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SUMMARY:FFB Week 23 - Connecting Our AI Future
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. remaining the global leader on Artificial Intelligence (AI) development has been a major priority of the Trump Administration in its first six months. When it comes to infrastructure to support AI\, there has been significant policymaker and media attention on gaps in energy and cooling to support data centers but relatively less focus on ensuring sufficient fiber connectivity. Lumen is one of the companies investing in its fiber networks to meet the demand and create the AI backbone. During this Fiber for Breakfast live session at Fiber Connect 2025\, Gary Bolton will be joined by James Feger\, Senior Vice President for Product Segments\, to discuss the critical intersection between fiber and AI. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-23-connecting-our-ai-future/
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 24 - Agentic AI & the Future of Fiber: Powering Scalable\, Resilient\, and Intelligent Networks
DESCRIPTION:As the demand for high-bandwidth\, low-latency connectivity surges—driven by generative AI\, real-time analytics\, and intelligent automation—fiber networks must evolve. Enter Agentic AI: a new class of autonomous artificial intelligence systems transforming how fiber networks are designed\, deployed\, managed\, and scaled. \nJoin us for our next Fiber for Breakfast to hear Ron Westfall\, Analyst in Residence from HyperFRAME Research cover this topic with Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association. Sharing data points and insights from some recent research\, Ron will touch on how Agentic AI is reshaping the fiber networking landscape — from automating complex network operations to meeting AI-era bandwidth demands. Whether you’re an operator\, strategist\, or technologist\, this session will equip you with the vision and tools to lead in the fiber-connected AI future enabling telecom operators and fiber providers to build smarter\, more resilient\, and energy-efficient networks. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-24-agentic-ai-the-future-of-fiber-powering-scalable-resilient-and-intelligent-networks/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 25 - Surf Internet’s 200k Fiber Passings: Accelerating Rural Deployment Across the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Surf Internet has reached a major milestone—surpassing 200\,000 fiber passings across Indiana\, Illinois\, and Michigan—doubling its reach since late 2023. This rapid growth highlights Surf’s strategic commitment to rural broadband deployment and its role as a regional leader in delivering high-speed fiber connectivity across the Great Lakes. \nNow celebrating 25 years in operation\, Surf has consistently been the first provider to bring internet—first dial-up\, then broadband\, now fiber—to many of the communities it serves. With a focus on rural and underserved areas\, the company continues to expand its fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) footprint through a hybrid model of private investment\, competitive broadband grants\, and state-level programs like the Indiana Connectivity Program. \nUnlike providers waiting on federal funding cycles\, Surf is acting now—deploying capital\, forming public-private partnerships\, and designing expansion strategies based on community input and localized needs. This on-the-ground approach—driven by a locally rooted workforce and forward-thinking talent development efforts—has proven effective in scaling access while maintaining local relevance and trust. \nJoin us for our next Fiber for Breakfast as Gene Crusie\, CEO\, Surf Internet joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO\, Fiber Broadband Association to talk about Surf’s approach to accelerating fiber builds in lower-density markets\, including how the company balances speed\, scalability\, and sustainability. With plans to reach an additional 75\,000 addresses by the end of 2025\, Surf offers a compelling blueprint for rural deployment that’s both proactive and community-driven. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-25-surf-internets-200k-fiber-passings-accelerating-rural-deployment-across-the-great-lakes/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Wk 26 – Fiber Builds Value: Turning Connectivity into Revenue Along Michigan’s I-75 Corridor
DESCRIPTION:In February 2025\, Michigan reached a major broadband milestone with the completion of a 130-mile fiber route from Southfield to Bay City\, led by 123Net. This critical infrastructure runs through key communities along the I-75 corridor—including Pontiac\, Fenton\, Flint\, and Saginaw—boosting access\, improving reliability\, and unlocking new business opportunities. \nFor property owners and developers\, fiber is no longer just a utility—it’s a competitive edge. With 90% of renters rating high-speed internet as essential\, properties with fiber connectivity can see rental rates climb by up to 8%\, while property values rise by an average of 2.8%. In short\, fiber doesn’t just connect—it adds real\, measurable value. \nJoin us on the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Chuck Irvin\, Chief Revenue Office (CRO) of 123Net\, sits down with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss how this investment is laying the foundation for a more connected Michigan—and how it’s opening doors for increased Net Operating Income (NOI) and long-term growth. \nWhether you’re in broadband\, real estate\, or anywhere in between\, this conversation will show you how fiber infrastructure is fueling more than fast internet—it’s driving profitability. \nWith Special Guest: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-wk-26-fiber-builds-value-turning-connectivity-into-revenue-along-michigans-i-75-corridor/
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