ISE Magazine

05/18/2026

What Is Fixed Wireless Access?
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is a broadband technology that connects homes and businesses using wireless signals rather than physical cables.

This technology has been playing a growing role in extending connectivity to underserved and hard-to-reach locations. So, what is it and how does it compare to fiber? Read on to find out. https://isemag.com/55377935

Fixed wireless access technology has also been playing a growing role in extending connectivity to underserved and hard-to-reach locations. So, what is this technology and how...

05/18/2026

BEAD/BABA Rundown: High-Cost Future
This week, Justine Murphy discusses new funding oversight rules, Alabama's BEAD approval, and FCC broadband rulemaking efforts. 🎥 Watch now. https://isemag.com/55378027

This week, Justine Murphy discusses new funding oversight rules, Alabama's BEAD approval, and FCC broadband rulemaking efforts.

05/15/2026

The weather can create challenges for fiber installation and field service crews, particularly when rain, wind, and limited visibility affect equipment handling and mobility.

The GOShelter® Wearable Hands-Free Canopy was developed to provide weather protection while allowing technicians to continue working with both hands available. Read on. https://isemag.com/55377987

The weather can create challenges for fiber installation and field service crews, particularly when rain, wind, and limited visibility affect equipment handling and mobility. ...

05/14/2026

The Zayo Group announced the completion of its acquisition of Crown Castle’s Fiber Solutions business, expanding its metro fiber network and enterprise presence across several U.S. markets.

The transaction increases Zayo’s network footprint as demand for AI and cloud-related infrastructure continues to grow. Read on. https://isemag.com/55377250

Zayo’s acquisition of Crown Castle Fiber Solutions increases its North American network to approximately 224,000 route miles.

05/13/2026

"The network doesn't know what industry it belongs to. It just needs to work."

That's Randall René, Founder of Waypoint 33, moderator of the ISE EXPO 2026 opening keynote, and someone who has spent years in rooms with the people actually building and operating the networks that keep modern life running.

He just wrote a compelling article about why is different from every other event on the telecom calendar—and why it was built for network professionals across every industry, not just one corner of it.

If you've ever felt like there wasn't quite a show built for the full scope of what you do, this one's for you.

📖 https://www.iseexpo.com/2026/blog-if-your-world-depends-on-a-network-nashville-is-calling

ISE EXPO 2026 | August 18–20 | Nashville, TN
Early bird pricing open through July 20 → https://www.iseexpo.com/2026/pricing

05/13/2026

NVIDIA and Corning Incorporated announced a multiyear commercial and technology partnership focused on expanding U.S.-based manufacturing of optical connectivity solutions that support next-generation AI infrastructure. Read on. https://isemag.com/55377046

The partnership between NVIDIA and Corning includes new manufacturing facilities and expanded production capacity for optical networking technologies used in AI systems.

05/12/2026

STL- Sterlite Technologies Limited has announced plans to invest up to $100 million in the U.S. to expand optical fiber connectivity solutions for AI data centers and telecom infrastructure. Read on. https://isemag.com/55377011

A proposed $100 million U.S. investment by Sterlite Technologies Ltd. is expected to support optical networking solutions for AI data centers while creating 400–500 jobs.

05/12/2026

A new CTIA report warns that without expanded spectrum and infrastructure investment, rising AI demand could strain U.S. wireless networks and threaten America’s innovation leadership. Read on. https://isemag.com/55376867

A new CTIA report warns that without expanded spectrum and infrastructure investment, rising AI demand could strain U.S. wireless networks and threaten America’s innovation leadership...

05/11/2026

A new Fiber Broadband Association report explores how Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) can help operators improve network resilience, enable AI-driven monitoring, and unlock new revenue streams. Read on. https://isemag.com/55376809

A new Fiber Broadband Association report explores how Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) can help operators improve network resilience, enable AI-driven monitoring, and unlock...

05/07/2026

SCTE has announced the launch of its first microcredential certifying fiber cable blowing skills, along with a new Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) course series— delivering industry-validated skills for fiber installation and proactive network troubleshooting. Read on. https://isemag.com/55375648

A new SCTE microcredential and PNM training series deliver industry-validated skills for fiber installation and proactive network troubleshooting.

05/06/2026

The ISE EXPO 2026 program is built around a simple principle: learn from the people actually doing the work.

This year, that means hearing from Nick Fischer of GFiber, Kristina Harrison of Brightspeed, Darren Farnan of United Fiber, Michael Hamilton of C Spire, Chad Dillon of Twin Lakes, and more—on stage in Nashville, sharing what's actually working across AI, convergence, and network operations.

Peer-to-peer. No vendor spin.

Browse the full program and register at early bird rates through July 20.

🔗 iseexpo.com/2026/program