BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fiber Broadband Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberbroadband.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fiber Broadband Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T103000 DTSTAMP:20250604T000418Z CREATED:20250530T175317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T000418Z UID:10000441-1749031200-1749033000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 23 - Connecting Our AI Future DESCRIPTION:The U.S. remaining the global leader on Artificial Intelligence (AI) development has been a major priority of the Trump Administration in its first six months. When it comes to infrastructure to support AI\, there has been significant policymaker and media attention on gaps in energy and cooling to support data centers but relatively less focus on ensuring sufficient fiber connectivity. Lumen is one of the companies investing in its fiber networks to meet the demand and create the AI backbone. During this Fiber for Breakfast live session at Fiber Connect 2025\, Gary Bolton will be joined by James Feger\, Senior Vice President for Product Segments\, to discuss the critical intersection between fiber and AI. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-23-connecting-our-ai-future/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250528T103000 DTSTAMP:20250523T180126Z CREATED:20250523T180126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T180126Z UID:10000438-1748426400-1748428200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 22 - PHLConnectED\, Philly Empowered: Linking Families to Opportunity DESCRIPTION:In a city of 1.5 million residents and a population density of over 11\,000 people per square mile\, you might assume that digital access is a given. But the reality is different. The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare a persistent digital divide\, as students and families struggled to adapt to a rapidly digital world. \nPHLConnectED—an initiative led by the City of Philadelphia and local partners—was launched to ensure that pre-K through 12th-grade families could access free or low-cost internet services. Central to the program’s success is the City’s Digital Navigator Network\, which provides one-on-one support to help residents overcome barriers to broadband adoption\, such as lack of digital literacy\, device access\, or clarity around service options. \nAdditionally\, the conversation will touch on the City’s new Verizon franchise agreement\, which will bring fiber connectivity to all Philadelphia recreation centers—critical hubs for community access—and why fiber infrastructure plays a vital role in building a resilient\, inclusive digital ecosystem. \nJoin Juliet Fink-Yates\, Broadband Infrastructure and Digital Inclusion Manager at the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Innovation & Technology\, and Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA)\, as they discuss the measurable impact of the City’s Digital Navigator Network\, PHLConnectED and  the role in advancing digital equity\, and what’s next in connecting communities to opportunity. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-22-phlconnected-philly-empowered-linking-families-to-opportunity/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T103000 DTSTAMP:20250516T211735Z CREATED:20250516T211735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T211735Z UID:10000435-1747821600-1747823400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 21 - Fiber-Forward: Oklahoma’s Bold Path to Statewide Connectivity DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma is laying the groundwork for a digital revolution. With an ambitious plan to deliver fiber broadband to 95% of the state by 2028\, the Oklahoma Broadband Office is driving a historic transformation—connecting rural and urban communities alike with future-ready\, high-speed internet. Fueled by ARPA\, BEAD\, Capital Projects Fund grants\, and strong public-private partnerships\, the state is bridging the digital divide and powering progress in education\, healthcare\, and economic growth. \nJoin Mike Sanders\, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO)\, and Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, on this week’s Fiber for Breakfast as they break down Oklahoma’s bold fiber broadband mission—and how it’s on track to deliver statewide fiber coverage within just a few years. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-21-fiber-forward-oklahomas-bold-path-to-statewide-connectivity/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250514T103000 DTSTAMP:20250509T182445Z CREATED:20250509T181630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T182445Z UID:10000431-1747216800-1747218600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 20 - Project Nunapet: Connecting Tribal Communities and Culture Across Kodiak Island DESCRIPTION:In this week’s Fiber for Breakfast episode\, we spotlight Project Nunapet—a groundbreaking broadband initiative bringing high-speed internet to four Tribal communities in Alaska’s Kodiak Archipelago. Named after the Alutiiq word for “our lands\,” Project Nunapet reflects the enduring connection between the Alutiiq people and the land and sea. \nThrough a powerful collaboration between Old Harbor Native Corporation and Alaska Communications—and funded by a Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 grant from the NTIA—this project will deliver Gigabit-speed service to 570 homes across the communities of Old Harbor\, Chiniak\, Akhiok\, and Womens Bay. \nJoin us as Kristina Woolston\, CEO of Old Harbor Native Corporation\, shares the story of this transformative project with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association. Learn how 155 miles of subsea fiber and an extensive last-mile network are bridging the digital divide and supporting education\, healthcare\, economic growth\, and cultural preservation for generations to come. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-20-project-nunapet-connecting-tribal-communities-and-culture-across-kodiak-island/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250507T103000 DTSTAMP:20250502T185128Z CREATED:20250502T183258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T185128Z UID:10000422-1746612000-1746613800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 19 - The Road to 50M Locations DESCRIPTION:In December 2024\, AT&T announced it would expand its range and reach of its Fiber service to 50M homes by the end of 2029\, a clear validation that fiber broadband is the critical infrastructure required to support its customers in today’s digital economy. The company has said this strategy\, along with its continued rollout of 5G\, is part of its strategic plan to put its customers first. The simple fact that AT&T is the largest capital investor in U.S. connectivity infrastructure underscores the company’s commitment. During this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Erin Scarborough\, Senior Vice President – Mass Markets Product Management\, AT&T Services\, Inc.\, joins FBA CEO Gary Bolton to discuss AT&T’s strategic initiatives. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-19-the-road-to-50m-locations/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250430T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250430T103000 DTSTAMP:20250425T172957Z CREATED:20250425T172930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T172957Z UID:10000418-1746007200-1746009000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 18 - Navigating Tariff Turbulence – Implications for the FTTP Broadband Access Equipment Market DESCRIPTION:While tariff reductions for some regions offer a glimmer of relief\, rising tariffs on Chinese imports and persistently high rates overall have introduced a wave of uncertainty—particularly in the U.S. market. Join us for another informative Fiber for Breakfast session with our guest\, Jaimie Lenderman\, Research Manager from Omdia as she talks with Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association about the direct and indirect impacts these trade policies may have on deployment costs\, network expansion plans\, and the broader global economic outlook. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-18-navigating-tariff-turbulence-implications-for-the-fttp-broadband-access-equipment-market/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250423T103000 DTSTAMP:20250421T171847Z CREATED:20250421T171847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T171847Z UID:10000417-1745402400-1745404200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 17 - From Access to Impact: A Major Push to Close the Digital Divide Across Michigan DESCRIPTION:Everyone in Michigan should have access to affordable\, reliable high-speed internet—but according to the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity\, more than 30% of Michiganders either lack access\, can’t afford it\, or don’t have the necessary skills or technology to get connected. In today’s world\, internet access isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for education\, healthcare\, work\, and economic opportunity. \nThat’s where the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) comes in. MIHI is working to build a more digitally equitable Michigan\, where everyone can leverage technology to improve their quality of life. \nEstablished in June 2021 through an executive directive from Governor Gretchen Whitmer\, MIHI has been leading the charge to close the digital divide. In this week’s episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Eric Frederick—MIHI’s first Chief Connectivity Officer—joins Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss the early challenges he faced stepping into the role\, the team’s progress on Michigan’s Digital Equity Plan\, and what’s ahead in their mission to connect every Michigander. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-17-from-access-to-impact-a-major-push-to-close-the-digital-divide-across-michigan/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T103000 DTSTAMP:20250411T172436Z CREATED:20250411T172436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T172436Z UID:10000411-1744797600-1744799400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 16 - Powering Progress: A Game-Changing Expansion for Cañon City's Growth and Success DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near the stunning Royal Gorge lies Cañon City\, Colorado. Though it’s a city\, it embraces a charming small-town atmosphere\, and like many rural communities\, it recognizes the critical need for fast\, reliable internet. Cañon City emphasizes that high-speed fiber connectivity isn’t just a luxury—it’s vital for the area’s progress. From ensuring public safety to enhancing educational access\, healthcare services\, and business growth\, the demand for robust broadband infrastructure is undeniable. \nTo meet this need\, Cañon City partnered with Visionary Broadband\, a rising fiber broadband provider from Wyoming\, to deploy a cutting-edge fiber broadband infrastructure. This will connect essential services like government offices\, healthcare providers\, the local school district\, and first responders—paving the way for greater connectivity and opportunity in the region. \nIn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Brian Worthen\, CEO of Visionary Broadband joins Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to talk about Visionary’s rapid rise and the challenges they face in rural projects like this. They’ll explore how these transformative initiatives are reshaping communities of all sizes and empowering rural areas with the technology they need to thrive. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-16-powering-progress-a-game-changing-expansion-for-canon-citys-growth-and-success/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T103000 DTSTAMP:20250407T195533Z CREATED:20250407T194959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T195533Z UID:10000405-1744192800-1744194600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 15 - Unlocking Nevada’s Digital Future: The High-Speed Nevada Initiative DESCRIPTION:Nevada is vast—covering over 110\,000 square miles—and despite substantial federal funding for broadband expansion\, the state faces unique challenges. Rugged terrain\, remote communities\, and geographic isolation create significant barriers to digital access. The High-Speed Nevada Initiative is designed to overcome these hurdles by strategically combining federal\, state\, local\, and private investments to bridge the digital divide. \nIn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, we’re joined by Brian Mitchell\, Director of the Office of Science\, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) and head of the State of Nevada’s Broadband Office\, to discuss the groundbreaking work happening across the state. Brian will share insights into the phased approach of this initiative\, its focus on precise mapping\, and why thoughtful planning is key to success. \nTune in as Brian and FBA President and CEO Gary Bolton explore the intersection of technology\, policy\, and broadband’s future in Nevada. Together\, they’ll break down how this initiative is setting a new gold standard for planning and execution\, making Nevada a model for large-scale\, complex broadband projects. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-15-unlocking-nevadas-digital-future-the-high-speed-nevada-initiative/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250402T103000 DTSTAMP:20250328T211220Z CREATED:20250328T203450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T211220Z UID:10000399-1743588000-1743589800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 14 - Fiber Connect 2025 Hot Seat with Evann and Rich DESCRIPTION:During this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Evann Freeman\, Vice President of Government and Community Relations\, EPB\, FBA Board member\, and Rich Williams\, Fiber Connect Conference Program Director\, join FBA President and CEO Gary Bolton to cover the highlights of the upcoming Fiber Connect 2025 conference\, taking place June 1 – 4\, 2025 in Nashville\, TN. \nKicking off on Sunday\, June 1st\, Fiber Connect 2025 promises something for everyone — Featuring 10 content programs led by top broadband experts\, a dynamic expo hall with 300+ booths\, and an opportunity to network with 5\,000+ industry leaders. Evann and Rich will dive into everything attendees can expect at this must-attend event. Don’t miss it as we “Light it Up” for the biggest year yet in fiber broadband deployment. \nWith Special Guests: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-14-fiber-connect-2025-hot-seat-with-evann-and-rich/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250326T103000 DTSTAMP:20250321T174617Z CREATED:20250321T174617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T174617Z UID:10000396-1742983200-1742985000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 13 - Breaking Barriers: Using AI to Develop Stronger Connected Collaboration in Today's Fiber Industry DESCRIPTION:According to the Michigan High Speed Internet Office\, as of 2023\, 730\,000 Michigan households face barriers related to affordability\, adoption\, device access\, digital literacy\, or a combination thereof. Taken together\, this means that approximately 30 percent of Michigan households struggle with some form of the digital divide.  Michigan’s digital equity strategy recognizes a fundamental complexity: no single organization can comprehensively address regional digital empowerment needs\, and that success can only be achieved through collaboration. Jon Willow\, co-founder of the Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN) has closely observed these challenges faced by diverse Michigan community-based entities.  She has applied her deep expertise in coalition research and project management and obtained a fellowship at Michigan State University (MSU) to investigate AI’s role in enhancing community-based coalition effectiveness in solving Michigan’s digital divide. During this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Jon joins FBA CEO Gary Bolton to discuss the methodologies and insights of her newly released research report and how the use of AI tools can offer a stronger\, connected collaboration across multiple agencies and organizations. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon Willow\nCo-Founder\, Board Chair\, Digital Equity Practice Leader\nCommunity Broadband Action Network (CBAN) \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-13-breaking-barriers-using-ai-to-develop-stronger-connected-collaboration-in-todays-fiber-industry/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T103000 DTSTAMP:20250313T164908Z CREATED:20250313T164908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T164908Z UID:10000392-1742378400-1742380200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 12 - Where do we go from here? North American Broadband Deployment Trends DESCRIPTION:According to Dell’Oro Group\, the Broadband Access and Home Networking market is changing dramatically as firms rapidly introduce new technologies to enable next-generation services. In their latest press release from January 2025\, broadband equipment spending is expected to peak at $19.2B in 2028 driven by ongoing DOCSIS 4.0 and rural broadband expansions.\nDuring this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Jeff Heynen\, Vice President Dell’Oro Group joins President and CEO Gary Bolton to discuss the latest research on the PON and Cable Broadband markets\, focused on where 2024 finished and where the North American broadband industry is headed in 2025 and beyond. Jeff will cover GPON\, XGS-PON\, 25G-PON\, as well as where cable operators stand with DOCSIS 4.0\, next-generation amplifier\, and Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) deployments. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Heynen\nVice President\, Broadband Access and Home Networking\nDell’Oro Group \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-12-where-do-we-go-from-here-north-american-broadband-deployment-trends/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T103000 DTSTAMP:20250307T211027Z CREATED:20250307T182447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T211027Z UID:10000389-1741773600-1741775400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 11 - State of Maryland Bridges Digital Divide with New Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG) DESCRIPTION:In January 2025\, Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing the Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG). This interagency partnership is designed to enhance collaboration among Maryland State and county entities to streamline the coordinated development of broadband infrastructure and drive significant financial efficiencies. The group will further eliminate silos and redundancies by adopting a shared broadband infrastructure model\, the first of its kind in the nation. Working alongside Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT)\, the state will benefit from a centralized planning body that will share resources to accomplish state priorities while also helping the state’s infrastructure reach last-mile underserved areas like the Eastern Shore that have historically had low internet coverage. During this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Eric Bathras\, DoIT’s Chief Technology Officer for Infrastructure joins FBA CEO Gary Bolton to discuss what Maryland is doing to help educate other states and private service providers on how to partner\, organize\, plan and deliver around middle and last mile broadband and digital infrastructure expansion. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEric Bathras\nChief Technology Officer\nMaryland Department of Information Technology \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-11-state-of-maryland-bridges-digital-divide-with-new-digital-infrastructure-group-dig/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250305T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250305T103000 DTSTAMP:20250227T204346Z CREATED:20250227T204346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T204346Z UID:10000374-1741168800-1741170600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 10 - Working Together for the Betterment of the Communications Industry DESCRIPTION:The Utilities Technology Council (UTC) is a global association focused on the intersection of telecommunications and utility infrastructure. Many of the goals of UTC and its members are similar to those of FBA and its members. With UTC and FBA working together\, we can help our members improve their businesses and communities through the effective use of telecommunications and technology systems. \nOn this week’s episode for Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary welcomes Rusty Williams\, President and CEO of Utilities Technology Council\, to discuss UTC and the benefits of partnering with FBA. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRusty Williams\nPresident and CEO \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-10-working-together-for-the-betterment-of-the-communications-industry/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250226T103000 DTSTAMP:20250224T215243Z CREATED:20250210T230305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T215243Z UID:10000366-1740564000-1740565800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 9 - Hawaiian Telcom and State Leaders Announce Historic $1.7 Billion Investment to Fiber-Up Hawai‘i DESCRIPTION:Hawaiian Telcom currently operates a market-leading fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) network\, offering the state’s fastest internet speeds of up to 3 Gigabits per second (Gbps) symmetrical (both upload and download). This network already reaches over 400\,000 homes and businesses\, representing 60% of the state\, with plans to connect the remaining 40% by the end of 2026. \nIn collaboration with federal\, state\, and county leaders\, Hawaiian Telcom announced a historic initiative to position Hawai‘i as the first fully-fiber enabled state in the nation by 2026. This transformative $1.7 billion public and private investment aims to meet the rapidly evolving technology needs of families and businesses across the state\, ensuring Hawaiʻi remains at the forefront of broadband innovation. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSu Shin\nPresident \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-9-hawaiian-telcom/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T103000 DTSTAMP:20250218T212848Z CREATED:20250211T185542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T212848Z UID:10000367-1739959200-1739961000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 8 - How AI Accelerates Fiber Network Value DESCRIPTION:With the acceleration of models\, data and applications\, AI is enabling fiber networks\, fed by huge growth in data centers and the middle mile. During this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Peter Cresse\, President at Entropy\, Inc.\, talks with FBA CEO Gary Bolton to discuss Entropy’s latest analysis on how AI is transforming the fiber landscape from data centers\, across the fiber network\, and into the new AI Fiber Home. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Cresse\nPresident \nEntropy\, Inc.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-8-how-ai-accelerates-fiber-network-value/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250212T103000 DTSTAMP:20250210T174606Z CREATED:20250130T180003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174606Z UID:10000363-1739354400-1739356200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 7 - Broadband Priorities in the New Administration: Expanding Access\, Speed\, and Equity DESCRIPTION:As the new administration sets its policy agenda\, broadband expansion emerges as a critical priority for economic growth\, digital equity\, and national competitiveness. While fiber broadband remains the gold standard for high-speed\, scalable connectivity\, the administration is expected to adopt a technology-neutral approach that includes fixed wireless access (FWA)\, low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites\, and cable network upgrades to quickly and cost-effectively reach underserved communities. Key initiatives focus on expanding rural broadband infrastructure\, promoting affordability programs\, and fostering competition to drive innovation. But will a diverse mix of broadband solutions be the answer to solving the digital divide? \nDuring this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Ajit Pai\, Partner\, Searchlight Capital joins FBA CEO Gary Bolton to discuss the possibilities and challenges this new administration faces\, how the funding and deployment might roll out and what he sees happening competitively to the fiber broadband landscape. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAjit Pai\nPartner \nSearchlight Capital\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-7-searchlight-capital-broadband-priorities/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T103000 DTSTAMP:20250124T163236Z CREATED:20250121T214252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T163236Z UID:10000357-1738144800-1738146600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 5 - The Smart Home in 2025: Outlook and Opportunities DESCRIPTION:This week\, Jennifer Kent\, Vice President of Research at Parks Associates\, joins Fiber for Breakfast to share the latest trends and innovations driving the smart home market. Attendees will learn about emerging trends\, the competitive landscape\, and how advancements in smart home technology intersect with high-speed connectivity to shape consumer demand. Join this week’s episode to gain valuable insights into opportunities for collaboration and growth as fiber networks become the backbone of next-generation smart home ecosystems. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Kent\nVice President\, Research \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-5-the-smart-home-in-2025-outlook-and-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250122T103000 DTSTAMP:20250117T190335Z CREATED:20250114T162920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T190335Z UID:10000348-1737540000-1737541800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 4 - Mapping Broadband Coverage – Universal Access for All Virginia DESCRIPTION:Achieving universal broadband coverage is only possible with reliable\, data driven\, and truth tested maps. The Center for Geospatial Information Technology at Virginia Tech and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development have a year’s long partnership that has built a model broadband availability map before the national version was published\, secured an additional ~$250 million in funding under the BEAD program for Virginia\, and fact checked national availability data to help Virginia achieve truly universal coverage under BEAD and beyond. \nThis week on Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary is joined by Chandler Vaughan\, Associate Director of the Virginia Office of Broadband\, and Brandon Herndon\, Director of the Center for Geospatial Information Technology at Virginia Tech\, who will discuss this important partnership. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChandler Vaughan\nAssociate Director \nVirginia Office of Broadband \n\n\n\n\nBrandon Herndon\nDirector\, Center for Geospatial Information Technology \nVirginia Tech \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-4-mapping-broadband-coverage-universal-access-for-all-virginia/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T103000 DTSTAMP:20250108T223736Z CREATED:20250108T223736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T223736Z UID:10000343-1736935200-1736937000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 3 - Breaking Barriers: Tackling Pole Attachment Challenges to Expand Rural Broadband DESCRIPTION:Join Gary Bolton for this week’s episode featuring Annie Stroud\, Broadband Director Generation West Virginia. Drawing upon her experience with fiber deployment in West Virginia\, Annie will discuss the complexities of deploying broadband in rural areas and\, specifically\, the challenges related to pole attachment that are delaying broadband expansion in the state. She will share how organizations like Generation WV are helping to close the digital divide by addressing these issues and ensuring that federal and state funding – like the $1.2 billion allocated under the BEAD program -effectively connects unserved communities. The conversation will also touch on innovative approaches\, such as state task forces and rapid response mediation teams\, to overcome regulatory and logistical barriers\, minimize delays\, and control costs when connecting rural areas. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nAnnie Stroud\nBroadband Program Director \n \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-3-breaking-barriers-tackling-pole-attachment-challenges-to-expand-rural-broadband/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250108T103000 DTSTAMP:20250106T165728Z CREATED:20250106T165728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T165728Z UID:10000342-1736330400-1736332200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 2 - Louisiana's Fiber Broadband First Mover Advantage DESCRIPTION:Louisiana’s broadband office understands the first mover advantage. It was the first state to be federally approved for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\, first to receive funding from the American Rescue Plan and first in the country in how well the state is executing broadband programs. Its efforts will help ISPs establish broadband networks to 67\,000 locations with $176M through the GUMBO grant program; it will connect 140\,000 locations with $1.356B from the BEAD program; and it will deliver internet service to more than 175\,000 homes and small businesses in rural Louisiana with $342M through the FCC’s RDOF. It is also helping local economies and job markets\, with an estimated 5\,000 jobs created for construction and maintenance of new broadband networks throughout the state. With 95.4% of its BEAD unserved and underserved locations to be served with fiber broadband projects\, the broadband office is ensuring its communities have the capacity to thrive. \nThis week on Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary welcomes Veneeth Iyengar\, the Executive Director of Louisiana’s broadband initiative\, ConnectLA\, who will discuss the state’s broadband efforts and the first mover advantage. You won’t want to miss it. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nVeneeth Iyengar\nExecutive Director \n \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-2-louisianas-fiber-broadband-first-mover-advantage/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250101T103000 DTSTAMP:20241230T183210Z CREATED:20241230T162210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T183210Z UID:10000332-1735725600-1735727400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 1 - Plans\, Policies & Programs with Ariane Schaffer\, FBA Board Chair DESCRIPTION:In the first Fiber for Breakfast episode of 2025\, Gary welcomes Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager at GFiber and the 2025 FBA Board Chair\, Ariane Schaffer. Ariane will review FBA Board priorities for 2025\, and share FBA Policy updates and plans to engage with Washington in the new year. Ariane will also share the latest on GFiber.     \nWith Special Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nAriane Schaffer\nChairperson\, FBA\nHead of US Federal & State Policy\, GFiber \n  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-1-plans-policies-programs-with-ariane-schaffer-fba-board-chair/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241225T103000 DTSTAMP:20241220T195115Z CREATED:20241220T195115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T195115Z UID:10000330-1735120800-1735122600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 52 - FBA 2025 Event Reveal DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Conference Chairman and Fiber Connect Program Director for a sneak peek at the plans and programs in 2025. We’ll detail the seven Regional Fiber Connect Workshops\, including locations and themes\, as well as dive deep into all the new things we have planned for Fiber Connect 2025\, June 1 – 4\, in Nashville. \nWith Special Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvann Freeman\nVP\, Government and Community Relations \nEPB \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nRich Williams\nPresident and CEO \nConnect2 Communications\, Inc \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-52-fba-2025-event-reveal/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T103000 DTSTAMP:20241216T211938Z CREATED:20241216T211938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T211938Z UID:10000327-1734516000-1734517800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 51 - The 2024 Deployment Numbers Are In – How Strong is the Current and Future FTTH Market? DESCRIPTION:Based on the 2024 Consumer study\, Michael Render with RVA will share the latest on tested fiber advantages\, as well as key messages for fiber that most resonate with consumers. \nIn addition\, the session will highlight ways to build on fiber superiority with better service and maximize the capabilities of fiber with localized products that build on fiber attributes such as low latency. \nThe goal for fiber providers should be maximum satisfaction and trust resulting in higher take rates\, higher net promoter scores\, and higher retention rates. \nSpecial Guest: \nMichael Render\, CEO & Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-51-the-2024-deployment-numbers-are-in-how-strong-is-the-current-and-future-ftth-market/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241211T103000 DTSTAMP:20241206T203701Z CREATED:20241206T201011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T203701Z UID:10000326-1733911200-1733913000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 50 - ACP Fall Out & Broadband Priorities in the New Administration DESCRIPTION:This week Gary is joined by Blair Levin\, the US Policy & Regulation Advisor to New Street Research and former executive director of the National Broadband Plan from 2009 to 2010. Mr. Levin will share his insight regarding the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program earlier this year and illuminate broadband priorities of the new incoming administration. \nWith Special Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlair Levin\nUS Policy & Regulation Advisor \nNew Street Research \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-50-acp-fall-out-broadband-priorities-in-the-new-administration/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T103000 DTSTAMP:20241126T212555Z CREATED:20241126T211225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T212555Z UID:10000321-1733306400-1733308200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 49 - Reflections From 33 Years in the Industry\, and What's Next: A Conversation with Corning's Mike Bell DESCRIPTION:Mike Bell’s remarkable career has paralleled the growth of the fiber industry — culminating in his leadership of the largest global fiber manufacturer. As he prepares to retire as head of Corning Optical Communications\, Bell will sit down for a fireside chat with colleague Bob Whitman\, touching on the key turning points Bell has seen in his 33 years in the industry\, the most critical opportunities and challenges in the market\, and where fiber goes from here. He’ll also unpack some of the leadership traits necessary for success in such a growing and cyclical business\, and how his time as a submarine warfare officer in the U.S. Navy helped shape him as a leader. \nWith Special Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Bell\nSenior VP and GM \nCorning Optical Communications LLC \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nBob Whitman\nVP Carrier Market Development \nCorning Optical Communications LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-49-reflections-from-33-years-in-the-industry-and-whats-next-a-conversation-with-cornings-mike-bell/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241127T103000 DTSTAMP:20241122T173952Z CREATED:20241122T173807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T173952Z UID:10000317-1732701600-1732703400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 48 - Making Sense of the Dollars Spent on Digital Equity DESCRIPTION:States are using digital equity plans to demonstrate how successful digital inclusion efforts can advance progress toward other goals\, including improvements to civic and social engagement\, economic development\, education\, health care\, and delivery of essential services. For example\, broader availability of affordable high-speed internet and digital skills can help residents access government services online\, apply for jobs\, take online classes\, and use telehealth resources. Although these tasks are not the direct focus of the federal Digital Equity Act\, measures that boost broadband adoption will enable more households to reap the benefits of the digital economy and multiply the effects of federal infrastructure dollars. \nOn this week’s Fiber for Breakfast\, Kathryn de Wit\, Project Director of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Broadband Access Initiative\, joins Gary to discuss the economics and impact of digital equity investments. Topics will include: \n\nAligning larger policy priorities with digital education\nStates setting priorities based on local economies\, priorities and industries\nThe role of digital equity in enabling full participation in the modern economy and society\n\nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathryn de Wit\nProject Director\, \nBroadband Access Initiative\, \nThe Pew Charitable Trusts \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-48-making-sense-of-the-dollars-spent-on-digital-equity/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T103000 DTSTAMP:20241115T192528Z CREATED:20241114T211220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T192528Z UID:10000312-1732096800-1732098600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 47 - Economic Benefits of Fiber Deployment DESCRIPTION:Around 62 million Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSLs)\, including at least 56 million U.S. households\, currently lack fiber broadband access\, even though some already have high-speed broadband. Studies show that fiber deployment offers substantial economic benefits beyond existing high-speed technologies\, suggesting that public investment in fiber would yield high social returns. Programs like Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) program\, which prioritize fiber\, are crucial for maximizing economic gains. Fiber deployment could increase housing values by $1.64 trillion and provide a income boost of $1.6 trillion in terms of net present value\, primarily benefiting non-urban areas. Additionally\, fiber could create 380\,000 jobs\, support remote work\, and enhance educational and health outcomes. As a future-proof solution\, fiber can meet rising connectivity demands\, making it a strategic long-term investment for broadband infrastructure. \nWith Special Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nColeman Bazelon\nPartner and Co-Lead of IP Practice\, \nBrattle Group’s DC Office \n  \n\n\n\n\nParoma Sanyal\nPartner and Co-Lead of Telecom\, Media\, and Entertainment Practice\, \nBrattle Group’s DC Office \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-47-economic-benefits-of-fiber-deployment/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T103000 DTSTAMP:20241108T191844Z CREATED:20241108T191844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T191844Z UID:10000308-1731492000-1731493800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 46 - FBA/PCCA Workforce Study: Who will get the work done as BEAD money begins to flow? DESCRIPTION:There is an urgent need to recruit and train 180\,000 staff to complete federal and state funded broadband networks. Who will do the work? Thanks to the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and the Power & Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) the recently published “Broadband Market Workforce Needs” report details when\, where\, and what type of workforce is needed over a 10-year demand cycle. Join this session for insights into the workforce need measured by both dollars and people\, existing workforce supply\, and wage rates for critical position across the Broadband spectrum. The results are unique and unavailable elsewhere. We look forward to seeing at Fiber for Breakfast on November 13th. \nSpecial Guest: \nPrincipal\nContinuum Capital \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Bridgers\nPrincipal \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-46-fba-pcca-workforce-study-who-will-get-the-work-done-as-bead-money-begins-to-flow/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241106T103000 DTSTAMP:20241101T192951Z CREATED:20241101T192951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T192951Z UID:10000302-1730887200-1730889000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 45 - Getting Even More from Fiber: Providers Should Amplify and Augment the Advantage! DESCRIPTION:Based on the 2024 Consumer study\, Michael Render with RVA will share the latest on tested fiber advantages\, as well as key messages for fiber that most resonate with consumers. \nIn addition\, the session will highlight ways to build on fiber superiority with better service and maximize the capabilities of fiber with localized products that build on fiber attributes such as low latency. \nThe goal for fiber providers should be maximum satisfaction and trust resulting in higher take rates\, higher net promoter scores\, and higher retention rates. \nSpecial Guest: \nMichael Render\, CEO & Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-45-getting-even-more-from-fiber-providers-should-amplify-and-augment-the-advantage/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR