Bonfire Infrastructure Group

09/07/2026

Who truly benefits from ubiquitous, high-speed, low-latency fiber infrastructure? Everyone.

From telehealth and online education to precision agriculture and the rise of streaming and e-sports, fiber is enabling entirely new industries and reshaping how people live, work, and earn.

Our guests on this episode include:
🦸🏻‍♂️ Jessica Koch, Controller at Consolidated Business Services, LLC & FBA Conference Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Patrick Mulhearn, Director of Government Affairs at Ripple Fiber & FBA Conference Vice-Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Josh Orlowitz, Director of Strategy and Planning at Bonfire Infrastructure Group
🦸🏻‍♂️ Nick Dinsmoor, Chief Marketing Officer at Bonfire Infrastructure Group

https://youtu.be/YEqtGZBZNJM?si=y-c5666Bs8ttIbpF

Who truly benefits from ubiquitous, high-speed, low-latency fiber i...

09/02/2026

Technology has the potential to make healthcare more accessible but only if everyone can benefit from it.

Explore the digital health divide and how telehealth, AI, remote patient monitoring and mobile solutions can help close gaps in care. https://healthtechmagazine.net/article/2026/07/the-digital-health-divide-in-healthcare-perfcon

While many patients have trouble accessing care, technologies such as broadband, telehealth, artificial intelligence and remote patient monitoring aim to close the gap.

08/31/2026

As AI, robotics, 8K streaming, and real-time applications converge, ultra-low latency will define what works and what fails.

In this clip, Nick, Brian and Jeff break down why aggregate network demand is accelerating and how capacity must be distributed both inside and outside the premise to ensure seamless performance. This challenge becomes even more critical for real-world use cases like elder care, remote monitoring, and in-home healthcare applications, where delays can be dangerous.

The future of connectivity depends on delivering consistent, high-quality experiences everywhere latency matters most. https://youtu.be/avFZ7d05egM?si=WGlrtbZEl6toEwoa

As AI, robotics, 8K streaming, and real-time applications converge,...

08/26/2026

Expanding broadband access requires collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to ensuring every community can participate in the digital economy.

As the conversation around public broadband continues, the focus remains on finding sustainable solutions that deliver reliable, affordable connectivity where it’s needed most. https://www.lightreading.com/broadband/the-divide-gigi-sohn-on-how-to-defeat-opponents-of-public-broadband

AAPB's Gigi Sohn on how 'dark money' crushed a muni broadband plan in Longmeadow, Mass., and why grassroots buy-in is key to public broadband success.

08/19/2026

Reliable broadband is essential infrastructure for today’s classrooms — enabling students, educators, and communities to access the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Programs like E-Rate have played a critical role in expanding connectivity for schools and libraries across the country. As conversations around its future continue, it’s important to recognize the impact of sustained investment in digital access.

Learn why protecting and advancing broadband connectivity remains essential for education and opportunity. https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/ed-tech-leaders-deeply-concerned-by-talks-of-shutting-down-e-rate

Responding to an FCC notice that suggested "sunsetting" the 30-year-old E-rate program, groups like CoSN and the American Library Association say digital connectivity and cybersecurity need ongoing maintenance and support.

08/17/2026

What happens after the fiber’s in the ground?

In this clip, Brian Hollister and Jeff Fincannon look 10 years ahead—why 99% of future network uses are still unknown, how AI becomes far less intimidating once you start using it, and how better service can flip rural “brain drain” into growth by enabling lower-density, higher-quality living.

The takeaway: future-ready networks unlock possibilities we can’t fully predict yet—and electric co-ops will play a pivotal role in jump-starting that momentum.

https://youtu.be/m7o3ZPn8tTY?si=xHgky44Nwq8ZCbrp

What happens after the fibers ’ in? Brian Hollister (Bonfire) and J...

08/12/2026

Closing the digital divide requires more than funding. It requires a commitment to building broadband networks that are reliable, scalable, and built for the future.

The BEAD program represents a historic investment in closing the digital divide, but ensuring its success requires a focus on long-term, scalable solutions that truly serve communities for decades to come.

https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/opinion-bead-failing-rural-america-lets-fix-it-now

08/10/2026

The centralized data center model is reaching its limits. In this Broadband Heroes clip, Nick, Brian and Jeff explore the accelerating shift toward on-premise and edge compute, driven by the need to solve latency problems that the cloud alone can’t fix.

Disaggregation is redefining how and where compute happens, and those who own and operate local infrastructure are uniquely positioned to lead this next phase.

https://youtu.be/a5B5etDb1a4

The centralized data center model is reaching its limits. In this B...

08/05/2026

What does it take to close the digital divide? Sometimes, it starts with a community hub.

Across rural communities, local organizations are finding innovative ways to close the digital divide and ensure residents have access to the tools they need to learn, work, and thrive.

This story from Central Texas highlights how libraries are becoming critical partners in expanding digital access through technology, resources, and digital skills training.

https://dailyyonder.com/a-central-texas-library-closing-the-digital-divide/2026/06/23/

08/03/2026

Broadband has a branding problem—and it’s costing the industry talent.
In this Broadband Heroes clip, Heather Moyer challenges how broadband is perceived, arguing it must be positioned as a technology field, not just construction, if we want to attract the next generation. Brian Hollister shares how intentional recruiting helped grow Bonfire from 3% to 33% women and build a more diverse workforce across age and background.

Why it matters now: with BEAD funding and major infrastructure builds, the talent gap is real—and there’s still no clear “broadband track” in college. It’s time to change the story and open the door.

https://youtu.be/Adtq1b4IddM?si=fW8QfRnr5FoB8I63

Broadband has a branding problem. Heather Moyer (CEO, HNM Systems) ...