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The Fiber Broadband Association provides advocacy, education and resources to companies, organizations and communities who want to deploy the best networks through fiber to the home, fiber to the business and fiber everywhere. Get Association updates and Fiber for Breakfast The Fiber Broadband Association's weekly 30-minute live video discussion hosted by our President and CEO, Gary Bolton, and fe... more

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FTTH technology is clearly the “end game” solution for wireline broadband access services, however, the speed and scope of operator migration to full-fiber networks varies widely, depending on factors such as operator roadmaps and competitive landsca... more

AI is rapidly reshaping enterprise infrastructure and operations (I&O), placing new demands on compute, networking, virtualization, security, and talent management. On the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Ron Westfall, Vice President and Practice... more

In this episode, we explore the latest Dell’Oro Group Broadband Access and Home Networking forecast and what it signals for cable, fiber, and fixed wireless providers worldwide. After three consecutive years of revenue declines, the market is project... more

The 2026 study of the general public across the U.S. and Canada takes the deepest market research dive yet into attitudes toward and participation in AI, as well as other emerging societal shifts. A key component of the study explores the evolving ro... more

Autonomous vehicles are moving beyond early pilot programs and driving a multi-million-dollar industry. Goldman Sachs Research forecasts that the robotaxi rideshare market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 90% from 2025 to 2... more

As AI evolves from centralized data centers to massive, distributed systems, the physical layer—glass and photons—is becoming the true architecture of intelligence. Join us on the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Allan Isfan, AI, Telecom, and S... more

The U.S. fiber market has entered a phase of consolidation, with larger operators acquiring smaller networks at an accelerating pace. Integration can unlock scale and efficiency, but execution risk varies widely by architecture, technology stack, and... more

As high-speed internet becomes essential to daily life, this episode explores Omdia’s latest report on what’s next for broadband across North America. The report examines emerging trends reshaping connectivity—from expanding rural access and improvin... more

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Clayton Tino
President and Chief Operating Officer of Beep
Beep Inc
Episode: FFB Episode 279: Fiber in the Fast Lane: Powering the Autonomous Future
Allan Isfan
AI expert at Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery
Episode: FFB Episode 278 - The Fourth Pillar of the A.I. Era
David Strauss
Principal and co-founder, BSP Technical Advisors
BSP Technical Advisors
Episode: FFB Episode 277 - The Fiber Network Consolidation Wave: Are you ready?
Jack Burton
Principal and co-founder, BSP Technical Advisors
BSP Technical Advisors
Episode: FFB Episode 277 - The Fiber Network Consolidation Wave: Are you ready?
Jaimie Lenderman
Research Manager, Omnia
Omnia
Episode: FFB Episode 276: Latest Trends and Developments in the North American Broadband Market - 2026 Edition
Alzbeta Fellenbaum
Practice Leader for Omnia's service provider research
Omnia
Episode: FFB Episode 276: Latest Trends and Developments in the North American Broadband Market - 2026 Edition
Jeff Lopez
Director of the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE)
New Mexico Office of Broadband
Episode: FFB Episode 275: Smart Funding, Smart Deployment: The Strategy Driving 100% Coverage
Mark Trudeau
Founder and CEO
OpenVault
Episode: FFB Episode 273: Capacity, Competition & Cash Flow: The Upstream Equation
Mike O'Day
Senior Vice President and General Manager for Optical Communications at Corning
Corning
Episode: FFB Episode 272: Tight Today, Transformational Tomorrow: A Historic Moment for Fiber

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Gary Bolton
Host of Fiber Breakfast show

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FFB Episode 236 - Continuing to Connect Wisconsin-Strategies for Statewide Broadband Access
Q: Alyssa, welcome. Can you describe the current state of Wisconsin's broadband strategy and what makes it unique within BEAD implementation?
Alyssa explains Wisconsin's long-running broadband program, the state's data-driven grant administration, the role of the Public Service Commission in coordinating maps and funds, and how BEAD is being integrated with ARPA and other state priorities to expand coverage while managing geography and contractor capacity.
Fiber For Breakfast Episode 247 - The Future of Agriculture Grows on Fiber
Q: From your organizational structure, do you have a board of directors and how are you measuring success?
Yes, we have a board and are still early in defining mature metrics. We track impacts like relocations, jobs created, and investments influenced, while also capturing broader value through engagements with FCC activities and ecosystem partnerships that may be intangible yet drive long-term economic and innovation outcomes.
Fiber For Breakfast Episode 247 - The Future of Agriculture Grows on Fiber
Q: Can you talk a little bit about some of the things that you guys are working on, and is that along the lines of things you're optimizing?
We are involved in remote sensing, in-field data collection, and turning that data into actionable decisions for growers using sensors, drones, robotics, and AI. Our work with the North Dakota Agriculture Technology Engine and USDA ARS demonstrates real-time data capture, site-specific management, and scalable testing across our 600-acre test bed to drive adoption and reduce farming costs.
FFB Episode 281 - Broadband Access and Home Networking Forecast
Q: Can you talk about likely use cases for multi-gig upstream?
The guest explains that while immediate demand for multi-gig upstream may not be widespread today, there is a strong expectation that upstream capacity will drive and enable latency-sensitive applications and AI-related workloads. Operators will provide symmetric multi-gig capacity to satisfy emerging needs and to stay ahead as applications evolve, with bandwidth adoption following price reductions over time.
FFB Episode 246 - Aging in Place: Powered by Fiber
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what the benefit is from being able to have telehealth?
Telehealth eliminates long travel times, increases doctor contact frequency, and helps older adults access care more conveniently, which can improve outcomes and reduce stress for patients and families.

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What is Fiber for Breakfast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on fiber as a critical infrastructure for 21st century communications, exploring how fiber enables emerging technologies, smart city deployments, AI workloads, and next-generation broadband strategies. Episodes frequently cover topics such as policy and funding (BEAD, IIJA, ACP), regulatory developments, network innovations (FTTH, PON, DOCSIS transitions, inline amplifiers), and the economics of deployment, including CAPEX/OPEX considerations and data-driven planning. Guests span policymakers, industry analysts, and executives from leading fiber and technology companies, offering practical guidance on implementation, funding, and market dynamics. A few standout patterns include deep dives into AI-enabled edge compute, netwo... more

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