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The educational content of this category shares the combined 100+ years of experience from ISE's columnists as they report on the evolution of Telecom/Communications Service Providers' (CSPs) mobile and fixed networks.  Best practices and guidance are targeted to telecom providers, contractors and others aligned with the ICT industry.

Industry Trends

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Professional Development/Training

How Many More Techs Do We Really Need?

Dec. 20, 2023
How many new fiber optic techs do we actually need? FOA President Jim Hayes takes a level-headed look at the numbers.
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Hybrid Architectures

Fiber vs Wireless – Are You Kidding?

Oct. 12, 2023
Fiber Optic Expert on FWA, satellite, and hybrid network architectures.
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Fiber Installation/Deployment

Developing a Fiber Workforce Really Does Take a Village

Aug. 21, 2023
Learn why fiber optic manufacturers’ training is a key part of developing a strong fiber tech workforce.
Figure 1. Kentucky Wired Workforce Summit held by the FOA.
Professional Development/Leadership

Can Our Industry Develop Fiber Talent?

July 3, 2023
Learn how states, schools and training organizations must work together to develop fiber field talent.

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Authenticity

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Learn why Charlie Cano, General Manager and CEO, Etex Telephone Cooperative, has the “it” factor when it comes to knowledge, tenacity, and emotional intelligence.