Best Ftth Podcasts (2025)

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DBTT Episode 3: RSPG European 6GHz Opinion, Internet Enshittification and Telecom Layoffs 37:51

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In this edition of DBTT we give analysts' takes on a number of recent events, news and trends in telecoms including: Dean has been to several industry events lately, including the Mplify NaaS event, FYUZ and Wi-Fi Now (write-ups are here, here & here). Benoit has been thinking about fibre take-up and personal data ownership. The recently published …

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DBTT Episode 2: Nokia+Nvidia, Voice+AI, IP interconnect, Regulatory Simplification, US spectrum 32:49

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In this edition of DBTT, we cover a number of recent events and industry developments, including: - Some thoughts on the Nvidia / Nokia partnership and investment, including the possible implications for 6G, edge compute and datacentres - A recent report by French regulator ARCEP about Internet traffic trends and dynamics, not just on the access ne…

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DBTT Episode 1: 5G, Techritory, France FTTH, UK mmWave and more 28:46

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Introducing Dean & Ben Talk Tech. Two well-known industry analysts talk about telecoms, cloud, AI and adjacent sectors' technology and regulation / policy. The first episode covers: 5G evolution FTTH market structure & Benoit's new report on the French fibre market Dean's takeouts from the recent Techritory conference in Riga, Latvia Developments w…

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Evotel sponsors Krugersdorp High School Computer Labs 14:17

2+ y ago14:17

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Bradley Bekker, Evotel general manager and Lauren Jooste-Coetsee, Marketing Director at Krugersdorp Highschool talk to Jon Gericke about the robotics and coding lab initiative at the highschool and how the school is ahead of the curve with the help of Fibre Network Operator (FNO), Evotel, who once again showed its commitment and dedication towards …

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The roles of FNOs vs. ISPs 45:16

2+ y ago45:16

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General Manager (GM) at the Fibre Network Provide (FNO) - Evotel - Bradley Bekker chats with Internet Service Providers (ISPs): RocketNet's Warren Thomas and Vodacom's Tyrone Smith, about the relationship between FNOs and ISPs and their respective roles and responsibilities. They discuss the challenges they face and how the can help each other to p…

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Smart Cities 14:01

3y ago14:01

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Are Smart Cities something you only see in sci-fi movies and other countries? Bradley Bekker, general manager of Evotel discusses what it would take for South Africa to become a Smart City. Read his full op-ed (5.15 min read): Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evotelsa/ Twi…

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The Future of Fibre 11:46

3y ago11:46

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General Manager at Evotel, Bradley Bekker discusses the future of fibre and how other technologies compare. Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evotelsa/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/evotelz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evotel_za/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin…

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Learn2 partners with Evotel 17:12

3y ago17:12

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Evotel has always been focused on supporting any education initiatives to help build and grow the youth to be the best leaders of tomorrow. This episode explores the collaboration between Evotel and Learn2, an innovative diagnostic educational platform that can be used anywhere, anytime. Learn 2 provides a tool that will help learners shape their f…

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The Impact of Load Shedding on Fibre Delivery 9:49

3y ago9:49

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In this episode, Maartens Hattingh, customer experience supervisor, at Evotel discusses what measures are in place to ensure always-on fibre. Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evotelsa/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/evotelz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evotel_…

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Talking events and CSI 8:54

3+ y ago8:54

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Shanai Pillay, CSI coordinator and Angella Motsoetsoana, events coordinator chat abou the events and CSI initiatives that Evotel is involved in. Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/By Jon Gericke

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20 Question with Matthew Paul 8:18

3+ y ago8:18

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It's 20 Questions where Jonathan de Lange gets to know Matthew Paul from the ISP Relations department at Evotel. Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/By Jon Gericke

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Alleviate poverty through access to information 11:45

3+ y ago11:45

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In this episode, Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel discusses how with a proper communications infrastructure, like fibre, we could be able to finally address South Africa's major issues of poverty and job creation. The root of our widespread poverty and job issues lie in a lack of decent education because such a large percentage of our citize…

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ISP and the Roll They Play with Matt 4:06

3+ y ago4:06

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In this episode of the Evotel podcast we hear from Matt Paul, ISP Relations at Evotel who explains the relationship between the FNO and ISP and why their relationship is so important. Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/ evotel.co.zaBy Jon Gericke

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20 Questions with Angella 6:17

3+ y ago6:17

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Meet Angella Motsoetsoana, events coordinator at Evotel when she answers 20 questions with Jonathan. Find out why she loves the culture of the company.By Jon Gericke

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Is fibre the new utility: Bradley discusses 9:24

3+ y ago9:24

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In his 2022 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed that supplying internet access to all South Africans is of extreme importance. The word "utility" has even been used to describe the service. In this podcast, Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel discusses the importance of fibre, how municipalities understand th…

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FAQ: How do installations work? 9:08

3+ y ago9:08

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Jonathan de Lange from Evotel explains the process of an installation and gives an idea of how long from order to live on the internet. Choose your fibre package: https://evotel.co.za/choose-your-fibre-package/ Choose your ISP: https://evotel.co.za/get-fibre/ Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/ evotel.co.za…

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In conversation with Tumelo Molloyi, golfer sponsored by Evotel 11:57

3+ y ago11:57

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Media personality, Jon Gericke hosts Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel and Tumelo Molloyi, professional golfer talking about the Sunshine tour and Evotel's sponsorship of Tumelo. Evotel is sponsoring 28-year old South African golfer, Tumelo Molloyi, for participation in the 2022 Sunshine Golf Tour, supporting the youngster's inspirational dri…

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20 Questions: Reese Louw 5:28

3+ y ago5:28

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In this episode of 20 Questions, Jonathan chats to Reese Louw to get to know more about him. Find out which movie he would like to live in! Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/ evotel.co.zaBy Jon Gericke

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Episode 3: Solar energy: Cleaner, manageable option – Xenius Solution 5:37

3+ y ago5:37

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Xenius solar energy solution tracks the power at every stage and delivers real-time data to the consumer. Using our solution consumers can increase uptime and leverage asset production more effectively. Check: https://cutt.ly/kFPQXHp

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FAQ: Explaining how a multi-dwelling unit gets fibre 7:20

3+ y ago7:20

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Jonathan chats to Reese about getting fibre into a MDU (multi-dwelling unit). The explain the process and how they work together with the body corporate to install fibre into a complex. Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/ evotel.co.zaBy Jon Gericke

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20 Questions - Shanai Pilly 3:50

4y ago3:50

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Shanai Pilly, CSI coordinator answers Jonathan de Lange's 20 questions as he gets to know her. Find out what song lyrics she can’t get out of her head. Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/By Jon Gericke

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Episode 2: Prepaid meters gain global popularity - Xenius Prepaid meter 4:15

4y ago4:15

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Smart prepaid meters have become mandatory in many countries to minimize human interference in metering, billing, and collection. Xenius is a pioneer of prepaid meters in India. Check our Prepaid electric meter: www.xenius.in/prepaid-electric-metering

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FAQ - The Support Centre 8:25

4y ago8:25

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When should you call the Evotel Support Centre? What do you need before calling? When should you phone your ISP? All of this and more with Jonathan de Lange, social media coordinator at Evotel and call centre agent, Jabulani Mbatha. Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/…

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Somali Investments shows enormous growth through Evotel partnership 14:55

4y ago14:55

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Somali Investments started working with Evotel in April 2021 as a contractor operating in Upington in the Northern Cape and since then has grown from strength to strength. Meet Nonhlanhla Nxumalo, owner and director of Somali Investments as she chats about her business and working with Evotel.By Jon Gericke

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20 Questions - Jabulani Mbatha 4:15

4y ago4:15

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Jonathan de Lange, social media coordinator at Evotel gets to know Jabulani Mbatha, with the regular 20 Questions podcast. Find out what Jabu does and which soccer clubs he supports.By Jon Gericke

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Free fibre and support for local charities 9:49

4y ago9:49

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Evotel has connected more than 50 schools with free fibre access and sources local charities to give back and pay it forward. In this episode host, Jon Gericke finds out about the schools and charities from CSI coordinator Shanai Pillay and head of brand, Bradley Bekker both of Evotel.By Jon Gericke

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FAQ - What are ISPs 6:01

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What is the difference between an FNO and an ISP? Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel explains the differences. Email: [email protected] Call: 0860 386 835 Website: https://evotel.co.za/By Jon Gericke

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Episode 1: IBMS Importance in Realty Projects – Xenius IBMS Solution 3:09

4y ago3:09

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The prime aim of the Xenius IBMS solution remains to provide total transparency and utmost ease to the consumers. Check our solution: https://cutt.ly/pOIolj7

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20 Questions - Bradley Bekker 5:36

4y ago5:36

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In this episode of 20 Questions social media coordinator, Jonathan de Lange puts questions to the head of brand at Evotel, Bradley Bekker. Find out whether Bradley prefers working from home or the office, where he went to school and more.By Jon Gericke

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FAQ - Digging 7:51

4y ago7:51

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What happens before and after Evotel starts digging to lay fibre? Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel explains the process.By Jon Gericke

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Mosia Ke Mosia expands its business with Evotel support 11:01

4y ago11:01

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Entrenched in Evotel’s values is the belief in contributing to the wellbeing of the communities the company operates in and giving back to the people it serves. Mosia ke Mosia Projects and Construction fulfilled that when they were contracted by Fibre Network Operator (FNO), Evotel, in March this 2021 to assist with the civil build. www.evotel.co.z…

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Why do we need fibre? 5:05

4y ago5:05

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Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel explains that it isn’t just about the speed. www.evotel.co.zaBy Jon Gericke

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Episode 1: Smart meters are the best way to tackle the power theft menace 4:18

4y ago4:18

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Electricity boards suffer huge losses due to electricity thefts. The most significant solution to power thefts is the installation of smart meters. Please visit us for the solution: https://bit.ly/3hvH7l8

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Krugersdorp: An Evotel success story 16:00

4y ago16:00

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Krugersdorp, like many other non-metropoles and smaller provincial towns across the country, was left longing for the latest technologies and most advanced internet infrastructure, like in the big cities. Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel talks to Jon Gericke about the success of the Krugersdorp installation.…

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FAQs - How does Evotel decide which area to roll out fibre to? 7:07

4y ago7:07

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Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel tells you how the decision is made and how you can help. Official FAQ pageBy Jon Gericke

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20 Questions - Jonathan de Lange 5:09

4y ago5:09

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In this episode of 20 Questions with Evotel’s, head of brand, Bradley Bekker puts questions to Jonathan de Lange the social media coordinator. Is it pizza or pasta? Does he love his job? Find out all about him in this episode.By Jon Gericke

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Episode 1: Smart societies lead to transformed lives - Xenius IBMS Solution 4:26

4y ago4:26

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IBMS technology is paramount to improving the quality of life of residents and employees at home and work. Please visit us: www.xenius.in/integrated-building-management-solution-ibms

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Wings of Inspiration 14:33

4y ago14:33

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Evotel identified the non-profit Wings of Inspiration charity organisation in Wentworth Park, Krugersdorp, to support as one of the numerous charities the company will be contributing to. Shane Peyper, Director at Wings of Inspiration and Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel talk to Jon Gericke about the charity. Wings of Inspiration…

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Episode 1: Smart Grid Mission: A solution to power woes faced by India 5:24

4y ago5:24

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A smart grid gives real-time communication between the consumers and Discoms through smart meters. Xenius offers both smart grid solutions and smart meters. Please check: https://bit.ly/3CtRAY9

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#10: From HFC to XGS-PON - Insights into the mindset of a cable MSO with Zachary Cronauer 37:33

4y ago37:33

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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 this episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast, you will get intriguing insights into the mind of a cable operator…

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#9: Effective use of fiber cleaners and the myth of self-cleaning fiber connectors with Brian Teague 43:35

4+ y ago43:35

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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 be discussed with Brian Teague from Senko in this episode of the Become Fiberminded Podcast. Brian is also exp…

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#8: Faster internet speed through next-gen transmission technologies like 400G ZR+ and G.metro with Vincent Sleiffer 45:21

4+ y ago45:21

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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 Fiberminded podcast Vincent Sleiffer is discussing with us, what the latest trends and technologies in 5G, data center i…

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#7: Slow internet speed? Becoming your own fiber internet provider with Jared Mauch 39:12

4+ y ago39:12

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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 working at his day job. Jared also sharing with us, how desperate some of the folks in his area are for fiber br…

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#6: Fiber planning – Making better business decisions due to automation with Raf Meersman 33:55

4+ y ago33:55

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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 is confirming in this episode of the Become Fiberminded podcast, that choosing to save time and money in the design p…

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#5: From WISP to FISP - changing the business model to scale fiber deployment with Ryan Coates 1:00:01

4+ y ago1:00:01

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Changing 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 mindset shift, which happened to them when going from a…

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#4: How to do fiber testing for troubleshooting and acceptance measurements with Kevin Peres 44:19

4+ y ago44:19

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Talking 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 on the fiber fault-finding part covering the best prac…

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#3: The perfect fiber splice and things to avoid while fusion splicing with Lucas Mays 44:56

4+ y ago44:56

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#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 of Become Fiberminded, how you can achieve the perfect sp…

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#2: Your career in fiber optics - how to get started and certified with Jim Hayes 45:38

4+ y ago45:38

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#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 discuss how the FOA started and became the certifying b…

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#1: Introduction to the Become Fiberminded Podcast 7:32

4+ y ago7:32

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I'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 communications technologies. Today, I'm well into my fiber opti…