The Network News: July 2026

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 most successful broadband operators aren’t just building faster; they’re removing the operational bottlenecks that slow growth.

Whether it’s replacing legacy systems, putting AI to work, connecting field and office teams, or simplifying everyday engineering tasks, modern workflows are helping providers move faster with greater confidence.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • Case Study: How Centric Fiber replaced a two-year migration with a 32-day deployment
  • Broadband Bunch Podcast: Blue Stream Fiber shares how AI is transforming broadband operations
  • Industry Insights: How to give contractors secure access without compromising your system of record
  • Webinar Recording: Learn how connected field-to-office workflows improve data accuracy and speed deployments
  • Events: Where to connect with the VETRO team next

If you’re looking for new ways to improve efficiency across your network, we’d love to connect.

Best,
Will Mitchell and the VETRO Team

#FiberFamily NEWS

Centric Fiber Case Study

Case Study:

How Centric Fiber replaced a two-year migration with a 32-day deployment

Centric Fiber replaced a two-year, $350,000 manual data migration with VETRO, completing the transition in just 32 days. See how a modern system of record eliminated backlogs, streamlined operations, and gave field and office teams real-time visibility.

Read the case study

Broadband Bunch Podcast:

AI in Action with Blue Stream Fiber

What does it really take to bring AI into broadband operations?

Hear how Blue Stream Fiber is using AI to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and prepare for the future, starting with clean, connected network data.

Listen to the episode

LATEST NEWS

Contractor Security

Industry Insights:

Secure Contractor Access Without Compromising Your Data

Giving contractors access shouldn’t mean sacrificing control. Learn how secure, role-based access and structured change management help operators protect their system of record while keeping projects moving.

Read more

PRODUCT NEWS

Webinar Recording - Mobile Workflows

Webinar Recording: 

Bridge the Gap Between the Field and Office

Disconnected field data slows projects and creates costly rework. Learn how VETRO Mobile and real-time workflows keep field crews, GIS teams, and operations connected through a single source of truth.

Watch the recording

EVENTS

Regional Fiber Connect – Bozeman

Sheelah Jones will be attending Regional Fiber Connect, Bozeman, MT, on July 21.

Upcoming Webinar

Join VETRO and Mytra for a live webinar on July 23 at 1 pm ET, detailing how to build a highly scalable, automated deployment engine. Register here.

TECA Broadband Committee Meeting

Jeremiah Sloan will be attending the TECA Broadband Committee Meeting in Nashville, TN, on July 28.

Mountain Connect

Jeremiah Sloan, Sean Dundon, and Stewart Linsmith will be attending Mountain Connect in Denver, CO, August 10-12.

ISE Expo

Jeremiah Sloan will be attending ISE Expo in Nashville, TN, August 18-20.

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