WEBINAR

Navigating Broadband Surety of Supply in a Data Center Boom

February 10, 2026

4:00 PM UTC

1 hour

Sponsored by

February 10th, 2026

11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT / 3:00 PM GMT

Duration: 1 hour

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Summary

The convergence of an AI / Data Center boom, along with the final chapters of Rural FTTH coming online with the BEAD awards being monetized in 2026, has created a unique environment in the Broadband industry. Service providers are now competing with some of the largest companies in the world for a shared supply chain that threatens to disrupt FTTH builds and challenge the ability to obtain BABA-compliant fiber.

In this webinar, AFL’s Ryan O’Sullivan will cover the state of the markets, both Broadband and Data Center, and how this will impact supplier, manufacturer and customer / service provider behavior both now and over the next five years. Included will be some thoughts as to how Broadband customers can position themselves to stand out to critical suppliers as strategic customers, ensuring the security of supply and the protection of their fiber build.

Speaker

Ryan O'Sullivan

Director of Broadband Ecosystem Development

AFL

Moderator

Hayden Beeson

Editor

ISE Magazine

Hayden Beeson is the Editor of ISE Magazine, where he leads editorial strategy and content development. He has interviewed top industry leaders and shaped coverage on fiber deployments, workforce challenges, emerging technologies, and the evolving broadband landscape. Before joining ISE, Hayden held editorial roles at Lightwave, Broadband Technology Report, and Architectural SSL. In addition to his editorial work, Hayden moderates panels at industry events, facilitating discussions that bridge executive insight and technical expertise on topics such as network evolution and customer experience.