Latest Fiber cable Podcast Episodes
#10: From HFC to XGS-PON - Insights into the mindset of a cable MSO with Zachary Cronauer
Become Fiberminded - October 13, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutesDodging the coax infrastructure in favor of FTTH XGS-PON is a bold move. Zachary Cronauer (Head of Fiber Initiatives at Blue Ridge Communications) is explaining in this interview how they are doing it and why they are so successful. In this episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast, you will ge...
#9: Effective use of fiber cleaners and the myth of self-cleaning fiber connectors with Brian Teague
Become Fiberminded - August 25, 2021 23:00 - 43 minutesProper 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 fiber connector end face? Is a newly bought fiber patch cord clean or not? This and more will be discussed with Brian Teague from Senko in this episo...
#8: Faster internet speed through next-gen transmission technologies like 400G ZR+ and G.metro with Vincent Sleiffer
Become Fiberminded - August 12, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutesNielsen'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 different parts of the network keep up with this trend? In this episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast Vincent Sleiffer is discussing with us, what ...
#7: Slow internet speed? Becoming your own fiber internet provider with Jared Mauch
Become Fiberminded - July 18, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutesBuilding and planning a small-scale fiber-optic network is no small feat. Jared Mauch is explaining in this episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast his process in getting started and becoming his own fiber internet provider while still working at his day job. Jared also sharing with us, how ...
#6: Fiber planning – Making better business decisions due to automation with Raf Meersman
Become Fiberminded - July 01, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutesAutomated 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 decisions? Building and planning a valuable fiber-optic network is no small feat. Raf is confirming in this episode of the Become Fiberminded podcas...
#5: From WISP to FISP - changing the business model to scale fiber deployment with Ryan Coates
Become Fiberminded - June 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourChanging the business at a 180° angle is certainly challenging. And this is exactly what Ryan is discussing with us. In this episode of Become Fiberminded we will go through the process and lessons learned when moving away from the wireless world to full fiber deployment. We are discussing the m...
#4: How to do fiber testing for troubleshooting and acceptance measurements with Kevin Peres
Become Fiberminded - June 02, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutesTalking to someone who has worked his way up in fiber testing and did experience everything himself is truly a blessing. Kevin dropped some real gold nuggets during our conversation. We discussed the most common problems inside an optical fiber network. Following this introduction, we went deep...
#3: The perfect fiber splice and things to avoid while fusion splicing with Lucas Mays
Become Fiberminded - May 24, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes#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 a splicer and installer and as an engineer working in product development and R&D on fusion splicing. Lucas Mays is sharing within this episode o...
#2: Your career in fiber optics - how to get started and certified with Jim Hayes
Become Fiberminded - May 23, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes#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 experience in training and I'm so grateful that Jim joined me on the show to talk about fiber training in general and common misunderstandings. We also ...
#1: Introduction to the Become Fiberminded Podcast
Become Fiberminded - May 23, 2021 22:00 - 7 minutesI'm your host Christian Till, and for this first episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast, I want to give you some background information on myself. I'm a nerd at heart who learned about fiber optics the first time during my studies for a bachelor of science in applied informatics and communica...
#1: Introduction to the Become Fiberminded Podcast
Become Fiberminded - May 23, 2021 22:00 - 7 minutesI'm your host Christian Till, and for this first episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast, I want to give you some background information on myself. I'm a nerd at heart who learned about fiber optics the first time during my studies for a bachelor of science in applied informatics and communica...
Become Fiberminded Teaser Episode
Become Fiberminded - May 13, 2021 10:00 - 46 secondsYou are listening to Become Fiberminded! A podcast about Fiber Optics. Each week we are bringing you insightful conversations with industry experts so you can become fiberminded as well and get the success you deserve! I'm your host Christian Till and you can follow me on fiberminded.com Wel...
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