Events
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Events
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FFB Week 24 – Agentic AI & the Future of Fiber: Powering Scalable, Resilient, and Intelligent Networks
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...
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FFB Week 25 – Surf Internet’s 200k Fiber Passings: Accelerating Rural Deployment Across the Great Lakes
Surf Internet has reached a major milestone—surpassing 200,000 fiber passings across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan—doubling its reach since late 2023....
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FFB Wk 26 – Fiber Builds Value: Turning Connectivity into Revenue Along Michigan’s I-75 Corridor
In February 2025, Michigan reached a major broadband milestone with the completion of a 130-mile fiber route from Southfield to...
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FFB Wk 27 – Fireside Chat with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: The Role of Fiber in Powering the Future
Join us on our next Fiber for Breakfast with a conversation with the Federal Communications Commissioner, Anna Gomez, as she...
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FFB Wk 28 – The Critical Role of Underground Construction in the Rush to Install Fiber
For the past several years, fiber installation has continued to push forward to new levels of demand. Horizontal directional drilling...
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FFB Wk 29 – Continuing to Connect Wisconsin: Strategies for Statewide Broadband Access
Wisconsin is working hard to bridge the digital divide and improve broadband access for all residents. While challenges remain—such as...
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FFB Wk 30 – Fidium Transforms New England’s Future with Fiber
A top 10 US fiber provider, Consolidated Communications operates a network spanning more than 67,000 fiber route miles across 20-plus...
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FFB Wk 31 – Bridging the Divide in the Mountain State: Citynet’s Role in Rural Broadband Expansion
Fiber broadband is rapidly expanding across West Virginia, fueled by bold public-private partnerships and significant infrastructure investments. While meaningful progress...
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FFB Wk 32 – Driving Connections: Local Lessons from the Road to Broadband Expansion
Broadband is no longer a luxury—it’s essential for economic opportunity, education, and community resilience. The Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) is...
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FFB Wk 33 – Fixed Wireless & Fiber: A Winning Combination for Nextlink
Delivering high-speed internet and voice services throughout the midwest, Nextlink Internet has experienced radical, organic growth over the past decade...
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FFB Wk 34 – Grading American Broadband: Findings of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
As work, commerce, and society move online, reliable internet access has become essential. In 2000, only 1% of U.S. adults...
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FFB Wk 35 – Best Practices When Dealing with BEAD Complexities
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program promises to transform connectivity in underserved communities — but securing funding has...