Ken Depalo and Ed O’Brien: Building the Future of Fiber Networks | Fibreside Episode Two

In this episode of Fibreside, industry experts Ken Depalo and Ed O’Brien dive deep into the evolving world of fiber infrastructure, broadband expansion, and the technologies shaping the future of connectivity.From network deployment strategies to the growing demand for high‑speed connectivity, Ken and Ed explore how fiber networks are transforming telecommunications, enabling smarter infrastructure, and supporting the next generation of digital services.Whether you work in telecom, network infrastructure, broadband deployment, or are simply interested in the future of connectivity, this conversation offers valuable insights into where the fiber industry is headed.Topics covered in this episode include: • The evolution of fiber infrastructure and broadband deployment • Industry challenges and opportunities in network expansion • Policy, funding, and market dynamics affecting fiber rollout • The role of fiber in supporting emerging technologies and connectivity demands • Future outlook for telecom infrastructure and high‑capacity networksSubscribe for more episodes of Fibreside, where industry leaders discuss the technologies, policies, and strategies shaping the future of fiber and telecommunications.#FiberOptics #FiberInfrastructure #Telecommunications #FiberNetworkChapters:00:00:00 Introduction to the episode00:02:30 Guest backgrounds and industry experience00:07:15 The current state of fiber infrastructure00:13:40 Demand for broadband and network capacity00:20:05 Policy, funding, and regulatory landscape00:27:10 Challenges in deploying fiber networks00:34:45 Innovations shaping fiber technology00:41:20 Emerging industry trends and opportunities00:48:10 Key insights for telecom and infrastructure leaders00:52:30 Final thoughts and episode wrap-upFibreside is the infrastructure podcast from Advanced Business Communications, hosted by Ed O’Brien and Ken DePalo. We explore fiber optic infrastructure, AI-ready power systems, in-building wireless solutions, and data center design for enterprise, healthcare, and commercial real estate environments.From fiber and UPS to distributed antenna systems (DAS) and private 5G, we cover the technologies powering the future of connected buildings.Learn more about ABC:Website: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-business-comm/posts/?feedView=allBlog: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/news-educationContact: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/contact#FiberOpticInfrastructure #InBuildingWireless #DataCenterDesign #EnterpriseConnectivity #Private5G