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/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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Bogota BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:-05 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit 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/New_York:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T103000 DTSTAMP:20260126T133432Z CREATED:20260126T133432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T133432Z UID:10000610-1770804000-1770805800@fiberbroadband.org 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 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:20260204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T103000 DTSTAMP:20260126T204638Z CREATED:20260123T183249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T204638Z UID:10000608-1770199200-1770201000@fiberbroadband.org 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 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:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260121T125606Z CREATED:20260121T125606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T125606Z UID:10000606-1769688000-1769691600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Findings from Fiber Broadband Association’s Third Annual Fiber Deployment Cost Study DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association and Cartesian are proud to release findings from our third annual Fiber Deployment Cost Study.  \nAs private and public investment in fiber continues at unprecedented levels\, understanding the true cost of deployment remains critical for providers\, policymakers\, and investors alike. With BEAD-funded projects moving into construction and network builds extending into more complex geographies\, operators and contractors need reliable cost benchmarks to evaluate opportunities and plan effectively.  \nThis annual study was launched to support historic fiber deployment by delivering reliable\, real-world insights into deployment costs across the United States. Building on prior years’ findings\, the 2025 study examines how costs are evolving as deployment scales\, market conditions shift\, and projects navigate new terrains.   \nJoin us Thursday\, January 29th at 12pm ET as we present the key findings from our third annual Fiber Deployment Cost Study (2025). Topics include:  \n\nTypical range of deployment costs for aerial and underground construction \nHow deployment costs breakdown between labor and materials \nImpact of deployment-related factors on cost (e.g.\, density\, terrain\, construction method) and project timelines (e.g.\, permitting\, locates\, make-ready work) \nIndustry perspectives on how deployment costs changed over the past year and expectations for the year ahead \n\nThanks to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this study \nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-findings-from-fbas-third-annual-fiber-deployment-cost-study/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cartesian-Logo-2019-Color-500px-High-72dpi-PNG-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260113T192601Z CREATED:20260113T192601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T192601Z UID:10000601-1769601600-1769605200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Why is Micro Cabling the Crucial Next Step for Digital America? DESCRIPTION:“The US is embarking on another massive wave of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) expansion. Whether driven by BEAD funding or the rapid consolidation of ISPs\, the “land grab” for digital dominance is entering a new\, critical phase.” Says Beni Blell\, President of Emtelle USA.  However\, a perfect storm of circumstances is halting this progress:  \n\n        The hyperscale data center boom is devouring material and labor resources.\n        FTTH operators are facing acute shortages of fiber cables\, materials\, and skilled crews.\n        Time is money\, and slow builds mean delayed revenue from new subscribers.\n\nPresented by: \n\nBeni Blell\, President\, Emtelle USA\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-why-is-micro-cabling-the-crucial-next-step-for-digital-america/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Emtelle-logo-Orange.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T103000 DTSTAMP:20260122T154446Z CREATED:20260122T154446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T154446Z UID:10000607-1769594400-1769596200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 4: Cracking the Code on Broadband Coordination: Inside the Single View DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 4: Cracking the Code on Broadband Coordination: Inside the Single View\nIn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, we explore how Maryland is pioneering a first-of-its-kind “Single View” of all public broadband and digital infrastructure assets. This statewide platform centralizes planning and coordination by mapping everything from vertical assets and real estate ownership to existing networks\, connectivity gaps\, and future community needs. The approach is already delivering major results\, including more than $3.5 million in savings on a recent ARC broadband grant.  \nEric Bathras\, Chief Technology Officer for Maryland’s Office of Infrastructure\, joins FBA President & CEO Gary Bolton to explain how this Goldilocks strategy—one investment serving many needs—helps states optimize resources\, address un(der)served areas\, and support transportation systems and community anchor institutions.  \nRegister now to learn how a unified infrastructure view can accelerate broadband expansion and drive more cost-effective digital policy.  \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-4-cracking-the-code-on-broadband-coordination/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20260127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20260127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260120T171743Z CREATED:20260120T171608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T171743Z UID:10000605-1769508000-1769511600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Panorama FTTH: tendencias\, datos y proyecciones para la fibra en América Latina DESCRIPTION:Como cada año\, el estudio Panorama FTTH realizado por SmC+ Digital Public Affairs y FBA LATAM marca la pauta del desarrollo del mercado regional. En esta sesión\, Sebastian Cabello y Diego Ros presentarán los datos más recientes sobre despliegue\, crecimiento\, inversión y nuevos actores. \nEste webinar busca compartir los hallazgos clave del estudio realizado durante el 2025\, brindando una mirada fresca y estratégica a los datos. Es la oportunidad ideal para entender la hoja de ruta que guiará a los operadores y tomadores de decisiones en el ecosistema de las telecomunicaciones durante el este nuevo año. \nEste estudio cuenta con una mirada a la conectividad de Latino America y el Caribe\, estudio de casas pasadas en los últimos años\, los datos cruciales encontrados durante la investigación y recolecta de datos más una conclusión clave para toda la industria. Debatiremos también el futuro de los próximos 5 años de la conectividad y mucho más. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nHorario: \n09:00 AM hora México–Costa Rica \n10:00 AM hora Colombia–Ecuador–Peru–EE.UU \n12:00 PM hora Brasil–Argentina URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/panorama-ftth-tendencias-datos-y-proyecciones-para-la-fibra-en-america-latina/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Sesiones de Fibra,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sesiones-de-Fibre.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T103000 DTSTAMP:20260116T125801Z CREATED:20260116T125801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T125801Z UID:10000602-1768989600-1768991400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 3 with special guest Elizabeth Parks DESCRIPTION:FFB Week 3 – Parks Associates Consumer Study Highlights: Assistive Technologies for Older Adults and How Fiber Connects Independence\nAs the U.S. population ages\, the demand for solutions that help seniors live independently is accelerating—while the healthcare and senior care workforce faces a growing staffing crisis. In this episode\, Elizabeth Parks\, President & CMO of Parks Associates\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to unpack new research on the evolving market for independent living solutions for older adults. The conversation explores seniors’ desire for independence\, family caregivers’ awareness and expectations\, and the technologies gaining traction—from smart home systems and medical alerts to fall detection\, mobility aids\, home modifications\, and community-based services. Elizabeth shares key insights into adoption barriers\, trusted information channels\, and practical strategies to overcome challenges\, highlighting how connectivity and broadband-enabled solutions like fiber can play a critical role in supporting aging Americans.  \nWith Special Guest: \nElizabeth Parks \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-3-with-special-guest-elizabeth-parks/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T130000 DTSTAMP:20251223T201250Z CREATED:20251223T201136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T201250Z UID:10000593-1768910400-1768914000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Stream Into Success: DIRECTV Multifamily DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar exploring how DIRECTV STREAM Bulk can strengthen your competitive position as a fiber operator. As broadband providers face increasing pressure to differentiate their offerings and maximize revenue per subscriber\, bundling premium video services has become essential. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the DIRECTV STREAM Bulk solution\, a streaming service designed specifically for multi-dwelling units and bulk properties that leverages your existing fiber infrastructure without requiring additional hardware installations or truck rolls. \nDiscover how DIRECTV STREAM Bulk delivers a truly frictionless video solution. We will examine the product’s key advantages\, including extremely competitive nationwide pricing that strengthens your market position\, customer self-service sign-up portals that reduce administrative overhead\, and flexible packaging options that allow residents to customize their entertainment experience. Learn how forward-thinking fiber operators are using DIRECTV STREAM Bulk to increase customer acquisition\, reduce churn\, and improve average revenue per user while minimizing operational complexity. Whether you are exploring video options for the first time or looking to modernize your existing television offerings\, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to evaluate how DIRECTV STREAM Bulk fits into your business strategy. \nPresented by: \n\nJake Wilson\, Director of Multifamily Sales\, DIRECTV\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-stream-into-success-directv-multifamily/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DTV-DEALER-MULTIFMLY-OZONE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T103000 DTSTAMP:20260109T174527Z CREATED:20260109T174527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T174527Z UID:10000597-1768384800-1768386600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 2 with special guest Brandy Reitter DESCRIPTION:FFB Week 2 – From Strategy to Sustainability: Colorado’s Broadband Approach to Reliability & Reach\nIn this week’s episode\, we’re joined by Brandy Reitter\, Colorado’s State Broadband Officer\, for a deep dive into the state’s broadband strategy following the “benefit of the bargain.” Brandy unpacks Colorado’s updated broadband plan\, highlighting how the state is using a mix of technologies to serve communities with diverse needs—including how tribal locations influence deployment decisions. \n\nShe also explains Colorado’s definition of reliable broadband and why it differs from the NTIA’s—offering valuable insight for providers preparing for the next funding rounds. Brandy joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss and celebrate the critical role local ISPs and operators have played in Colorado’s success. \n\n\nFinally\, she looks ahead to priorities for non-deployment funding\, and how the state plans to build long-term resilience\, digital equity\, and operational excellence across all communities. \n\nWith Special Guest: \nBrandy Reitter \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-2-with-special-guest-brandy-reitter/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260102T183949Z CREATED:20251223T194308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T183949Z UID:10000592-1767877200-1767880800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Getting to Win-Win on Permitting: A Best Practices Approach for States\, Localities\, and Providers DESCRIPTION:Deploying broadband is in everyone’s best interests — and represents a priority for ISPs and communities alike. When states\, localities\, and ISPs work together\, the permitting process can facilitate and speed deployment by ensuring predictability\, efficiency\, and public-private collaboration. In this session\, learn about best practices and tested strategies for how public and private sectors can work together to achieve win-win outcomes. \nPresented by: \n\nJoanne Hovis\, President\, CTC\n\n \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-driving-broadband-adoption-and-measuring-economic-impact/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/zoom-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T103000 DTSTAMP:20260105T145733Z CREATED:20260105T145733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T145733Z UID:10000594-1767780000-1767781800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 1 with special guest Kathryn de Wit DESCRIPTION:FFB Week 1 – New Year\, New Connections: BEAD Moves Forward in 2026!\nAfter years of planning\, the BEAD program is moving from paper to pavement—but approval is only the start. In this first episode of 2026\, Kathryn de Wit\, director of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ broadband access initiative\, joins Fiber Broadband Association President & CEO Gary Bolton to examine what comes next as states begin building networks to reach nearly five million locations. Kathryn unpacks NTIA’s evolving guidance\, the “curing” process\, and the challenges ahead—from permitting and workforce shortages to supply chain pressures and non-deployment funding uncertainty. If you’re asking\, “proposals are approved—now what?” this episode offers timely\, practical insight into the work ahead and what it will take to turn BEAD’s ambition into lasting broadband impact. \nWith Special Guest: \nKathryn de Wit \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-1-with-special-guest-kathryn-de-wit/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T103000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170329Z CREATED:20251223T170329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T170329Z UID:10000584-1767175200-1767177000@fiberbroadband.org 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 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:20251224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T103000 DTSTAMP:20251217T183919Z CREATED:20251217T183919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183919Z UID:10000572-1766570400-1766572200@fiberbroadband.org 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 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:20251218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000 DTSTAMP:20251203T191556Z CREATED:20251203T191556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T191556Z UID:10000564-1766062800-1766066400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Create Better Customer Journeys with AI Tools: Practical Guide and Real-World Examples for Fiber Broadband Providers DESCRIPTION:Join us for practical session designed specifically for marketing and customer experience professionals in the broadband industry. \nDiscover how AI is transforming customer interactions—from tailoring scripts and campaigns that speak directly to the unique personas in your fiber footprint\, to real-time agent assistance and post-interaction analytics that scale quality assurance and customer satisfaction measurement. We’ll explore how to integrate AI effectively with key internal systems of record\, introduce frameworks for responsible and secure AI use\, and offer hands-on prompting techniques that build value without overwhelming your team. \nLearn how to enhance your current workforce’s capabilities—not replace them—with AI tools that boost performance\, personalization\, and trust.  \nPresented by: \n\nRey Berrones\, Head of Creative Services\, Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative \nJason Smith\, CTO\, GOCare \n\n \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/create-better-customer-journeys-with-ai-tools-practical-guide-and-real-world-examples-for-fiber-broadband-providers/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/marketing-committee-large.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000 DTSTAMP:20251204T153635Z CREATED:20251204T153635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T153635Z UID:10000565-1765980000-1765983600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Beyond the Drop: Why Field Service Is the New CX Battleground DESCRIPTION:Every customer’s first real experience with a fiber brand happens in the field at installation. That interaction can shape satisfaction\, referrals and long-term loyalty. Yet many fiber providers still treat field operations as a cost center instead of the frontline of customer experience and scalable growth.  \nJoin CSG and the Fiber Broadband Association as we explore how modern Field Service Management (FSM) systems are transforming installation and repair into powerful CX moments. Learn how automation and AI are optimizing scheduling\, routing and technician performance to reduce OPEX\, improve NPS and build the foundation for scalable operations whether you’re managing 5 or 5\,000 technicians.  \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nWhy CX\, not just connection speed\, now drives growth and retention \n\n\nLive demo: How AI and automation boost efficiency\, reduce truck rolls and speed activation \n\n\nReal-world examples of providers improving NPS and ROI through smarter field service \n\n\nHow connected FSM workflows prepare your business to scale seamlessly as demand grows \n\nPresented by: \n\nEvan Adkins\, Senior Product Manager\, CSG\nBrian Clark\, Executive Director\, Product Management\, CSG\n\n \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/beyond-the-drop-why-field-service-is-the-new-cx-battleground/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CSG_Logo_ED.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T130000 DTSTAMP:20251208T222117Z CREATED:20251205T220011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T222117Z UID:10000567-1765972800-1765976400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Women in Fiber: Threads that Connect Us DESCRIPTION:Join the Women in Fiber community for our year-end webinar\, Threads That Connect Us. Together\, we’ll celebrate the women driving innovation\, leadership\, and connection across the fiber broadband industry. From 2025 milestones to inspiring stories and future opportunities\, this session honors the relationships and shared purpose that strengthen our network and our impact. \nPresented by: \n \n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/women-in-fiber-communication-styles-leadership-and-problem-solving-skills/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Women in Fiber Commitee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WiF_Logo_200x200_crop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T103000 DTSTAMP:20251210T161705Z CREATED:20251210T161652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T161705Z UID:10000570-1765965600-1765967400@fiberbroadband.org 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 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:20251216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000 DTSTAMP:20251126T163825Z CREATED:20251126T163825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T163825Z UID:10000561-1765886400-1765890000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - AI and Broadband: A strategic blueprint for transforming in-home experience DESCRIPTION:Fiber broadband is expanding rapidly. In 2024 alone\, 10.3 million new locations were added\, with 88.1 million homes passed. Yet\, the subscriber experience with broadband is defined by both Fiber and Wi-Fi\, which remains a challenge despite the advances from Wi-Fi 6/6E to Wi-Fi 7 and eventually to Wi-Fi 8. AI now offers a game-changing opportunity. \nIn this Fiber Broadband Association webinar\, Adtran and MediaTek executives will share a practical roadmap for service providers to harness AI to transform home networks. You’ll learn: \n\nEdge AI architectures: Approaches to deploying Edge AI (with or without the NPU)\nWAN technology and AI: AI solutions running inside the Edge Home Gateway provide real-time adjustments to improve Quality of Experience (QoE)\nWi-Fi technology and AI: Understand Wi-Fi technology evolution and growing role of AI\nMobile apps and AI: The role of AI-enabled mobile apps in enabling self-care and human feedback loops.\nPower of Agentic-AI in the cloud: Use cases of how AI agents leverage large-scale data analysis for proactive care and predictive network optimization.\n\nJoin us to learn how a comprehensive strategy to adopting AI can enable transformational in-home experiences\, gain loyal customers and position your network for the future. \nPresented by: \n\nJames Chen\, Vice President\, Product Technology Marketing\, MediaTek\, Inc.\nSam Finnigan\, Director\, SaaS and Subscriber Solutions\, Adtran\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-ai-and-broadband-a-strategic-blueprint-for-transforming-in-home-experience/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Adtran-Logo_Blue_300dpi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T103000 DTSTAMP:20251205T184441Z CREATED:20251205T184441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T184441Z UID:10000566-1765360800-1765362600@fiberbroadband.org 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 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:20251203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T103000 DTSTAMP:20251128T161459Z CREATED:20251126T195221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161459Z UID:10000562-1764756000-1764757800@fiberbroadband.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T150000 DTSTAMP:20251106T193832Z CREATED:20251106T192051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T193832Z UID:10000557-1764684000-1764687600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA YouTube Live Stream DESCRIPTION:¿Tienes dudas sobre el futuro de la fibra óptica y las mejores prácticas tecnológicas?\nÚnete al LIVE de la Fiber Broadband Association LATAM con nuestros expertos en tecnología. \nNo pierdas la oportunidad de aprender de expertos de la industria\, hacer preguntas en tiempo real y mantenerte a la vanguardia de la conectividad de alta velocidad. \n \n \n Realiza tu Pre-Registro acá\n \n \n \n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-youtube-live-stream/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,LATAM Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/miniatura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Broadband Association LATAM":MAILTO:LatamChapter@fiberbroadband.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T140000 DTSTAMP:20251119T154734Z CREATED:20251119T154734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T154734Z UID:10000559-1764680400-1764684000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - How Geospatial Technology is Redefining Broadband Project Workflows DESCRIPTION:Are your teams making the most of available technology? In this time of rapid broadband expansion\, the most successful providers are the ones who embrace digital tools that accelerate and enhance processes. \nJoin AirWorks for this webinar to discover how to optimize field work\, boost walkout speeds up to 7x\, and improve project efficiency using the latest advancements in field data capture and analysis. \nWe’ll explore the current and emerging impacts of drone\, satellite\, aerial imagery\, and LiDAR technologies\, with a focus on how new software and AI-enabled services enhance and automate the processing of large volumes of field data. \nKey use cases include make ready engineering\, high level design\, as-builts\, bill of materials (BOM)\, right-of-way (ROW) permitting\, network maintenance\, and clearance violation detection. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about: \n\nNext-gen geospatial and GeoAI mapping methods\nHow to design\, permit\, and maintain networks faster and more easily\nHow automated data processing boosts team efficiency\nHow to integrate new technologies without overwhelming your teams\n\nPresented by: \n \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/how-geospatial-technology-is-redefining-broadband-project-workflows/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AirWorks-Stacked-Navy-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T103000 DTSTAMP:20251118T190633Z CREATED:20251118T132324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T190633Z UID:10000558-1764151200-1764153000@fiberbroadband.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T140000 DTSTAMP:20251009T151608Z CREATED:20251009T151608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T151608Z UID:10000539-1763643600-1763647200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:De la Fibra a la Fuerza: Mujeres que Conectan e Inspiran DESCRIPTION:Un panel con la participación de Chicas TIC\, StrongHer y Conectadas estaremos destacando experiencias\, logros y los programas innovadores que cada organización ha implementado para fomentar la participación y el liderazgo de las mujeres en la industria de las telecomunicaciones en Latinoamérica. #mujeresdefibraenaccion \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nDurante el webinar\, se explorarán temas clave como: \n\nProgramas de Mentoría y Desarrollo Profesional: Cómo estas organizaciones están creando oportunidades para el crecimiento y avance de las mujeres en sus carreras dentro de las telecomunicaciones.\nHistorias de Éxito e Inspiración: Presentación de casos reales de mujeres que han roto barreras y alcanzado posiciones de liderazgo\, sirviendo como modelos a seguir para las nuevas generaciones.\nDesafíos y Soluciones: Discusión abierta sobre los obstáculos que enfrentan las mujeres en la industria y las estrategias efectivas para superarlos\, promoviendo un ambiente de trabajo más inclusivo y equitativo.\nEl Impacto de la Conectividad: La importancia de la fibra óptica y las telecomunicaciones en el desarrollo social y económico de la región\, y cómo la diversidad de género contribuye a la innovación y a soluciones más integrales.\nColaboración y Redes de Apoyo: La fuerza de las alianzas entre estas organizaciones para amplificar su impacto y construir una comunidad sólida de mujeres profesionales.\n\nEste webinar es una oportunidad única para conectarse con líderes de pensamiento\, aprender de experiencias valiosas y ser parte de un movimiento que busca transformar la industria de las telecomunicaciones\, haciéndola más diversa\, inclusiva y equitativa. Te invitamos a ser parte de esta conversación vital y a inspirarte con las historias de mujeres que están forjando el futuro de la conectividad en Latinoamérica. No te pierdas esta cita con la innovación y el empoderamiento femenino. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/de-la-fibra-a-la-fuerza-mujeres-que-conectan-e-inspiran/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,LATAM Webinar,Webinars,Women in Fiber Commitee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-4-×-3-in.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T150000 DTSTAMP:20251031T161640Z CREATED:20251031T161448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161640Z UID:10000555-1763560800-1763564400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Accelerating AI in Fiber Networks: Smarter Broadband is Here DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s actively reshaping how broadband networks are designed\, managed and experienced. In this session\, we’ll explore how AI is transforming fiber broadband operations\, from predictive maintenance and automated provisioning to customer experience optimization. \nJoin Daniel Barnes\, director of product management at Adtran\, as he unpacks real-world use cases and demonstrates how AI agents are streamlining workflows\, cutting operational costs and boosting network resilience. You’ll gain insights into the architecture of AI-powered networks\, learn how to navigate common implementation challenges and uncover the opportunities AI presents today. \nWhether you’re a network operator\, customer support leader or technology strategist\, this webinar will equip you with actionable strategies to harness AI for scalable\, intelligent broadband delivery. \nKey takeaways: \n\nDiscover how AI is being integrated into fiber networks for predictive maintenance and automation\nExplore how AI enhances customer experience and operational efficiency\nWatch a live demo of an AI workflow in action\n\nPresented by: \n \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-accelerating-ai-in-fiber-networks-smarter-broadband-is-here/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/51/Adtran_logo.svg_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T103000 DTSTAMP:20251118T132756Z CREATED:20251024T200309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T132756Z UID:10000553-1763546400-1763548200@fiberbroadband.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T150000 DTSTAMP:20251009T155737Z CREATED:20251009T155737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T155737Z UID:10000540-1763474400-1763478000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Integración de Inteligencia Artificial en Redes Ópticas DESCRIPTION:La Fiber Broadband Association LATAM presenta el webinar de lanzamiento del white paper “Integración de Inteligencia Artificial en Redes Ópticas”\, un documento que analiza el desarrollo de la IA en telecomunicaciones en América Latina\, sus riesgos\, regulaciones y oportunidades de innovación. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nDurante esta sesión gratuita\, los autores compartirán los hallazgos más relevantes y presentarán casos de uso concretos como auditoría inteligente en redes FTTH\, repositorios unificados de indicadores y la aplicación de modelos de machine learning y LLM en la atención al cliente. \nUna cita imperdible para quienes desean entender cómo la IA está transformando la gestión de redes ópticas y el futuro de la conectividad en la región. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/integracion-de-inteligencia-artificial-en-redes-opticas/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,LATAM Webinar,Marketing Essentials,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LATAM-Marketing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000 DTSTAMP:20251029T191814Z CREATED:20251029T191814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T191814Z UID:10000554-1763463600-1763467200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Specifying High-Performance Enclosures for Communications Networks DESCRIPTION:Join Oldcastle Infrastructure for a practical session designed for engineers\, construction managers\, and network planners focused on specifying enclosures for today’s dynamic communications infrastructure—both above and below ground. As digital demand grows\, enclosure performance\, durability\, and sustainability are critical for ensuring long-term network reliability. \nExplore key industry standards\, tier ratings\, and environmental considerations that influence material and design choices. Learn how to address unique challenges in underground and indoor environments\, including tier performance\, thermal management\, and maintenance access\, with applications such as: \n\nGrade-level access points for outside plant infrastructure\nSubscriber demarcation points with plastic NID enclosures\nInterior wall-mount media panels for structured premises wiring\n\nAttendees will learn how to: \n\nEvaluate and select enclosure materials based on project-specific performance\, regulatory\, and environmental requirements\nApply tier ratings and enclosure classifications to meet structural and operational needs\nAssess the tradeoffs between traditional and modern materials in terms of lifecycle cost and environmental impact\nImprove installation efficiency and network reliability through smarter enclosure design and specification\n\nWhether you’re engineering fiber rollouts\, broadband expansions\, or hybrid systems\, this session offers actionable insight into building resilient\, future-ready communications networks from the ground up. \nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-specifying-high-performance-enclosures-for-communications-networks/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/oldcastle_infrastructure_logo_vertical_black.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T103000 DTSTAMP:20251110T175338Z CREATED:20251024T200215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T175338Z UID:10000552-1762941600-1762943400@fiberbroadband.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T140000 DTSTAMP:20251028T182432Z CREATED:20250930T160837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T182432Z UID:10000534-1762866000-1762869600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Unlocking AI's Full Potential: Why Data Interoperability is the Key DESCRIPTION:AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s actively reshaping how broadband networks are managed\, secured\, and experienced. But here’s the catch: even the most advanced AI can only go as far as your data will take it. And for many broadband providers\, that data is locked inside fragmented systems\, trapped by legacy integrations and siloed infrastructure. \nDespite significant investment\, many providers haven’t realized the full benefits of their AI initiatives because Large Language Models (LLMs) require broad data sets for deeper learning. Relevant data is trapped in silos—spread across OSS\, BSS\, engineering\, customer systems\, and infrastructure platforms. Without interoperability\, AI remains underutilized and often inaccurate. \nThis exclusive Fiber Broadband Association webinar brings together experts leading the charge at the intersection of AI and interoperability. Together\, we’ll explore why unifying your data ecosystem isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s the essential first step to making AI work. \nJoin us as we explore: \n\nWhy siloed systems limit AI’s accuracy and impact\nHow real-time system integration enables smarter\, faster decision-making\nBest practices for unifying network\, customer\, and operational data\nAI’s future and why interoperability is a day-one strategy\n\nYou’ll hear from Peter Cresse (Entropy)\, Jeff Boozer (ETI Software)\, and Don Eben (Core Consults)—industry leaders helping providers modernize their data infrastructure\, define enterprise integration strategies\, and begin training AI models that deliver measurable results. \nPresented by: \n \n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-unlocking-ais-full-potential-why-data-interoperability-is-the-key/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ETI_logo_H_21.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR