Episode 436: Craig Thomas of Broadband Forum Talks Open Access, Interoperability, and AI
Jun 17, 2025•25 min
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Episode description
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch recorded live from Fiber Connect 2025, host Pete Pizzutillo chats with Craig Thomas of Broadband Forum about the critical role of standards in today’s broadband landscape. They explore how interoperability supports smaller operators, the importance of data in enabling AI, and the shift from hardware to software-defined services. Craig also discusses challenges in open access networks—from security and service assurance to differentiation.
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