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SUMMARY:FFB Week 45 - Getting Even More from Fiber: Providers Should Amplify and Augment the Advantage!
DESCRIPTION:Based on the 2024 Consumer study\, Michael Render with RVA will share the latest on tested fiber advantages\, as well as key messages for fiber that most resonate with consumers. \nIn addition\, the session will highlight ways to build on fiber superiority with better service and maximize the capabilities of fiber with localized products that build on fiber attributes such as low latency. \nThe goal for fiber providers should be maximum satisfaction and trust resulting in higher take rates\, higher net promoter scores\, and higher retention rates. \nSpecial Guest: \nMichael Render\, CEO & Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-45-getting-even-more-from-fiber-providers-should-amplify-and-augment-the-advantage/
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 46 - FBA/PCCA Workforce Study: Who will get the work done as BEAD money begins to flow?
DESCRIPTION:There is an urgent need to recruit and train 180\,000 staff to complete federal and state funded broadband networks. Who will do the work? Thanks to the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and the Power & Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) the recently published “Broadband Market Workforce Needs” report details when\, where\, and what type of workforce is needed over a 10-year demand cycle. Join this session for insights into the workforce need measured by both dollars and people\, existing workforce supply\, and wage rates for critical position across the Broadband spectrum. The results are unique and unavailable elsewhere. We look forward to seeing at Fiber for Breakfast on November 13th. \nSpecial Guest: \nPrincipal\nContinuum Capital \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Bridgers\nPrincipal \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-46-fba-pcca-workforce-study-who-will-get-the-work-done-as-bead-money-begins-to-flow/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 47 - Economic Benefits of Fiber Deployment
DESCRIPTION:Around 62 million Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSLs)\, including at least 56 million U.S. households\, currently lack fiber broadband access\, even though some already have high-speed broadband. Studies show that fiber deployment offers substantial economic benefits beyond existing high-speed technologies\, suggesting that public investment in fiber would yield high social returns. Programs like Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) program\, which prioritize fiber\, are crucial for maximizing economic gains. Fiber deployment could increase housing values by $1.64 trillion and provide a income boost of $1.6 trillion in terms of net present value\, primarily benefiting non-urban areas. Additionally\, fiber could create 380\,000 jobs\, support remote work\, and enhance educational and health outcomes. As a future-proof solution\, fiber can meet rising connectivity demands\, making it a strategic long-term investment for broadband infrastructure. \nWith Special Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nColeman Bazelon\nPartner and Co-Lead of IP Practice\, \nBrattle Group’s DC Office \n  \n\n\n\n\nParoma Sanyal\nPartner and Co-Lead of Telecom\, Media\, and Entertainment Practice\, \nBrattle Group’s DC Office \n\n\n\n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-47-economic-benefits-of-fiber-deployment/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 48 - Making Sense of the Dollars Spent on Digital Equity
DESCRIPTION:States are using digital equity plans to demonstrate how successful digital inclusion efforts can advance progress toward other goals\, including improvements to civic and social engagement\, economic development\, education\, health care\, and delivery of essential services. For example\, broader availability of affordable high-speed internet and digital skills can help residents access government services online\, apply for jobs\, take online classes\, and use telehealth resources. Although these tasks are not the direct focus of the federal Digital Equity Act\, measures that boost broadband adoption will enable more households to reap the benefits of the digital economy and multiply the effects of federal infrastructure dollars. \nOn this week’s Fiber for Breakfast\, Kathryn de Wit\, Project Director of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Broadband Access Initiative\, joins Gary to discuss the economics and impact of digital equity investments. Topics will include: \n\nAligning larger policy priorities with digital education\nStates setting priorities based on local economies\, priorities and industries\nThe role of digital equity in enabling full participation in the modern economy and society\n\nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathryn de Wit\nProject Director\, \nBroadband Access Initiative\, \nThe Pew Charitable Trusts \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-48-making-sense-of-the-dollars-spent-on-digital-equity/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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