Fiber Connect 2025 Equips Nation’s Leading Fiber Providers with Tools for Next-Gen Broadband Expansion 

Conference content offers expert insights on deployment strategies, workforce development, fiber economics, and outside plant strategies 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (April 8, 2025) – The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) is bringing the entire fiber broadband ecosystem into focus at Fiber Connect 2025, the world’s largest event for fiber deployment, expansion, and innovation. Taking place June 1-4, in Nashville, Tenn., this year’s event will feature curated programming that explores the critical role of engineers, fiber technicians, installers, and service providers in building and maintaining the networks that empower communities nationwide. Other specialty programs at Fiber Connect include, The State Broadband Summit, C-Suite Summit, the Women in Fiber luncheon, Broadband Policy Symposium, as well as tracks that dive into fiber economics, middle mile, tribal broadband and workforce development.  

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Antietam Broadband FLIGHT FIBER by Antietam Broadband Continues to Expand – Fiber Broadband Association

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R&M

Solutions for Future-Proof Data Centers – Fiber Broadband Association

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Greenlight Networks Greenlight Networks Brings Industry-leading Ultra High-speed Internet to Pennsylvania – Fiber Broadband Association

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RVA LLC

2025 RVA LLC FTTH Report – Fiber Broadband Association

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Surf Internet

Surf Internet Earns BBB Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Integrity and Customer Trust – Fiber Broadband Association

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Brightspeed

Brightspeed Launches Three-Months-Free Offer for New Residential Brightspeed Fiber Internet Subscribers – Fiber Broadband Association

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On this week’s Fiber for Breakfast, Brian Mitchell, Director of the Nevada’s Office of Science, Innovation & Technology (OSIT), joined to walk through the state’s bold $1 billion broadband vision—High Speed Nevada.

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How delays and tariffs could affect BEAD's US manufacturing goals

Light Reading | Nicole Ferraro | 4/9/25

What is an Open-Access Network? How It Might Boost Your Internet Provider Options

CNET | Amanda Kooser | 4/8/25

Why BEAD presents a foundational question for states and cities

Broadband Communities | Brad Randall | 4/8/25

Jim Hayes talks about fiber broadband uncertainty in 2025 and beyond

ISE Magazine | Jim Hayes | 4/8/25

States Advance BEAD Subgrantee Selection Amid Federal Uncertainty

Broadband Breakfast | Jericho Casper | 4/4/25

The Buildout: Brightspeed gets more broadband grants in North Carolina

Light Reading | Nicole Ferraro | 4/4/25

Will tariffs impact BEAD deployments? We asked an expert.

Broadband Communities | Brad Randall | 4/3/25

📺OFC 2025: It's computer and AI

Light Reading | Phil Harvey | 4/3/25

Nevada Broadband Head Predicts BEAD Shovels in the Ground This Summer

Broadband Breakfast | Jake Neenan | 4/9/25

FCC's Gomez lashes out at 'administration-wide campaign to censor and control'

Light Reading | Jeff Baumgartner | 4/8/25

AI avatars are the face of emerging telcos

Fierce Network | Mitch Wagner | 4/8/25

Alabama Opens Application Cycle for $1.4B in BEAD Funding

Telecompetitor | Laura Stepanek | 4/8/25

Tom Reid: Common-Sense Solutions to Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America

Broadband Breakfast | Tom Reid | 4/4/25

More Legislators Request Status Quo for BEAD

Telecompetitor | Phil Britt | 4/3/25

115 state legislators pen letter to Commerce Dept. with concerns over proposed changes to BEAD program

Statescoop | Keely Quinlan | 4/3/25