FFB Episode 277 - The Fiber Network Consolidation Wave: Are you ready?

FFB Episode 277 - The Fiber Network Consolidation Wave: Are you ready?

April 29, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the consolidation wave in the U.S. fiber market and the associated risks and opportunities.

The U.S. fiber market has entered a phase of consolidation, with larger operators acquiring smaller networks at an accelerating pace. Integration can unlock scale and efficiency, but execution risk varies widely by architecture, technology stack, and operational maturity. Which networks integrate cleanly—and where do problems emerge? Join us as Jack Burton and David Strauss of BSP Technical Advisors, talk with Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, for a practical discussion on readiness, risk, and value creation. Register now! With Special Guests: Jack Burton, Principal and Co-Founder, BSP Technical Advisors David Strauss, Principal and Co-Founder, BSP Technical Advisors

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