BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.7.0//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241002T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T231621 CREATED:20240927T152904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T170741Z UID:10000278-1727863200-1727865000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 40 - Looking Beyond Speed: Connected Home Monetization Opportunities and Trends DESCRIPTION:In the increasingly competitive gigabit broadband market\, service providers need to look for ways to differentiate beyond offering more speed for the same or sometimes even discounted prices to avoid a dangerous race to the bottom. Focus on Quality of Experience and the home network is therefore key and connected home presents a significant revenue opportunity for North American digital service providers. But how can ISPs ensure that they get the most out of this opportunity and what are some of the areas of the connected home that can provide the biggest impact in terms of further monetization? This presentation will provide an overview of key trends in the North American residential broadband and connected home markets. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \n  \nAlzbeta Fellenbaum \nPrincipal Analyst | 5G & Broadband\, Pricing & Strategy \n \n  \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-40-looking-beyond-speed-connected-home-monetization-opportunities-and-trends/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241009T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T231621 CREATED:20241007T175615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T181659Z UID:10000285-1728468000-1728469800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 41 - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Historic Broadband Investment with Andy Berke\, USDA Rural Utilities Service DESCRIPTION:This week on Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary Bolton welcomes special guest Andy Berke\, Administrator of Rural Utilities Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Andy Berke will discuss how the Rural Utilities Service is implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\, which\, among other priorities\, includes a historic $65 billion investment in broadband infrastructure. \nPrior to his appointment as Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service by President Biden in 2022\, Andy Berke served as a Special Representative for Broadband at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). As Mayor of Chattanooga\, Tennessee from 2013 to 2021\, Andy Berke received national recognition for improving access to high-speed internet for underserved communities. \nJoin us for this episode to discover how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Rural Utilities Service will help address the digital divide to ensure every American has access to reliable high-speed internet. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \n  \nAndy Berke\nAdministrator\, Rural Utilities Service \n \n  \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-41-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-laws-historic-broadband-investment-with-andy-berke-usda-rural-utilities-service/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T231621 CREATED:20241011T173228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T173228Z UID:10000289-1729072800-1729074600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 42 - Data-Driven Proof Fiber Broadband Boosts Income Entrepreneurship & Business Investment in Rural America DESCRIPTION:What’s the real economic impact of digital equity? How does it affect the rate at which businesses open in rural communities? Does it increase income? How about GDP? These are the questions the Center of Rural Innovation (CORI) set out to answer in a ground-breaking\, data-driven study to demonstrate the true value of reliable broadband in non-metro locations. \nJoin Gary Bolton\, CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, as he sits down with Dr. Amanda Weinstein and Dr. Adam Dewbury to discuss the full impact of their study\, “Beyond Connectivity: The Role of Broadband in Rural Economic Growth and Resilience.” Discover the methodology\, metrics\, and motives behind the research and learn about the case studies enforcing the findings in this eye-opening episode of Fiber for Breakfast. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Amanda Weinstein\nDirector of Research\, Knowledge\, and Evaluation \n \n\n\n\n\nDr. Adam Dewbury\nResearcher \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-42-data-driven-proof-fiber-broadband-boosts-income-entrepreneurship-business-investment-in-rural-america/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T231621 CREATED:20241018T161952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T161952Z UID:10000293-1729677600-1729679400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 43 - Four Steps to Successfully Navigating Complex Permitting Processes DESCRIPTION:As society continues to expand our digital universe\, the development of broadband infrastructure has never been more vital\, especially in underserved communities. The permitting processes required by federal\, state\, and local agencies play a crucial role in ensuring that broadband projects meet regulatory standards and serve the public interest. While these processes can be complex and involve coordination among numerous agencies\, they are essential for the successful deployment of broadband infrastructure. Rather than viewing regulatory requirements as obstacles\, operators can approach them as opportunities for partnership and collaboration in order to set themselves up for success. \nThis week\, Gary welcomes Ryan Kudera\, Manager of Client Services at Finley Engineering Company\, to discuss Finley’s recently published whitepaper\, “The Four Steps to Successfully Navigating Complex Permitting Processes”. The essential steps outlined in the paper enable efficient navigation of the permitting landscape\, fostering smoother project implementation and ensuring that broadband services reach those who need them most. \nWith Special Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan Kudera\nManager\, Client Services \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-43-four-steps-to-successfully-navigating-complex-permitting-processes/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T231621 CREATED:20241025T165003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T165405Z UID:10000297-1730282400-1730284200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 44 - The Power and VALUE of Fiber in the Home DESCRIPTION:Join FBA’s President and CEO\, Gary Bolton\, in an enlightening chat on the importance fiber brings to communities and the opportunity to create strong connections through real estate industries. Matt Fowler\, Executive Director of Doorify MLS in North Carolina\, will discuss how they leverage fiber to attract buyers and sell homes in partnership with Fiber Homes and broadband service providers. Additional guests include John Sullivan\, CRO at DxTEL/Fiber Homes and Amanda Scherer\, director of solutions marketing at Adtran\, to uncover how impactful these connections can be to service providers and their take rates. \nWith Special Guests: \n\nAmanda Scherer\, Director of Solutions Marketing\, Adtran\nJohn Sullivan\, Chief Revenue Officer\, DxTEL/Fiber Homes\nMatt Fowler\, Executive Director\, Doorify MLS\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-44-the-power-and-value-of-fiber-in-the-home/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR