Agenda

Operations, Network Planning & Construction

Smart Construction for a Connected Future

Enhancing Broadband Construction: Technology as a Workforce Multiplier

  • Explore how GenAI, drones, LiDAR, and network telemetry can enhance broadband construction workflows and field operations
  • Maximizing the opportunity to improve efficiency, safety, and accuracy through tech-enabled support rather than workforce replacement
  • Pinpointing real-world applications where technology empowers construction teams to work smarter and reduce operational complexity

Fiber Construction Standards in Action: Recommended Practices for a Reliable Network

  • In-depth look at industry-recommended practices for fiber optic construction and testing
  • Guidance on underground and aerial deployment techniques
  • Best practices for safe, efficient, and scalable installation
  • How these standards improve project outcomes across the access network
Topic tags
Access

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