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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 19 MIN

Fiber to the community: How smart cities really get built - with Jeff Bankston (Underline) and David Fritz (Hogan Lovells)

from The Future of Energy Podcast by Hogan Lovells · host Hogan Lovells

In this episode of the Future of Energy podcast, Jeff Bankston (Vice President and General Manager, Underline Technologies) and David Fritz (Senior Director, Hogan Lovells) explore what it really takes to build smart, connected, resilient communities. From tackling infrastructure bottlenecks to designing fiber networks that serve entire cities, they unpack the challenges and opportunities behind delivering inclusive, future-ready network access for all.

In this episode of the Future of Energy podcast, Jeff Bankston (Vice President and General Manager, Underline Technologies) and David Fritz (Senior Director, Hogan Lovells) explore what it really takes to build smart, connected, resilient communities. From tackling infrastructure bottlenecks to designing fiber networks that serve entire cities, they unpack the challenges and opportunities behind delivering inclusive, future-ready network access for all.

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