FFB Episode 280: New RVA/FBA Consumer Research: Fiber’s Role in a Disruptive Era: AI, Video Proliferation, and Counter-Urbanization

About this episode

The episode discusses new consumer research on fiber's role amid societal shifts like AI and counter-urbanization.

The 2026 study of the general public across the U.S. and Canada takes the deepest market research dive yet into attitudes toward and participation in AI, as well as other emerging societal shifts. A key component of the study explores the evolving role of fiber as these trends continue to develop. Join us for the next episode of Fiber for Breakfast as Michael Render, CEO of RVA LLC, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to discuss new perspectives on fiber’s current and future role. A deeper understanding of these paradigm shifts is critical for fiber manufacturers, installers, service providers, and end users alike. Register now! With Special Guest: Michael Render, CEO, RVA LLC

People in this episode

Host: Gary Bolton

Guest: Michael Render

Topics covered

• fiber
• AI
• consumer research
• market trends
• societal shifts
• fiber broadband

Keywords

• fiber
• AI
• consumer research
• market trends
• RVA LLC
• Fiber Broadband Association
• 2026 study

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RVA LLC, Fiber Broadband Association

Places: U.S., Canada

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