Become Fiberminded
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
#10: From HFC to XGS-PON - Insights into the mindset of a cable MSO with Zachary Cronauer
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dodging the coax infrastructure in favor of FTTH XGS-PON is a bold move. Zachary Cronauer (Head of Fiber Initiatives at Blue Ridge Communications) is ...
#9: Effective use of fiber cleaners and the myth of self-cleaning fiber connectors with Brian Teague
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Proper fiber cleaning has one of the biggest influences on optical performance. So how do use these fiber cleaners? Do I always need to clean the fibe...
#8: Faster internet speed through next-gen transmission technologies like 400G ZR+ and G.metro with Vincent Sleiffer
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nielsen's law states that network connection speeds for high-end home users would increase 50% per year, or double every 21 months. How can the d...
#7: Slow internet speed? Becoming your own fiber internet provider with Jared Mauch
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building and planning a small-scale fiber-optic network is no small feat. Jared Mauch is explaining in this episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast ...
#6: Fiber planning – Making better business decisions due to automation with Raf Meersman
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Automated fiber planning is relying on clean input data. But how do we get there?What are ways to increase data accuracy and make better business deci...
#5: From WISP to FISP - changing the business model to scale fiber deployment with Ryan Coates
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Changing the business at a 180° angle is certainly challenging. And this is exactly what Ryan is discussing with us. In this episode of Become Fiberm...
#4: How to do fiber testing for troubleshooting and acceptance measurements with Kevin Peres
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to someone who has worked his way up in fiber testing and did experience everything himself is truly a blessing. Kevin dropped some real gol...
#3: The perfect fiber splice and things to avoid while fusion splicing with Lucas Mays
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#3 Lucas Mays is a Product Manager for field fusion splicers and accessories at AFL. He has previous optics industry experience both in the field as...
#2: Your career in fiber optics - how to get started and certified with Jim Hayes
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#2 Jim Hayes is the co-founder of the Fiber Optic Association (FOA) and the author of several books on optical fiber. Jim has over 40 years of experie...
#1: Introduction to the Become Fiberminded Podcast
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm your host Christian Till, and for this first episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast, I want to give you some background information on mys...