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Fika with Fiber Friends

Fika with Fiber Friends

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We’re thrilled to launch our new podcast series Fika with Fiber Friends — where we take a 15-minute Swedish-style coffee break and dive into the big conversations around fiber broadband and Open Access networks.

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Fika with with Fiber Friends Ep. 1 – Building Open Access That Works, with Brock Walters from Silver Star

Fika with with Fiber Friends Ep. 1 – Building Open Access That Works, with Brock Walters from Silver Star

In our very first episode of Fika with Fiber Friends, Isac from COS Systems chats with Brock Walters, CIO of Silver Star Communications. With seven years at Silver Star and a brand-new CIO role, Brock brings deep insight into the world of Open Access networks — and shares what’s really working in places like Rexburg, Idaho and Jackson, Wyoming. What we cover in 15 minutes: The cultural concept of Swedish fika (and semla pastries 🍰) Silver Star’s journey into Open Access Why contracts and data caps are not required to build sustainable networks How real differentiation in customer experience beats just price The role of partnerships with communities Lessons from participating in other networks and building their own How COS Systems helps enable flexibility for RSPs Finding the right ISPs with aligned values Key Quote: "There’s not one right answer for Open Access – but when you focus on trust, flexibility, and experience, the model works." – Brock Walters