From the private sector perspective, what does the upcoming year hold for broadband developments in the U.S.? The Fiber to the Home Council and its members have been a strong driving force for broadband deployment since the organization's launch in 2001. What can we expect with their new president coming on board?

 

Heather Burnett Gold takes over the reigns at the FTTH Council after a seven-year stint as a senior vice president of XO Communications. She explains to listeners the direction she anticipates the industry to take, plus options and opportunities for public private partnerships. 

 

The FTTH Council consisting of companies and organizations that are involved in planning and building FTTH networks to deliver video, Internet and/or voice services over high-bandwidth fiber optic connections.