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: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: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: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: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: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: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/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: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/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: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: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: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:20260211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260203T173209Z CREATED:20260203T123147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T173209Z UID:10000624-1770818400-1770818400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Is your Fiber Ready for Quantum? DESCRIPTION:The Internet as it exists today is best described as a network of networks. Historically\, it evolved through the interconnection of smaller localized networks into a web of networks. Can a future quantum internet follow a similar trajectory? How can local quantum networks develop and interconnect to form a large-scale national quantum network? If so\, how can the nation’s fiber infrastructure accelerate its construction? \n\n\nKey Points: \n\n\n\nWhat is quantum networking?\n\n\n\n\nWhy quantum networking is an improvement over existing technology- what can it do that traditional networking can’t?\n\n\n\n\nNetworking technologies required for quantum encryption and quantum entanglement\n\n\n\n\nThe status of quantum network innovation in the United States\n\n\n\n\nAdapting existing fiber infrastructure for a quantum future\n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-is-your-fiber-ready-for-quantum/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Quantum-Networks-Combined-Logos-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200540Z CREATED:20260129T182726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200540Z UID:10000619-1770897600-1770901200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Why Fiber Management is Essential DESCRIPTION:Why Fiber Management Is Essential is a practical\, business-focused webinar that explains how Fiber Management Systems (FMS) support an end-to-end network lifecycle—from design and build through long-term operations. Attendees will learn what fiber management is\, when and where it becomes mission-critical\, and how it directly impacts operational efficiency\, service reliability\, and customer satisfaction. The session will explore real-world deployment scenarios across outside plant\, enterprise\, and municipal environments\, identify who benefits most from effective fiber management\, and clarify the operational and financial value of treating FMS as a strategic asset rather than just a technical tool. \nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-why-fiber-management-is-essential/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FFB-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260203T142658Z CREATED:20260203T142658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T142658Z UID:10000625-1771329600-1771329600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – After Data Integration\, What’s Next for AI DESCRIPTION:You’ve unified your systems. Your data is flowing. Now comes the hard part: how do you actually use AI to drive better outcomes? \nIn this follow-up Fiber Broadband Association webinar\, Peter Cresse (Entropy)\, Jeff Boozer (ETI Software)\, and Don Eben (Core Consults) tackle the next stage of AI maturity for broadband providers — moving from data readiness to intelligent action. \nWith interoperable data in place\, providers face new challenges: choosing the right AI models\, knowing where AI adds real operational value\, and avoiding expensive experimentation that doesn’t translate into results. Not every use case needs a large language model\, and not every problem should be solved with AI. \nThis session focuses on practical guidance\, including: \n\nHow to identify high-impact AI use cases in network operations\, customer experience\, and planning\nWhen to use LLMs vs. domain-specific models vs. rules-based automation\nHow to evaluate AI readiness by data quality\, context\, and latency requirements\nWays to operationalize AI outputs into existing workflows without disruption\nHow to measure success beyond pilots and proofs of concept\n\nRather than treating AI as a single solution\, this discussion helps providers build a decision framework for applying the right intelligence to the right problem — turning integrated data into measurable operational\, financial\, and customer experience gains. \n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-after-data-integration-whats-next-for-ai/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ETI-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000 DTSTAMP:20260209T151153Z CREATED:20260209T151153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151153Z UID:10000631-1771408800-1771410600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 7: The Hidden Infrastructure Behind AI and Hyperscale Networks DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 7: The Hidden Infrastructure Behind AI and Hyperscale Networks\nOn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, we pull back the curtain on In-Line Amplifier (ILA) huts—the unsung infrastructure powering long-haul fiber networks. Michael Thomas\, Regional Vice President of Integration at Network Connex\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to explain how ILAs keep signals strong across hundreds of miles\, reduce latency\, and enable the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. They’ll also discuss why ILA placement is critical\, how these sites are evolving into micro data centers\, who’s building them\, and how they could create new broadband opportunities for rural communities. \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-7-the-hidden-infrastructure-behind-ai-and-hyperscale-networks/ 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:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T140000 DTSTAMP:20260205T184619Z CREATED:20260204T144551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184619Z UID:10000628-1771408800-1771423200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA LATAM Presenta: Factores clave para promover la inversión y el despliegue de redes de fibra óptica DESCRIPTION:El despliegue de redes de fibra óptica es una prioridad para el desarrollo digital de América Latina. Sin embargo\, la inversión y la expansión de infraestructura siguen enfrentando barreras regulatorias\, operativas y de coordinación institucional. \nEn el marco de Telco Tour 2026 – Episodio República Dominicana\, te invitamos a una presentación clave para entender qué condiciones son necesarias para impulsar el despliegue de fibra de forma sostenible y a escala. Una sesión enfocada en política pública\, regulación e implementación práctica\, con aprendizajes aplicables a distintos mercados de la región. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nPonente: Romina Décima Cánovas\nRegulatory & Public Affairs Coordinator\nFiber Broadband Association – LATAM URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-latam-presenta-factores-clave-para-promover-la-inversion-y-el-despliegue-de-redes-de-fibra-optica/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sesion-fiber-broadband.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T141923Z CREATED:20260210T141923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T141923Z UID:10000632-1771416000-1771416000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Turning Experiences into Your Strengths DESCRIPTION:With more than 20 years in fiber optic engineering and leading large-scale network projects\, Tamara DesJardins shares the career lessons that emerge from solving complex problems and leading work where decisions carry wide-ranging impact. Drawing from her experience\, Tamara reflects on learning to be genuine\, speaking with confidence and authority\, staying flexible when plans change\, and finding the courage to move forward even when the path feels uncertain. She also explores the responsibility that comes with experience – creating pathways for others and helping teams grow along the way. Turning Experiences into Your Strengths offers a practical\, relatable look at how experience builds self-trust\, credibility\, and clarity over the course of a career. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-turning-experiences-into-your-strengths/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WiF-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260219T155937Z CREATED:20260211T170234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T155937Z UID:10000634-1771502400-1771506000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparando las unidades multifamiliares para el futuro. DESCRIPTION:Desde la Fiber Broadband Association LATAM Chapter\, los invitamos a participar en este webinar organizado por el FTTH Council Europe. Un panel internacional en inglés donde se analizan los resultados de la encuesta global 2025 sobre fibra en el hogar y cómo preparar las unidades multifamiliares para el futuro tecnológico.\n \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \n\n¡Los esperamos! URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/webinar-preparando-las-unidades-multifamiliares-para-el-futuro/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Preparando-la-propiedad-horizontal-para-el-futuro-Lo-que-revela-la-Encuesta-Global-de-Fibra-en-el-Hogar-2025-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T103000 DTSTAMP:20260218T200509Z CREATED:20260218T200509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T200509Z UID:10000639-1772013600-1772015400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 8: Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California Urban Markets DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 8: Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California Urban Markets\n\nOn January 14\, 2026\, the California Public Advocates Office\, in partnership with the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, released Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California’s Urban Markets. The study examines how large incumbent providers respond to new competition from fiber and fixed wireless entrants across California’s urban communities. \n\n\nIn this week’s episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Ernesto Falcon\, Program Manager at the CPUC\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to unpack the findings. Drawing on market-level pricing data and deployment patterns\, the report shows that meaningful facilities-based competition—particularly from new fiber providers—drives lower promotional pricing\, enhanced service offerings\, and more aggressive customer retention strategies. \n\n\nConversely\, in markets without robust infrastructure competition\, consumers often face higher prices under effective gigabit monopolies. The analysis reveals persistent market concentration across many urban areas and underscores the need for policies that promote sustainable infrastructure competition\, pricing transparency\, and strong consumer protections. \n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-8-broadband-competition-and-pricing-strategies-in-california-urban-markets/ 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:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000 DTSTAMP:20260217T145410Z CREATED:20260213T140316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T145410Z UID:10000637-1772107200-1772107200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Why data delays cost you customers and how to close the gap DESCRIPTION:Service providers are deploying fiber networks at scale\, yet strong build activity does not automatically translate into strong take-up. Networks may be technically complete\, but revenue activation depends on something more: clear visibility into serviceable locations and coordinated market execution. \nWhen readiness data is delayed\, fragmented\, or unclear\, internal teams lack confidence in what is truly open for sale. At the same time\, prospective subscribers may be unaware of new service options or uncertain about the value of switching. When network readiness and go-to-market efforts move out of sync\, providers miss critical windows to convert interest into subscriptions while operating costs continue to accumulate. \nDiscover how to close that gap with steps to: \n\nCreate clear visibility into what is truly open for sale\nDefine ownership and handoffs between network\, operations\, and commercial teams\nConnect network completion milestones directly to go-to-market execution\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-why-data-delays-cost-you-customers-and-how-to-close-the-gap/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-GIS-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260203T184153Z CREATED:20260203T184153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T184153Z UID:10000626-1772114400-1772114400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Middle-Mile & Long-Haul Fiber Reality Check: What It Actually Takes to Deliver on These Projects DESCRIPTION:Middle mile and long‑haul fiber builds are powering network growth\, utility modernization\, and rural connectivity. But as projects stretch across long\, complex routes\, the execution challenges are getting tougher. Funding and demand aren’t enough anymore — success depends on tackling engineering\, permitting\, and construction realities early\, especially in rural areas with multiple jurisdictions. \nIn this session\, ADB shares a field‑tested look at what it really takes to deliver these builds at scale. We’ll dig into the common failure points that drive delays\, cost overruns\, and design changes — and offer practical guidance on how early engineering alignment reduces risk and keeps large‑scale fiber projects moving. \n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-middle-mile-and-long-haul-fiber-reality-check/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2.26.26-ADB-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260211T162101Z CREATED:20260211T161745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T162101Z UID:10000633-1772114400-1772118000@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-2/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,LATAM Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Broadband Association LATAM":MAILTO:LatamChapter@fiberbroadband.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T103000 DTSTAMP:20260224T125039Z CREATED:20260224T125039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T125039Z UID:10000645-1772618400-1772620200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 9: Built to Last: Jimmy Todd on Nex-Tech’s 75 Years of Change\, Risk\, and Growth DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 9: Built to Last: Jimmy Todd on Nex-Tech’s 75 Years of Change\, Risk\, and Growth\n\nAs Nex-Tech marks its 75th anniversary\, Jimmy Todd\, CEO and General Manager of Nex-Tech\, joins Fiber Broadband Association President & CEO Gary Bolton for a conversation on what it takes to innovate and endure as a broadband provider in a rapidly changing technology landscape. Jimmy shares how Nex-Tech has transformed from a small telephone cooperative into a leading communications and technology provider\, pioneering fiber-to-the-home and expanding services across more than 11\,000 square miles of Kansas. Their conversation highlights the strategic choices\, industry leadership\, and commitment to rural communities that have defined Nex-Tech’s past and continue to drive its future. \n\nWith Special Guest \n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-9-built-to-last-jimmy-todd-on-nex-techs-75-years-of-change-risk-and-growth/ 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:20260304T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000 DTSTAMP:20260302T185741Z CREATED:20260218T214837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T185741Z UID:10000640-1772632800-1772632800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - From Rural Fiber to AI Frontier: Transforming ISP Infrastructure into Distributed Edge Compute Hubs DESCRIPTION:As the vacancy rate for data centers hits historic lows\, a new wave of digital investment is moving toward secondary and rural markets. Rural ISPs and electric cooperatives are uniquely positioned to capture this demand by repurposing existing assets—including fiber networks\, central office “white space\,” and substation headroom—into strategic growth opportunities. \nThis webinar\, featuring a panel of industry leaders\, will explore the ideas outlined in the recent Fiber Broadband Association white paper\, “Opportunities for Rural Providers in the Age of Distributed AI and Edge Compute”. Experts will discuss how to convert latent infrastructure into predictable revenue through eight prioritized business models\, ranging from secure edge AI inferencing and GPU leasing to low-risk rack space monetization. \nKey discussion topics will include: \n\nLeveraging Local Assets: How to utilize existing land easements\, local community trust\, and power substation capacity to move projects from conception to operation in months rather than years.\nThe Power-Fiber Convergence: Strategies for managing power intensity and demand stability while using backup generation to improve grid reliability for the local community.\nBuilding the Ecosystem: The roles of utility providers\, manufacturers\, and operators in creating a unified approach to distributed data center deployment.\nStrategic Roadmaps: Practical steps for ISPs to assess their current fiber routes\, perform scenario planning for AI-driven traffic spikes\, and form consortia to meet hyperscale requirements.\n\nJoin experts from SCI REMC\, Cisco\, Panduit\, and Hexatronic as they provide a blueprint for rural providers to shape the next wave of distributed compute\, ensuring that where fiber leads\, the future follows. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-from-rural-fiber-to-ai-frontier-transforming-isp-infrastructure-into-distributed-edge-compute-hubs/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260220T193456Z CREATED:20260208T124554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193456Z UID:10000630-1772719200-1772719200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – The Precision Payback: De-Risking Fiber Investments through Digital Innovation DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, the fiber industry has shifted from a “race to build” to a “race for efficiency.” With BEAD-funded projects in full swing and a surge in M&A activity—exemplified by landmark deals like AT&T/Lumen and Verizon/Frontier—investors and operators are no longer satisfied with “estimated” returns. Proving the business case now requires absolute transparency into the construction lifecycle. \n\n\nJoin Vitruvi and the Fiber Broadband Association for an executive-level deep dive into how digital innovation is de-risking the broadband investment landscape. We will explore how “Digital Twins” of construction workflows\, real-time GIS-based financial oversight\, and AI-driven predictive modeling are transforming fiber from a risky capital outlay into a high-certainty asset. Whether you are prepping for a carve-out\, navigating a merger\, or scaling a greenfield build\, learn how to leverage a “Single Source of Truth” to secure better financing terms and accelerate your Time-to-Revenue. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-precision-payback-de-risking-fiber-investments-through-digital-innovation/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Vitruvi-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T103000 DTSTAMP:20260227T185427Z CREATED:20260227T185427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T185427Z UID:10000636-1773223200-1773225000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 10: Mission Accomplished – or Mission Abandoned? Life After BEAD DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 10: Mission Accomplished – or Mission Abandoned? Life After BEAD\nAs BEAD funding moves from promise to reality\, what comes next for US broadband? In this timely conversation\, Carol Mattey – industry veteran and founding member/principal of Mattey Consulting LLC – joins President & GEO Gary Bolton of the Fiber Broadband Association to explore the long-term impact of the BEAD program and the future of connectivity. Join in the conversation as they examine whether gaps in broadband coverage will remain\, how LEO satellite services may factor into the equation\, and if today’s 100/20 Mbps standard will be adequate or need to be re-examined after BEAD projects are completed. The discussion also tackles who will ultimately be responsible for closing any remaining gaps – industry\, government\, or communities and whether the FCC’s Universal Service Fund could play a pivotal role. Register now! \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-10-mission-accomplished-or-mission-abandoned-life-after-bead/ 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:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T103000 DTSTAMP:20260315T103809Z CREATED:20260306T130953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T103809Z UID:10000661-1773828000-1773829800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 11: AI and the Network Effect: Where Carriers Win Next DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 11: AI and the Network Effect: Where Carriers Win Next\n\nFor the past three years\, Omdia has modeled and forecasted the impact of AI on network traffic through a cross-team effort spanning business and consumer trends\, networks\, hardware\, software\, devices\, and facilities. In this week’s episode\, Brian Washburn\, Chief Analyst\, Telco B2B Solutions\, Omdia\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss Omdia’s latest AI network traffic reports\, including its surveys\, trackers\, and forecasts. \n\n\nAs AI accelerates\, network providers worldwide must strike a balance between protecting their core business—mobile and fixed connectivity—and participating in the broader AI opportunity. Brian shares his analysis of the significant challenges providers will face as AI reshapes network demand\, as well as where the potential exists to capture greater revenue from this adjacent opportunity—if they move strategically. Register now! \n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-11-ai-and-the-network-effect-where-carriers-win-next/ 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:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260319T104536Z CREATED:20260303T151739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T104536Z UID:10000655-1773835200-1773835200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Women in Fiber - The Power of Connection: Turning Latino Engagement into Measurable Growth DESCRIPTION:Latino communities represent one of the most compelling growth opportunities in today’s fiber markets. Organizations that approach engagement as a cross-functional priority\, spanning marketing\, operations\, customer experience\, and leadership\, are positioned to build lasting impact. \nIn this session\, Juana will share how she helped move Latino engagement at ALLO from a departmental effort to a company-wide operational priority. She’ll walk through how she earned executive buy-in\, aligned cross-functional teams\, navigated internal challenges\, and launched campaigns that strengthened community connection while driving measurable revenue growth. \n  \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-power-of-connection-turning-latino-engagement-into-measurable-growth/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WiF-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260223T173500Z CREATED:20260223T173500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T173500Z UID:10000644-1773921600-1773921600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Winning the BEAD Race: Automated Fiber Design & Integrated Network Inventory for Faster FTTH Deployments DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-winning-the-bead-race-automated-fiber-design-integrated-network-inventory-for-faster-ftth-deployments/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Globema-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T103000 DTSTAMP:20260317T114208Z CREATED:20260316T202902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T114208Z UID:10000666-1774432800-1774434600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 12: Tight Today\, Transformational Tomorrow: A Historic Moment for Fiber DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 12: Tight Today\, Transformational Tomorrow: A Historic Moment for Fiber\n\n\nFiber demand has reached a historic inflection point. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Mike O’Day\, head of Corning’s Optical Communications business joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association and shares his perspective on a remarkable growth cycle as innovation accelerates and AI takes center stage. \n\n\nMike explains how broadband expansion and the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure are reinforcing one another — creating shortterm supply pressure\, but an even larger\, longterm opportunity for the industry. \n\n\nToday’s market is tight because the opportunity is big. Mike will discuss how Corning\, celebrating its 175th year\, is staying close to customers\, investing in capacity\, innovating to solve customer problems\, and strengthening partnerships with rural operators. Mike will also highlight Corning’s commitment to support BEAD with BABA-compliant components through the life of the program. \n\n\nMike describes a virtuous cycle where more AI infrastructure leads to new AI applications\, which fuels broadband demand — which in turn requires more AI infrastructure. \n\n\nThe takeaway is clear: BEAD and AI aren’t competing priorities — they’re part of the same growth cycle\, with benefits extending far beyond fiber to communities and the broader digital economy. Register now to attend! \n\n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-12-tight-today-transformational-tomorrow-a-historic-moment-for-fiber/ 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:20260325T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T140000 DTSTAMP:20260227T170132Z CREATED:20260227T170132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T170132Z UID:10000651-1774447200-1774447200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - What’s Replacing Legacy GIS in Fiber Broadband Planning DESCRIPTION:As fiber deployments accelerate\, broadband providers and utilities are under pressure to plan and manage networks more efficiently while working with increasingly detailed\, location-based data. Legacy GIS tools and manual workflows can make it difficult to keep up with design demands\, answer neighborhood-level questions\, and scale network management. \nHosted in collaboration with the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA)\, this webinar brings together Enghouse and Esri to discuss how modern GIS platforms support fiber broadband planning. The session explores how geospatial analysis\, design automation strategies\, and GIS-based workflows help streamline fiber network planning and management across broadband providers\, small operators\, and utilities. We’ll also look at how Esri provides the GIS framework\, and how Enghouse builds on that foundation with usability and automation designed for fiber networks. \nWhat you will learn \n\nHow GIS supports fiber planning using geospatial and neighborhood-level analysis\nUsing AI-powered Natural Language GIS in network planning and design\nPractical design automation strategies that reduce manual effort and improve consistency\nWhere AI fits today in supporting network management and optimization\nHow a modern GIS approach helps streamline fiber planning and network management\n\nWho should attend \n\nFiber and broadband service providers\nSmall and regional operators\nState and local governments (municipalities) involved in broadband planning or oversight\nNetwork planning and engineering teams\nGIS managers and geospatial analysts\nUtilities and electrical companies deploying or managing fiber networks\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-whats-replacing-legacy-gis-in-fiber-broadband-planning/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Enghouse-featured-image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR