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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190538Z CREATED:20260422T190538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T190538Z UID:10000690-1778068800-1778068800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Incorporating Digital Twins into Design\, Construction and Maintenance of Broadband Networks DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-incorporating-digital-twins-into-design-construction-and-maintenance-of-broadband-networks/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/05.06.26-AirWorks-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T103000 DTSTAMP:20260429T162015Z CREATED:20260428T153650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162015Z UID:10000698-1778061600-1778063400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 18: The Fourth Pillar of the AI Era DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 18: The Fourth Pillar of the AI Era\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs AI evolves from centralized data centers to massive\, distributed systems\, the physical layer—glass and photons—is becoming the true architecture of intelligence. \n\n\nJoin us on the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Allan Isfan\, AI\, Telecom\, and Streaming Executive at AI Squared\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to explore fiber as the “Fourth Pillar” of AI. \n\n\nTogether\, they’ll unpack how fiber serves as the nervous and circulatory system of modern intelligence\, why legacy networks are reaching a structural ceiling\, and what it takes for operators to evolve from bandwidth providers to AI architects. \n\n\nDon’t miss this deep dive into the infrastructure powering the AI era. Register now! \n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-18-the-fourth-pillar-of-the-ai-era/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T131737Z CREATED:20260409T125940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T131737Z UID:10000684-1777471200-1777471200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Future-proofing fiber networks: Why network inventory management is becoming mission-critical DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-future-proofing-fiber-networks-why-network-inventory-management-is-becoming-mission-critical/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/04.29.26-VertiGIS-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T114208Z CREATED:20260406T114208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T114208Z UID:10000682-1777464000-1777464000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Mach9 + TrueNet: Accelerating Fiber Permitting and Design from Field Capture to Delivery DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-mach9-truenet-accelerating-fiber-permitting-and-design-from-field-capture-to-delivery/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/04.29.26-Mach9-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204736Z CREATED:20260415T181054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T204736Z UID:10000687-1777456800-1777458600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 17: The Fiber Network Consolidation Wave: Are you ready? DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 17: The Fiber Network Consolidation Wave: Are you ready?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. fiber market has entered a phase of consolidation\, with larger operators acquiring smaller networks at an accelerating pace. Integration can unlock scale and efficiency\, but execution risk varies widely by architecture\, technology stack\, and operational maturity. Which networks integrate cleanly—and where do problems emerge? Join us as Jack Burton and David Strauss of BSP Technical Advisors\, talk with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, for a practical discussion on readiness\, risk\, and value creation. Register now! \nWith Special Guests \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-17-the-fiber-network-consolidation-wave-are-you-ready/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260326T181717Z CREATED:20260326T181717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181717Z UID:10000676-1776945600-1776945600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Getting Tactical with AI: Live Use Cases for ISP Operations DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-getting-tactical-with-ai-live-use-cases-for-isp-operations/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/04.23.26-gaiia-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T103000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164743Z CREATED:20260410T164743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T164743Z UID:10000685-1776852000-1776853800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 16: Latest Trends and Developments in the North American Broadband Market - 2026 Edition DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 16: Latest Trends and Developments in the North American Broadband Market – 2026 Edition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs high-speed internet becomes essential to daily life\, this episode explores Omdia’s latest report on what’s next for broadband across North America. The report examines emerging trends reshaping connectivity—from expanding rural access and improving home network experiences to evolving pricing models and intensifying competition. \n\n\nIn this week’s episode\, Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, is joined by Jaimie Lenderman\, Research Manager\, Service Provider Networks and Alzbeta Fellenbaum\, Practice Leader\, Service Provider–Consumer\, to discuss forward-looking strategies operators can adopt to strengthen customer loyalty\, attract new subscribers\, and drive sustainable revenue growth in a rapidly changing market. Register now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guests \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-16-latest-trends-and-developments-in-the-north-american-broadband-market-2026-edition/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T163341Z CREATED:20260408T161850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163341Z UID:10000683-1776254400-1776254400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Women in Fiber: She Built This: Spotlighting Success and Career Growth in Fiber DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/women-in-fiber-she-built-this-spotlighting-success-and-career-growth-in-fiber/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Women_in_Fiber_200x200.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T103000 DTSTAMP:20260325T165715Z CREATED:20260325T165715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165715Z UID:10000673-1776247200-1776249000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 15: Smart Funding\, Smart Deployment: The Strategy Driving 100% Coverage DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 15: Smart Funding\, Smart Deployment: The Strategy Driving 100% Coverage\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordability and access are converging in New Mexico’s broadband strategy. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Jeff Lopez\, Director of the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) talks with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the FBA\, about Senate Bill 152\, unanimously approved by the New Mexico Senate and recently signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham\, creating the Low-Income Telecommunications Assistance Program\, the nation’s first state-level\, post-ACP broadband affordability program to help up to 27\,000 families afford service. \n\n\nLopez also discusses federal approval of the state’s $382 million BEAD proposal through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)\, which will connect 42\,500+ locations statewide. He explains New Mexico’s tech-neutral approach — blending fixed wireless\, fiber\, and low Earth orbit satellite — and how affordability and infrastructure together will drive the state to 100% coverage. Register now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-15-smart-funding-smart-deployment-the-strategy-driving-100-coverage/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T120000 DTSTAMP:20260323T205859Z CREATED:20260318T184406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T205859Z UID:10000668-1776168000-1776168000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Are Your Numbers Wrong? (Close enough is not good enough) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-are-your-numbers-wrong-close-enough-is-not-good-enough/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/03.26.26-Scorecard-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260401T113047Z CREATED:20260323T202342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T113047Z UID:10000672-1775743200-1775743200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Connect Field Execution to Financial Outcomes: Manage Capital as Work Happens DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-manage-capital-as-work-happens-connecting-field-execution-to-financial-outcomes/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/04.02.26-Render-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260320T154448Z CREATED:20260320T154448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T154448Z UID:10000671-1775642400-1775644200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 14: The State of Broadband: What the Data Really Reveals DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 14: The State of Broadband: What the Data Really Reveals\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. broadband market is entering a new competitive phase as fiber expands deeper into legacy territories\, fixed wireless scales across more markets\, and public funding accelerates network deployment. With tens of billions in federal BEAD funding flowing into broadband\, private capital fueling fiber builds\, and operators making billion-dollar investment decisions\, the stakes have never been higher. Yet much of the industry conversation still relies on incomplete data\, marketing announcements\, and anecdotal evidence. \n\n\nIn this week’s Fiber for Breakfast\, we take a deep dive into CostQuest’s two landmark Broadband in America reports to examine the real state of fiber deployment and competitive dynamics across the United States. Join Jim Stegeman\, President & CEO of CostQuest\, and Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, for a data-driven discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers actionable insights for industry stakeholders. Register now to join the conversation. \n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-14-the-state-of-broadband-what-the-data-really-reveals/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000 DTSTAMP:20260302T142418Z CREATED:20260302T142418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T142418Z UID:10000654-1775570400-1775570400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The BEAD Reset: How to Compete\, Comply\, and Conquer (Whether Receiving Funding or Not) DESCRIPTION:The BEAD program isn’t just a grant; it’s a total market reset. Whether you are taking the funding or competing against someone who is\, the rules of the game have changed. This webinar explores how to navigate this new landscape by turning operational data into a competitive shield. \nThe BEAD Reality Check\n\nFor Awardees: Success is no longer about winning the bid; it’s about surviving the execution. Compliance and visibility are now core operational requirements.\nFor Non-Awardees: Public funding data is your best source of competitive intelligence. Use it to find strategic windows to protect your territory and adjust your expansion plans.\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nExecution Discipline: How to manage workforce shortages\, supply chain shifts\, and reimbursement cycles without tanking your cash flow.\nOperational Compliance: Shifting from “after-the-fact” reporting to building compliance directly into your daily workflow.\nCompetitive Intelligence: How to use BEAD award data to predict competitor moves and identify where to upgrade your own infrastructure.\nData-Driven Strategy: Using accurate network records and “single source of truth” planning to make faster\, more confident decisions.\nFuture-Proofing: Exploring middle-mile strategies and open-access models to protect margins in a subsidized market.\n\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis session is tailored for U.S.-based broadband leadership who want to move past the policy noise and focus on long-term market dominance. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-bead-reset-how-to-compete-comply-and-conquer-whether-receiving-funding-or-not/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Vetro-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260401T182600Z CREATED:20260303T175736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T182600Z UID:10000659-1775044800-1775044800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Marketing Essentials: Differentiating yourself from the competition: Flamingos\, Fun\, and Fantastic Results DESCRIPTION:This webinar demonstrates how a bold\, community-first marketing idea can drive measurable business growth while energizing both customers and employees. The Nex-Tech team will share the story behind a playful pink flamingo campaign that helped break through competitive noise\, strengthen local connections\, and dramatically increase engagement. Attendees will hear how grassroots tactics\, employee advocacy\, and consistent multi-channel messaging combined to create a campaign that stood out by leaning into authenticity and fun rather than price-based competition. This webinar is ideal for marketers looking to move beyond “safe” strategies and learn how creative\, community-driven campaigns can produce both emotional impact and tangible results. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/marketing-essentials-differentiating-yourself-from-the-competition-flamingos-fun-and-fantastic-results/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T103000 DTSTAMP:20260319T195259Z CREATED:20260319T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T195259Z UID:10000670-1775037600-1775039400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 13: Capacity\, Competition & Cash Flow: The Upstream Equation DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 13: Capacity\, Competition & Cash Flow: The Upstream Equation\n\n\n\nOn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, hosted by Fiber Broadband Association President & CEO Gary Bolton\, we’re joined by Mark Trudeau\, Founder & CEO of OpenVault and Jeff Heynen\, VP of Broadband Access and Home Networking at Dell’Oro Group to unpack the 4Q25 OpenVault Broadband Insights report. \n\n\nFor the first time\, the report compares Fiber and DOCSIS subscribers\, revealing that symmetrical fiber speeds unlock significant pent-up upstream demand — with fiber users consuming 66% more upstream bandwidth. The conversation explores what this means for network investment\, capacity planning\, revenue growth\, and the growing impact of absolute traffic increases on operator networks. Get your questions ready and register to attend! \n\n\n\nWith Special Guests \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-13-capacity-competition-cash-flow-the-upstream-equation/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T120000 DTSTAMP:20260318T183936Z CREATED:20260318T182747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T183936Z UID:10000669-1774958400-1774958400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Beyond Price & Speed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-beyond-price-and-speed/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T140000 DTSTAMP:20260227T170132Z CREATED:20260227T170132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T170132Z UID:10000651-1774447200-1774447200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - What’s Replacing Legacy GIS in Fiber Broadband Planning DESCRIPTION:As fiber deployments accelerate\, broadband providers and utilities are under pressure to plan and manage networks more efficiently while working with increasingly detailed\, location-based data. Legacy GIS tools and manual workflows can make it difficult to keep up with design demands\, answer neighborhood-level questions\, and scale network management. \nHosted in collaboration with the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA)\, this webinar brings together Enghouse and Esri to discuss how modern GIS platforms support fiber broadband planning. The session explores how geospatial analysis\, design automation strategies\, and GIS-based workflows help streamline fiber network planning and management across broadband providers\, small operators\, and utilities. We’ll also look at how Esri provides the GIS framework\, and how Enghouse builds on that foundation with usability and automation designed for fiber networks. \nWhat you will learn \n\nHow GIS supports fiber planning using geospatial and neighborhood-level analysis\nUsing AI-powered Natural Language GIS in network planning and design\nPractical design automation strategies that reduce manual effort and improve consistency\nWhere AI fits today in supporting network management and optimization\nHow a modern GIS approach helps streamline fiber planning and network management\n\nWho should attend \n\nFiber and broadband service providers\nSmall and regional operators\nState and local governments (municipalities) involved in broadband planning or oversight\nNetwork planning and engineering teams\nGIS managers and geospatial analysts\nUtilities and electrical companies deploying or managing fiber networks\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-whats-replacing-legacy-gis-in-fiber-broadband-planning/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Enghouse-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T103000 DTSTAMP:20260317T114208Z CREATED:20260316T202902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T114208Z UID:10000666-1774432800-1774434600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 12: Tight Today\, Transformational Tomorrow: A Historic Moment for Fiber DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 12: Tight Today\, Transformational Tomorrow: A Historic Moment for Fiber\n\n\nFiber demand has reached a historic inflection point. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Mike O’Day\, head of Corning’s Optical Communications business joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association and shares his perspective on a remarkable growth cycle as innovation accelerates and AI takes center stage. \n\n\nMike explains how broadband expansion and the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure are reinforcing one another — creating shortterm supply pressure\, but an even larger\, longterm opportunity for the industry. \n\n\nToday’s market is tight because the opportunity is big. Mike will discuss how Corning\, celebrating its 175th year\, is staying close to customers\, investing in capacity\, innovating to solve customer problems\, and strengthening partnerships with rural operators. Mike will also highlight Corning’s commitment to support BEAD with BABA-compliant components through the life of the program. \n\n\nMike describes a virtuous cycle where more AI infrastructure leads to new AI applications\, which fuels broadband demand — which in turn requires more AI infrastructure. \n\n\nThe takeaway is clear: BEAD and AI aren’t competing priorities — they’re part of the same growth cycle\, with benefits extending far beyond fiber to communities and the broader digital economy. Register now to attend! \n\n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-12-tight-today-transformational-tomorrow-a-historic-moment-for-fiber/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260223T173500Z CREATED:20260223T173500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T173500Z UID:10000644-1773921600-1773921600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Winning the BEAD Race: Automated Fiber Design & Integrated Network Inventory for Faster FTTH Deployments DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-winning-the-bead-race-automated-fiber-design-integrated-network-inventory-for-faster-ftth-deployments/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Globema-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260319T104536Z CREATED:20260303T151739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T104536Z UID:10000655-1773835200-1773835200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Women in Fiber - The Power of Connection: Turning Latino Engagement into Measurable Growth DESCRIPTION:Latino communities represent one of the most compelling growth opportunities in today’s fiber markets. Organizations that approach engagement as a cross-functional priority\, spanning marketing\, operations\, customer experience\, and leadership\, are positioned to build lasting impact. \nIn this session\, Juana will share how she helped move Latino engagement at ALLO from a departmental effort to a company-wide operational priority. She’ll walk through how she earned executive buy-in\, aligned cross-functional teams\, navigated internal challenges\, and launched campaigns that strengthened community connection while driving measurable revenue growth. \n  \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-power-of-connection-turning-latino-engagement-into-measurable-growth/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WiF-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T103000 DTSTAMP:20260315T103809Z CREATED:20260306T130953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T103809Z UID:10000661-1773828000-1773829800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 11: AI and the Network Effect: Where Carriers Win Next DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 11: AI and the Network Effect: Where Carriers Win Next\n\nFor the past three years\, Omdia has modeled and forecasted the impact of AI on network traffic through a cross-team effort spanning business and consumer trends\, networks\, hardware\, software\, devices\, and facilities. In this week’s episode\, Brian Washburn\, Chief Analyst\, Telco B2B Solutions\, Omdia\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss Omdia’s latest AI network traffic reports\, including its surveys\, trackers\, and forecasts. \n\n\nAs AI accelerates\, network providers worldwide must strike a balance between protecting their core business—mobile and fixed connectivity—and participating in the broader AI opportunity. Brian shares his analysis of the significant challenges providers will face as AI reshapes network demand\, as well as where the potential exists to capture greater revenue from this adjacent opportunity—if they move strategically. Register now! \n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-11-ai-and-the-network-effect-where-carriers-win-next/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T103000 DTSTAMP:20260227T185427Z CREATED:20260227T185427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T185427Z UID:10000636-1773223200-1773225000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 10: Mission Accomplished – or Mission Abandoned? Life After BEAD DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 10: Mission Accomplished – or Mission Abandoned? Life After BEAD\nAs BEAD funding moves from promise to reality\, what comes next for US broadband? In this timely conversation\, Carol Mattey – industry veteran and founding member/principal of Mattey Consulting LLC – joins President & GEO Gary Bolton of the Fiber Broadband Association to explore the long-term impact of the BEAD program and the future of connectivity. Join in the conversation as they examine whether gaps in broadband coverage will remain\, how LEO satellite services may factor into the equation\, and if today’s 100/20 Mbps standard will be adequate or need to be re-examined after BEAD projects are completed. The discussion also tackles who will ultimately be responsible for closing any remaining gaps – industry\, government\, or communities and whether the FCC’s Universal Service Fund could play a pivotal role. Register now! \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-10-mission-accomplished-or-mission-abandoned-life-after-bead/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260220T193456Z CREATED:20260208T124554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193456Z UID:10000630-1772719200-1772719200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – The Precision Payback: De-Risking Fiber Investments through Digital Innovation DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, the fiber industry has shifted from a “race to build” to a “race for efficiency.” With BEAD-funded projects in full swing and a surge in M&A activity—exemplified by landmark deals like AT&T/Lumen and Verizon/Frontier—investors and operators are no longer satisfied with “estimated” returns. Proving the business case now requires absolute transparency into the construction lifecycle. \n\n\nJoin Vitruvi and the Fiber Broadband Association for an executive-level deep dive into how digital innovation is de-risking the broadband investment landscape. We will explore how “Digital Twins” of construction workflows\, real-time GIS-based financial oversight\, and AI-driven predictive modeling are transforming fiber from a risky capital outlay into a high-certainty asset. Whether you are prepping for a carve-out\, navigating a merger\, or scaling a greenfield build\, learn how to leverage a “Single Source of Truth” to secure better financing terms and accelerate your Time-to-Revenue. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-precision-payback-de-risking-fiber-investments-through-digital-innovation/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Vitruvi-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000 DTSTAMP:20260302T185741Z CREATED:20260218T214837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T185741Z UID:10000640-1772632800-1772632800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - From Rural Fiber to AI Frontier: Transforming ISP Infrastructure into Distributed Edge Compute Hubs DESCRIPTION:As the vacancy rate for data centers hits historic lows\, a new wave of digital investment is moving toward secondary and rural markets. Rural ISPs and electric cooperatives are uniquely positioned to capture this demand by repurposing existing assets—including fiber networks\, central office “white space\,” and substation headroom—into strategic growth opportunities. \nThis webinar\, featuring a panel of industry leaders\, will explore the ideas outlined in the recent Fiber Broadband Association white paper\, “Opportunities for Rural Providers in the Age of Distributed AI and Edge Compute”. Experts will discuss how to convert latent infrastructure into predictable revenue through eight prioritized business models\, ranging from secure edge AI inferencing and GPU leasing to low-risk rack space monetization. \nKey discussion topics will include: \n\nLeveraging Local Assets: How to utilize existing land easements\, local community trust\, and power substation capacity to move projects from conception to operation in months rather than years.\nThe Power-Fiber Convergence: Strategies for managing power intensity and demand stability while using backup generation to improve grid reliability for the local community.\nBuilding the Ecosystem: The roles of utility providers\, manufacturers\, and operators in creating a unified approach to distributed data center deployment.\nStrategic Roadmaps: Practical steps for ISPs to assess their current fiber routes\, perform scenario planning for AI-driven traffic spikes\, and form consortia to meet hyperscale requirements.\n\nJoin experts from SCI REMC\, Cisco\, Panduit\, and Hexatronic as they provide a blueprint for rural providers to shape the next wave of distributed compute\, ensuring that where fiber leads\, the future follows. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-from-rural-fiber-to-ai-frontier-transforming-isp-infrastructure-into-distributed-edge-compute-hubs/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T103000 DTSTAMP:20260224T125039Z CREATED:20260224T125039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T125039Z UID:10000645-1772618400-1772620200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 9: Built to Last: Jimmy Todd on Nex-Tech’s 75 Years of Change\, Risk\, and Growth DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 9: Built to Last: Jimmy Todd on Nex-Tech’s 75 Years of Change\, Risk\, and Growth\n\nAs Nex-Tech marks its 75th anniversary\, Jimmy Todd\, CEO and General Manager of Nex-Tech\, joins Fiber Broadband Association President & CEO Gary Bolton for a conversation on what it takes to innovate and endure as a broadband provider in a rapidly changing technology landscape. Jimmy shares how Nex-Tech has transformed from a small telephone cooperative into a leading communications and technology provider\, pioneering fiber-to-the-home and expanding services across more than 11\,000 square miles of Kansas. Their conversation highlights the strategic choices\, industry leadership\, and commitment to rural communities that have defined Nex-Tech’s past and continue to drive its future. \n\nWith Special Guest \n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-9-built-to-last-jimmy-todd-on-nex-techs-75-years-of-change-risk-and-growth/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260211T162101Z CREATED:20260211T161745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T162101Z UID:10000633-1772114400-1772118000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA YouTube Live Stream DESCRIPTION:¿Tienes dudas sobre el futuro de la fibra óptica y las mejores prácticas tecnológicas?\nÚnete al LIVE de la Fiber Broadband Association LATAM con nuestros expertos en tecnología. \nNo pierdas la oportunidad de aprender de expertos de la industria\, hacer preguntas en tiempo real y mantenerte a la vanguardia de la conectividad de alta velocidad. \n \n \n Realiza tu Pre-Registro acá\n \n \n \n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-youtube-live-stream-2/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,LATAM Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Broadband Association LATAM":MAILTO:LatamChapter@fiberbroadband.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260203T184153Z CREATED:20260203T184153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T184153Z UID:10000626-1772114400-1772114400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Middle-Mile & Long-Haul Fiber Reality Check: What It Actually Takes to Deliver on These Projects DESCRIPTION:Middle mile and long‑haul fiber builds are powering network growth\, utility modernization\, and rural connectivity. But as projects stretch across long\, complex routes\, the execution challenges are getting tougher. Funding and demand aren’t enough anymore — success depends on tackling engineering\, permitting\, and construction realities early\, especially in rural areas with multiple jurisdictions. \nIn this session\, ADB shares a field‑tested look at what it really takes to deliver these builds at scale. We’ll dig into the common failure points that drive delays\, cost overruns\, and design changes — and offer practical guidance on how early engineering alignment reduces risk and keeps large‑scale fiber projects moving. \n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-middle-mile-and-long-haul-fiber-reality-check/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2.26.26-ADB-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000 DTSTAMP:20260217T145410Z CREATED:20260213T140316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T145410Z UID:10000637-1772107200-1772107200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Why data delays cost you customers and how to close the gap DESCRIPTION:Service providers are deploying fiber networks at scale\, yet strong build activity does not automatically translate into strong take-up. Networks may be technically complete\, but revenue activation depends on something more: clear visibility into serviceable locations and coordinated market execution. \nWhen readiness data is delayed\, fragmented\, or unclear\, internal teams lack confidence in what is truly open for sale. At the same time\, prospective subscribers may be unaware of new service options or uncertain about the value of switching. When network readiness and go-to-market efforts move out of sync\, providers miss critical windows to convert interest into subscriptions while operating costs continue to accumulate. \nDiscover how to close that gap with steps to: \n\nCreate clear visibility into what is truly open for sale\nDefine ownership and handoffs between network\, operations\, and commercial teams\nConnect network completion milestones directly to go-to-market execution\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-why-data-delays-cost-you-customers-and-how-to-close-the-gap/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-GIS-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T103000 DTSTAMP:20260218T200509Z CREATED:20260218T200509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T200509Z UID:10000639-1772013600-1772015400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 8: Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California Urban Markets DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 8: Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California Urban Markets\n\nOn January 14\, 2026\, the California Public Advocates Office\, in partnership with the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, released Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California’s Urban Markets. The study examines how large incumbent providers respond to new competition from fiber and fixed wireless entrants across California’s urban communities. \n\n\nIn this week’s episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Ernesto Falcon\, Program Manager at the CPUC\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to unpack the findings. Drawing on market-level pricing data and deployment patterns\, the report shows that meaningful facilities-based competition—particularly from new fiber providers—drives lower promotional pricing\, enhanced service offerings\, and more aggressive customer retention strategies. \n\n\nConversely\, in markets without robust infrastructure competition\, consumers often face higher prices under effective gigabit monopolies. The analysis reveals persistent market concentration across many urban areas and underscores the need for policies that promote sustainable infrastructure competition\, pricing transparency\, and strong consumer protections. \n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-8-broadband-competition-and-pricing-strategies-in-california-urban-markets/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260219T155937Z CREATED:20260211T170234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T155937Z UID:10000634-1771502400-1771506000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparando las unidades multifamiliares para el futuro. DESCRIPTION:Desde la Fiber Broadband Association LATAM Chapter\, los invitamos a participar en este webinar organizado por el FTTH Council Europe. Un panel internacional en inglés donde se analizan los resultados de la encuesta global 2025 sobre fibra en el hogar y cómo preparar las unidades multifamiliares para el futuro tecnológico.\n \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \n\n¡Los esperamos! URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/webinar-preparando-las-unidades-multifamiliares-para-el-futuro/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Preparando-la-propiedad-horizontal-para-el-futuro-Lo-que-revela-la-Encuesta-Global-de-Fibra-en-el-Hogar-2025-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR