Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

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 AI.

Together, they’ll unpack how fiber serves as the nervous and circulatory system of modern intelligence, why legacy networks are reaching a structural ceiling, and what it takes for operators to evolve from bandwidth providers to AI architects.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the infrastructure powering the AI era. Register now!

With Special Guest:

Alan Isfan, AI Telecom, and Streaming Executive, AI Squared

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 Advisors, talk with Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, for a practical discussion on readiness, risk, and value creation. Register now!

With Special Guests:

Jack Burton, Principal and Co-Founder, BSP Technical Advisors
David Strauss, Principal and Co-Founder, BSP Technical Advisors

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 Fiber Broadband Association, is joined by Jaimie Lenderman, Research Manager, Service Provider Networks and Alzbeta Fellenbaum, Practice Leader, Service Provider–Consumer, to discuss forward-looking strategies operators can adopt to strengthen customer loyalty, attract new subscribers, and drive sustainable revenue growth in a rapidly changing market. Register now!

With Special Guests:

Jaimie Lenderman, Research Manager, Service Provider Networks, Omdia
Alzbeta Fellenbaum, Practice Leader, Service Provider Consumer Research, Omdia

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 Telecommunications Assistance Program, the nation’s first state-level, post-ACP broadband affordability program to help up to 27,000 families afford service.

Lopez also discusses federal approval of the state’s $382 million BEAD proposal through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which will connect 42,500+ locations statewide. He explains New Mexico’s tech-neutral approach — blending fixed wireless, fiber, and low Earth orbit satellite — and how affordability and infrastructure together will drive the state to 100% coverage. Register now!

With Special Guest:

Jeff Lopez, Director of the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE)

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 higher. Yet much of the industry conversation still relies on incomplete data, marketing announcements, and anecdotal evidence.

In this week’s Fiber for Breakfast, we take a deep dive into CostQuest’s two landmark Broadband in America reports to examine the real state of fiber deployment and competitive dynamics across the United States. Join Jim Stegeman, President & CEO of CostQuest, and Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, for a data-driven discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers actionable insights for industry stakeholders. Register now to join the conversation.

With Special Guest:

Jim Stegeman, CEO & President, CostQuest