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Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

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 featuring industry thought leaders on current topics that explore fiber as the critical infrastructure

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00:32:01

FFB Episode 250 – All Broadband Is Not Created Equal:...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/10/23

Today, many technologies can advertise 100/20 “broadband,” but few providers deliver those speeds consistently. Consumers are sold “up to” speeds – yet speed test data shows that while fiber consistently delivers as promised, other technologies fall short most of the time. On today’s Fiber for Breakfast, Jonathan Chambers, co-CEO, Conexon talks with Gary Bolton, FBA’s President & CEO about how the industry must move beyond theoretical definitions to accountability based on actual, verifiable

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00:33:17

FFB Episode 249 – Dell’Oro Group 5-Year Broadband...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/10/15

The broadband industry is at a turning point. Dell’Oro Group’s newly released 5-Year Forecast projects that the global Broadband Access Equipment market will climb steadily through 2029, with revenues peaking in 2028. Behind the numbers are powerful forces reshaping the industry: fiber expansion, DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades, and the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and fixed wireless.This week on Fiber for Breakfast, Jeff Heynen, Vice President of Broadband Access and Home Networking at Dell’Oro Group, joins

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00:32:12

FFB Episode 248 - How Speed Test Measurements are...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/10/08

Data demand isn’t slowing down—and networks can only stretch so far. As service providers race to keep up, the challenge is no longer just building connections, but ensuring they can stand the test of time.This week on Fiber for Breakfast, Bryan Darr, Vice President of Government Affairs at Ookla, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to explore how state broadband offices can stay ahead of the curve. While fiber remains the backbone of new deployments, the

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00:29:46

Fiber For Breakfast Episode 247 - The Future of...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/10/01

Grand Farm is a collaborative network of growers, startups, corporations, researchers, educators, investors, and government partners working together to solve agricultural challenges through applied technology. Based in North Dakota, with projects and partnerships across the country, Grand Farm supports real-world testing and validation of technologies like autonomous equipment, IoT sensors, and AI-driven tools that rely on strong broadband infrastructure.In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast,

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00:33:59

FFB Episode 246 - Aging in Place: Powered by Fiber

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/09/24

What does it really take to age in place successfully? Beyond healthcare and housing, it’s about connection—and that’s where fiber broadband comes in. From telehealth and online learning to smart home safety and staying close to family, fiber is redefining what independence looks like for older adults.This week on Fiber for Breakfast, Tom Kamber, Founder & Executive Director at OATS (Older Adults Technology Services), from AARP a leader in helping older adults thrive with technology talks with

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00:32:51

FFB Episode 244 - From Data to Deployment: Powering...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/09/10

Discover how granular location and coverage data is transforming broadband deployment knowledge, funding planning and deployment strategies. Powered by tools like historical coverage data via CostQuest’s Time Series Dashboard and Broadband in America report, stakeholders now have unprecedented visibility into broadband availability and buildout trends for fiber and broadband technologies. This clarity enables both public and private entities to precisely target resources—time, capital, and

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00:30:29

FFB Episode 243 - Fiber Slicing: Unlocking a More...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/09/03

Network slicing is emerging as one of the most promising developments in broadband. By enabling real-time customization at the network level, slicing could allow customers to prioritize performance for specific needs—whether that’s streaming, gaming, remote work, or even short-lived secure connections for activities like online banking.But how close is this concept to reality, and what does it mean for providers and the broader industry? In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Nick Saporito, Head

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00:29:42

FFB Episode 242 - Best Practices When Dealing with...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/08/27

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program promises to transform connectivity in underserved communities — but securing funding has been anything but simple. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Bree Maki, Director of Minnesota’s Office of Broadband Development, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to share real-world challenges and best practices for navigating BEAD. From financing hurdles and Build America Buy America (BABA) compliance to

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00:29:41

FFB Episode 241 – Grading American Broadband:...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/08/20

As work, commerce, and society move online, reliable internet access has become essential. In 2000, only 1% of U.S. adults had home broadband, compared to 80% today. Without faster speeds and higher adoption, the U.S. would have lost $1.3 trillion in economic growth from 2010–2020. Since 1996, the private sector has invested $2.2 trillion in broadband infrastructure, with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act adding $65 billion in federal funds. Still, 10% of households (12.7 million) lack a

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00:30:30

FFB Episode 240 - Fixed Wireless & Fiber - A Winning...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/08/13

Delivering high-speed internet and voice services throughout the midwest, Nextlink Internet has experienced radical, organic growth over the past decade and has become the one of the largest wireless internet service providers in the nation. Nextlink differentiates itself based on an obsession with great customer service, whether the service is provided with wireless or fiber. Nextlink maintains redundancy and reliability by ensuring even in highly rural areas that it utilizes multiple wireless

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00:30:30

FFB Episode 240 – Fixed Wireless & Fiber: A Winning...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/08/13

Delivering high-speed internet and voice services throughout the midwest, Nextlink Internet has experienced radical, organic growth over the past decade and has become the one of the largest wireless internet service providers in the nation. Nextlink differentiates itself based on an obsession with great customer service, whether the service is provided with wireless or fiber. Nextlink maintains redundancy and reliability by ensuring even in highly rural areas that it utilizes multiple wireless

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00:31:45

FFB Episode 239 - Driving Connections - Local Lessons...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/08/06

Broadband is no longer a luxury—it’s essential for economic opportunity, education, and community resilience. The Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) is meeting this need by investing in infrastructure through a deeply local, collaborative approach.This past June, MCA President Andrew Butcher hit the road in his 1984 Volkswagen van—affectionately known as “Buttercup”—traveling over 800 miles to visit 14 towns, 5 libraries, and 2 connectivity hubs, and connect with more than 150 community members

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00:31:31

FFB Episode 238 - Bridging the Divide in the Mountain...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/07/30

Fiber broadband is rapidly expanding across West Virginia, fueled by bold public-private partnerships and significant infrastructure investments. While meaningful progress has been made, many communities remain underserved or entirely unserved — underscoring the continued need for strategic broadband deployment.On our next episode of Fiber for Breakfast, join us as Jim Martin, President and CEO of Citynet, talks with Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to share how

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00:30:51

FFB Episode 237 - Fidium Transforms New England’s...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/07/23

FFB Episode 237 - Fidium Transforms New England’s Future with Fiber by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

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00:31:36

FFB Episode 236 - Continuing to Connect...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/07/16

FFB Episode 236 - Continuing to Connect Wisconsin-Strategies for Statewide Broadband Access by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

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00:31:59

FFB Episode 235 – The Critical Role of Underground...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/07/10

FFB Episode 235 – The Critical Role of Underground Construction in the Rush to Install Fiber by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

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00:31:09

FFB Episode 234 - Fireside Chat with FCC Commissioner...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/07/02

FFB Episode 234 - Fireside Chat with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: The Role of Fiber in Powering the Future by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

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00:33:09

FFB Episode 233 - Fiber Builds Value-Turning...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/06/26

FFB Episode 233 - Fiber Builds Value-Turning Connectivity into Revenue Along Michigan’s I-75 Corridor.mp4 by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

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00:29:46

FFB Episode 232 – Surf Internet’s 200k Fiber Passings...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/06/18

FFB Episode 232 – Surf Internet’s 200k Fiber Passings Accelerating Rural Deployment Across the Great Lakes by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

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00:31:31

FFB Episode 231 - Agentic AI & the Future of Fiber:...

Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton ·

2025/06/11

FFB Episode 231 - Agentic AI & the Future of Fiber: Powering Scalable, Resilient, and Intelligent Networks by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

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