The Network News is VETRO’s monthly roundup of resources, news, events and more.
Greetings from VETRO HQ! The Network News is VETRO’s roundup of resources, news, events and more. Let’s check out what’s new across the wide world of fiber!
The broadband landscape is being reshaped by new funding dynamics, rising data demand, and the need for faster, more precise execution.
In this issue, we’re highlighting how operators are navigating that complexity and executing with greater speed and precision.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Company News: Commnet Broadband selects VETRO to modernize and scale operations
- Podcast: LiveOak Fiber’s journey from business plan to rapid regional growth
- Upcoming Webinar: How to compete, comply, and win in the BEAD era
- Industry Insights: Why fiber visibility is becoming critical for data center expansion
- Customer Story: How Great Plains Communications reduced order fulfillment from days to minutes
- Events: Where to connect with the VETRO team next
If any of these topics align with your current priorities, our team would be glad to connect.
Best,
Will Mitchell and the VETRO Team
#FiberFamily NEWS
Company News:
Commnet Broadband Selects VETRO
Commnet Broadband has selected VETRO as its system of record to modernize operations and support expansion across the Southwest. With a unified platform, Commnet can improve accuracy and accelerate deployment.
The Broadband Bunch Podcast:
Building LiveOak Fiber
How do you go from a business plan to one of the fastest-growing fiber networks in the Southeast?
In this episode, LiveOak Fiber’s Steve Smith shares the story behind a rapid greenfield build—and the strategy driving its growth.
👉Are you a VETRO customer who would like to be featured in a Customer Spotlight or on The Broadband Bunch? Reach out to kate@vetrofibermap.com – we want to tell your story!
LATEST NEWS
Upcoming Webinar:
The BEAD Reset: How to Compete, Comply, and Conquer
BEAD isn’t just funding—it’s reshaping the market. Whether you’re receiving funds or competing against them, learn how to turn operational data into a competitive advantage and navigate the new rules with confidence.
Industry Insights:
Data Centers: Financing vs. Infrastructure Reality
Fresh from Fiber Broadband Association LATAM in Querétaro, one theme stood out: data center growth is accelerating—but fiber visibility is lagging. See why connectivity is the bottleneck and how better network insight helps operators move faster.
PRODUCT NEWS
Customer Story:
From Days to Minutes: GPC Transforms Order Fulfillment
In this video, Katie Curtis, CIO of Great Plains Communications, shares how VETRO became their single source of truth for serviceability—enabling teams to instantly validate addresses, qualify products, and respond to customers in real time.
