifiable performance. The question is simple: are customers really getting what they paid for? \nPresented by: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-43-with-special-guest-jonathan-chambers-conexon/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T103000
DTSTAMP:20251013T163443Z
CREATED:20250926T173332Z
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UID:10000529-1760522400-1760524200@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 42 - Dell’Oro Group 5-Year Broadband Access & Home Networking Forecast
DESCRIPTION:The broadband industry is at a turning point. Dell’Oro Group’s newly released 5-Year Forecast projects that the global Broadband Access Equipment market will climb steadily through 2029\, with revenues peaking in 2028. Behind the numbers are powerful forces reshaping the industry: fiber expansion\, DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades\, and the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and fixed wireless. \nThis week on Fiber for Breakfast\, Jeff Heynen\, Vice President of Broadband Access and Home Networking at Dell’Oro Group\, joins Gary Bolton\, FBA President & CEO\, for a must-hear discussion on what’s coming next. They dig into the technologies and strategies including: \n\nThe next wave of PON and DOCSIS investment and its competitive implications.\nHow Fixed Wireless and Wi-Fi 7 are set to transform home connectivity.\nWhy providers must pivot from “homes passed” to customized services\, automation\, and AI-driven platforms.\n\nThis isn’t just a forecast—it’s a roadmap for where broadband is headed. Whether you’re a network operator\, vendor\, or investor\, this conversation will help you understand how to future-proof your strategy\, and what customers will demand next. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-42-with-special-guest-jeff-heynen-with-delloro-group/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T103000
DTSTAMP:20251003T205558Z
CREATED:20250821T204715Z
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UID:10000505-1759917600-1759919400@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 41 - How Speed Test Measurements are Designed to Improve End User Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Data demand isn’t slowing down—and networks can only stretch so far. As service providers race to keep up\, the challenge is no longer just building connections\, but ensuring they can stand the test of time. \nThis week on Fiber for Breakfast\, Bryan Darr\, Vice President of Government Affairs at Ookla\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to explore how state broadband offices can stay ahead of the curve. \nWhile fiber remains the backbone of new deployments\, the updated BEAD program suggests a bigger role for alternative technologies than many state plans first envisioned. That shift makes ongoing performance monitoring more critical than ever. It’s not enough to declare a network complete—offices must track reliability and capacity for years to come. \nWhy? Because oversubscription and insufficient backhaul can undermine even the most ambitious projects. And as Darr and Bolton will discuss\, some technologies make it easier to add capacity when demand inevitably spikes. \nDon’t miss this timely conversation about planning\, performance\, and the real-world strategies to keep broadband strong for the long haul. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-41-with-special-guest-bryan-darr-ookla/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T103000
DTSTAMP:20250926T174219Z
CREATED:20250821T204520Z
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UID:10000504-1759312800-1759314600@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 40 - The Future of Agriculture Grows on Fiber
DESCRIPTION:Grand Farm is a collaborative network of growers\, startups\, corporations\, researchers\, educators\, investors\, and government partners working together to solve agricultural challenges through applied technology. Based in North Dakota\, with projects and partnerships across the country\, Grand Farm supports real-world testing and validation of technologies like autonomous equipment\, IoT sensors\, and AI-driven tools that rely on strong broadband infrastructure. \nIn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Dr. William Aderholdt\, Executive Director of Grand Farm\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of FBA to discuss how fiber broadband is accelerating innovation in agriculture. The conversation will focus on how connectivity enables everything from field-level data collection to the adoption of advanced tools across rural communities\, helping bridge the gap between AgTech solutions and the growers who need them. \nWith Special Guest: \n  \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-40-with-special-guest-dr-william-aderholdt-ph-d-grand-farm/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T103000
DTSTAMP:20250919T183302Z
CREATED:20250821T204054Z
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UID:10000502-1758708000-1758709800@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Wk 39 - Aging in Place: Powered by Fiber
DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to age in place successfully? Beyond healthcare and housing\, it’s about connection—and that’s where fiber broadband comes in. From telehealth and online learning to smart home safety and staying close to family\, fiber is redefining what independence looks like for older adults. \nThis week on Fiber for Breakfast\, Tom Kamber\, Founder & Executive Director at OATS (Older Adults Technology Services)\, from AARP a leader in helping older adults thrive with technology talks with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association and dives into how broadband is transforming aging in America\, and why this presents both a responsibility and an opportunity for providers. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb_wk_39_aging-in-place_powered_by_fiber/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T103000
DTSTAMP:20250917T172556Z
CREATED:20250821T204308Z
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UID:10000503-1758103200-1758105000@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 38 - Building an Ecosystem to Fuel Growth & Longevity in a Highly Competitive Market
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2021 with its first fiber build in North Carolina\, Ripple Fiber has wasted no time scaling up. Fueled by strategic capital and a bold M&A strategy\, the company is building an ecosystem that unites resources\, expertise\, and partnerships to accelerate deployment and strengthen market position. \nIn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Greg Wilson\, CEO of Ripple Fiber\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss the high stakes of mergers and acquisitions in broadband and why his ecosystem has become imperative to his business initiatives. Wilson shares how Ripple is navigating risks\, seizing opportunities\, and charting its next chapter of growth in an increasingly competitive landscape. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-39-with-special-guest-greg-wilson-ripple-fiber/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T103000
DTSTAMP:20250905T201353Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 37 -From Data to Deployment: Powering Smarter Broadband Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Discover how granular location and coverage data is transforming broadband deployment knowledge\, funding planning and deployment strategies. Powered by tools like historical coverage data via CostQuest’s Time Series Dashboard and Broadband in America report\, stakeholders now have unprecedented visibility into broadband availability and buildout trends for fiber and broadband technologies. This clarity enables both public and private entities to precisely target resources—time\, capital\, and infrastructure—toward markets that align with strategic goals. \nJoin us for the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton\, FBA’s President & CEO to hear from Jim Stegeman\, CEO CostQuest on how CostQuest’s Fabric location level data along with the FCC’s Broadband Coverage data allow entities to identify build out trends and reveal true coverage gaps and create effective public and private funding strategies. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-37-with-special-guest-jim-stegeman-costquest-associates/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T103000
DTSTAMP:20250902T173102Z
CREATED:20250829T182239Z
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UID:10000512-1756893600-1756895400@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Week 36 – Fiber Slicing: Unlocking a More Open\, Customized\, and Secure Experience
DESCRIPTION:Network slicing is emerging as one of the most promising developments in broadband. By enabling real-time customization at the network level\, slicing could allow customers to prioritize performance for specific needs—whether that’s streaming\, gaming\, remote work\, or even short-lived secure connections for activities like online banking. \nBut how close is this concept to reality\, and what does it mean for providers and the broader industry? In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Nick Saporito\, Head of Product at GFiber Labs\, joins FBA President & CEO Gary Bolton to unpack the potential of network slicing\, the role automation will play\, and the steps needed before it can be widely deployed. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-36-fiber-slicing-unlocking-a-more-open-customized-and-secure-experience/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T103000
DTSTAMP:20250825T153502Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Wk 35 – Best Practices When Dealing with BEAD Complexities
DESCRIPTION:The Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) program promises to transform connectivity in underserved communities — but securing funding has been anything but simple. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Bree Maki\, Director of Minnesota’s Office of Broadband Development\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to share real-world challenges and best practices for navigating BEAD. From financing hurdles and Build America Buy America (BABA) compliance to permitting delays\, pole access\, workforce pressures\, and shifting federal guidance\, they break down the complexities providers face — and how the industry is adapting. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-35-special-guest-bree-maki-minnesota-broadband-director/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T103000
DTSTAMP:20250815T184855Z
CREATED:20250728T225533Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Wk 34 - Grading American Broadband: Findings of the 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:As work\, commerce\, and society move online\, reliable internet access has become essential. In 2000\, only 1% of U.S. adults had home broadband\, compared to 80% today. Without faster speeds and higher adoption\, the U.S. would have lost $1.3 trillion in economic growth from 2010–2020. Since 1996\, the private sector has invested $2.2 trillion in broadband infrastructure\, with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act adding $65 billion in federal funds. Still\, 10% of households (12.7 million) lack a broadband subscription. New investments aim to close this gap\, but extreme weather and rapidly evolving technologies pose ongoing challenges. \nOn our next episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, join us as Ed Barrett\, President of HR Green’s Broadband Business Unit talks with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and covers the latest broadband report card grade published by the American Society of Civil Engineers and covers important areas of research on broadband capacity\, materials cost for last-mile broadband deployment methods\, funding\, operations and maintenance and more. \n*Telecom Advisory Services\, “The Contribution of Fixed Broadband to the Economic Growth of the United States between 2010 and 2020\,” 2022 \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-34-ed-barrett/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T103000
DTSTAMP:20250808T202302Z
CREATED:20250728T225029Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Wk 33 – Fixed Wireless & Fiber: A Winning Combination for Nextlink
DESCRIPTION:Delivering high-speed internet and voice services throughout the midwest\, Nextlink Internet has experienced radical\, organic growth over the past decade and has become the one of the largest wireless internet service providers in the nation. Nextlink differentiates itself based on an obsession with great customer service\, whether the service is provided with wireless or fiber. Nextlink maintains redundancy and reliability by ensuring even in highly rural areas that it utilizes multiple wireless backhaul connections on licensed links\, and has a healthy amount of fiber in its diet across its footprint. \nJoin us on the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Bill Baker\, CEO of Nextlink talks with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association about Nextlink’s expansion projects\, recent deployments and its collaborative efforts with the Seward County Chamber of Commerce as they recently announced the grand opening of the county’s first Digital Empowerment Center. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-33-with-special-guest-bill-baker-ceo-nextlink-internet/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T103000
DTSTAMP:20250804T171758Z
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UID:10000477-1754474400-1754476200@fiberbroadband.org
SUMMARY:FFB Wk 32 – Driving Connections: Local Lessons from the Road to Broadband Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Broadband is no longer a luxury—it’s essential for economic opportunity\, education\, and community resilience. The Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) is meeting this need by investing in infrastructure through a deeply local\, collaborative approach. \nThis past June\, MCA President Andrew Butcher hit the road in his 1984 Volkswagen van—affectionately known as “Buttercup”—traveling over 800 miles to visit 14 towns\, 5 libraries\, and 2 connectivity hubs\, and connect with more than 150 community members and broadband partners across Maine to understand how we can both be more connected digitally and in real life. \nIn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Andrew joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to share stories from the road and insights into how strategic partnerships—with Tribal\, municipal\, nonprofit\, and private stakeholders—are helping close the digital divide. With more than 86\,000 homes and businesses connected in the past three years—a 26% increase in access—MCA is building more than just infrastructure; it’s shaping the future of equitable\, sustainable connectivity. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-32-driving-connections-local-lessons-from-the-road-to-broadband-expansion/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T103000
DTSTAMP:20250725T175642Z
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UID:10000470-1753869600-1753871400@fiberbroadband.org
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T103000
DTSTAMP:20250718T172131Z
CREATED:20250708T152221Z
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UID:10000465-1753264800-1753266600@fiberbroadband.org
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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