The Network News: May 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!

Across the industry, operators are being pushed to do more with their data—from managing BEAD requirements to integrating networks and keeping field teams aligned in real time.

In this issue, we’re focused on how teams are improving data accuracy, eliminating manual workflows, and turning their network into a true system of record.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • Case Study: How Great Plains Communications reduced as-built cycles from months to days
  • BEAD Insights: Why the program is reshaping competition beyond just funding
  • Industry Insights: The hidden risk of documentation debt in fiber M&A
  • Customer Story: How Surf Internet moved from paper workflows to real-time operations
  • Events: Where to connect with the VETRO team next

If these topics are relevant to your plans this year, let’s connect.

Best,
Will Mitchell and the VETRO Team

#FiberFamily NEWS

Case Study: 

From Months to Days: Real-Time As-Builts with VETRO Mobile

Manual as-built processes were slowing projects and delaying payments. See how GPC used VETRO Mobile to create real-time field-to-office workflows—cutting a six-month cycle down to days and going live with accurate network data every time.

Read the case study

LATEST NEWS

BEAD:

The BEAD Reset: Beyond the Funding Event

BEAD isn’t just funding—it’s changing how operators compete.

Learn how awardees and non-awardees alike can navigate execution risk, use public data as competitive intelligence, and build a strategy on accurate network data.

Read more

Industry Insights: 

The Hidden Risk in Fiber M&A: Documentation Debt

In fiber M&A, the biggest risk isn’t the deal—it’s the data behind it.

Learn how poor documentation slows integration, and why a modern, map-based system of record is key to turning acquisitions into operational momentum.

Read more

PRODUCT NEWS

Customer Story: 

From Paper to Platform: Surf Internet + VETRO

Still relying on spreadsheets and paper diagrams in the field?

See how Surf Internet replaced “swivel chair” workflows with a single source of truth—giving teams real-time access to network data and eliminating the chaos of manual processes.

Watch the story

EVENTS

Fiber Connect

Our team will be exhibiting at  Fiber Connect in Orlando, FL, May 17-26. Come visit us at booth 1010.

ITW

Owen GrohmanAlex Herbert, and Will Cooper will be attending ITW in Washington DC, May 18-19.

TECA Managers Conference

Jeremiah Sloan will be attending the TECA Managers Conference in Florence, AL, June 2-4.

Visit our Events Page for a full list of Events!

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