Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
Fiber for Breakfast is a weekly live video discussion hosted by Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association. The show features industry thought leaders exploring fiber as critical infrastructure for 21st-century communications. It covers current topics related to fiber broadband deployment, connectivity, and workplace issues. The podcast also provides updates from the Fiber Broadband Association, which advocates for and educates about fiber-to-the-home and other fiber networks.
Episodes
FFB Episode 300: Telecom Turning Point: Connecting America and Building What Comes Next
As BEAD moves from planning into deployment, the program is entering a new phase with important implications for broadband infrastructure and the communities it will serve. In this milestone 300th episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, is joined by Arielle Roth, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Adm
FFB Episode 299: Arkansas’s Broadband Momentum
Arkansas is moving from broadband planning and funding to putting infrastructure in the ground—and its approach is attracting national attention. Join the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Glen Howie, Director of the Arkansas Broadband Office, talks with Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, about the state’s progress and what lies ahead. Glen will share updates on
FFB Episode 298: BEAD Isn’t Over Yet: What Happens After Final Approval?
With all 50 states now having approved BEAD Final Proposals, the program is moving from planning to execution—but the process is far from settled. Carol Mattey, former FCC official, broadband and policy expert, and principal of Mattey Consulting, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to examine what happens when selected providers withdraw, states need to adjust aw
FFB Episode 297: 30 Years of Broadband - What We’ve Built, What We’ve Learned, and What Comes Next
Three decades after helping shape the vision for America’s broadband future, Blair Levin, (formerly FCC Chief of Staff (’93-97) and Executive Director of the 2010 National Broadband Plan) and with over two decades of advising institutional investors about telecommunications policy, joins Fiber for Breakfast for a candid look at how far the industry has come – and how far it still has to go. Joinin
FFB Episode 296: Beyond the Build: The Future of State Broadband
What happens when major broadband grants wind down? Revati Prasad, Executive Director of the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to explore the future role of state broadband offices and the challenges of sustaining capacity for mapping, oversight, affordability and digital opportunity. Drawing on additional research with
FFB Episode 295: Washington’s Broadband Buildout: What’s Happening Now?
When Jordan Arnold became Director of the Washington State Broadband Office in January 2026, the state was on the cusp of a major broadband milestone. Just weeks later, Washington received federal approval for its final BEAD proposal, unlocking more than $1 billion in investment for broadband expansion. Now, almost nine months into her role, Jordan joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber B
FFB Episode 294: Scaling Fiber in a Competitive Era: A Conversation with Fidium’s CEO
In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, sits down with Gaurav Juneja, CEO of Fidium, to discuss the company’s next phase as a fiber-first operator. With a network spanning more than 76,000 fiber route miles, Juneja shares how Fidium is accelerating expansion, enhancing customer experience, and leveraging new capital strategies to sca
FFB Episode 293: The Predictability Imperative: How AI Is Helping Fiber Providers Compete in an Uncertain Market
AI has moved beyond experimentation for forward-looking fiber providers. The real question is no longer whether AI can automate tasks. It is how organizations can leverage it securely and at scale to operate with greater consistency, confidence, and predictability, so providers of any size can compete and win across residential, business, MDU, and community markets.
In this episode of Fiber for B
FFB Episode 292: EPB Quantum Computer: From Municipal Energy to Quantum Tech
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 internet since 2010, EPB's leadership in establishing commercially available quantum networking and computing is contributing to solutions from cybersecuri
FFB Episode 291: Beyond the Build: Monetizing Fiber for Long-Term Advantage
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 Broadband Association to explore how providers can deliver ARPU growth through deeper residential and commercial service adoption, while enhancing cus
FFB Episode 290: AI Runs on Fiber: How Networks Are Evolving
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 operators be preparing for, and where will AI have the greatest impact? On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the F
FFB Episode 289: Save Our E-Rate: The Fight to Protect Broadband for Schools and Libraries
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 asking whether E-Rate should be terminated. On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, we
FFB Episode 288: Right of Way Wars: Winning the Fiber Deployment Battle
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 simply because they lack the expertise to navigate complex regulatory and infrastructure hurdles. On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Dave Thomas
FFB Episode 287: Intelligent Oversight: How AI is Changing BEAD Compliance
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 budgets?
On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Colin Reilly, Vice President of Data Strategy & Technical Services at Connected Nation, joins Gary Bolton,
FFB Episode 286: Optical Fibre and Cable Market Outlook: The Role of Hollow-Core and Multicore Fiber
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 reshaping the requirements placed on optical networks. While conventional single-mode fibre will remain the foundation of global connectivity, some high-
FFB Episode 285: The Quantum Edge: Why Fiber Providers Should Pay Attention Now
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 and Computing at Northwestern University joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to explore how existing fiber infrastru
FFB Episode 284 - Building AI-Ready Networks: The Next Evolution of Broadband
AI is transforming broadband networks from simple connectivity platforms into intelligent infrastructures that can predict, adapt, and optimize performance in real time. As AI applications drive new traffic patterns, latency requirements, and customer expectations, service providers face both significant challenges and new revenue opportunities. On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Gary Bolton,
FFB Episode 283: Fiber Technology Trends: Key Takeaways from S&P Global’s Annual Operator Surveys
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 landscape conditions. On the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Erik Keith, Principal Analyst for Broadband Infrastructure at S&P Global Market Intelligenc
FFB Episode 282 - HyperFRAME Research Lens: State of I&O Strategy in AI Era 2H 2026
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 Leader for Infrastructure and Networking at HyperFRAME Research, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to discuss ne
FFB Episode 281 - Broadband Access and Home Networking Forecast
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 projected to grow at just a 0.3% CAGR through 2030, with another dip expected in 2025 before a potential rebound in 2026 driven by DOCSIS 4.0 and XGS-PON rol
FFB Episode 280: New RVA/FBA Consumer Research: Fiber’s Role in a Disruptive Era: AI, Video Proliferation, and Counter-Urbanization
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 role of fiber as these trends continue to develop.
Join us for the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Michael Render, CEO of RVA LLC, joins Gary Bo
FFB Episode 279: Fiber in the Fast Lane: Powering the Autonomous Future
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 2030. While AVs make split-second driving decisions onboard, low-latency fiber infrastructure is critical to supporting backend operations. Join Clayto
FFB Episode 278 - The Fourth Pillar of the A.I. Era
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 Streaming Executive at AI Squared, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to explore fiber as the “Fourth Pillar” of A
FFB Episode 277 - The Fiber Network Consolidation Wave: Are you ready?
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 operational maturity. Which networks integrate cleanly—and where do problems emerge? Join us as Jack Burton and David Strauss of BSP Technical Adviso
FFB Episode 276: Latest Trends and Developments in the North American Broadband Market - 2026 Edition
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 improving home network experiences to evolving pricing models and intensifying competition.
In this week’s episode, Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fib
FFB Episode 275: Smart Funding, Smart Deployment: The Strategy Driving 100% Coverage
Affordability and access are converging in New Mexico’s broadband strategy. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Jeff Lopez, Director of the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) talks with Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the FBA, about Senate Bill 152, unanimously approved by the New Mexico Senate and recently signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, creating the Low-Income Telecom
FFB Episode 274: The State of Broadband: What the Data Really Reveals
The U.S. broadband market is entering a new competitive phase as fiber expands deeper into legacy territories, fixed wireless scales across more markets, and public funding accelerates network deployment. With tens of billions in federal BEAD funding flowing into broadband, private capital fueling fiber builds, and operators making billion-dollar investment decisions, the stakes have never been hi
FFB Episode 273: Capacity, Competition & Cash Flow: The Upstream Equation
On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, hosted by Fiber Broadband Association President & CEO Gary Bolton, we’re joined by Mark Trudeau, Founder & CEO of OpenVault and Jeff Heynen, VP of Broadband Access and Home Networking at Dell'Oro Group to unpack the 4Q25 OpenVault Broadband Insights report.
For the first time, the report compares Fiber and DOCSIS subscribers, revealing that symmetrical fibe
FFB Episode 272: Tight Today, Transformational Tomorrow: A Historic Moment for Fiber
Fiber demand has reached a historic inflection point. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Mike O’Day, head of Corning's Optical Communications business joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association and shares his perspective on a remarkable growth cycle as innovation accelerates and AI takes center stage.
Mike explains how broadband expansion and the rapid buildout of
FFB Episode 271: AI and the Network Effect: Where Carriers Win Next
For the past three years, Omdia has modeled and forecasted the impact of AI on network traffic through a cross-team effort spanning business and consumer trends, networks, hardware, software, devices, and facilities. In this week’s episode, Brian Washburn, Chief Analyst, Telco B2B Solutions, Omdia, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to discuss Omdia’s latest AI
FFB Episode 270 - Mission Accomplished – or Mission Abandoned? Life After BEAD
As BEAD funding moves from promise to reality, what comes next for US broadband? In this timely conversation, Carol Mattey – industry veteran and founding member/principal of Mattey Consulting LLC – joins President & GEO Gary Bolton of the Fiber Broadband Association to explore the long-term impact of the BEAD program and the future of connectivity. Join in the conversation as they examine whether
FFB Episode 268 - Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California Urban Markets
On January 14, 2026, the California Public Advocates Office, in partnership with the University of California, Santa Barbara, released Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California’s Urban Markets. The study examines how large incumbent providers respond to new competition from fiber and fixed wireless entrants across California’s urban communities.
In this week’s episode of Fiber fo
FFB Episode 267 - The Hidden Infrastructure Behind AI and Hyperscale Networks
On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, we pull back the curtain on In-Line Amplifier (ILA) huts—the unsung infrastructure powering long-haul fiber networks. Michael Thomas, Regional Vice President of Integration at Network Connex, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to explain how ILAs keep signals strong across hundreds of miles, reduce latency, and enable the
FFB Episode 266 - Update on Virginia's Fiber Projects and Initiatives
Virginia was recently awarded $545 million awards in federal funding through the BEAD program to expand high-speed internet access across the state. The BEAD awards will enable 23 internet service providers to extend broadband infrastructure to more than 133,000 remaining unserved homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions across the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth is technology neutrali
FFB Episode 265 - Monopoly in the Machine? AI, Chips & the Battle for Network Innovation
As AI adoption accelerates, tech leaders like Nvidia and OpenAI are tightening control over the full technology stack—from specialized chips and cloud infrastructure to the AI models driving innovation.
Our guest this week is Asad Ramzanali, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Technology Policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, warns that this consolidation threatens competition, innovation
FFB Episode 264 - Cracking the Code on Broadband Coordination: Inside the Single View
In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, we explore how Maryland is pioneering a first-of-its-kind “Single View” of all public broadband and digital infrastructure assets. This statewide platform centralizes planning and coordination by mapping everything from vertical assets and real estate ownership to existing networks, connectivity gaps, and future community needs. The approach is already deliv
FFB Episode 263 - Parks Associates Consumer Study Highlights: Assistive Technologies for Older Adults and How Fiber Connects Independence
As the U.S. population ages, the demand for solutions that help seniors live independently is accelerating—while the healthcare and senior care workforce faces a growing staffing crisis. In this episode, Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO of Parks Associates, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to unpack new research on the evolving market for independent living so
FFB Episode 262 - From Strategy to Sustainability: Colorado’s Broadband Approach to Reliability & Reach
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Brandy Reitter, Colorado’s State Broadband Officer, for a deep dive into the state’s broadband strategy following the “benefit of the bargain.” Brandy unpacks Colorado’s updated broadband plan, highlighting how the state is using a mix of technologies to serve communities with diverse needs—including how tribal locations influence deployment decisions.
She
FFB Episode 261 - New Year, New Connections: BEAD Moves Forward in 2026!
After years of planning, the BEAD program is moving from paper to pavement—but approval is only the start. In this first episode of 2026, Kathryn de Wit, director of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ broadband access initiative, joins Fiber Broadband Association President & CEO Gary Bolton to examine what comes next as states begin building networks to reach nearly five million locations. Kathryn unpacks
FFB Episode 259 - FBA 2026 Events Reveal
What does 2026 hold for the future of fiber—and for the people shaping it? Join Jessica Koch, Controller at Consolidated Business Services and FBA Conference Committee Chair and Evann Freeman, VP, Government & Community Relations, EPB and FBA's Board Vice Chair and Conference Committee Board Liaison as they pull back the curtain on next year’s vision, offering a look at why Fiber Connect continues
FFB Episode 260 - Plans, Policies & Programs with Ash Brown, FBA Board Chair
In the last Fiber for Breakfast episode of 2025, Gary welcomes the Senior Director, Field and Partner Marketing at Adtran and the 2026 FBA Board Chair, Ash Brown. Ash will review FBA Board priorities for 2026, and will share FBA Policy updates and plans to engage with her constituents and the FBA working groups in the new year. Ash will also share the latest on Adtran.
With Special Guest:
Ash B
FFB Episode 258 - The State of Fiber with Mike Render - Progress and Prospects for Fiber Broadband
In this episode, we deliver the 2025 annual deployment update on the progress and prospects for fiber broadband—what’s been built, what’s ahead, and what it means for the telecommunications industry.
Mike Render, President of RVA, LLC, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, for his final appearance of the year to break down current deployment levels, the key driver
FFB Episode 257 - What's Next After BEAD
In this week’s episode, Dr. Christopher Ali – national broadband policy expert and author – joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, for a candid look at what comes after BEAD. Ali cuts through the headlines to uncover the real challenges facing broadband deployment, urging policymakers and providers to move beyond short-term objectives and adopt long-term, purpose-dr
FFB Episode 256 - Defining Digital Readiness: What Broadband Leaders Need to Know Now
In this episode, Jessica Dine, Policy Analyst at New America’s Open Technology Institute and Wireless Future Project, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to unpack New America’s recent report, Exploring Paths to a U.S. Digital Skills Framework. With billions being invested in broadband deployment and adoption, the lack of a national standard for defining and meas
FFB Episode 255 - Why AI's Future Depends on Fiber
In this week’s episode, we explore Recon Analytics’ compelling insight: fiber broadband isn’t just another access layer – it’s the backbone of the AI economy. Their latest survey shows that fiber users engage with AI far more frequently and intensely than users on other networks, revealing a powerful feedback loop: better connectivity drives deeper AI adoption, and that engagement further justifie
FFB Episode 254 - Leading a Transformation - Brightspeed’s First Six Months Under New Leadership_EDITED.mov
This conversation with Brightspeed CEO Michel Combes explores his first six months at the helm of one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber internet providers. In this discussion with Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, Michel reflects on the company’s transformation journey, progress in expanding high-speed connectivity across its 20-state footprint, and the cultural
FFB Episode 253 - A Practitioner’s Guide to Rural Digital Inclusion
As the broadband industry’s focus shifts from deployment to adoption, ensuring rural residents have the tools and confidence to fully engage in the digital economy is critical. True inclusion goes beyond connectivity—it requires affordable devices, hands-on digital skills training (including AI literacy), and ongoing community support. When these elements come together, rural communities can trans
FFB Episode 252 - Signals of Change: How Fiber is Continuing to Transform Kansas
Kansas is proving that the buck doesn’t stop with BEAD. Across the state, new broadband initiatives are laying the groundwork for a digital renaissance – connecting communities, revitalizing local economies, and creating opportunities that keep Kansans rooted where they are or even draw them back home. From ground-breaking last-mile projects bringing high-speed fiber to rural areas, to the launch
FFB Episode 251 - Reviewing the Dramatic Changes to Our Lives from the Internet… and Fiber
As we look ahead to the next chapter of connectivity, it’s worth pausing to consider how far we’ve come. In this week’s Fiber for Breakfast, Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, sits down with Mike Render, CEO of RVA LLC, to explore two decades of industry evolution — how internet performance, user expectations, and daily life have been transformed. Drawing on original
FFB Episode 250 – All Broadband Is Not Created Equal: The Practical Divide Between Marketing Claims, Speed Tests and Delivered Speeds
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
FFB Episode 249 – Dell’Oro Group 5-Year Broadband Access & Home Networking Forecast
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 Bre
FFB Episode 248 - How Speed Test Measurements are Designed to Improve End User Experiences
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 broadba
Fiber For Breakfast Episode 247 - The Future of Agriculture Grows on Fiber
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 A
FFB Episode 246 - Aging in Place: Powered by Fiber
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 Adult
FFB Episode 244 - From Data to Deployment: Powering Smarter Broadband Decisions
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 cla
FFB Episode 243 - Fiber Slicing: Unlocking a More Open, Customized, and Secure Experience
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 m
FFB Episode 242 - Best Practices When Dealing with BEAD Complexities
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 practi
FFB Episode 241 – Grading American Broadband: Findings of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
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 Invest
FFB Episode 240 - Fixed Wireless & Fiber - A Winning Combination for Nextlink
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 r
FFB Episode 240 – Fixed Wireless & Fiber: A Winning Combination for Nextlink
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 r
FFB Episode 239 - Driving Connections - Local Lessons from the Road to Broadband Expansion
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 v
FFB Episode 238 - Bridging the Divide in the Mountain State - Citynet’s Role in Rural Broadband Expansion
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
FFB Episode 237 - Fidium Transforms New England’s Future with Fiber
FFB Episode 237 - Fidium Transforms New England’s Future with Fiber by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 236 - Continuing to Connect Wisconsin-Strategies for Statewide Broadband Access
FFB Episode 236 - Continuing to Connect Wisconsin-Strategies for Statewide Broadband Access by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 235 – The Critical Role of Underground Construction in the Rush to Install Fiber
FFB Episode 235 – The Critical Role of Underground Construction in the Rush to Install Fiber by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 234 - Fireside Chat with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: The Role of Fiber in Powering the Future
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
FFB Episode 233 - Fiber Builds Value-Turning Connectivity into Revenue Along Michigan’s I-75 Corridor.mp4
FFB Episode 233 - Fiber Builds Value-Turning Connectivity into Revenue Along Michigan’s I-75 Corridor.mp4 by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 232 – Surf Internet’s 200k Fiber Passings Accelerating Rural Deployment Across the Great Lakes
FFB Episode 232 – Surf Internet’s 200k Fiber Passings Accelerating Rural Deployment Across the Great Lakes by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 231 - Agentic AI & the Future of Fiber: Powering Scalable, Resilient, and Intelligent Networks
FFB Episode 231 - Agentic AI & the Future of Fiber: Powering Scalable, Resilient, and Intelligent Networks by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 230 - Connecting Our AI Future
FFB Episode 230 - Connecting Our AI Future by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 229 – PHLConnectED, Philly Empowered_Linking Families to Opportunity.mov
FFB Episode 229 – PHLConnectED, Philly Empowered_Linking Families to Opportunity.mov by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 228 – Fiber-Forward-Oklahoma’s Bold Path to Statewide Connectivity
FFB Episode 228 – Fiber-Forward-Oklahoma’s Bold Path to Statewide Connectivity by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 227 - Project Nunapet- Connecting Tribal Communities and Culture Across Kodiak Island
FFB Episode 227 - Project Nunapet- Connecting Tribal Communities and Culture Across Kodiak Island by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 226 - The Road to 50M Locations
FFB Episode 226 - The Road to 50M Locations by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 225 – Navigating Tariff Turbulence – Implications for the FTTP Broadband Access Equipment Market
FFB Episode 225 – Navigating Tariff Turbulence – Implications for the FTTP Broadband Access Equipment Market by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 224 – From Access to Impact- A Major Push to Close the Digital Divide Across Michigan
FFB Episode 224 – From Access to Impact- A Major Push to Close the Digital Divide Across Michigan by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 223 - A Game-Changing Expansion for Cañon City’s Growth and Success
FFB Episode 223 - A Game-Changing Expansion for Cañon City’s Growth and Success by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 222 – Unlocking Nevada’s Digital Future
FFB Episode 222 – Unlocking Nevada’s Digital Future by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 221 - The Fiber Hot Seat at Fiber Connect 2025
FFB Episode 221 - The Fiber Hot Seat at Fiber Connect 2025 by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
FFB Episode 220 - Using AI to Develop Stronger Connected Collaboration
FFB Episode 220 - Using AI to Develop Stronger Connected Collaboration by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
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