Become Fiberminded
Optical fiber is the future, enabling the high-speed broadband Internet connections everyone relies on. Christian Till, a fiber testing expert, interviews industry experts ranging from telecom operators and engineers to fiber technicians as well as telecommunications networking equipment and software services suppliers. Each episode contains powerful information to help you better understand fiber optic technology, stay on top of the latest trends, and enable you to efficiently build and maintain future-proof networks.
Podcasting since 2021 • 10 episodes
Become Fiberminded
Latest Episodes
#10: From HFC to XGS-PON - Insights into the mindset of a cable MSO with Zachary Cronauer
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 explaining in this interview how they are doing it and why they are so successful.In t...
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Episode 10
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37:33
#9: Effective use of fiber cleaners and the myth of self-cleaning fiber connectors with Brian Teague
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 fiber connector end face? Is a newly bought fiber patch cord clean or not? This and more will ...
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Episode 9
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43:35
#8: Faster internet speed through next-gen transmission technologies like 400G ZR+ and G.metro with Vincent Sleiffer
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 different parts of the network keep up with this trend? In this episode of the Become Fiberminde...
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Episode 8
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45:21
#7: Slow internet speed? Becoming your own fiber internet provider with Jared Mauch
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 his process in getting started and becoming his own fiber internet provider while still workin...
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Episode 7
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39:12
#6: Fiber planning – Making better business decisions due to automation with Raf Meersman
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 decisions?Building and planning a valuable fiber-optic network is no small feat. Raf i...
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Episode 6
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33:55