Episode 447: Janet Price of Telecon Talks AI, Fiber Design, and the Power of Preparation

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at FiberConnect 2025, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Janet Price, Director of Engineering for Telecon U.S. With over four decades of experience in the telecom industry, Janet shares her insights on the evolving landscape of fiber deployment, the impact of BEAD funding, and the importance of permitting and pre-construction planning in today’s broadband projects. Janet discusses Telecon’s turnkey approach to fiber network design and construction, including recent projects across the U.S., and how automation and AI are streamlining operations, saving time and improving accuracy. The conversation also touches on the growing diversity in the broadband workforce, her passion for mentorship, and the critical role of client education and collaboration in delivering successful fiber-to-the-home builds.