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The broadband industry was built on quiet credibility but visibility is becoming just as important.

In this Broadband Heroes clip 🦸 Nick Dinsmoor and Abby Crawford reflects on how marketing can evolve without erasing the deep trust built by industry veterans. From hesitation around change to using modern platforms thoughtfully, this conversation explores how respect for the past and progress for the future can coexist. https://youtu.be/BH0jMqKxMxo?si=uQwTmspCmsPJhyjh

Evolution doesn’t have to mean disruption.

Broadband Heroes | Ep. 52 | Evolving Industry Culture Through Marketing In this Broadband Heroes clip, Abby Crawford shares a thoughtful perspective on how marketing can evolve in the broadband industry without losing respect for...

The future of telemedicine depends on more than innovation. It depends on reliable, high-capacity broadband infrastructure.

Fiber broadband is the foundation for the next generation of healthcare delivery, enabling advancements in AI, robotics, remote diagnostics, virtual care, and next-generation imaging technologies.

As healthcare systems continue to evolve, investments in digital infrastructure will play a critical role in expanding access, improving patient outcomes, and supporting innovation across the care continuum. https://bbcmag.com/laying-the-foundation-for-the-next-generation-of-telemedicine/

Laying the foundation for the next generation of telemedicine - Broadband Communities Fiber is and will continue to be the necessary and essential tool for healthcare across the nation, regardless of location.

As applications demand real-time responsiveness, data must move closer to where it’s created and used. That means more localized infrastructure, renewed opportunities for ISPs, and a resurgence of in-market colocation and on-prem servers for businesses and even consumers.

Watch this clip to learn how disaggregation is redefining how and where compute happens, and those who own and operate local infrastructure are uniquely positioned to lead this next phase. https://youtu.be/a5B5etDb1a4?si=Tbk6Y7TaU17-MGD0

Broadband Heroes | Ep. 53 | The Rise of On-Prem and Edge Compute The centralized data center model is reaching its limits. In this B...

Bridging the digital divide takes a combination of local partnerships, technical support, and long-term capacity building.

This article highlights how USDA Rural Development Oregon helped underserved rural communities unlock more than $40 million in broadband funding through an innovative support model that combined training, technical assistance, and trusted local collaboration. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/usda-reconnect-rural-broadband-oregon/

Strengthening capacity in underserved rural areas: USDA-RD Oregon’s approach for broadband deployment | Brookings P**a and Aley show how an initial $500,000 USDA investment helped rural Oregon communities secure over $40 million in broadband funding.

For years, the focus in telecom was on the build—cost per passing, miles of fiber, homes reached. But today, with tens of millions of homes now passed and a clear path to near-universal coverage, the conversation is shifting.

It’s no longer just about where fiber goes. It’s about who’s connected, who understands its value, and how we, as an industry, help communities fully realize the benefits.

Our guests on this episode include:
🦸🏻‍♂️ Jessica Koch, Controller at Consolidated Business Services, LLC & FBA Conference Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Patrick Mulhearn, Director of Government Affairs at Ripple Fiber & FBA Conference Vice-Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Josh Orlowitz, Director of Strategy and Planning at Bonfire Infrastructure Group
🦸🏻‍♂️ Nick Dinsmoor, Chief Marketing Officer at Bonfire Infrastructure Group

https://youtu.be/EXXsD7iujVo?si=e018v0Wbqwlzta5m

BROADBAND HEROES Broadband Heroes | Ep. 54 | We Built the Network… Now What?

Learn how one rural Texas community is using a hybrid telehealth model—combining reliable broadband, a physical clinic, and on-site support—to connect patients with remote providers.

Infrastructure alone isn’t enough. Even where telehealth is available, success depends on reliable high-speed internet, local support, and solutions designed for real-world rural needs.

As broadband expansion continues, models like this show what’s possible when connectivity is paired with community-driven implementation.

https://dailyyonder.com/part-1-hands-on-telehealth-helps-reach-rural-texas-communities/2026/03/30/

Part 1: Hands-On Telehealth Helps Reach Rural Texas Communities | The Daily Yonder A shipping container in Fort Davis is at the center of a new experiment in bringing telehealth to an aging rural population.Perched in the Davis Mountains

Bringing broadband to rural communities isn’t just about infrastructure. It’s about real, everyday impact. From accessing telehealth without hours of travel to mobile banking and staying connected, affordable connectivity changes lives.

Our guests on this episode include:
🦸🏻‍♂️ Jessica Koch, Controller at Consolidated Business Services, LLC & FBA Conference Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Patrick Mulhearn, Director of Government Affairs at Ripple Fiber & FBA Conference Vice-Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Josh Orlowitz, Director of Strategy and Planning at Bonfire Infrastructure Group
🦸🏻‍♂️ Nick Dinsmoor, Chief Marketing Officer at Bonfire Infrastructure Group

https://youtu.be/xWLc9xEAql0?si=0qSkYv_Ea_87HoAv

BROADBAND HEROES Broadband Heroes | Ep. 54 | What Broadband Actually Changes Day to Day

Connectivity is transforming farming operations, from real-time livestock monitoring to cloud-based management tools that improve efficiency and decision-making 🧑‍🌾

But the gap remains. Rural producers still face challenges around speed, reliability, and affordability as “coverage” doesn’t always mean usable connectivity.

https://www.agproud.com/articles/62971-bringing-broadband-to-the-farm-unlocking-agricultures-digital-future

Bringing broadband to the farm: Unlocking agriculture’s digital future Feeding cattle used to be a pen-and-paper business. Now, more producers are relying on cloud-based software to streamline operations, but hesitation remains, especially if internet access is limited.

aWho truly benefits from ubiquitous, high-speed, low-latency fiber infrastructure? Everyone.

From telehealth and online education to precision agriculture and the rise of streaming and e-sports, fiber is enabling entirely new industries and reshaping how people live, work, and earn. At Fiber Connect 2026, we’ll be diving into these real-world impacts and the technologies powering them.

Our guests on this episode include:
🦸🏻‍♂️ Jessica Koch, Controller at Consolidated Business Services, LLC & FBA Conference Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Patrick Mulhearn, Director of Government Affairs at Ripple Fiber & FBA Conference Vice-Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Josh Orlowitz, Director of Strategy and Planning at Bonfire Infrastructure Group
🦸🏻‍♂️ Nick Dinsmoor, Chief Marketing Officer at Bonfire Infrastructure Group

https://youtu.be/YEqtGZBZNJM?si=y-c5666Bs8ttIbpF

BROADBAND HEROES Broadband Heroes | Ep. 54 | Fiber Is Powering Entire New Industries

Streamlining regulations, improving permitting processes, and enabling more competitive bidding could accelerate broadband deployment, especially in underserved rural areas.

Funding alone isn’t enough. Without reducing bureaucratic friction, even billions in investment risk being slowed by inefficiencies and outdated rules.

https://thedailyeconomy.org/article/getting-the-bureaucracy-out-of-broadband/

Getting The Bureaucracy Out of Broadband | The Daily Economy A transparent, competitive bidding process could rescue rural broadband from cronyism.