Leading the Charge in Broadband Infrastructure
NASHVILLE,
Tenn., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - PomeGran
Inc. (PomeGran), Canada's
fastest-growing fiber-centric rural broadband provider, saw its
President, Joe Hickey, play a key
role in an engaging and well-attended panel at Fiber Connect 2024
in Nashville, Tennessee. The
session, titled "Keeping Deployments Grounded: Best Practices to
Reach Customers from Redwood Forests to Gulfstream Waters," took
place on July 29, 2024, and attracted
significant attention from industry leaders and stakeholders.
Insights from the Panel
During the panel, Joe
Hickey emphasized the importance of a customer-centric
approach to broadband deployment. He outlined how PomeGran's
'Fiber, differently,' is rewriting the rules of fiber adoption and
deployment, designed to accelerate fiber adoption by tailoring
strategies to meet the unique needs of diverse communities. Hickey
also shared PomeGran's comprehensive planning and risk management
techniques, highlighting how advanced planning tools, flexible
scheduling, and robust supply chain management are crucial for
successful deployments.
Comprehensive Deployment and Risk Management
Strategies
Joe Hickey
detailed PomeGran's innovative "Build and Sell" playbook,
emphasizing its success in accelerating fiber adoption by
customizing solutions to fit community needs. He highlighted the
company's commitment to meticulous planning and risk management,
including proactive engagement with local authorities, advanced
planning tools to optimize fiber routes, and strategic supply chain
management. These measures ensure efficient, flexible, and
resilient deployments, even in challenging environments such as
Northern Canada. "Our approach is
designed to overcome the unique challenges of rural broadband
deployment, ensuring we deliver reliable, high-speed internet to
every community we serve," said Hickey.
"Understanding and addressing the unique needs of
each community is at the core of our mission," said Joe Hickey, President of PomeGran. "Our goal is
to ensure high-speed internet access for everyone, no matter where
they live. Fiber Connect 2024 provided an excellent platform to
exchange ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions to bridge
the digital divide."
"Joe Hickey's
participation at Fiber Connect 2024 underscores PomeGran's
dedication to advancing broadband infrastructure and bridging the
digital divide," said Dr. Kalai S.
Kalaichelvan, Chairman & CEO of PomeGran. "PomeGran's
expertise and commitment are evident in significant projects like
Digicom's FTTH initiative in Quebec, which will connect over 30,000 homes
in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, and the $172 million FTTH project in Northern Ontario. This latter project will
bring reliable high-speed internet to 60 communities, including
numerous Indigenous households, between Nairn Centre and Echo Bay. We are proud to have Joe represent
PomeGran at this important event."
About PomeGran Inc.
PomeGran Inc. is Canada's fastest
growing fiber-centric broadband infrastructure provider. Dedicated
to enhancing broadband services, PomeGran has emerged as a leader
on a mission to empower underserved markets
in Quebec and Ontario. PomeGran is investing in
rural Quebec and Northern Ontario as part of
their strategic plan. Boasting ownership of broadband networks,
underground and aerial fiber assets, and fixed wireless access
(FWA) assets, PomeGran is committed to bridging the digital divide
that exists between urban, rural, and Indigenous communities.
Founded on the fundamental principle of ensuring equitable access
to high-speed Internet, PomeGran believes that everyone deserves
the opportunity to participate in today's digital-first economy.
Please visit www.pomegran.com.
About Fiber Connect
Fiber Connect 2024, organized by the Fiber
Broadband Association, is one of the premier events in the
broadband industry, bringing together experts and leaders to
discuss advancements and challenges in fiber broadband technology.
The Fiber Broadband Association is dedicated to accelerating the
deployment of fiber optic networks to ensure digital equity and
economic growth. Please visit
https://fiberconnect2024.eventscribe.net/index.asp
About Joe
Hickey
With a career spanning 30 years and experience in
over 40 countries, Joe Hickey holds
a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland and an
Executive MBA from the University of
Toronto. His innovative approach has consistently led to
growth and success in the telecommunications industry. Joe has also
been dedicated to community service, volunteering with various
organizations and serving on boards such as the Ottawa Children's
Treatment Center and techNL.
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