#10: From HFC to XGS-PON - Insights into the mindset of a cable MSO with Zachary Cronauer
Dodging the coax infrastructure in favor of FTTH XGS-PON is a bold move. Zachary Cronauer (Head of Fiber Initiatives at Blue Ridge Communica...
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Become Fiberminded
Optical fiber is the future, enabling the high-speed broadband Internet connections everyone relies on. Christian Till, a fiber testing expert, interviews industry experts ranging from telec...
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10 episodes#9: Effective use of fiber cleaners and the myth of self-cleaning fiber connectors with Brian Teague
Proper fiber cleaning has one of the biggest influences on optical performance. So how do use these fiber cleaners? Do I always need to clea...
#8: Faster internet speed through next-gen transmission technologies like 400G ZR+ and G.metro with Vincent Sleiffer
Nielsen's law states that network connection speeds for high-end home users would increase 50% per year, or double every 21 months. How...
#7: Slow internet speed? Becoming your own fiber internet provider with Jared Mauch
Building and planning a small-scale fiber-optic network is no small feat. Jared Mauch is explaining in this episode of the Become Fiberminde...
#6: Fiber planning – Making better business decisions due to automation with Raf Meersman
Automated fiber planning is relying on clean input data. But how do we get there? What are ways to increase data accuracy and make better bu...
#5: From WISP to FISP - changing the business model to scale fiber deployment with Ryan Coates
Changing the business at a 180° angle is certainly challenging. And this is exactly what Ryan is discussing with us. In this episode of Beco...
#4: How to do fiber testing for troubleshooting and acceptance measurements with Kevin Peres
Talking to someone who has worked his way up in fiber testing and did experience everything himself is truly a blessing. Kevin dropped some...
#3: The perfect fiber splice and things to avoid while fusion splicing with Lucas Mays
#3 Lucas Mays is a Product Manager for field fusion splicers and accessories at AFL. He has previous optics industry experience both in the...
#2: Your career in fiber optics - how to get started and certified with Jim Hayes
#2 Jim Hayes is the co-founder of the Fiber Optic Association (FOA) and the author of several books on optical fiber. Jim has over 40 years...
#1: Introduction to the Become Fiberminded Podcast
I'm your host Christian Till, and for this first episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast, I want to give you some background informat...