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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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EPB has evolved from a leading municipal utility to a national model for advanced fiber optic infrastructure – and is now focused on establishing Chattanooga as a hub for quantum technology. As the operator of the world's fastest community-wide inter... more

As fiber networks mature, the challenge is no longer just deployment – it’s maximizing value, differentiation, and long-term scalability. In this episode, Darren Farnan, General Manager of United Fiber joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber ... more

Artificial intelligence is transforming telecom networks—from how they are designed and operated to how service providers optimize performance, reduce costs, and enhance the customer experience. As AI adoption accelerates, what changes should network... more

The E-Rate program has connected virtually every school and library in America to broadband, growing classroom internet access from just 14% in 1996 to near-universal today. But for the first time in the program's nearly 30-year history, the FCC is a... more

As fiber deployments accelerate nationwide, one major challenge continues to delay projects and increase costs: right-of-way and permitting issues. Too often, broadband providers, municipalities, and contractors face unnecessary expenses and setbacks... more

The BEAD program represents a once-in-a-generation investment, but it also creates a major oversight challenge for state broadband offices. How can states ensure every project meets specifications without stretching staff or exhausting limited budget... more

In this week’s episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Ahmed Ali, Senior Analyst and Lead of CRU’s Optical Fibre and Cable Service, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to discuss how AI, cloud and data centre growth are res... more

Quantum networking is quickly moving from research concept to infrastructure conversation—and fiber providers may already hold the foundation. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Professor Prem Kumar, Director, Center of Photonic Communications a... more

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Recent Guests

Darren Farnan
General Manager of United Fiber
United Fiber Network
Episode: FFB Episode 291: Beyond the Build: Monetizing Fiber for Long-Term Advantage
Joey Wender
Executive Director of SHLB Coalition
SHLB Coalition
Episode: FFB Episode 289: Save Our E-Rate: The Fight to Protect Broadband for Schools and Libraries
Dave Thomas
CEO of Eagle 1 Resources, managing member; experienced in railroad crossings and utility ROW coordination
Eagle 1 Resources
Episode: FFB Episode 288: Right of Way Wars: Winning the Fiber Deployment Battle
Ahmed Ali
Senior Analyst and Lead of CRU's Optical Fibre and Cable Service
CRU
Episode: FFB Episode 286: Optical Fibre and Cable Market Outlook: The Role of Hollow-Core and Multicore Fiber
Prem Kumar
Professor of Information Technology at Northwestern University
Northwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering
Episode: FFB Episode 285: The Quantum Edge: Why Fiber Providers Should Pay Attention Now
Robin Olds
Senior Sales Business Development Manager, Broadband Program Office for the America Service Provider at Cisco
Cisco
Episode: FFB Episode 284 - Building AI-Ready Networks: The Next Evolution of Broadband
Erik Keith
Principal Analyst for Broadband Infrastructure at S&P Global Markets Intelligence Kagan
S&P Global Markets Intelligence
Episode: FFB Episode 283: Fiber Technology Trends: Key Takeaways from S&P Global’s Annual Operator Surveys
Ron Westfall
Vice President and Practice Leader of Infrastructure Networking and HyperFRAME Research
Futurum Group / HyperFRAME Research
Episode: FFB Episode 282 - HyperFRAME Research Lens: State of I&O Strategy in AI Era 2H 2026
Clayton Tino
President and Chief Operating Officer of Beep
Beep Inc
Episode: FFB Episode 279: Fiber in the Fast Lane: Powering the Autonomous Future

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Gary Bolton
Host of Fiber Breakfast show

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FFB Episode 291: Beyond the Build: Monetizing Fiber for Long-Term Advantage
Q: Are you leveraging your pole infrastructure to build aerial in long rural spans, or do you have long rural power spans? How do you overcome this obstacle?
We started by leveraging existing electric infrastructure and, where necessary, strengthened poles or added new ones. This approach not only supported fiber deployment but also strengthened the electric network, and the cost benefits of aerial builds remain favorable compared with underground when feasible.
FFB Episode 288: Right of Way Wars: Winning the Fiber Deployment Battle
Q: What practical steps can a fiber provider take to avoid costly surprises at crossings?
Engage a railroad specialist early to review designs before submission, consider larger conduits and shared ducts to future-proof installations, verify the exact legal basis for any required fees or protections, and push back with concrete references to state laws or previous railroad policies that are not legally binding.
FFB Episode 288: Right of Way Wars: Winning the Fiber Deployment Battle
Q: So what are the big common mistakes fiber companies make at railroad crossings?
Not knowing the specific state laws and any relevant court decisions, which can lead to paying unnecessary fees and accepting onerous agreements; failing to consult experienced railroad ROW experts before submitting plans; and underestimating the cost and complexity of requirements like track monitoring or insurance when crossing under rail lines.
FFB Episode 289: Save Our E-Rate: The Fight to Protect Broadband for Schools and Libraries
Q: So Gary, what are we going to talk about? What questions do you have?
Joey outlines that the discussion will cover E-Rate preservation, universal service reform, and how SHLB plans to modernize and protect funding while addressing cybersecurity and broader connectivity needs.
FFB Episode 285: The Quantum Edge: Why Fiber Providers Should Pay Attention Now
Q: When do you think quantum networking will become commercially viable?
I would bet on a five-to-ten-year horizon for broad commercial viability, with early security-oriented and small-scale distributed quantum computing applications appearing sooner as photonic interfaces and mature fibers enable practical deployments.

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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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