BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberbroadband.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fiber Broadband Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T150000 DTSTAMP:20230619T110325Z CREATED:20230612T161408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T110325Z UID:10000053-1688047200-1688050800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Lessons Learned from 10 Years of Delivering Design Automation Solutions DESCRIPTION:Setics corporation focuses on high-speed broadband infrastructure consulting and services and is the editor of Setics Sttar\, the leading Design Automation software for FTTx networks. \nSetics’ expertise of over 20 years and its 10-year-old automation software played an instrumental role in the Plan France Très Haut Débit\, a full country-wide publicly subsidized FTTH rollout where Setics Sttar became a de facto standard among operators to create large-scale realistic modeling of FTTH networks. \nSince 2017\, Setics Sttar has been the tool of choice to respond to RFIs and RFPs in different countries like Germany\, Ireland\, Estonia and in the UK. More recently\, Setics has started applying that capacity to the US funding programs. \nSetics Sttar is also routinely used by ISPs and contractors in over 30 countries to generate precise High-Level Designs for decision-making purposes and in Design-for-building projects to speed up the generation of quality network designs. \nIn this webinar\, Setics will share several lessons learned in the recent years helping ISPs take the most out of Design Automation in their fiber rollout projects and processes. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nMichael Stone has nearly a decade of global experience in business development\, and partnerships with a focus on innovative products and high-tech solutions. Having led numerous successful market entry and expansion initiatives across multiple sectors\, Michael is now handling U.S. Business Development for Setics. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/lessons-learned-from-10-years-of-delivering-design-automation-solutions/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SETICS_CMJN.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T110000 DTSTAMP:20230622T024550Z CREATED:20230621T194824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T024550Z UID:10000057-1688032800-1688036400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA's Women in Fiber Committee Presents - Progressing Your Professional Self DESCRIPTION:The Women in Fiber Committee proudly presents the next installment in their webinar series with special guest\, Bethany Chinadle\, COO of Triangle Communications in Havre\, Montana. Join this session and learn how Bethany progressed through her career as she shares invaluable information that you can apply to your career progression. Plus\, see how a personality assessment can provide insights into oneself and how to improve interactions with others\, discover simple changes to make in your daily routine\, explore what you can learn from mentors\, and gather solid business advice. Bethany will also address her leadership philosophy. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nBethany Chinadle\, COO\, Triangle Communications \nBethany Chinadle was raised on her family’s farm in Montana and her family roots are very important to her as well as the rural communities. Bethany attended the University of Mary in Bismarck\, ND. Bethany has held many roles at Triangle Communications including Internet Customer Service/Tech Support\, Customer Service Supervisor\, Marketing & Sales Manager\, VP of Customer Operations and most recently the COO. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fbas-women-in-fiber-committee-presents-progressing-your-professional-self/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Women in Fiber Commitee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Logo-large-v2.jpg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T150000 DTSTAMP:20230621T180112Z CREATED:20230621T180034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T180112Z UID:10000056-1687960800-1687964400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - VETRO & Render: Automating the End-to-End Connection Process and Delivering Connectivity Faster DESCRIPTION:Fiber management and construction management are complex processes\, the combination of VETRO and Render’s best-of-breed capabilities and automation enables network operators to significantly simplify and remove all ‘swivel chair’ processes from customer sign up to operations handover and connection. \nJoin executives from both market-leading solutions and special guest from empower\, delivered by Craighead Electric Cooperative\, as they share examples of how this partnership is already achieving construction to connection timelines of just ten weeks with significantly reduced resourcing and operating costs. VETRO and Render’s open and API-driven integration enables network operators to automate the end-to-end connection process utilizing a single source of real-time GIS data to: \n\nEliminate construction handover effort and close-out timelines\nMaintain a pristine system of record with two-way information flows\nConfidently construct and operate networks at the same time\nSignificantly reduce time-to-connect\n\n  \nWebinar Speakers: \nSam Pratt\, CEO\, Render Networks\nLance McGee\, Head of Product\, VETRO\nRepresentative of empower\, delivered by Craighead Electric Cooperative \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-vetro-render-automating-the-end-to-end-connection-process-and-delivering-connectivity-faster/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Combined-logos-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T103000 DTSTAMP:20230622T155810Z CREATED:20230622T104821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T155810Z UID:10000059-1687946400-1687948200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 26 - Counties Mobilize for High-Speed Internet Connectivity DESCRIPTION:A key ingredient to successfully deploying a high-speed internet or fiber project is to collaborate with local governments. Counties are on the front lines of ensuring their residents receive access to quality\, high-speed internet services that will allow residents to thrive. Learn from the National Association of Counties\, or NACo\, on how counties across the country are mobilizing to deploy high-speed internet to their communities in anticipation of historic infrastructure investment funding in broadband infrastructure and affordability measures. Understand the county and local government role in high-speed internet as well – where a local government can serve a variety of roles including policymaker\, partner\, funder\, data aggregator and community convener among other roles. \nWebinar Presenter: \nSeamus Dowdall\, Associate Legislative Director for Telecommunications & Technology\, National Association of Counties (NACo) \nSeamus is the associate legislative director for telecommunications & technology on NACo’s government affairs team. In this role\, Seamus serves as the liaison to NACo’s Telecommunications & Technology Policy Steering Committee and advocates directly to federal partners in the Administration and on Capitol Hill to advance policy priorities on issues including broadband deployment and accessibility\, wireless technology siting\, and emergency communications policy. Seamus also works with county officials from across the country to set organizational priorities and policies for telecommunications & technology issues through hosting regular webinar programming and providing technical assistance resources. \nSeamus holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from Bucknell University\, and a master’s in public policy (MPP) degree from American University. Seamus is originally from Silver Spring\, Maryland and resides in Baltimore\, Maryland. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-26-counties-mobilize-for-high-speed-internet-connectivity/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230627T120000 DTSTAMP:20230622T023637Z CREATED:20230622T023637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T023637Z UID:10000058-1687863600-1687867200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Everywhere and Anywhere: Stakeholder Engagement Strategies\, Tips\, & Best Practices to Ensure the Most Successful Fiber Rollout DESCRIPTION:Join us for the FBA Marketing Committee’s next webinar in the Marketing Essentials series with Lindsey Johansen\, Communications and Marketing Manager at Pulse Communications\, John Paul\, Founder and CEO of Spiral Internet\, and Katherine Songster\, Communications Director at Harrison Edwards. This engaging hour-long discussion will delve into the crucial role of early stakeholder engagement in achieving successful projects that are embraced and championed by the local community. Through a combination of real-life success stories and cautionary tales\, along with helpful approaches and resources\, the panel will demonstrate the need for customized approaches rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all formula for success. The webinar will feature dynamic conversation between Lindsey\, John\, and Katherine\, followed by an engaging Q&A session that encourages audience participation. \n  \nWebinar Panel \n\nLindsey Johansen\, Communications and Marketing Manager\, Pulse Communications\nJohn Paul\, Founder and CEO\, Spiral Internet\nKatherine Songster\, Communications Director\, Harrison Edwards\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-everywhere-and-anywhere-stakeholder-engagement-strategies-tips-best-practices-to-ensure-the-most-successful-fiber-rollout/ CATEGORIES:Marketing Essentials,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230622T120000 DTSTAMP:20230619T110228Z CREATED:20230619T110146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T110228Z UID:10000055-1687431600-1687435200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Fiber and Wireless Broadband Technology Comparison for Rural Networks DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association and Vantage Point Solutions recently released a white paper that answers the question\, “Can Unlicensed Wireless Solve the Rural Digital Divide?” The research reveals that the limitations of unlicensed wireless and wireless in general are too great to be worthy of investment from public funds\, such as the NTIA’s Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) program\, and therefore cannot effectively close the digital equity gap. The paper concludes that fiber remains the most future-proof of all broadband technologies. \n“The BEAD program is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to close the U.S. broadband gap. In order to keep it closed\, broadband providers need to ensure they are deploying highly-reliable networks that have fast speeds and are scalable and sustainable long-term\,” said John George\, chair of Fiber Broadband Association’s Technology Committee and Senior Director of Solutions Engineering and Fusion Splicers at OFS. “Making the wrong technology choice now will require even more investment sooner than expected in order to meet increasing customer demands and will likely doom many to be on the wrong side of the digital divide forever.” \nThe white paper notes that wireless networks in general can provide broadband to customers that have no better solution available\, but its characteristics limit it from meeting the growing needs of broadband customers long-term\, especially in rural environments. One of the most obvious limitations is cost. While wireless networks often require lower initial capital investment than landline networks\, this advantage disappears or flips when considering the increased operational expenses of ongoing maintenance. \nOther limitations lie in the spectrum itself. The amount of available spectrum limits broadband speed and capacity. There is less than 1\,800 MHz of unlicensed and lightly licensed spectrum in the low-band and mid-band spectrum\, while a single fiber has 59 million MHz of spectrum available for use—33\,000 times more than unlicensed wireless. Much of the BEAD funding will be focused on rural areas\, and wireless has the unfortunate characteristic that the radio signal degrades as the distance between the customer and tower increases. Additionally\, the average broadband speed is over 250 Mbps and providers need to prepare for gigabit speeds in the next few years. There is no wireless spectrum available that would allow a fixed wireless network to practically and economically deliver that speed in a rural environment. \n“Fixed wireless has some advantages for short-term use\, but falls short both technically and economically in long-term\, high-performance broadband – especially in rural applications\,” said Larry Thompson\, CEO at Vantage Point Solutions. “This is why fiber continues to be the preferred technology in the BEAD program\, where the goal is to connect every community\, home\, and person to reliable broadband and not only close the digital divide\, but keep it closed.” \n  \nWebinar Presenters \nJohn George\, Senior Director\, Solutions Engineering and Professional Services\, OFS and FBA Technology Committee Chair\nMike Render\, CEO and Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC\nLarry Thompson\, PE\, CEO\, Vantage Point Solutions \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fiber-and-wireless-broadband-technology-comparison-for-rural-networks/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230621T103000 DTSTAMP:20230615T205915Z CREATED:20230615T205751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T205915Z UID:10000054-1687341600-1687343400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 25 - Understanding the Future FTTH Forecast…and the Place of Diverse Provider Types DESCRIPTION:The fiber broadband revolution we are seeing today\, building fiber all the way to each home and business\, hasn’t happened by accident. It is occurring because of the distinct visions and needs of a wide variety of Internet service providers. \nMichael Render with RVA will briefly review the unprecedented North American fiber broadband forecast for the next five years and beyond\, and then discuss what is driving about 1\,300 entities including small telcos\, large telcos\, municipalities\, municipal utilities\, private competitive providers\, cable companies\, MSOs\, rural electric cooperatives\, land developers\, and tribes…. to all contribute to the fiber movement in their own way. Finally\, when applying for government BEAD funding\, some of the likely sales arguments of large versus small providers will be highlighted. \n  \nWebinar Guest \nMichael Render is CEO and Principal Analyst at RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting. He is generally known as North America’s premier market research expert in tracking fiber optic broadband deployment and consumer attitudes to broadband. Michael has received numerous industry awards for his work in this arena. He has been a strategic research partner with FBA for the past 2 decades. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-25-understanding-the-future-ftth-forecastand-the-place-of-diverse-provider-types/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230614T103000 DTSTAMP:20230720T143722Z CREATED:20230608T202410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T143722Z UID:10000052-1686736800-1686738600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 24 - The Future of Fiber – Top 3 Trends in Fiber Optic Cable DESCRIPTION:As fiber networks progress and fuel our nation’s broadband revolution\, the use and acceptance of bend-insensitive fiber\, 200-micron fiber\, and high-density small-diameter cables enable world-class networks to be deployed. \nGreg Williams\, Director of Sales for Strategic Accounts of Prysmian\, a large-scale global optical fiber and fiber cable manufacturer in North America\, operating manufacturing plants in NC\, SC\, TN\, and Mexico\, will discuss these three trends taking place in the world of fiber cable and their progression. \nWebinar Guest: \nGreg Williams\, Director of Sales\, Prysmian Group \nGreg has been with Prysmian Group for 23 years\, spanning leadership roles in operations\, marketing\, and sales. His current role is Director of Sales for Strategic Accounts. \nGreg’s entire Prysmian career has been involved with fiber manufacturing and fiber deployments across North America. Greg is based in Hickory NC and has an engineering degree from NC State. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-24-the-future-of-fiber-top-3-trends-in-fiber-optic-cable-2/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230613T130000 DTSTAMP:20230607T151915Z CREATED:20230607T151614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T151915Z UID:10000049-1686657600-1686661200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Social Media Marketing KPIs\, Tools\, and Best Practices DESCRIPTION:How can social media help you and your business? How do you define success and measure the ROI? \nLaura Rychlik and Max Golkenrath from Hootsuite will be answering these questions during the webinar along with the following: \n• 🎯Learn what metrics are critical to success\n• 📊Best practices on measuring your progress\n• 🛠️ The tools can make your life easier\n• 🔎 A real life case study of the above in action \nThis webinar is brought to you by the FBA Marketing Committee. \n  \nWebinar Presenters \nLaura Rychlik\, Social Media Strategist at Hootsuite\, has been with the company for 3 years. \nMax Golkenrath\, Customer Account Manager at Hootsuite\, has been with the company for over 6 years working with mainly utilities\, government and higher education clients. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-social-media-marketing-kpis-tools-and-best-practices/ CATEGORIES:Marketing Essentials,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230607T103000 DTSTAMP:20230612T175357Z CREATED:20230602T152452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175357Z UID:10000048-1686132000-1686133800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 23 - No Regrets – How to Make the Most of A Once-in-a-Lifetime Investment DESCRIPTION:The industry is on the cusp of delivering ubiquitous gigabit connectivity to all Americans.  It has been repeatedly said that this is a once in a lifetime investment and operators\, communities and state broadband officials are focused on ensuring that the investments made today will pay dividends for future generations.  The fiber access network that is currently being deployed is the ideal vehicle to support not just the current requirements of users but meeting any future demands of the next killer application.  This talk will explore the fundamental technologies that enable operators to create these future proof networks by leveraging new advances from our researchers in Bell Labs and from our key technology partners. \nWebinar Guest: \nDavid Eckard is currently the Vice President of the Broadband Partners at Nokia overseeing the company’s response to the historical influx of capital from the various federal and state funding programs that aims to close the digital inequities in our country.  Since 1999\, David has been a key contributor\, advocate and industry leader for the creation and adoption of fiber access in the United States and around the world.  He brings a unique multi-disciplinary perspective to the industry and serves as a trusted consultant to executives\, policy makers and industry decision makers on market and technology challenges. He previously has held various leadership positions in Nokia as the VP of Strategy and Technology of North America\, VP of Business Strategy for the Optical Networking Product Division and the Chief Technology Officer for the Fixed Networks division.  He has overseen the development and investment of key enabling technologies that has allowed Nokia to be a trusted partner for next generation fiber networks. \nHe is a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff of Nokia\, holds many patents in optical access technologies and has represented Nokia in standardization forums for next generation optical access networks. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-23-no-regrets-how-to-make-the-most-of-a-once-in-a-lifetime-investment/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230531T103000 DTSTAMP:20230530T140518Z CREATED:20230525T121852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T140518Z UID:10000047-1685527200-1685529000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 22 - Rural Broadband Operators - Internet Exchanges\, Peering\, and the User Experience DESCRIPTION:Internet Exchanges and peering have been critical components to the Internet ecosystem since the dawn of the Internet. However\, many rural broadband operators have little to no knowledge of how Internet Exchanges work and how they may benefit them to reduce costs and improve their subscriber’s experience. This presentation strives to provide rural broadband operators with a high-level understanding of how Internet Exchanges and peering work\, how to access them\, the economics that drives their value\, and what alternatives are available in the market. \nWebinar Guest: \nOffir Schwartz\nFounder & CEO\nCapcon Networks \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-22-rural-broadband-operators-internet-exchanges-peering-and-the-user-experience/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230525T140000 DTSTAMP:20230612T175807Z CREATED:20230510T124643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175807Z UID:10000040-1685019600-1685023200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Everything in Telecom Happens Someplace… But Can You Quickly Understand How or Why Before Taking Action? DESCRIPTION:The telecommunications industry is working harder than ever to meet market demands. They need to maximize resources to grow and operate existing networks\, safeguard the customer experience\, and deliver services deeper into rural communities. \nSince virtually every aspect of business in the telecommunications industry involves location\, it only makes sense for organizations to take a geographic approach to manage their efforts. By using maps and spatial thinking to plan and design\, analyze\, collaborate\, and capitalize market opportunities\, organizations can provide the best possible awareness and understanding for completing tasks and solving problems. \nThis webinar highlights how service providers of any size can utilize ArcGIS to unify data and information contained in existing operations and business support systems to create and deliver simplified workflows and comprehensive understanding throughout the organization. \nHere are a few areas we’ll highlight in this session: \n\nEvolution of Communications: Welcome to the Immersive Era!\nNetwork maps: The foundation for the entire organization\nContent: Create and deliver a single source of truth\nComprehensive understanding: Through Analysis and Insight\nProductivity: Eliminating common frustrations and stressors\nScalability: Building your best team\n\n  \nWebinar Presenter \nRandall René\, Industry Solutions Specialist – Telecom\, Esri \nRandall René is an Industry Solutions Specialist for the Telecommunications industry at Esri. He brings a love of mapping\, efficient process design\, change management\, and over twenty years of experience in the telecommunications and cable industry. Randall has worked in a wide variety of positions throughout his career. He’s worked as a field tech\, built and supervised central offices\, led infrastructure planning and design teams\, and helped lead HQ enterprise GIS innovation and application development teams. When he’s not working\, you can find him volunteering in the community or enjoying outdoor activities. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-everything-in-telecom-happens-someplace-but-can-you-quickly-understand-how-or-why-before-taking-action/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ESRI_logo_logotype.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230525T120000 DTSTAMP:20230516T160356Z CREATED:20230516T160356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T160356Z UID:10000043-1685012400-1685016000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:How to Use Streaming Services to Drive Your Business DESCRIPTION:The world of TV has never been more complicated\, but that also means the opportunity for broadband providers to embrace the change and help both broadband shoppers and customers figure it all out is as great as it ever was. In this webinar\, MyBundle CEO and Co-Founder\, Jason Cohen\, will focus on: \n\nHow broadband providers can use Live TV streaming alternatives to further broadband penetration and\nUtilize the Streaming Choice platform to incentivize new broadband customer acquisition\, speed upgrades\, reduce churn and more.\n\nThis webinar is brought to you by the FBA Marketing Committee. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nPrior to starting MyBundle\, Jason Cohen was a Portfolio Manager at Buckingham Capital Management\, where he researched and invested in the Media/Telecom sector with a special focus on how streaming TV was disrupting the traditional ecosystem. Jason not only believed consumers would benefit from the increasing choice afforded by streaming\, but that a new golden age of broadband providers was around the corner due to the separation of broadband and video delivery. However\, with all that choice came new challenges\, and Jason started MyBundle in 2019 to help simplify streaming for consumers\, streaming services\, and broadband providers. From making it simpler to cut the cord to finding TV shows and movies on a customer’s current streaming services\, MyBundle is now helping over 165 broadband providers harness the power of streaming. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/how-to-use-streaming-services-to-drive-your-business/ CATEGORIES:Marketing Essentials,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230524T103000 DTSTAMP:20230519T133450Z CREATED:20230519T131304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T133450Z UID:10000046-1684922400-1684924200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 21 - Planning the Future of Fiber Networks: 4S Design Considerations DESCRIPTION:Our industry faces a tremendous moment of opportunity to connect the unconnected and deliver access to transformative applications – and fiber networks are at the center of it all. Meeting this moment calls for a new commitment to innovation in the passive optical network in four key areas – the S4 model: \n\nSpeed: From broadband networks to the data center\, operators must build faster\, to stay ahead of surging bandwidth demand and meet required timelines for government-supported projects.\nSize: Space is increasingly at a premium\, whether in the field\, a central office or a spine-to-leaf link inside a data center. Maximizing fiber density is critical.\nSimplicity: Skilled labor in the field remains scarce; operators need solutions to help them scale with fewer resources and minimize errors.\nSustainability: Network architects need optical solutions with a reduced carbon footprint to meet their aggressive environmental targets and build a more sustainable world.\n\nO’Day will discuss how delivering the promise of Internet for All will require sustained commitment to innovation in all four S’s from the entire industry ecosystem — operators\, standards bodies\, installers\, and equipment manufacturers. He will also share some of Corning’s newest innovations in each of these areas. \nWebinar Guest: \nMichael O’Day\nChief Technology Officer\nCorning Optical Communications \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-21-planning-the-future-of-fiber-networks-4s-design-considerations/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230523T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230523T120000 DTSTAMP:20230509T024914Z CREATED:20230508T123617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T024914Z UID:10000039-1684839600-1684843200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Future-Proofing Your Fiber Network DESCRIPTION:EPB launched America’s first community-wide Gig-speed internet in 2010\, later expanding the ubiquitously available service to 10 Gig in 2015 and 25 Gig in 2022. Since EPB Fiber Optics first began offering connectivity services a little over a decade ago\, it’s market share has grown to nearly 80% of the service area. Today\, using Hexagon’s network solution\, EPB can evolve their data model to include the logical components of the network\, increase the fidelity of data\, and make a commitment to increased precision of both physical and logical assets. \nJoin this webinar to hear valuable lessons learned that could help other fiber providers prepare for tomorrow by future-proofing their network to withstand potential challenges and accommodate the ever-increasing demand for data transmission. \nExperts from EPB and Hexagon will share ways to future-proof your fiber network including: \n1. Building a resilient architecture to reduce outage response times\n2. Enhancing throughput with capacity planning and increased backhaul\n3. Utilizing advanced electronics to increase speeds and lower latency\n4. Analyzing network traffic with dynamic data modelling\n5. Continuously improving data fidelity \n  \nWebinar Speakers \nJoshua Wilshusen\, Solutions Consultant for Utilities and Communications\, Hexagon’s Safety\, Infrastructure & Geospatial division \nJoshua is a solution consultant and account executive at Hexagon. With 18 years of experience in spatial asset management for utilities and communications providers\, he is passionate about helping clients maximize ROI of fiber network assets in terms of providing network connectivity to consumers and enabling resilient\, agile networks. \nWes Hughes\, Manager\, Fiber Design\, EPB \nWith nearly 30 years in the telecom industry\, Wes Hughes manages EPB’s Fiber Design team\, ensuring the reliability and speed of the country’s first community-wide symmetrical 25 Gig internet service. Since 2004\, Wes has been an essential part of EPB’s fiber optic network development that designed the nation’s first community-wide Gig-speed internet in 2010 and launched America’s first commercially available quantum network. Prior to joining EPB\, Wes held technical roles at AT&T\, Qwest and KDL. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-future-proofing-your-fiber-network/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Hlogocropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230518T140000 DTSTAMP:20230501T163332Z CREATED:20230501T125518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T163332Z UID:10000034-1684414800-1684418400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Fiber Workforce Development Guidebook – Workforce Development for BEAD DESCRIPTION:As states prepare their Five-Year Action Plans to submit to NTIA\, the inclusion of training has never been more important. Broadband Equity and Access Deployment (BEAD) funding will be a key element in building the fiber workforce through comprehensive training. The FBA Workforce Development Guidebook is designed to assist State Broadband Offices and State Workforce Development Offices to create and implement comprehensive workforce development programs in support of the NTIA BEAD program. Join this webinar to understand the workforce challenges of BEAD\, the importance of adopting a training program\, and what you need to do to get started. \nWebinar Presenters \nMegan Corriveau\, Consultant\, Cartesian\nMark Boxer\, Technical Manager\, Solutions and Applications Engineering\, OFS\, and FBA Board Member\nDeborah Kish\, VP of Research and Workforce Development\, Fiber Broadband Association \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-fiber-workforce-development-guidebook-workforce-development-for-bead/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230517T113000 DTSTAMP:20230515T143419Z CREATED:20230515T143419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T143419Z UID:10000042-1684321200-1684323000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Where's The Funding? Episode 5: Navigating the Letter of Credit DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Fiber Broadband Association’s “Where’s The Funding?” series. WTF is a free-to-attend 12-part webinar series to help members understand\, navigate\, and obtain matching funds for broadband grants. \nIn this episode\, attendees will be able to get three perspectives on the Letter of Credit; they will be able to hear about the legal view from Philip J. Macres\, they will get the point of view from ISPs through Elizabeth Bowles\, and they can also get the perspective of banks through Pierce Verchick. \n  \nWebinar Panel \nPhilip J. Macres has more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications sector and during that time has seen over $100 million in funding awarded to his clients. He has participated in litigation and policy resolution at both the state and federal level\, including in front of the FCC. He has experience working with RDOF\, BEAD\, NTIA’s Middle Mile\, USDA’s ReConnect\, Community Connect\, Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan\, and ARPA’s SLFRF and CPF programs. \nElizabeth Bowles guides the strategic direction and vision of Aristotle’s ISP division\, Digital Product Development Lab division\, and Digital Marketing Agency division. She plays an integral role in the development of Aristotle’s business relationships\, including partnerships\, investment strategies\, and joint ventures. Elizabeth is currently serving a two-year term on the FCC’s newly established Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. \nPierce Verchick has been with LiveOak Bank since 2015\, and has overseen over $100 million in spall business transactions. He and his team are primarily responsible providing senior debt solutions to companies in the broadband\, internet service and data infrastructure industries. \n  \n \n \n Click Here to Register at Broadband.Money URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/wheres-the-funding-episode-5-navigating-the-letter-of-credit/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Where's The Funding? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-design-9-e1680194888964.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230517T103000 DTSTAMP:20230512T155259Z CREATED:20230512T153209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T155259Z UID:10000041-1684317600-1684319400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 20 - Turning the Tide in Mississippi with Fiber DESCRIPTION:In this Fiber for Breakfast\, Quinn Jordan will share that Mississippi is the 42nd most connected State in the nation. Quinn and his team at the Mississippi Broadband Association are working to change lives in Mississippi with fiber. Quinn will disclose the actions underway to catapult the State from the back of the pack to leaders in connectivity and economic development. \nWebinar Guest: \nQuinn Jordan\nExecutive Director\nMississippi Broadband Association \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-20-turning-the-tide-in-mississippi-with-fiber/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230510T103000 DTSTAMP:20230505T122602Z CREATED:20230505T122602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T122602Z UID:10000035-1683712800-1683714600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 19 - Redefining the Meaning of P3: People\, Partnerships & Preparation DESCRIPTION:Traditionally\, P3 has been synonymous with public-private partnerships\, but when it comes to navigating the complex world of building broadband networks in 2023\, Mears Broadband is redefining the term with a new P3 model and philosophy that focuses on people\, partnerships\, and preparation. \nMears Broadband President Trent Edwards will discuss Mears’ P3 model as it relates to solving key construction issues\, including labor shortages\, delays\, and cost overruns\, that new owner operators are facing as they look to build fiber broadband networks. \nWebinar Presenters: \nTrent Edwards is the President of Mears  Broadband Division. In this role\, Trent leads all facets of the division\, including strategy\, sales\, and operations. Trent is a telecom industry veteran with nearly 25 years of experience. Prior to joining Mears Broadband\, Trent served as Senior Vice President of US Operations at Ledcor Technical Services and Vice President of Operations at XO Communications. \nAs a results-driven leader\, Trent is committed to driving successful outcomes and satisfaction for Mears’ clients.  His diverse experience includes leadership and management roles in capital and network planning\, engineering\, operations\, construction\, network management\, safety\, and service delivery. \nTrent holds a degree from Nashville Technical Institute and lives in Austin\, Texas. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-19-redefining-the-meaning-of-p3-people-partnerships-preparation/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230509T120000 DTSTAMP:20230427T133416Z CREATED:20230426T195808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T133416Z UID:10000032-1683630000-1683633600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Improvements to the Supply Chain DESCRIPTION:FBA’s Supply Chain Working Group will present on updates to its Supply Chain white paper\, titled “Strategies to Mitigate Bottlenecks in the Current Fiber Broadband Supply Chain.” This white paper helps companies carefully plan to overcome supply chain challenges and build more robust systems and processes to buffer them from future challenges and keep fiber projects on target. The white paper was originally published in September 2022\, and the presenters will share new data and insights. \nFBA members can login and access the white paper at: https://fiberbroadband.org/resources/strategies-to-mitigate-bottlenecks-in-the-current-fiber-broadband-supply-chain/ \nWebinar Presenters: \n• Scott Jackson (FBA Board Member and Chair of FBA’s Supply Chain Working Group)\, National Broadband Market Manager\, Graybar\n• Jerry Cederlund\, SVP\, Customer Supply and Fulfillment Operations\, Calix\n• John George\, Senior Director\, Solutions Engineering and Professional Services\, OFS\n• Joe Jensen\, Americas Market Development\, Corning Incorporated\n• Jeff Manning\, VP of Operations\, Shentel \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-improvements-to-the-supply-chain/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230503T103000 DTSTAMP:20230427T183610Z CREATED:20230427T183610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T183610Z UID:10000033-1683108000-1683109800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 18 - Fiber Connect 2023 - Let the Disruption Begin! DESCRIPTION:Fiber Connect 2023 is all about disruption and the role fiber broadband plays in enabling markets\, companies\, and communities to evolve\, create and alter market dynamics in new and exciting ways. This year\, we’ve added six Operator Light Talks where leading network operators will detail how their networks allow customers to shift market paradigms\, create opportunity\, and underpin customer experience. During The State Broadband Summit\, attendees will hear firsthand from broadband officers\, state legislators\, and county commissioners about their plans to leverage NTIA Bead funds to close the digital divide. \nWebinar Presenters: \nJoseph “JJ” Jones\, President\, On Trac\, Inc. and FBA Board Chair\nRich Williams\, Program Director\, Fiber Connect Conference \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-18-fiber-connect-2023-let-the-disruption-begin/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230427T140000 DTSTAMP:20230425T133216Z CREATED:20230425T050421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T133216Z UID:10000031-1682600400-1682604000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Social Media Platforms Demystified: How to Reach Your Customers DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to step up your social media game and connect with customers? Join us for a fun and informative session on social media platforms! In this webinar\, we’ll break down the different types of social media platforms\, including Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn and Twitter. \nLearn how to leverage each platform’s unique features to reach your target audience and get a sneak peek into how algorithms determine what content is shown to users. We’ll also explore the strengths and weaknesses of each platform and share tips on how to choose the right one for your communication goals. Don’t miss out on this engaging and enlightening session! \nThis webinar is brought to you by the FBA Marketing Committee. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nAustin Karr\, Principal\, Monkeythis \nAs a marketing and communication expert\, Austin brings a wealth of strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills to his role as a Principal at Monkeythis. He is an advocate for broadband fiber projects\, spearheading brand development and communications for multiple municipal fiber utility projects\, feasibility studies\, and ISP projects. \nAustin is a skilled marketer with a track record of developing high-performing social media campaigns\, producing engaging videos\, creating robust print materials\, and implementing sustainable marketing campaigns that drive results and achieve business objectives. \nAdditionally\, Austin co-founded a nonprofit organization focused on helping children in feeding therapy. He is a passionate advocate for assisting children who struggle with problem feeding and is dedicated to providing support to both the children and their families. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-social-media-platforms-demystified-how-to-reach-your-customers/ CATEGORIES:Marketing Essentials,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230427T120000 DTSTAMP:20230417T192813Z CREATED:20230417T192813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T192813Z UID:10000029-1682593200-1682596800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Sustainability Survey – A Global View from the Fiber-to-the-Home Council Global Alliance (FCGA) DESCRIPTION:Sustainability ranks among the top ten initiatives across multiple businesses as they strive to become more efficient\, environmentally friendly\, and invest in employees for improved retention. With the Information and Communications Technology sector being responsible for 3-4% of all global emissions\, the Fiber Broadband Association and the Fiber-to-the-Home Council Global Alliance (FCGA) conducted a sustainability survey of the fiber industry to understand the commitment of service providers and vendors to sustainability and Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies\, where they are in terms of reaching their overall goals and milestones\, and how these differ at the regional level. The outcome illustrated interesting regional and cultural differences and highlighted regions that appear further behind. \nSpeakers: \nGary Bolton\, President and CEO\, Fiber Broadband Association\nVincent Garnier\, President and CEO\, FTTH Council Europe\nNelson Hiroshi Saito\, President\, Fiber Broadband Association LATAM\nRusafie Alam\, Head of Operations\, Fiber Network Council Asia Pacific\nJuanita Clark\, CEO\, Digital Council Africa\nKholoud Al Dorgham\, Director General\, Fiber Connect Council MENA \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-sustainability-survey-a-global-view-from-the-fiber-to-the-home-council-global-alliance-fcga/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230426T103000 DTSTAMP:20230421T132435Z CREATED:20230421T132435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T132435Z UID:10000030-1682503200-1682505000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 17 - Fiber – A Climate Hero? DESCRIPTION:In this Fiber for Breakfast\, hear from John Schulz\, Director of Sustainability Integration\, about how AT&T’s plans for fiber expansion can open doors to solutions that help transform how we live and work and how that can help reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change. \nWebinar Guest \nJohn Schulz is Director of Sustainability Integration at AT&T. In this role\, John works with customers\, technology collaborators\, AT&T Business\, and leading independent third parties to identify how AT&T connectivity can help address climate change. John began his AT&T career in the Corporate Real Estate group and migrated into leadership roles with the Energy and Corporate Sustainability organizations. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-17-fiber-a-climate-hero/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230419T140000 DTSTAMP:20230322T182146Z CREATED:20230322T181122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T182146Z UID:10000009-1681909200-1681912800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:La inclusión creciente de mujeres y la brecha salarial en el entorno de las telecomunicaciones DESCRIPTION:A lo largo de los últimos 25 años\, la incorporación de mujeres a las carreras dominadas por hombres como ingenierías y algunas otras licenciaturas con este enfoque\, ha ido creciendo de manera exponencial. Cada año\, las cifras de mujeres en el entorno laboral van en aumento\, pero los retos a los que se enfrentan muchas mujeres\, como por ejemplo\, la brecha salarial; siguen siendo un tema a revisar para buscar la equidad y la apertura a nuevas oportunidades en el ambiente corporativo. En esta sesión\, abordaremos el tema de cómo ha transcurrido dicha evolución\, de todos los retos que se han superado\, y como las mujeres han logrado romper barreras culturales\, familiares y salariales para seguir su desarrollo profesional hasta obtener posiciones de liderazgo dentro de las organizaciones. Le invitamos a participar de este panel de Mujeres de Fibra\, donde contaremos con la presencia de grandes mujeres que son un claro ejemplo de esta evolución y que abrirán parte de vida para compartirnos sus experiencias y conocimientos para apoyar a más mujeres de la industria.  \nPanelistas: \n\nXimena Mora\, CEO – OnNet Fibra Colombia\nMartha Gómez Orea\, Head of Personas & Administración\, Telefonica México \n\nModeradora: \n\nAraceli Ruiz\, Chair\, Comité de Mujeres de Fibra\n\n  \n \n \n Haga Clic Aquí para Registros URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/la-inclusion-creciente-de-mujeres-y-la-brecha-salarial-en-el-entorno-de-las-telecomunicaciones/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-4-×-3-in.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230419T103000 DTSTAMP:20230412T174130Z CREATED:20230412T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T174130Z UID:10000026-1681898400-1681900200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 16 - Unlicensed Wireless: Suitable for Closing the Digital Divide? DESCRIPTION:While fiber is the undisputed king of broadband technologies\, fixed wireless is a valuable tool in the toolbox of connectivity options. However not all wireless is created equal – and there is a stark difference between the use cases for licensed and unlicensed wireless spectrum. In a recent white paper commissioned by FBA\, Larry Thompson\, PE\, CEO of Vantage Point Solutions\, argues that the limitations of unlicensed wireless are too great to be worthy of investment from public funds such as BEAD. Join us for a lively discussion about the arguments made in the white paper\, as well as other technology considerations important for the national discussion on broadband funding investments. \nWebinar Guest: \n\nLarry Thompson\, PE\, Chief Executive Officer\, Vantage Point Solutions\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-16-unlicensed-wireless-suitable-for-closing-the-digital-divide/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230413T140000 DTSTAMP:20230406T203315Z CREATED:20230404T001857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T203315Z UID:10000021-1681390800-1681394400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Making the Most of BEAD Opportunities - Tips for Success for States and ISPs DESCRIPTION:States are planning to invest unprecedented federal funding to help build broadband infrastructure. The next big wave of federal funding has begun to flow from the NTIA in the form of the Broadband Equity\, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The BEAD program\, a cornerstone of the “Internet for All” agenda\, represents $42.45 billion of the overall spend and a significant opportunity for states to help their citizens by working with “subrecipients” who will plan\, build and operate new\, mostly fiber networks across America. \nWhile the BEAD program is necessary and welcomed\, it presents challenges for State Broadband Offices. The Notice of Funding Opportunity\, or NOFO\, has a clear set of requirements that states need to meet in order to use the BEAD grants. \nSimilarly\, while representing a rich source of funding for network expansion\, the program requirements can seem daunting to the ISPs\, Cooperatives and Public-private partnerships that are expected to lead the growth. \nIn this panel webinar we’ll explore the BEAD NOFO and share tips on how to navigate the requirements while making the most of the funding opportunities. \nIn this webinar\, the panelists will discuss: \n• Leveraging map data to make informed decisions\n• Navigating the state-led challenge process\n• Collaboration between States and ISPs\n• Tracking\, reporting and sharing project progress \nWho Should Attend:\nState BBOs\, ISPs and network builders interested in BEAD funding \nModerator: \n\nBrian Mefford\, VP of Broadband Strategy\, VETRO\n\nPanelists: \n\nChad Rupe\, General Manager\, Poderosa Communications\nPeggy Schaffer\, Strategic Advisor\, VETRO\nJeff Sobotka\, VP\, Government\, Vivacity Infrastructure Group\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-making-the-most-of-bead-opportunities-tips-for-success-for-states-and-isps/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/VETRO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230412T103000 DTSTAMP:20230407T221411Z CREATED:20230407T221411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T221411Z UID:10000023-1681293600-1681295400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 15 - Communities Thrive with Fiber Broadband DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association has embarked on new research that looks into the economic impact fiber has in a community. Join us on Fiber for Breakfast and see how fiber to the home has impacted a community in Westfield\, Massachusetts\, and why fiber was brought to the community\, the challenges\, timeline\, and benefits since deployment. This session will also examine ways fiber is helping to enable new migration trends to more rural areas and improving personal productivity and proving economic value to the community. \nWebinar Guest: \n\nMary Jander\, Sr. Analyst and Editor\, Futuriom\nDeborah Kish\, Vice President of Research and Workforce Development\, Fiber Broadband Association\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-15-communities-thrive-with-fiber-broadband/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230405T113000 DTSTAMP:20230403T223448Z CREATED:20230329T182904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T223448Z UID:10000017-1680692400-1680694200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Developing a Rational Methodology to Setting the BEAD Program’s Extremely High Cost Per Location Threshold DESCRIPTION:In implementing the $42.5B BEAD Program\, NTIA demonstrated leadership by prioritizing the deployment of all-fiber connectivity – the most capable\, reliable\, and durable last-mile broadband network technology. States and Territories now have the task of making this fiber priority a reality – by establishing the Extremely High Cost Per Location Threshold – the touchpoint at which a State or Territory may consider whether other technologies provide an efficient means to reach the highest cost locations\, locations that have historically been left out or provided the bare minimum when it comes to broadband investment. NTIA expects the Threshold to be set as high as possible to help ensure that eligible unserved/underserved locations are not left behind and instead receive the same fiber connectivity that virtually all other locations in the U.S. are going to receive. \nTo help States and Territories set their Thresholds\, the Fiber Broadband Association has joined with the business consulting firm Cartesian to develop a methodology based on sound economic and market underpinnings to which States and Territories can apply their unique “facts on the ground.” States and Territories can then run multiple deployment scenarios to converge on a Threshold that best achieves the fiber deployment objective. During the webinar\, Cartesian will present its methodology and then respond to questions from States and Territories. \nWebinar Host: Gary Bolton\, President and CEO\, Fiber Broadband Association\nWebinar Presenter: Michael Dargue\, Vice President\, Cartesian \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/developing-a-rational-methodology-to-setting-the-bead-programs-extremely-high-cost-per-location-threshold/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230405T103000 DTSTAMP:20230403T235835Z CREATED:20230403T235835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T235835Z UID:10000020-1680688800-1680690600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 14 - Internet for All: Addressing the Digital Equity Gap in the U.S. DESCRIPTION:The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has three grant programs funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law. Join us for Fiber for Breakfast as Angela Thi Bennett\, Digital Equity Director at NTIA\, breaks down the details of the Digital Equity Act\, which provided $2.75 billion to establish these grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion\, and why this work is so important and who are most impacted. Angela will also discuss tribal broadband and highlight a request for comment opportunity in the Digital Equity RFC. \nResources: \nDigital Equity Act Info Sheet \nInternet for All Map (with State Broadband Office and NTIA contact information as well as BEAD program status and progress) \nWebinar Guest \nAngela Thi Bennett\, Digital Equity Director\, NTIA \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-14-internet-for-all-addressing-the-digital-equity-gap-in-the-u-s/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR