Greg Luhman explores proactive fiber monitoring strategies at WSTA 2026 Broadband Forum
Session will examine how automated, in-service fiber assurance improves network reliability and reduces operational costs for service providers
- Speakers: Greg Luhman, business development manager at Adtran
- Topics: 24/7 proactive in-service fiber monitoring – boosting network availability while reducing opex and capex
- When: Wednesday, January 14, 10 a.m. CST
- Where: WSTA 2026 Broadband Forum – The Central Wisconsin Convention Center, Wausau, Wisconsin, USA https://www.wsta.info/2026-Broadband-Forum
Fiber networks are the backbone of residential and business connectivity, yet maintaining consistent performance and availability remains a challenge. Service providers face risks from outages, escalating maintenance costs and limited visibility into network health. These issues impact customer experience and return on investment, making proactive assurance essential. Automated monitoring and centralized insight can help operators reduce operational complexity, improve fault detection and protect service quality while optimizing capital and operational expenditure.
In this session, Greg Luhman will outline how 24/7, in-service fiber monitoring enables operators to identify issues such as fiber degradation and breaks before they disrupt service. He will explain how proactive monitoring supports faster fault isolation, reduces truck rolls, and improves SLA compliance. Greg will also touch on how these capabilities integrate with broader assurance strategies for end-to-end visibility. Attendees will gain practical insights to strengthen network resilience and lower operational costs.