July 31, 2023
[Quebec, QC. — August 1st ] — Today, gaiia announced it has joined the Fiber Broadband Association, an organization that is dedicated to accelerating the deployment of fiber broadband networks to ensure every community can leverage the economic and societal benefits that only fiber can deliver.“
The Fiber Broadband Association welcomes gaiia to its membership. Our association thrives on the knowledge, hard work, and collaboration of our members, and we know that gaiia will be an asset to our organization,” said Gary Bolton, President and CEO at the Fiber Broadband Association. “Together, we will work to provide advocacy, education, and resources for the advancement of fiber broadband technology to close the digital equity gap and create a better quality of life for everyone.”
As a member of the Fiber Broadband Association, gaiia is excited to collaborate with industry leaders, be involved in working groups, and participate in the annual Fiber Connect conference. By engaging with the association's programs, gaiia aims to contribute to the ongoing development and growth of fiber broadband technology, fostering digital inclusion and connectivity across the nation.
Joining the Fiber Broadband Association marks a significant milestone for gaiia. As a member, we are dedicated to providing affordable and reliable solutions to fiber providers, big or small. Our commitment to simplifying the operations of ISPs aligns perfectly with the association's mission to accelerate the deployment of fiber broadband networks and bridge the digital divide. Together with fellow members, we will work towards empowering communities, driving economic growth, and creating a better-connected future for all.
To learn more about the Fiber Broadband Association, please visit fiberbroadband.org.
gaiia is the simplest platform to run your ISP, offering an all-in-one solution for billing, operations, automation and everything in between. gaiia was created in 2021, out of necessity to better operate and manage the complex operations of oxio (the fastest growing ISP in Canada). Earlier in 2023, oxio was sold to a large telecom incumbent for $100m, and we have now shifted the business to focus entirely to bringing gaiia to other ISPs around the world.
The Fiber Broadband Association is the largest and only trade association that represents the complete fiber ecosystem of service providers, manufacturers, industry experts, and deployment specialists dedicated to the advancement of fiber broadband deployment and the pursuit of a world where communications are limitless, advancing quality of life and digital equity anywhere and everywhere. The Fiber Broadband Association helps providers, communities, and policy makers make informed decisions about how, where, and why to build better fiber broadband networks. Since 2001, these companies, organizations, and members have worked with communities and consumers in mind to build the critical infrastructure that provides the economic and societal benefits that only fiber can deliver. The Fiber Broadband Association is part of the Fibre Council Global Alliance, which is a platform of six global FTTH Councils in North America, LATAM, Europe, MEA, APAC, and South Africa. Learn more at fiberbroadband.org.
Shawn McIntyre
Head of growth at gaiia
Ashley Schulte
Connect2 Communications for the Fiber Broadband Association
July 31, 2023
