BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fiber Broadband Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberbroadband.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fiber Broadband Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/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/Bogota BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:-05 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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:20260223T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T190000 DTSTAMP:20260129T154506Z CREATED:20260113T154408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T154506Z UID:10000600-1771866000-1771873200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Members Meetup – Washington\, D.C. DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Members Meetup on the evening before the 2026 Public Policy Summit & Fly-In in Washington\, D.C. This event provides an opportunity to meet other members\, along with Jennifer Vassil from the FBA Membership Team. Join us at the Kimpton George Hotel in the Gallery Space on Monday\, February 23rd\, from 5 PM to 7 PM (local time). This is a very casual meetup with light appetizers and beverages. A cash bar will be available. There is no cost to attend. If you plan to attend the meet-up\, please send an email to membership@fiberbroadband.org to RSVP. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-members-meetup-washington-d-c-2/ LOCATION:Washington\, D.C. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227 DTSTAMP:20251209T190202Z CREATED:20251209T190202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T190202Z UID:10000569-1771804800-1772150399@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at NATE UNITE 2026 DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending NATE UNITE 2026 February 23-26 in Las Vegas\, Nevada. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard at Booth #543. \nNATE UNITE 2026 is recognized as the leading conference and trade show in the wireless and broadcast infrastructure sectors\, with a strong emphasis on safety. The event offers an exceptional lineup of educational sessions\, dynamic networking opportunities\, luncheons\, and keynote speakers.Attendees can also explore a lively\, interactive exhibit hall\, where industry stakeholders from every level come together\, making it a bustling hub of innovation and collaboration. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-nate-unite-2026/ LOCATION:Las Vegas\, Nevada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NU2026_logo@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260219T155937Z CREATED:20260211T170234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T155937Z UID:10000634-1771502400-1771506000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparando las unidades multifamiliares para el futuro. DESCRIPTION:Desde la Fiber Broadband Association LATAM Chapter\, los invitamos a participar en este webinar organizado por el FTTH Council Europe. Un panel internacional en inglés donde se analizan los resultados de la encuesta global 2025 sobre fibra en el hogar y cómo preparar las unidades multifamiliares para el futuro tecnológico.\n \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \n\n¡Los esperamos! URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/webinar-preparando-las-unidades-multifamiliares-para-el-futuro/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Preparando-la-propiedad-horizontal-para-el-futuro-Lo-que-revela-la-Encuesta-Global-de-Fibra-en-el-Hogar-2025-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260120T161102Z CREATED:20260120T161102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161102Z UID:10000603-1771502400-1771506000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Membership Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Membership Team for our virtual “Office Hours” on Thursday\, February 19th\, from 12:00–1:00 PM EST. This session is exclusively for FBA members. Drop-in to ask questions\, share feedback\, or briefly discuss ways to engage with FBA. Join Jennifer\, Kim\, Kerry\, and Morgan via Zoom\, and log in at any time during the session. The session will include a membership benefits refresher\, highlighting key resources and opportunities available to you as an FBA member. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-membership-office-hours-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T141923Z CREATED:20260210T141923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T141923Z UID:10000632-1771416000-1771416000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Turning Experiences into Your Strengths DESCRIPTION:With more than 20 years in fiber optic engineering and leading large-scale network projects\, Tamara DesJardins shares the career lessons that emerge from solving complex problems and leading work where decisions carry wide-ranging impact. Drawing from her experience\, Tamara reflects on learning to be genuine\, speaking with confidence and authority\, staying flexible when plans change\, and finding the courage to move forward even when the path feels uncertain. She also explores the responsibility that comes with experience – creating pathways for others and helping teams grow along the way. Turning Experiences into Your Strengths offers a practical\, relatable look at how experience builds self-trust\, credibility\, and clarity over the course of a career. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-turning-experiences-into-your-strengths/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WiF-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T140000 DTSTAMP:20260205T184619Z CREATED:20260204T144551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184619Z UID:10000628-1771408800-1771423200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA LATAM Presenta: Factores clave para promover la inversión y el despliegue de redes de fibra óptica DESCRIPTION:El despliegue de redes de fibra óptica es una prioridad para el desarrollo digital de América Latina. Sin embargo\, la inversión y la expansión de infraestructura siguen enfrentando barreras regulatorias\, operativas y de coordinación institucional. \nEn el marco de Telco Tour 2026 – Episodio República Dominicana\, te invitamos a una presentación clave para entender qué condiciones son necesarias para impulsar el despliegue de fibra de forma sostenible y a escala. Una sesión enfocada en política pública\, regulación e implementación práctica\, con aprendizajes aplicables a distintos mercados de la región. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nPonente: Romina Décima Cánovas\nRegulatory & Public Affairs Coordinator\nFiber Broadband Association – LATAM URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-latam-presenta-factores-clave-para-promover-la-inversion-y-el-despliegue-de-redes-de-fibra-optica/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sesion-fiber-broadband.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000 DTSTAMP:20260209T151153Z CREATED:20260209T151153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151153Z UID:10000631-1771408800-1771410600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 7: The Hidden Infrastructure Behind AI and Hyperscale Networks DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 7: The Hidden Infrastructure Behind AI and Hyperscale Networks\nOn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, we pull back the curtain on In-Line Amplifier (ILA) huts—the unsung infrastructure powering long-haul fiber networks. Michael Thomas\, Regional Vice President of Integration at Network Connex\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to explain how ILAs keep signals strong across hundreds of miles\, reduce latency\, and enable the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. They’ll also discuss why ILA placement is critical\, how these sites are evolving into micro data centers\, who’s building them\, and how they could create new broadband opportunities for rural communities. \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-7-the-hidden-infrastructure-behind-ai-and-hyperscale-networks/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260203T142658Z CREATED:20260203T142658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T142658Z UID:10000625-1771329600-1771329600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – After Data Integration\, What’s Next for AI DESCRIPTION:You’ve unified your systems. Your data is flowing. Now comes the hard part: how do you actually use AI to drive better outcomes? \nIn this follow-up Fiber Broadband Association webinar\, Peter Cresse (Entropy)\, Jeff Boozer (ETI Software)\, and Don Eben (Core Consults) tackle the next stage of AI maturity for broadband providers — moving from data readiness to intelligent action. \nWith interoperable data in place\, providers face new challenges: choosing the right AI models\, knowing where AI adds real operational value\, and avoiding expensive experimentation that doesn’t translate into results. Not every use case needs a large language model\, and not every problem should be solved with AI. \nThis session focuses on practical guidance\, including: \n\nHow to identify high-impact AI use cases in network operations\, customer experience\, and planning\nWhen to use LLMs vs. domain-specific models vs. rules-based automation\nHow to evaluate AI readiness by data quality\, context\, and latency requirements\nWays to operationalize AI outputs into existing workflows without disruption\nHow to measure success beyond pilots and proofs of concept\n\nRather than treating AI as a single solution\, this discussion helps providers build a decision framework for applying the right intelligence to the right problem — turning integrated data into measurable operational\, financial\, and customer experience gains. \n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-after-data-integration-whats-next-for-ai/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ETI-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTSTAMP:20260114T174805Z CREATED:20260112T192305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T174805Z UID:10000599-1771286400-1771459199@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at GTBA/ BAAM Vendor Showcase DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending GTBA/ BAAM Vendor Showcase February 17-18 in Macon\, Georgia. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-gtba-vendor-showcase/ LOCATION:Macon\, Georgia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/event_teaser_2025_GTBA_700x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200540Z CREATED:20260129T182726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200540Z UID:10000619-1770897600-1770901200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Why Fiber Management is Essential DESCRIPTION:Why Fiber Management Is Essential is a practical\, business-focused webinar that explains how Fiber Management Systems (FMS) support an end-to-end network lifecycle—from design and build through long-term operations. Attendees will learn what fiber management is\, when and where it becomes mission-critical\, and how it directly impacts operational efficiency\, service reliability\, and customer satisfaction. The session will explore real-world deployment scenarios across outside plant\, enterprise\, and municipal environments\, identify who benefits most from effective fiber management\, and clarify the operational and financial value of treating FMS as a strategic asset rather than just a technical tool. \nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-why-fiber-management-is-essential/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FFB-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260203T173209Z CREATED:20260203T123147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T173209Z UID:10000624-1770818400-1770818400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Is your Fiber Ready for Quantum? DESCRIPTION:The Internet as it exists today is best described as a network of networks. Historically\, it evolved through the interconnection of smaller localized networks into a web of networks. Can a future quantum internet follow a similar trajectory? How can local quantum networks develop and interconnect to form a large-scale national quantum network? If so\, how can the nation’s fiber infrastructure accelerate its construction? \n\n\nKey Points: \n\n\n\nWhat is quantum networking?\n\n\n\n\nWhy quantum networking is an improvement over existing technology- what can it do that traditional networking can’t?\n\n\n\n\nNetworking technologies required for quantum encryption and quantum entanglement\n\n\n\n\nThe status of quantum network innovation in the United States\n\n\n\n\nAdapting existing fiber infrastructure for a quantum future\n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-is-your-fiber-ready-for-quantum/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Quantum-Networks-Combined-Logos-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T103000 DTSTAMP:20260126T133432Z CREATED:20260126T133432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T133432Z UID:10000610-1770804000-1770805800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 6: Update on Virginia's Fiber Projects and Initiatives DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 6: Update on Virginia’s Fiber Projects and Initiatives\nVirginia was recently awarded $545 million awards in federal funding through the BEAD program to expand high-speed internet access across the state. The BEAD awards will enable 23 internet service providers to extend broadband infrastructure to more than 133\,000 remaining unserved homes\, businesses\, and community anchor institutions across the Commonwealth.  The Commonwealth is technology neutrality in its approach for expanding broadband\, though fiber projects are still projected to reach the majority of locations. On today’s Fiber for Breakfast\, Dr. Tamarah Holmes\, Director\, Office of Broadband\, Virginia ARC Program Manager joins Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association to give us an update on her plans for addressing the digital divide in the state of Virginia.  \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-6-update-on-virginias-fiber-projects-and-initiatives/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214 DTSTAMP:20260112T191541Z CREATED:20260112T191541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T191541Z UID:10000598-1770768000-1771027199@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at Louisiana Telecommunications Association 2026 Convention DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending the Louisiana Telecommunications Association 2026 Convention February 11-13 in New Orleans\, Louisiana. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \nJoin Louisiana’s leaders in telecommunications as we map out its future in the Bayou State and celebrate 1.3 billion in BEAD dollars. This year\, LTA is bringing brand new and exciting speakers for every session. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-louisiana-telecommunications-association-2026-convention/ LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LTA-Logo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212 DTSTAMP:20251209T184740Z CREATED:20251209T184718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T184740Z UID:10000568-1770595200-1770854399@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at FISPA Live 2026 DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending FISPA Live 2026 February 9-11 in Nashville\, Tennessee. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \nThis year’s event promises to be bigger and better\, with an incredible lineup of keynote speakers\, hands-on workshops\, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Whether you’re looking to discover the latest trends\, forge valuable partnerships\, or gain actionable insights to drive your business forward\, FISPA Live has it all. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-fispa-live-2026/ LOCATION:Nashville\, Tennessee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f4a9b22a-5900-4c87-9ad6-7324fe411aa7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206 DTSTAMP:20251223T174608Z CREATED:20251223T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T174608Z UID:10000585-1770249600-1770335999@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Regional Fiber Connect - Oklahoma City DESCRIPTION:February 5\, 2026 | Tribal Broadband\nThis workshop convenes Tribal leaders\, operators\, and partners to move from intent to execution on last-mile builds. Expect practical dialogue on governance\, right-of-way\, workforce\, and partnerships that accelerate deployment while aligning with community priorities. \n \n \n View Agenda URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/regional-fiber-connect-oklahoma-city-2/ LOCATION:Okana Resort & Waterpark\, 639 First Americans Blvd\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73129\, United States CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FBA-109E_RFC26_HeaderA_NoLogo_1024x459_OklahomaCity-e1761748317492.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260108T150519Z CREATED:20260108T150519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T150519Z UID:10000596-1770224400-1770228000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Members Meetup – Oklahoma City DESCRIPTION:Please join us on the night before the Oklahoma City Regional for a meetup. Hosted by the FBA Membership Working Group\, this event provides an opportunity to meet other members\, along with Jennifer and Kim from the FBA Membership Team. Join us in the Redbud Room of the Convention Center on Wednesday\, February 4th\, from 5 PM to 6 PM (local time). This is a very casual meetup with light appetizers and beverages. There is no cost to attend. If you plan to attend the meet-up\, please send an email to membership@fiberbroadband.org to RSVP. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-members-meetup-oklahoma-city/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T103000 DTSTAMP:20260126T204638Z CREATED:20260123T183249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T204638Z UID:10000608-1770199200-1770201000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 5: Monopoly in the Machine? AI\, Chips & the Battle for Network Innovation DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 5: Monopoly in the Machine? AI\, Chips & the Battle for Network Innovation\nAs AI adoption accelerates\, tech leaders like Nvidia and OpenAI are tightening control over the full technology stack—from specialized chips and cloud infrastructure to the AI models driving innovation. Our guest this week is Asad Ramzanali\, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Technology Policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator\, warns that this consolidation threatens competition\, innovation\, and the very infrastructure supporting communications. For network operators\, maintaining openness and interoperability across networks\, data centers\, and cloud platforms is critical to enabling 5G\, edge computing and AI-driven services. When a small number of firms dictate access to chips\, models and compute\, they risk creating bottlenecks and limiting agility. Join Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association as he and Asad unpack “the monopoly in the machine” and what telecom leaders can do to stay ahead.  \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-5-monopoly-in-the-machine-ai-chips-the-battle-for-network-innovation/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260121T125606Z CREATED:20260121T125606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T125606Z UID:10000606-1769688000-1769691600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Findings from Fiber Broadband Association’s Third Annual Fiber Deployment Cost Study DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association and Cartesian are proud to release findings from our third annual Fiber Deployment Cost Study.  \nAs private and public investment in fiber continues at unprecedented levels\, understanding the true cost of deployment remains critical for providers\, policymakers\, and investors alike. With BEAD-funded projects moving into construction and network builds extending into more complex geographies\, operators and contractors need reliable cost benchmarks to evaluate opportunities and plan effectively.  \nThis annual study was launched to support historic fiber deployment by delivering reliable\, real-world insights into deployment costs across the United States. Building on prior years’ findings\, the 2025 study examines how costs are evolving as deployment scales\, market conditions shift\, and projects navigate new terrains.   \nJoin us Thursday\, January 29th at 12pm ET as we present the key findings from our third annual Fiber Deployment Cost Study (2025). Topics include:  \n\nTypical range of deployment costs for aerial and underground construction \nHow deployment costs breakdown between labor and materials \nImpact of deployment-related factors on cost (e.g.\, density\, terrain\, construction method) and project timelines (e.g.\, permitting\, locates\, make-ready work) \nIndustry perspectives on how deployment costs changed over the past year and expectations for the year ahead \n\nThanks to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this study \nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-findings-from-fbas-third-annual-fiber-deployment-cost-study/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cartesian-Logo-2019-Color-500px-High-72dpi-PNG-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260113T192601Z CREATED:20260113T192601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T192601Z UID:10000601-1769601600-1769605200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Why is Micro Cabling the Crucial Next Step for Digital America? DESCRIPTION:“The US is embarking on another massive wave of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) expansion. Whether driven by BEAD funding or the rapid consolidation of ISPs\, the “land grab” for digital dominance is entering a new\, critical phase.” Says Beni Blell\, President of Emtelle USA.  However\, a perfect storm of circumstances is halting this progress:  \n\n        The hyperscale data center boom is devouring material and labor resources.\n        FTTH operators are facing acute shortages of fiber cables\, materials\, and skilled crews.\n        Time is money\, and slow builds mean delayed revenue from new subscribers.\n\nPresented by: \n\nBeni Blell\, President\, Emtelle USA\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-why-is-micro-cabling-the-crucial-next-step-for-digital-america/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Emtelle-logo-Orange.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T103000 DTSTAMP:20260122T154446Z CREATED:20260122T154446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T154446Z UID:10000607-1769594400-1769596200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 4: Cracking the Code on Broadband Coordination: Inside the Single View DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 4: Cracking the Code on Broadband Coordination: Inside the Single View\nIn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, we explore how Maryland is pioneering a first-of-its-kind “Single View” of all public broadband and digital infrastructure assets. This statewide platform centralizes planning and coordination by mapping everything from vertical assets and real estate ownership to existing networks\, connectivity gaps\, and future community needs. The approach is already delivering major results\, including more than $3.5 million in savings on a recent ARC broadband grant.  \nEric Bathras\, Chief Technology Officer for Maryland’s Office of Infrastructure\, joins FBA President & CEO Gary Bolton to explain how this Goldilocks strategy—one investment serving many needs—helps states optimize resources\, address un(der)served areas\, and support transportation systems and community anchor institutions.  \nRegister now to learn how a unified infrastructure view can accelerate broadband expansion and drive more cost-effective digital policy.  \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-4-cracking-the-code-on-broadband-coordination/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20260127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20260127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260120T171743Z CREATED:20260120T171608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T171743Z UID:10000605-1769508000-1769511600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Panorama FTTH: tendencias\, datos y proyecciones para la fibra en América Latina DESCRIPTION:Como cada año\, el estudio Panorama FTTH realizado por SmC+ Digital Public Affairs y FBA LATAM marca la pauta del desarrollo del mercado regional. En esta sesión\, Sebastian Cabello y Diego Ros presentarán los datos más recientes sobre despliegue\, crecimiento\, inversión y nuevos actores. \nEste webinar busca compartir los hallazgos clave del estudio realizado durante el 2025\, brindando una mirada fresca y estratégica a los datos. Es la oportunidad ideal para entender la hoja de ruta que guiará a los operadores y tomadores de decisiones en el ecosistema de las telecomunicaciones durante el este nuevo año. \nEste estudio cuenta con una mirada a la conectividad de Latino America y el Caribe\, estudio de casas pasadas en los últimos años\, los datos cruciales encontrados durante la investigación y recolecta de datos más una conclusión clave para toda la industria. Debatiremos también el futuro de los próximos 5 años de la conectividad y mucho más. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nHorario: \n09:00 AM hora México–Costa Rica \n10:00 AM hora Colombia–Ecuador–Peru–EE.UU \n12:00 PM hora Brasil–Argentina URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/panorama-ftth-tendencias-datos-y-proyecciones-para-la-fibra-en-america-latina/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Sesiones de Fibra,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sesiones-de-Fibre.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129 DTSTAMP:20251124T161103Z CREATED:20251124T161103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T161103Z UID:10000560-1769299200-1769644799@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at 2026 Winter Conference - Alaska Telecom Association DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be sponsoring and attending the 2026 Winter Conference – Alaska Telecom Association January 25-28 in Poipu\, Kauai\, Hawaii. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \nJoin ATA in January to get updates on the telecom industry in Alaska. Information including schedule outline\, lodging\, transportation and sponsorships opportunities are listed online. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-2026-winter-conference-alaska-telecom-association/ LOCATION:Poipu\, Kauai\, Hawaii ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ATALogoDkBluesmaller1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T190000 DTSTAMP:20251215T193538Z CREATED:20251215T193538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T193538Z UID:10000571-1769014800-1769022000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle – San Diego\, CA DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in San Diego\, California on January 21st from 5-7 pm local time. FBA members are invited to attend this complimentary “members-only” networking event. Join FBA’s Manager of Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard\, for some conversation\, connections\, and light fare. Please RSVP to membership@fiberbroadband.org. \nFBA staff will respond to confirm your attendance and share the specific location details. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-member-mingle-san-diego-ca/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T103000 DTSTAMP:20260116T125801Z CREATED:20260116T125801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T125801Z UID:10000602-1768989600-1768991400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 3 with special guest Elizabeth Parks DESCRIPTION:FFB Week 3 – Parks Associates Consumer Study Highlights: Assistive Technologies for Older Adults and How Fiber Connects Independence\nAs the U.S. population ages\, the demand for solutions that help seniors live independently is accelerating—while the healthcare and senior care workforce faces a growing staffing crisis. In this episode\, Elizabeth Parks\, President & CMO of Parks Associates\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to unpack new research on the evolving market for independent living solutions for older adults. The conversation explores seniors’ desire for independence\, family caregivers’ awareness and expectations\, and the technologies gaining traction—from smart home systems and medical alerts to fall detection\, mobility aids\, home modifications\, and community-based services. Elizabeth shares key insights into adoption barriers\, trusted information channels\, and practical strategies to overcome challenges\, highlighting how connectivity and broadband-enabled solutions like fiber can play a critical role in supporting aging Americans.  \nWith Special Guest: \nElizabeth Parks \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-3-with-special-guest-elizabeth-parks/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR