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Fiber Broadband Association Launches New Engineering Best Practices Series

 

This week, FBA announced the launch of its new Engineering Best Practices series, a monthly collection of short, practical chapters designed to help broadband providers improve project planning, streamline deployment processes that deliver high-quality fiber networks. The series will include five chapters aligned with core phases of the fiber engineering lifecycle and will publish monthly leading up to Fiber Connect 2026 in May: 

  • Chapter 1: Planning & High-Level Design 

  • Chapter 2: Fielding & Base Mapping 

  • Chapter 3: Low-Level Design 

  • Chapter 4: Permitting & Approvals 

  • Chapter 5: Construction Readiness 

➡️Read the full release here. 

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Clearfield Introduces NOVA™ Platform, Optimizing Scalability, Installation Simplicity for High-Density Fiber 

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Smithville: New Year’s Technology Resolutions for 2026: Practical Tech Goals to Start Today

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Nex-Tech Welcomes New Leadership: Justin McClung and Allan Reiter Step Into Executive Roles
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VETRO Appoints Digital Infrastructure Veteran Brett Lindsey as President

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Kaptivate Analysis of BEAD Exposes Increasing Hurdles of Fiber 

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Fybe Celebrates Milestone of 8,000 Subscribers
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Thomas Moore Joins Innovative Systems

Read More |  Roughrider State Video Operator Launches MG-T

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PVT Selects GOCare and Dialpad to Elevate Customer Experience Through Integrated and AI-Enhanced Voice and Digital Channels

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Ripple Fiber to Deliver High-Speed Fiber Internet to Corona, California, Expanding Digital Access in Riverside County

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2025 Fiber Report End-of-Year Infographic 👏

 

Explore our 2025 Fiber Report end-of-year infographic to see how far the industry has come. 2025 was an incredible year for the FBA and the Fiber Industry. We've reached 98.4M+ homes in the U.S., and we expect that 2026 is going to be just as strong.

 

➡️You can read more about the success of the industry in Gary Bolton's 2025 wrap-up letter here.

 

🔗View infographic here.

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Colorado’s Broadband Success Won’t be Up in the (LEOS) Air 

 

With more than 95% of households connected, Colorado is performing better in broadband access than many of its western peers. But, could Benefit of the Bargain “low cost” priorities threaten Colorado’s ability to ensure its residents can access reliable, high-performance broadband? Brandy Reitter, Colorado’s State Broadband Officer, doesn’t think so.  

 

On this week’s episode of Fiber for Breakfast, Reitter examined Colorado’s approach to broadband deployment and continued success, noting that each serviceable location is analyzed for its unique technology needs to ensure a balance between investment and community impact. 

 

Find out what mix of technology the state is planning for its BEAD allotment and if residents would have to wait 14 years (eek!) to access satellite-based internet.

 

Read the full summary here 

Watch the full interview here 

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✨ Join us for the FBA California Member Mingle ✨

 

📍 San Diego, CA

📅 Wednesday, January 21 | 5–7 PM local time

 

This exclusive networking event is your chance to connect with fellow FBA members, enjoy great conversations, build new relationships, and relax over light refreshments.

 

✅ FBA Members: RSVP here!

We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!

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Broadband, Data, and Cultural Continuity: Why Tribal Nations Are Moving to the Network’s Edge

Tribal Business News | Max Hahn | 1/12/26

 

The Divide: What's up with BEAD non-deployment funds?

Light Reading | Nicole Ferraro | 1/14/26

 

Trump says US data centers will pay their fair share for electricity, starting with Microsoft

Data Center Dynamics | Sebastian Moss | 1/13/26

Could electric co-ops profit from data center growth?

Fierce Network | Masha Abarinova | 1/9/26

 

AI-driven datacenter and transport builds drove optical component revenue to almost $25B in 2025

Lightwave | Sean Buckley | 1/13/26

 

Higher voltage, higher risk: Safety in the AI data center boom

Broadband Nation | Tommy Clift | 1/12/26

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📢Upcoming Sponsored Webinars 📢

  • January 20, 2026: Stream Into Success: DIRECTV Multifamily featuring experts from DIRECTV
  • January 28, 2026: Why is Micro Cabling the Crucial Next Step for Digital America? featuring experts from Emtelle
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