All content for TALK FIBER TO ME, BABY!! is the property of EPC and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
This episode is packed with expert insights from Phillip Macres (Klein Law Group), Francisco Maella (Dobson Fiber), and Rob Hanson (Vitruvi)—leaders who are shaping the future of broadband.Phillip Macres breaks down the legal landscape making sense of the challenges that are ahead. Dobson CEO Francisco Maella shares the on-the-ground realities of broadband expansion and how it’s transforming communities.Rob Hanson unveils how a cutting-edge GIS-based construction management platform is streamlining fiber deployment like never before.If you're in broadband, infrastructure, or just want to understand the real fight for digital expansion, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s talk, baby!Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Introduction and Welcome00:20 – Guest Introductions: Phillip Macres & Francisco Maella00:43 – Navigating ARPA & BEAD Funding Complexities16:57 – Importance of Industry Collaboration and Legislative Action18:45 – Operational Challenges in Network Expansion22:46 – Socio-Economic Impact of Broadband Projects27:28 – Rob Hanson of Vitruvi: Leveraging GIS for Construction Efficiency#WeAreEPC #broadband #fiber #podcast