Buzzwords or Business Opportunities: Making Sense of 50G-PON, Wi-Fi 7, and AI

As the broadband industry accelerated at an unprecedented pace, attendees explored how they navigated the flood of operational, technical, and business disruptions. Whether they hadn’t seen it coming or misread the latest buzz as insignificant hype, inaction had the potential to lead to declining sales, profits, and market influence.

With an influx of buzzwords like 50G-PON, Wi-Fi 7, automation, and AI, it was up to network architects as well as engineering and operations leaders to strategically consider these emerging innovations and their immediate and long-term implications for broadband infrastructure, subscribers, and profitability. Calix experts provided guidance on how to differentiate between hype and genuine opportunities and how to maximize investments—in PON networks, customer service, and operations.

Attendees learned how to:

• Reduce operational expenses and mean time to resolution (MTTR) through automation, visual insights, and proactive operations.

• Understand how AI and machine learning were evolving to enhance subscriber satisfaction, streamline workflows, and unlock new service opportunities.

• Deliver incremental revenue and subscriber value through managed services, proactive support, and community engagement.

• Prepare their networks for the future with: 50G PON, Wi-Fi 7, AI, automation, and IoT support.