As fiber broadband networks scale and competition intensifies, one thing has become undeniably clear: the providers who best understand what’s happening inside their access network will deliver the best customer experience. That visibility comes from a source that every broadband operator already owns — ONT and OLT device telemetry. Every ONT in a home and […]
The introduction of AI in the broadband space promises to change its technical landscape. But while AI will transform networks and operations, the real foundation of modern telecom is data interoperability. Without systems that share, interpret, and use data consistently, AI can’t function, automation can’t scale, and providers can’t deliver reliable services. Here are the […]
In the U.S., the digital divide is narrowing — but it’s not gone yet. According to a recent analysis by Reviews.org, nearly 8 million American households remain offline, even as internet adoption continues to rise. (reviews.org) This persistence of disconnected homes underscores why programs like BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) are so critical: they’re […]
If the Fiber Broadband Association’s webinar on November 11, 2025 made one thing clear, it’s this: AI success starts—and too often ends—with data. Industry leaders Peter Cresse and Don Eben joined me, Jeff Boozer, as part of a panel that reiterates that point. Here’s a summary or if you prefer, you can watch the entire […]
A podcast discussing the digital divide with Professor Sascha Meinrath, of Penn State, co-founder of Measurement Lab (M-Lab), a global online platform for researchers to deploy internet measurement tools regarding broadband connectivity.