FFB Episode 273: Capacity, Competition & Cash Flow: The Upstream Equation
On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, hosted by…
Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
April 1, 202632m 45s
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Show Notes
On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast, hosted by Fiber Broadband Association President & CEO Gary Bolton, we’re joined by Mark Trudeau, Founder & CEO of OpenVault and Jeff Heynen, VP of Broadband Access and Home Networking at Dell'Oro Group to unpack the 4Q25 OpenVault Broadband Insights report.
For the first time, the report compares Fiber and DOCSIS subscribers, revealing that symmetrical fiber speeds unlock significant pent-up upstream demand — with fiber users consuming 66% more upstream bandwidth. The conversation explores what this means for network investment, capacity planning, revenue growth, and the growing impact of absolute traffic increases on operator networks. Get your questions ready and register to attend!
With Special Guests:
Jeff Heynen, VP of Broadband Access and Home Networking, Dell'Oro Group
Mark Trudeau, Founder & CEO, OpenVault