We Are the Fiber Broadband Association

Established in 2001, and the only all-fiber trade association in the Americas, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) provides advocacy, education and resources to companies, organizations and communities who want to deploy the best networks through fiber to the home, fiber to the business and fiber everywhere. Our member-led association collaborates with industry allies to propel fiber deployment forward for a better broadband future here and around the world.

4Q 2022 Letter from FBA's President & CEO, Gary Bolton

On January 3, 2023, Fiber Broadband Association's President & CEO released a letter to FBA members titled, Record 2022 and 2023 Outlook for the Fiber Broadband Association, detailing execution against 2022 goals and what members can expect as top priorities in the coming year including workforce development, public policy on Capitol Hill, the Regional Fiber Connect series, the Fiber Connect 2023 conference, and the LATAM regional conferences.

To read the letter in its entirety, click here.

3Q 2022 Letter from FBA's President & CEO, Gary Bolton

On September 30, 2022, Fiber Broadband Association's President & CEO released a letter to FBA members detailing execution against 3Q goals, summarizing the Administration's preference for fiber, providing an overview of advocacy efforts on the Hill, highlighting FBA's workforce development efforts, identifying dates for Fiber Connect 2023 and locations for Regional Fiber Connect Workshops in 2023, and outlining goals for 4Q.

To read the letter in its entirety, click here.

2Q 2022 Letter from FBA's President & CEO, Gary Bolton

On June 30, 2022, Fiber Broadband Association's President & CEO released a letter to FBA members detailing execution against 2Q goals, summarizing the highlights of Fiber Connect 2022 and outlining goals for 3Q.

To read the letter in its entirety, click here.

Historic Day for Fiber Broadband
Letter from FBA's President & CEO, Gary Bolton

On May 13, 2022, Fiber Broadband Association's President & CEO produced a letter to FBA members after the release of the NTIA's NOFO.

To read the letter in its entirety, click here.

1Q 2022 Letter from FBA's President & CEO, Gary Bolton

On March 31, 2022, Fiber Broadband Association's President & CEO released a letter to FBA members about the tremendously exciting first quarter of 2022. This letter outlined the Association's execution against its first quarter goals. The following areas are highlighted:

• Broadband Infrastructure Playbook
• Regional Fiber Connect Workshop Series
• Membership Growth
• Member Engagement
• Workforce Development & OpTIC course pilot launch
• Fiber Connect 2022
• Fiber Forward magazine
• LATAM membership, training and regional events
• Finances
• Goals for 2Q

To read the letter in its entirety, click here.

2021 In Review – A Big Year Ahead for Fiber!
Letter from FBA's President & CEO, Gary Bolton

On December 31, 2021, Fiber Broadband Association's President & CEO released a letter to FBA members detailing execution against 4Q goals, 2021 key results, and 2022 next steps.

To read the letter in its entirety, click here.

3Q Letter from FBA's President & CEO, Gary Bolton

On October 4, 2021, Fiber Broadband Association's President & CEO released a letter to FBA members indicating the strong momentum the Association is building. This letter outlined the highlights and progress over the last three months as well as what comes next. The following areas are included:

• Health of the Organization
• Fiber Investment
• Workforce Development
• Member Engagement
• LATAM
• Execution Against 3Q Goals
• Next Steps in 4Q

To read the letter in its entirety, click here.

To listen to a message from Gary Bolton, click here.

2Q Letter from FBA's President & CEO, Gary Bolton

On July 12, 2021, Fiber Broadband Association's President & CEO released a letter to FBA members highlighting the beginning of a major fiber investment cycle that will make a positive societal impact for generations to come. This letter outlined the highlights and progress over the last three months as well as what comes next. The following areas are included:

• Updates from Capitol Hill
• 2021 Fiber Connect Conference and FBA's 20th Anniversary
• Workforce Development
• Member Engagement
• LATAM
• Operational Progress
• Next Steps in 3Q

To read the letter in its entirety, click here.

To listen to a message from Gary Bolton, click here.

1Q Letter from FBA's President & CEO, Gary Bolton

On March 31, 2021, Fiber Broadband Association's President & CEO released a letter to FBA's membership and supporters across the globe, detailing the current state of the industry and FBA's significant activity over the last three months, as well as a preview of what we can expect in the near future. This letter covered:

• FBA's Operating Model
• 2021 Fiber Connect Conference and FBA's 20th Anniversary
• RDOF and LEO Satellites
• New Administration - $3T Infrastructure Package
• Workforce Development
• Member Engagement
• LATAM
• Board, Staff, and Key Partners Support
• Next Steps

To read the letter in its entirety, click here.

To listen to a message from Gary Bolton, click here.

#FiberDelivers

With a once-in-a-generation infrastructure opportunity ahead of us, we believe now is the time to aim higher, do better and invest in technology built to last. As Congress considers various proposals to improve our nation’s infrastructure, the Fiber Broadband Association has been at the forefront of advocating for infrastructure funding that supports future-proof technologies to ensure that Americans are getting the best possible service for years to come. The Fiber Broadband Association highlights Fiber as Critical Infrastructure.

May 10 - May 14, 2021 marks United for Infrastructure 2021, a week-long event that advocates for better infrastructure policy and greater investment from all levels of government. On Wednesday, May 12, the Fiber Broadband Association and NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association hosted a virtual roundtable, “#FiberDelivers: Building Big and Bold Broadband Infrastructure” where the economic case for fiber and the important roles our members play in any large, national broadband infrastructure investment was discussed.

Broadband access is a critical bi-partisan issue. NTCA and the Fiber Broadband Association believe fiber internet is the best way to meet the country’s growing needs for robust and reliable broadband connections that will last well into the future.

Not only is fiber the fastest internet, it’s also the best investment, with the best levels of performance. In fact, while other internet technologies enable broadband, they too depend on fiber to deliver and will continue to do so as data demands increase. Read more about why #FiberDelivers in this 3-page Fact Sheet.

NTCA and the Fiber Broadband Association would like to encourage you to:

• Join the online conversation about why fiber is important using #FiberDelivers
• Share your fiber success stories so we can amplify the message that we need more investment in fiber!
• Be on the lookout for some more social media tools later this spring

To listen to the recording of the May 12, 2021 webinar titled #FiberDelivers: Building Big and Bold Broadband Infrastructure, click here.

To read the #FiberDelivers Fact Sheet, click here.

About Us

Fiber Broadband Association members represent the entire broadband ecosystem: providers, suppliers, consultants, consumers, policymakers, device makers and application providers. And we provide a range of valuable tools:

Providers

We supply research, tools and expertise that support informed decisions to build better broadband with fiber, and how to get the most out of fiber investments.

Consumers

We provide up-to-date information, relevant research, and helpful tools to equip people to find and get the best broadband available -- delivered by fiber.

Vendors

We encourage collaboration, technological innovation and educational opportunities amongst our member-led group to encourage more fiber deployment.

Policymakers

We support smart policies and opportunities to build futureproof networks for education, energy efficiency, SMART communities and economic opportunity.

Fiber Broadband Association Code of Conduct

The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) represents the key stakeholders in the fiber broadband industry with a common mission to accelerate the deployment of fiber broadband networks to ensure digital equity and enable every community to leverage economic and societal benefits that only fiber can deliver.  To support this effort, FBA fosters a collaborative environment where our members, staff, and guests can share ideas, information, best practices, and resources.  The success of our mission is reliant upon a community and environment that is collaborative, positive, and inclusive.  Our members, staff, and guests will be treated with dignity and respect at all times.    To that end, the FBA establishes the following Code of Conduct to address proper behavior by all participants in every activity, initiative, and event FBA sponsors or with which it is affiliated.  The FBA is dedicated to providing an environment that is free from harassment and any unlawful discrimination and that is inclusive experience for everyone, without exception.  FBA will not tolerate any such behavior of any type and will address and resolve any allegation promptly.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR

The FBA expects that members, staff, and guests will at any activity, initiative, and event FBA sponsors or with which it is affiliated:

1. Be considerate, respectful, and welcoming to all.
2. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, including in discussions or the distribution of materials.
3. Refrain from unwanted or aggressive solicitation of others.

DUTY TO REPORT

Members, staff, and guests at any activity, initiative, and event FBA sponsors or with which it is affiliated should promptly report to the FBA staff or leadership any harassment or improper behavior they personally incur, or they observe that they believe violates the Code of Conduct.

NO RETALIATION

The FBA will take reasonable steps to ensure that an individual reporting harassment or other improper behavior that violates the Code of Conduct suffers no retaliation.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The FBA will take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality of any individual reporting harassment or other improper behavior that violates the Code of Conduct.

DUTY TO INVESTIGATE

The FBA will designate an appropriate employee or officer to promptly investigate and make a determination about any allegation of harassment or improper behavior that violates the Code of Conduct.

CONSEQUENCES OF IMPROPER BEHAVIOR THAT VIOLATE THE CODE OF CONDCT
Should the FBA find that an individual has violated the Code of Conduct, it will inform that individual immediately and demand that the improper behavior cease.  The FBA also may take any other action it deems appropriate to stop the improper behavior.  Should the offender not comply with the FBA demand to cease the improper behavior or for more egregious behavior, FBA may temporarily ban or permanently expel the offender and/or the offender’s company from Association activities and events with no refund.