In this special edition of The Broadband Bunch, co-hosts Brad Hine and Pete Pizzutillo break down the biggest takeaways from one of the industry's most influential events, Fiber Connect 2025. With over 5,000 attendees and 320+ exhibitors, the conference was packed with energy, insights, and future-shaping discussions.

Brad and Pete dive into everything from the status of BEAD funding and shifting investment trends, to AI readiness, workforce evolution, and the growing importance of industry partnerships and interoperability. They also preview several upcoming podcast interviews recorded live at the event—featuring voices from Nokia, Clearfield, Render Networks, RouteThis, Sastel, Great Plains Communications, CDG, and many more.

Whether you attended or not, this episode captures the pulse of Fiber Connect 2025 and offers a clear-eyed look at where the broadband industry is heading next.