In the first episode Lightwave’s daily podcast for Fiber Connect 2025, we're breaking down the key announcements, presentations, and conversations at the Nashville show.
Some of the highlights of the day included:
· Keynote speeches from Sasktel, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and Ting Internet
· Sean Buckley’s participation in the Tribal Broadband: Key Considerations and Expectations Creating the Framework for Innovation and Enhanced Connectivity panel
· Multi-dwelling unit (MDU) broadband products: We highlight new products from AirTies, Harmonic and Vecima
· BEAD—How industry groups, including the Fiber Broadband Association, are asking the Trump administration to end its delay with BEAD funding
· Funding—Ripple Fiber recently secured $250 million in new funding to accelerate new fiber builds
About the Podcast
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics. Visit our website at www.lightwave.com and click on our podcast site at broadbandpulse.podbean.com/.
