Dear FBA Members,
Thank you for being a valued member of the Fiber Broadband Association! Stay up to date with the latest news, insights, and opportunities in the fiber broadband industry—here’s what’s new this month:
Coming Up, January 15th from 12pm EST - 1pm EST – Join us at our monthly, virtual “Office Hours”. Drop-in to ask questions, share ideas, provide feedback, or briefly discuss ways to engage with FBA. Add this Zoom link to your calendar and log in at any time during the session. This month's Office Hours will feature FBA Utilities Working Group Chair, Pete Hoffswell of the Holland Board of Public Works, discussing the key priorities the working group will focus on in 2026.
President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, Gary Bolton, presented at the December Office Hours. View the recording here, and also check out Fiber for Breakfast 2025 BONUS Week: Plans, Policies & Programs with Ash Brown, FBA Board Chair.
🔗 Maximize Your Membership
- Why Attend FBA's Oklahoma City Regional Fiber Connect: Business Case Letter for Oklahoma City Regional
- Fiber Network Operator Certification: FBA’s All Fiber Certification recognizes members dedicated to providing customers with the fastest, most dependable broadband—built on the strength and reliability of future-proof fiber networks.
- Friendly Reminder: Renew your FBA membership to maintain access to valuable benefits, including event discounts, committee participation, and exclusive member-only networking opportunities.
- To make your payment, simply log in to your account and click on My Profile in the top right corner of the screen. Then, click on the Organizations tab and select the Manage button. From there, you can click on the Make Payment button to complete your transaction.
✨ Committee Spotlight
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Women in Fiber - Regional Ambassador (Volunteer Role): The Regional Ambassador is a volunteer role (unpaid) that was created to expand membership and engagement at the regional level. We seek to have Regional Ambassadors in numbers sufficient for geographical coverage of Eastern, Central and Western United States, and Canada. We will determine the need for Latin/ South America coverage in the future.
- Women in Fiber Mentorship Program: FBA member company employees may participate in the Women in Fiber Mentorship Program. Mentors and mentees are accepted on a rolling basis. All are welcome. Please click here to sign up. Women in Fiber Committee members will follow up with you on the next steps.
⭐ Fiber Connect 2026
- Fiber Connect 2026 (May 17-20 in Orlando, FL): Early bird + Member rate = Register now!
- Early pricing ends on March 13th!
- Save the Date for the in-person All Members Meeting on May 17th.
🗓️ Upcoming Complimentary FBA Member Events
📍 Where is FBA?
The FBA team is hitting the road! Catch us at the following events and stop by to say hello:
🔍 In Case You Missed It
Have questions or need assistance? We're here to help — reach out anytime at membership@fiberbroadband.org.
Stay inspired, stay informed, and let’s keep driving innovation forward!
—FBA Membership Team
