BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.7.0//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/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:20241030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 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:20241016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 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:20241009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241009T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 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:20241002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241002T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 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:20240925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240925T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240903T180647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T214425Z UID:10000264-1727258400-1727260200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 39 - Permitting Success Strategies for ISPs and Local Governments DESCRIPTION:We are at a critical moment when broadband infrastructure funding is at an all-time high due to the Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) program —the single largest broadband program in U.S. history. This historic level of funding creates an opportunity to bring high-speed internet access to every community in America and close the digital divide. \nHistoric levels of funding will accelerate broadband network construction\, putting enormous pressure on local governments responsible for permitting infrastructure construction within municipal boundaries. These processes take time and resources\, and not every government is equipped for the coming wave of construction. This is especially true in rural areas\, where municipal resources are lowest and BEAD activity will be highest. \nEffective and efficient permitting processes are critical for ISPs and local governments to successfully deploy broadband networks that will give every American community modern connectivity. Permitting Success Strategies for ISPs and Local Governments a paper offering solutions for permitting was published on September 4\, 2024 by the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society. Please join the author of the paper and permitting experts who will discuss the paper and its content. \nSpecial Guests: \n\nDrew Garner\, Director of Policy Engagement\, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society\nIan Linssen\, Assistant to the City Manager\, City of Mesa\nBailey Edenburn\, Manager\, Champaign County Farm Bureau\nCarsi Mitzner\, Government Affairs Director\, Brightspeed\n\nAdditional guests are being finalized. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-39-permitting-success-strategies-for-isps-and-local-governments/ 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:20240918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240913T181714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T181714Z UID:10000269-1726653600-1726655400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 38 - Connecting North America: Above and Below the 49th Parallel DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Telecommunications Association (“CTA”) and Fiber Broadband Association (“FBA”) share many similar priorities including how each helps the industry\, and its members\, connect and invest in communities as a means of creating paths to better economic futures. While the realities of connecting everyone\, everywhere vary on each side of the border based on different regulatory environments\, demographics\, and geographies\, telecommunications providers in both countries are investing significantly to expand and enhance connectivity to homes and businesses across North America. Join CTA President and CEO\, Robert Ghiz\, and FBA President and CEO\, Gary Bolton\, for a conversation about the similarities and differences of closing the digital divide in the U.S. and Canada. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nRobert Ghiz \nPresident and CEO \nCanadian Telecommunications Association \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-38-connecting-north-america-above-and-below-the-49th-parallel/ 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:20240911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240909T202147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T202147Z UID:10000266-1726048800-1726050600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 37 - The Indigenous Connectivity Institute: Advancing Digital Equity Among Indigenous Communities in Canada & the US DESCRIPTION:Retaining sovereignty while tackling the digital divide remains challenging for Indigenous communities across Canada. Education\, workforce development\, funding\, and community participation all require unique skillsets to get a Nation’s buy-in. Finding the resources and the people to help make these dreams a reality can pose a significant hurdle in connecting these communities to high-speed broadband. \nThe Indigenous Connectivity Institute is leading the charge to help these communities get the education and resources to build their own internet networks. Join Gary Bolton as he sits down with Mark Buell and Frank Horn to discuss the unique challenges and solutions to help spur internet connectivity across Indigenous lands. \nSpecial Guests: \n\nMark Buell\, Director of Indigenous Programs\, The Indigenous Connectivity Institute\nFrank Horn\, Director – Workforce Development\, The Indigenous Connectivity Institute\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-37-the-indigenous-connectivity-institute-advancing-digital-equity-among-indigenous-communities-in-canada-the-us/ 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:20240904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240904T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240829T204038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T203055Z UID:10000262-1725444000-1725445800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 36 - Status of Fiber in Europe and Around the Globe DESCRIPTION:Vincent Garnier\, Director General FTTH Council Europe\, will discuss the current status of Fiber in Europe and the key initiatives of the FTTH Council in Europe and of the Fiber Council Global Alliance. Fiber is having a significant positive impact on economic development\, sustainability\, and is elevating the quality of life for communities around the world. Gary and Vincent will be joining Fiber for Breakfast from the FCGA Global Summit in Kuala Lumpur and will share the latest global stats\, research\, and trends for Fiber deployment. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nVincent Garnier \nDirector General \nFTTH Council Europe \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-36-status-of-fiber-in-europe-and-around-the-globe/ 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:20240828T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240828T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240823T175820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T164448Z UID:10000259-1724839200-1724841000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 35 - Fiber\, Differently: Rewriting the Rules of Fiber Deployment and Adoption DESCRIPTION:Join Joe Hickey as he delves into the key strategies for successful broadband deployment in challenging environments. In this focused discussion\, Joe will explore customer-centric approaches\, innovative planning\, and practical solutions for overcoming obstacles like regulatory delays and supply chain disruptions. As President of PomeGran\, a company dedicated to innovative and community-driven connectivity solutions\, Joe will share valuable insights to ensure fiber deployments are grounded in best practices and set up for success. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nJoe Hickey \nPresident \nPomeGran Inc. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-35-fiber-differently-rewriting-the-rules-of-fiber-deployment-and-adoption/ 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:20240821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240821T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240815T211852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T211852Z UID:10000257-1724234400-1724236200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 34 - AI: Driving Fiber Deployment Transformation DESCRIPTION:Ron Westfall\, Research Director\, will share insights and takeaways from The Futurum Group’s AI Intelligence studies that impact the fiber ecosystem. Ron will spotlight how organizations are deploying AI services\, how organizations plan to spend on AI\, top AI solution selection criteria\, and key AI market trends.  To improve business outcomes and customer experiences\, fiber organizations\, such as fiber operators\, must administer complex architectures that provide greater capacity and fulfill evolving customer needs. Greater AI\, including GenAI\, adoption can enable fiber organizations to streamline operations\, optimize costs\, and improve time-to-value. \nFiber ecosystem players are strengthening their investments in AI\, including AIOps and machine learning\, to meet major goals such as operations automation\, improving customer support alongside workforce experience\, advancing autonomous networks capabilities\, boosting field tech efficiencies\, as well as augmenting data processing and analytics\, bandwidth management and designing fiber network routes. Ron will provide perspective on why he sees progress in how fiber organizations are fulfilling strategic objectives by using AI capabilities to enable the delivery of experience-first network services and attain organization-wide agility throughout operations and business processes. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nRon Westfall \nResearch Director \nFuturum Group \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-34-ai-driving-fiber-deployment-transformation/ 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:20240814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240814T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240809T143227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T143227Z UID:10000252-1723629600-1723631400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 33 - Projecting PON and DOCSIS Equipment Spending DESCRIPTION:Jeff Heynen\, VP of Broadband Access and Home Networking\, will share details from Dell’Oro’s recently published forecast on PON and DOCSIS equipment spending. Jeff will highlight spending and technology trends in the North American market\, as well as how vendors are preparing for an anticipated rebound in purchasing beginning later this year\, thanks in part to BEAD and other large-scale subsidization efforts. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nJeff Heynen \nVice President\, Broadband Access and Home Networking \nDell’Oro Group \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-33-projecting-pon-and-docsis-equipment-spending/ 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:20240807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240807T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240802T171842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T183901Z UID:10000247-1723024800-1723026600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 32 - Why You Should Always Sign Up for Gig+ Service DESCRIPTION:Gigabit Fiber Can Add $326B to US GDP – Bandwidth Is All About Efficiency And Productivity. \nMany have heard the argument that “symmetrical Gigabit bandwidth is mostly just marketing hype… there are very few\, if any\, applications that require a Gigabit today”. \nApplications simply being functional misses the real point! The question is how effectively and how efficiently applications will run. \nA new study demonstrates\, via solid scientific evidence\, that with higher bandwidth comes greater efficiency… and fewer wasted human hours. A user at 100/20 Mbps wastes about 18 minutes per day (adding many increments of a few seconds each) versus a user at 700/500 Mbps (an example of a gigabit customer constrained by Wi-Fi etc.) This time saved obviously has significant financial benefits – to both the individual and the country. \nThis session will discuss the evidence behind the study\, and its full implications for fiber and broadband. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n \nJohn George \nSr Director\, Solutions Engineering\n& Professional Services \nOFS \n\n \n\n\n \nMichael Render \nFounder and CEO \nRVA LLC \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-32-why-you-should-always-sign-up-for-gig-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:20240731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240731T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240728T050028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T180421Z UID:10000245-1722420000-1722421800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Hockey\, Community & Fiber: How Each Foster’s Growth with The Other DESCRIPTION:This week’s episode of Fiber for Breakfast comes to you from the main stage of Fiber Connect 2024 in Nashville\, TN\, or as it is known to hockey fans\, “Smashville”. Watch out for flying catfish as Gary welcomes Sean Henry\, CEO of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena\, for a special in person conversation. \nA testament to Sean Henry’s leadership\, Bridgestone Arena was named 2024’s “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and ranked among the top five U.S. arenas for ticket sales in a 2023 Pollstar / Billboard report\, and the Nashville Predators have qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs eight times in the last nine seasons. Sean Henry has been recognized in Nashville Business Journal’s annual list of “Most Admired CEOs in Tennessee” multiple times and was awarded “The Tennessean Sports Person of the Year” in 2016. \nSean and Gary will discuss hockey\, the importance community engagement and outreach\, and\, of course\, the invaluable role of technology and broadband for cultivating a passionate fanbase and developing a world class sports and events venue in the heart of Music City. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nSean Henry \nCEO \nNHL’s Nashville Predators & Bridgestone Arena \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/hockey-community-fiber-how-each-fosters-growth-with-the-other/ 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:20240724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240724T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240719T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T205142Z UID:10000239-1721815200-1721817000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 30 - Take Your Marks . . . Colorado Broadband Has Stepped Up To The Starting Line DESCRIPTION:This week on Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary is joined by Sheppard Mullin’s Dave Thomas and Ryan Roberts who will discuss the first BEAD (Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment program) draft agreement out of Colorado\, and important compliance preparation information for FBA members. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n \nRyan Roberts \nPartner \nSheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP \n\n \n\n\n \nDave Thomas \nPartner \nSheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-30-take-your-marks-colorado-broadband-has-stepped-up-to-the-starting-line/ 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:20240717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240717T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240712T161227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T181725Z UID:10000238-1721210400-1721212200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 29 - Comparing Delivered vs. Perceived Network Performance DESCRIPTION:Subscriber perception of service quality has new ramifications as the FCC has begun requiring internet service providers (ISPs) to publish “Consumer Broadband Labels” for each of their individual service tiers. Large ISPs began displaying them in April. By October\, all ISPs will be required to provide transparency through these labels that include pricing\, data caps\, bundling\, and “typical” network performance metrics. \nThe network performance being delivered to a subscriber’s address can be markedly different from what people living in that household actually experience. Concerns about last mile connectivity can extend to concerns about the last few feet. When there is not a direct wired connection\, aspects such as distance to the router\, signal interference\, equipment age\, and more can significantly degrade throughput and latency. \nIn this discussion\, we will cover the key differences in these measurements for regulatory compliance\, competitive intelligence\, and service validation. Customer perception will continue to be an essential factor in how subscribers value their service. Having third-party validation of the actual network performance being delivered to households can maximize the listed claims of “typical” performance on labels while proving consumer value\, reducing churn\, and offering protection from unjustified accusations. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nBryan Darr \nVP – Government Affairs \nOokla \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-29-comparing-delivered-vs-perceived-network-performance/ 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:20240710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240710T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240705T194139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T194139Z UID:10000234-1720605600-1720607400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 28 - The Digital Divide: Municipal Broadband's Shifting Role DESCRIPTION:For decades\, municipal broadband operations have faced restrictions and barriers that make establishing and maintaining community broadband networks costly\, difficult\, and unsustainable. Despite these challenges\, municipal broadband has exploded in recent years\, with 47 new community networks coming online since 2021. Yet\, roadblocks\, which hinder municipal broadband networks in substantial ways\, persist in many states. \nThis week\, Gary is joined by Tyler Cooper\, Editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow\, who will share BroadbandNow’s latest research on municipal broadband and discuss the importance of community networks for addressing the digital divide. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nTyler Cooper \nEditor-In-Chief \nBroadbandNow \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-28-the-digital-divide-municipal-broadbands-shifting-role/ 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:20240703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240703T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240628T191658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T191952Z UID:10000228-1720000800-1720002600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 27 - A Fireside Chat with FBA's Board Chairman\, Jimmy Todd DESCRIPTION:This week Gary sits down for a conversation with Jimmy Todd\, the Chairman of FBA’s Board of Directors. Jimmy\, the CEO and General Manager of Kansas based provider\, Nex-Tech\, will discuss the opportunities and challenges bringing fiber broadband to rural communities\, how fiber enables precision agriculture\, and other timely topics. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n \nJimmy Todd \nCEO & General Manager \nNex-Tech \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-27-fireside-chat-with-fbas-board-chairman-jimmy-todd/ 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:20240626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240626T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240618T213429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T161452Z UID:10000221-1719396000-1719397800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 26 - Net Promoter Score (NPS): More Than Just a Number - Elevating the Customer Experience DESCRIPTION:Join FBA Marketing Committee members Kimberly Biddy\, Ray Monasterski\, Katherine Songster\, and NPS expert Mike Render for an exploration of the Net Promoter Score (NPS). This Fiber for Breakfast episode will introduce a new NPS initiative led by the FBA Marketing Committee that will identify NPS recommendations. Learn more about the history of NPS and the unique opportunity it presents for network operators\, equipment and software vendors\, and consulting and engineering firms to elevate the customer experience across the entire broadband ecosystem. \nSpecial Guests: \n\nKimberly Biddy\, Manager of Social\, Digital\, and Traditional Media Brand Strategies\, EPB\nRay Monasterski\, Business Development\, ASK\nMike Render\, RVA LLC Market Research & Consulting\nKatherine Songster\, Communications Director\, Harry – an integrated marketing agency\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-26-net-promoter-score-nps-more-than-just-a-number-elevating-the-customer-experience/ 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:20240619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240619T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240614T185343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T193654Z UID:10000220-1718791200-1718793000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 25 - Fiber Connect 2024 Preview with Evann and Rich DESCRIPTION:Fiber Connect 2024 is right around the corner\, and we cannot wait to see you in Nashville July 28th – July 31st. \nThis week on Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary welcomes Evann Freeman\, Chairman of the 2024 Conference Committee\, and Rich Williams\, Conference Program Director\, for a preview of this year’s show. \nThe focus of Fiber Connect 2024 is “Accelerating Our Fiber Future” as we embark on the most exciting fiber broadband expansion period our industry has seen. In addition to familiar favorites like the Operator Light Talks\, The State Broadband Summit\, The C Suite Forum\, The Broadband Forum Technology Deep Dives\, and the Women in Fiber luncheon\, this year’s show adds new programs such as the Overbuilder Toolkit\, Broadband Policy Symposium\, and the Award Luncheon. Of course\, there will also be exciting networking events and parties with plenty of live musical performances from some of Music City’s emerging stars. \nJoin us Wednesday\, June 19th at 10:00 AM ET for this exciting sneak peek of what to expect at Fiber Connect 2024! \nSpecial Guests: \n\nRich Williams\, Conference Program Director\, Fiber Connect\nEvann Freeman\, Vice President\, Government & Community Relations\, EPB\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-25-fiber-connect-2024-preview-with-evann-and-rich/ 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:20240612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240612T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240606T201010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T201010Z UID:10000218-1718186400-1718188200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 24 - Expanding Fast\, Affordable Broadband with Next-generation Free Space Optics Connectivity DESCRIPTION:Demand for data continues to grow\, while the digital divide in America persists. This episode showcases the role of Free Space Optics communication technology in helping bridge middle mile gaps in the broadband infrastructure. We will show advancements in Free Space Optics comms design that have allowed us to overcome physical challenges to robust performance\, and provide examples from real-world deployments with telco and ISP partners that demonstrate the impact of this technology for rapid deployment of high-capacity connectivity in remote villages as well as city centers. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\nSanjay Nagpal \nDirector\, Go to Market \nTaara at X – The Moonshot Factory \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-24-expanding-fast-affordable-broadband-with-next-generation-free-space-optics-connectivity/ 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:20240605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240605T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240531T155826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T155845Z UID:10000211-1717581600-1717583400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 23 - Fireside Chat with Gigapower CEO\, Bill Hogg DESCRIPTION:Hear Bill Hogg\, CEO of Gigapower discuss the joint venture between AT&T and BlackRock to deploy a wholesale open access multi-gigabit fiber network to new cities that are out of AT&T’s footprint territory. \nSpecial Guest: \nBill Hogg\, Chief Executive Officer\, Gigapower \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-23-fireside-chat-with-gigapower-ceo-bill-hogg/ 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:20240529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240529T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240524T183554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T183554Z UID:10000209-1716976800-1716978600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 22 - Cable’s Path to Fiber DESCRIPTION:Cable operators\, both large and small\, are plotting their gradual evolution to fiber while improving speeds and reliability on their DOCSIS networks to remain competitive with fiber ISPs. This presentation will detail cable operators’ technology options for boosting bandwidth as they evolve their networks to fiber and will discuss MSOs’ plans and strategies for RDOF and BEAD funding\, and surviving the current threat posed by fixed wireless. \nSpecial Guests: \nJeff Heynen \nVice President\, Broadband Access and Home Networking \nDell’Oro Group \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-22-cables-path-to-fiber/ 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:20240522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240517T174646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T174646Z UID:10000207-1716372000-1716373800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 21 - Fiber Primer: Growth Utility or "Pipe Dream"? DESCRIPTION:Billions of dollars are allocated for last mile service to rural America. An estimated 42 million Americans will for the first time in their lives have access to high-speed internet. The importance of creating middle mile architecture capable of supporting this new capacity and services cannot be overstated. This webinar will discuss the need for rural middle mile infrastructure and the perils of not having it when millions of new last mile services are deployed. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\nPeter L. Supino \nManaging Director and Lead Analyst\, \nMedia & Entertainment\, Telecom & Cable \nWolfe Research \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-21-fiber-primer-growth-utility-or-pipe-dream/ 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:20240515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240515T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240510T201146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T201146Z UID:10000204-1715767200-1715769000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 20 - Let’s Meet in the Middle: 42M New Last Mile Connections are a Dream Without Rural Middle Mile DESCRIPTION:Billions of dollars are allocated for last mile service to rural America. An estimated 42 million Americans will for the first time in their lives have access to high-speed internet. The importance of creating middle mile architecture capable of supporting this new capacity and services cannot be overstated. This webinar will discuss the need for rural middle mile infrastructure and the perils of not having it when millions of new last mile services are deployed. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\nSachin Gupta \nDirector of Government Business & \nEconomic Development \nCentranet \n\n\n\n\nJordan Gross \nDirector of State Government Affairs \nLumen \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-20-lets-meet-in-the-middle-42m-new-last-mile-connections-are-a-dream-without-rural-middle-mile/ 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:20240508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240508T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240506T184658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T184706Z UID:10000201-1715162400-1715164200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 19 - Inside Scoop On What's Coming With BEAD DESCRIPTION:Joanne Hovis will be providing an inside look at the $42B NTIA BEAD funding timelines for states and how these state programs are coming together. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\nJoanne Hovis \nPresident \nCTC Technology & Energy \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-19-inside-scoop-on-whats-coming-with-bead/ 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:20240501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240501T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240426T153621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T153951Z UID:10000196-1714557600-1714559400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 18 - Maximizing the Benefits of NTIA’s New Permitting Tools DESCRIPTION:NTIA has recently announced significant progress to remove permitting barriers to broadband deployments funded by Internet for All initiatives. The “Permitting and Environmental Information Application” is a publicly available GIS-based tool that NTIA developed to assist industry with early identification of permit requirements and NEPA considerations. NTIA will demo the application and highlight other recent developments supporting efficient broadband permitting. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\nJill Springer \nSenior Policy Advisor for Permitting\nChief Environmental Review and Permitting Officer \nOffice of Internet Connectivity and Growth\, NTIA \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-18-maximizing-the-benefits-of-ntias-new-permitting-tools/ 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:20240424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240419T194719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T195523Z UID:10000191-1713952800-1713954600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 17 - Electric Utilities Working Together to Bridge the Digital Divide DESCRIPTION:Alabama Power is deploying fiber across the grid to increase reliability and security. This fiber has additional capacity to enable broadband deployment across Alabama. Alabama Power has entered into strategic partnerships to serve as a middle mile dark fiber lease partner for backhaul providers\, telecoms\, community anchor institutions and cooperative fiber companies. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\nArnab Ghosal \nVice President of Connectivity and Innovation \nAlabama Power \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-17-electric-utilities-working-together-to-bridge-the-digital-divide/ 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:20240417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240417T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240415T161433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T161433Z UID:10000187-1713348000-1713349800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 16 - Fiber & Electrical: A Marriage Made in Safety DESCRIPTION:A Tribute to National Lineman’s Appreciation Day\nThere has been a growing relationship between the fiber and electric utility industries\, specifically in relation to safety and innovation. This Fiber for Breakfast episode highlights the potential overlap between the electrical and fiber industries\, with a focus on safety and how the importance of these initiatives is to foster collaboration between the two industries. We’ll discuss the historical and current significance of fiber to utility operations\, and how the need for mutual understanding between the industries is connected by safety. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\nTodd Butcher\nVice President of Power Distribution\nS & N Communications\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-16-fiber-electrical-a-marriage-made-in-safety/ 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:20240410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240410T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T223759 CREATED:20240405T155943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T164059Z UID:10000184-1712743200-1712745000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 15 - An Analyst's Perspective on North America's Historic Broadband Boom DESCRIPTION:North America’s fiber networks are set to undergo rapid expansion in the latter half of this decade\, driven by unprecedented levels of public and private investment\, alongside innovative vendor solutions and the emergence of new fiber providers\, including utilities\, municipalities\, and cooperatives. Omdia’s latest forecast projects a staggering $35 billion expenditure on fiber broadband access equipment in North America between 2024 and 2029. Join Fiber for Breakfast as Jaimie Lenderman delves into Omdia’s latest forecast and explores what lies ahead in the coming months and years as we enter this historic era. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\nJaimie Lenderman\nResearch Manager & Principal Analyst\nOmdia\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-15-an-analysts-perspective-on-north-americas-historic-broadband-boom/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR