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Fiber may be the AI enabler but Wi‑Fi still defines the customer experience

At Fiber Connect 2026, Broadband Forum CEO Craig Thomas reality-checked the “AI is everything” thread running through the show. He told us that fiber’s value still depends on Wi‑Fi performance, service differentiation and more.

Elizabeth Coyne May 21, 2026 11:05am

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