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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230330T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230330T140000 DTSTAMP:20230328T034758Z CREATED:20230328T034758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T034758Z UID:10000016-1680181200-1680184800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Solving the MDU Gigabit Coverage Challenge DESCRIPTION:Recent years have seen operators deploying fiber miles to achieve the highest possible Homes Passed metric\, with a focus on serving SFUs. In the process\, Brownfield MDUs were “bypassed” resulting in a “fiber divide” for the tenants despite the nearby access to fiber. \nYou will learn how to use Fiber Extension technologies like G.hn and leverage existing MDU wiring (telephone pairs or coaxial cabling) to solve the MDU challenge. This is attractive to Operators pushing a fiber-first strategy. We will share how Nuvera deployed the GAM and leveraged G.hn and XGS-PON OMCI integration. The additional MDU-based subscribers come with a minimal investment and maximize the return on the already deployed fiber. \nWebinar Speakers \nPierre Trudeau\, President and CTO\, Positron Access Solutions\nStephen Eyre\, VP\, Partner Operations\, Calix\nToby Hermel\, Senior Network Manager\, Nuvera \n \n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-solving-the-mdu-gigabit-coverage-challenge/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Combo-Logos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230329T223000 DTSTAMP:20230323T193450Z CREATED:20230323T193450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T193450Z UID:10000011-1680084000-1680129000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 13 - Electric Cooperative Broadband - Why Make Ready Matters DESCRIPTION:As states prepare for BEAD allocations and USDA finalizes the next ReConnect rounds\, our nation’s Electric Cooperatives continue to analyze their futures in the Broadband arena. Electric Cooperatives will have a crossroads between actively providing services or playing a more supporting role in their communities\, with one common theme\, Make Ready. \nMake Ready involves the effort and funding needed to utilize existing power poles to support added infrastructure to deploy broadband and can make or break a fiber broadband deployment plan. \nWebinar Guest: \n\nRyan Kudera\, Senior Consultant\, Finley Engineering\n\nRyan joined Finley Engineering in 2022 in the Lamar\, Missouri office. Before accepting his position at Finley\, Ryan served as the Broadband Director for the State of Wyoming. Ryan has served many roles in the Telecom\, Broadband\, and Energy sectors during his 25-year career with positions including Field Operations\, Instruction\, Economic Development\, Regulation\, and Finance\, with a continued focus on Rural Broadband in the Rocky Mountain West. \n \n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-13-electric-cooperative-broadband-why-make-ready-matters/ 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:20230328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230328T130000 DTSTAMP:20230327T131012Z CREATED:20230327T131012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T131012Z UID:10000015-1680004800-1680008400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The Science of WiFi Extender Placement - How\, Where and Why DESCRIPTION:In today’s hyper-connected world\, high performing WiFi has become a necessity for nearly every household. While most customers expect a seamless WiFi experience from day one\, this can be challenging for Service Providers to deliver for a variety of reasons. \nBetween customers’ preferences on router placement and varying home infrastructure\, it can be difficult for field technicians to install the ideal network configuration. Customer pushback on additional nodes can lead to poor WiFi coverage and network performance issues\, which can often turn into turn-around tech visits and in the worst-case scenario\, churn. \nIn this webinar\, Jason Moore\, CEO of RouteThis\, and Jenni Dettman\, Vice President of Marketing for RouteThis\, will cover how RouteThis can help you: \n• Optimally place equipment for ideal coverage in each home\n• Visually educate customers on CPE placement\n• Facilitate extender upsell conversations\n• Test and confirm network performance across the entire home \nWith the odds stacked against them\, technicians need a better way to install. Discover how you can deliver a flawless \nWiFi experience – with any brand or vendor of CPE – from day one with RouteThis Certify. \n  \nWebinar Speakers \nJason Moore – CEO and Co-Founder\, RouteThis \nJason Moore is the co-founder and CEO of RouteThis. As an electrical engineer with extensive experience in the SaaS industry\, Jason has worked in highly technical fields including high-bandwidth silicon for ISP data centers and consumer technology such as Thunderbolt. Prior to founding RouteThis\, Jason was CEO of Videostream\, a leading consumer video platform that quickly grew into one of the top apps on Google Chromecast. \nJenni Dettman – Vice President of Marketing\, RouteThis \nWith 20+ years of industry experience including Adtran\, DZS and Emerson\, Jenni is a seasoned player in B2C\, B2B and SaaS marketing and is passionate about enabling Service Providers to deliver the ultimate customer experience. \n \n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-science-of-wifi-extender-placement-how-where-and-why/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RouteThis_Logo_Full-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230327T130000 DTSTAMP:20230324T174846Z CREATED:20230324T174846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T174846Z UID:10000012-1679918400-1679922000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - New Technologies to Speed Time to Market are Essential DESCRIPTION:Any technology that breaks the status quo for how fiber broadband services are delivered should and must be adopted\, especially those that enable operators to streamline the deployment process and accelerate time to market. Speed to turning up homes enables network operators to generate revenue more quickly\, making public and private shareholders alike happy. With skilled labor at a premium\, finding workforce efficiencies through labor-lite solutions is the path more operators are taking. Such craft-friendly solutions have been found to cut up to 50 percent off the time to turn up a household or business\, enabling technicians to add one or two new installations per day – speed that turns homes passed into more homes generating revenue per month. \nWebinar Speakers \nKevin Morgan leads the marketing efforts for Clearfield as Chief Marketing Officer and joined the company in 2016. He also serves on the Senior Council Committee of the Fiber Broadband Association and previously was a three-time elected Board Chair (2015\, 2019\, 2022) after first joining the Board in 2010. Prior to joining Clearfield\, he spent two decades at ADTRAN. \nFor over 35 years\, Paul Kmit has contributed to fiber technology advancements supporting telecommunication carriers worldwide\, earning him 6 US patents for fiber infrastructure. In his current role as Technology Platform Manager at Clearfield\, he continues to leverage his broad understanding of customer needs to develop new products supporting efforts to efficiently build robust fiber networks. Prior to joining Clearfield\, Paul held various positions and ADC Telecommunications and TE Connectivity in the roles of design engineering\, application engineering\, product management and sales. \n \n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-new-technologies-to-speed-time-to-market-are-essential/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Clearfield-Stacked-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230323T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230323T150000 DTSTAMP:20230322T183042Z CREATED:20230315T154524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T183042Z UID:10000003-1679583600-1679583600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Advanced Fiber Modeling: Managing Connections Beyond the Physical DESCRIPTION:Modeling the physical connections of a fiber network is not enough. To fully understand and make more efficient use of assets\, a logical component is needed. Combining physical and logical networks in one model enables providers to unlock additional business value and increase ROI by better-predicting utilization and planning for diversity. \nIn this webinar\, Hexagon experts will discuss: \n\nThe concepts of links\, channels and circuits and their role in network modeling\nModeling physical networks at the fiber strand/port level\nLayering in logical components at the circuit level\nAutomatically managing changes in a single connectivity model\n\nWebinar Speakers \n\nDon Lorente\, Technical Director\, Utilities and Communications at Hexagon’s Safety\, Infrastructure & Geospatial division\nDave Kenney\, VP of Implementation Services at Hexagon’s Safety\, Infrastructure & Geospatial division\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-advanced-fiber-modeling-managing-connections-beyond-the-physical/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-design-7.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR