This week’s Fiber for Breakfast episode featured the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) first-ever assessment of broadband as a part of its “2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.” Broadband received a C+, roughly on par with the nation’s overall infrastructure GPA of a C.
ASCE is the nation’s oldest civil engineering organization. Edward Barrett, President of the Broadband Business Unit for HR Green and advisor to the 2025 Report Card effort, spoke with FBA's Gary Bolton about grading criteria, challenges, and opportunities.
“Despite the C grade, there was a sense the nation is getting it, is investing, and a real sense of optimism if we could maintain [investment], there is some opportunity for these grades to continue to go up,” said Barrett.
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ThoughtWaves Documentary Wins Twice! 🏆🏆
The ThoughtWaves documentary, developed in part by FBA, won two Impact Doc Awards: an Award of Excellence Special Mention in the Documentary Short Category and the Award of Excellence in the Liberation/Social Justice/Protest category. More information can be found here: From Oscar winners to fresh new talent! Serving documentary filmmakers IMPACTING the world.
ThoughtWaves is the untold story of the people, companies, and technologies that took us from that first connection to the last home connected with fiber broadband.
Attendees will develop their fiber technician program plan during this 4-hour interactive session. The event also includes an introduction to OpTIC Path, a panel session featuring Sno-Isle Tech & Whidbey Telecom, a splicing demo by Sno-Isle Tech High School students, and a networking reception for working session participants.
🌐 Stay for the Spokane Regional Fiber Connect workshop on Tuesday, September 16, focusing on the Urban & Suburban Digital Divide. Register here → Regional Fiber Connect | Spokane, Washington
Marissa Mitrovich, FBA’s VP of Public Policy, will be featured as a panelist, offering insights into the evolving policy landscape and the importance of broadband infrastructure. In addition, several FBA staff members will participate in the Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum's Speed Networking event, including VP of Research and Workforce Development Deborah Kish, VP of Membership Jennifer Vassil, Public Policy Manager Tinae Bluitt, and Manager of Membership Outreach and Engagement Kim Rickard.
We're proud to announce the formation of the Canadian Working Group, designed to unite FBA members located in Canada and companies with operations or business interests in the country.
If you’re an FBA member based in Canada or conducting business in the region and would like to participate in the Canadian Working Group, please reach out to:
