Optical fiber

Welcome to the Fiber Broadband Association's Fiber for Breakfast podcast, a series where we dive into how fiber broadband is shaping the future of North America.

I'm your host, Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association.

Each week, we'll bring you the latest insights from top industry leaders as we deploy the critical fiber broadband infrastructure that will elevate to quality life for generations to come.

Now let's dive into this week's episode.

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Fiber Broadband Association's Fiber for Breakfast.

We're now on our 38th episode of 2026.

In Washington last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee moved the Farm Bill 2.0 forward to a full Senate vote.

The bill codifies federal funding for broadband programs and makes critical investments in rural communities.

Fiber optic.

Fibra ottica.

Dial-up is an older, slower method of connecting to the internet over a telephone line.

It's rarely used today, but still exists in some areas.

Crate Division crew, man.

Fiber Optics, Gallo Point.

And then the rest of them.

Dope.