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Fiber Connect 2026
OFC 2026
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AT&T
Artificial Intelligence
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CPO (chip-Scale Photonic Interconnect)
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Wi-Fi 8
ATIS
Open Access Network Forum (OANF)
Fort Collins Connexion

In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we will address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights on these topics from industry leaders.

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When the FCC voted last fall to strip hotspot and school bus Wi-Fi from the E-Rate program, Mission Telecom responded swiftly – growing its network of partners and launching new services to ensure vulnerable communities were not left behind. The serv... more

Fort Collins Connexion, a municipal broadband utility that was created by and for the community, has as its sole purpose to improve life and business in Fort Collins, Colorado through what it says is better, more affordable internet. Connexion offers... more

Broadcom is addressing the emergence of 50G PON and fixed wireless access (FWA) with a series of new products and partnerships aimed at helping service providers ensure users experience sound quality of service (quality of service) on their broadband... more

Debra Freitas, CEO of Light Source Communications (LSC), has a simple view of its role as a dark fiber provider: a primary hyperscale and data-center resource on a growth path. LSC is a carrier-neutral, customer-agnostic provider focused on designing... more

In the third and final episode of the Fiber Connect 2026 show-daily podcast, we're chronicling the last day and wrap-up of the Fiber Connect 2026 trade show.

Here’s a breakdown of the episode’s key moments:

0:00 Opening/Introduction

0:13 | New mar... more

In the second episode of the Fiber Connect 2026 show daily podcast, we're tracking key trends during the show.

Here’s a breakdown of the episode’s key moments:

0:00    Opening/Introduction

0:50    Florida’s broadband promise

Leo Garcia, Director ... more

In the first episode of the Fiber Connect 2026 show daily podcast, we're tracking key trends during the show.

Here’s a breakdown of the episode’s key moments:

0.00    Opening

0:47    Editor’s panels

Our colleague Hayden Beeson, editor of ISE, and... more

If you want a broad look at the evolution of today’s optical networking industry, look no further than Lawrence Gasman, president of CIR.

In this latest episode, the Broadband Pulse sat down with Gasman, who has been conducting forecasts on enterpri... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Hales
Senior Manager of Broadband Sales at Fort Collins Connexion
Fort Collins Connexion
Episode: Fort Collins Connexion's Josh Hales on making fiber services relevant and competitive
Debra Freitas
CEO of Light Source Communications
Light Source Communications
Episode: Debra Freitas, CEO of Light Source Communications, on being a dark fiber resource for hyperscalers
Tracy Doaks
President and CEO
MCNC
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
John Graham
Board President
North Carolina Telehealth Network Association (NCTNA)
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Hayden Beeson
Editor
ISE Magazine
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Chris Brooks
Senior Director of Operations
GoNetspeed
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Jeff Wabik
CTO
Dc Blox
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Leo Garcia
Director
Florida Commerce Office of Broadband
Episode: Show Daily 2 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup
Craig Thomas
CEO of Broadband Forum
Broadband Forum
Episode: Show Daily 1 Fiber Connect 2026 news roundup

Host

Sean Buckley
Host of Broadband Pulse Podcast; Editor-in-Chief at Lightwave; involved in Lightwave / Endeavour B2B content and editorial leadership.

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OVBI’s Trudeau on how upstream investments benefit fiber and DOCSIS broadband providers
Q: What do the latest OVBI findings say about upstream growth versus downstream growth, and why does that matter for operators?
Upstream growth is outpacing downstream growth, driven by higher upstream speeds leading to more usage, especially with fiber's symmetrical offerings; this matters because operators need to invest in clean, healthy upstream plants and consider optimization tools to maximize capacity.
Marvell's Chugh on creating a co-packaged optics (CPO) ecosystem
Q: What is driving Marvell's push into the data center market and how does CPO fit into that strategy?
Marvell emphasizes its historical strength in switching and connectivity, now expanding into AI-driven data centers where higher bandwidth needs and the integration of XPUs and GPUs demand advanced interconnects; CPO is a natural progression to address these needs by reducing losses, improving power efficiency, and enabling scalable pod-to-pod and rack-to-rack connections.
Mission Telecom’s Colwell on reaching 20K families with affordable wireless broadband service
Q: Talk about your response and how that's been able to fill the gap for students and library patrons.
We designed a program to match out-of-pocket costs for e-rate beneficiaries, effectively becoming the subsidy and driving strong uptake in libraries like Boston Public Library. This approach helped keep programs alive that would have otherwise faced budget cuts, reduced services, or higher carrier costs, and it underscores the importance of affordable, reliable access for education and community services.
Ripple Fiber’s Wilson on disrupting the broadband market with a super local approach
Q: How important is being a local, community-focused brand to your expansion strategy and customer experience?
Being local is essential for accountability and service quality; it helps Ripple tailor its work to each community's nuances, ensure faster deployment, and maintain clear pricing without hidden costs, which builds trust and strong customer relationships across markets.
Ripple Fiber’s Wilson on disrupting the broadband market with a super local approach
Q: Tell me a little bit about Ripple Fiber's emergence onto the fiber broadband scene and what makes you different from traditional providers.
Ripple Fiber is leveraging a local-first strategy, building underground fiber from scratch, hiring locally, and engaging with communities to identify underserved areas. This approach aims to create a tangible ripple effect in education, jobs, and access to entertainment, setting Ripple apart from larger incumbents that have historically underinvested in fiber.

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What is Broadband Pulse about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A technology-focused show centered on the optical and broadband industry, featuring interviews with executives, engineers, and industry leaders who shape fiber, wireless, data center, and network infrastructure. Episodes frequently explore 50G and beyond-5G technology, Wi‑Fi convergence, dark fiber strategies, data-center interconnect, and standards work from industry bodies. Notable threads include end-to-end pipeline discussions from core to home, open-standards ecosystems, and pragmatic takes on deployment, supply chains, and regional progress. The program often surfaces strategic partnerships, policy and market dynamics, and real-world use cases for telecom operators, hyperscalers, and enterprise networks, making it valuable for technic... more

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