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It's FriYAY Friday and we are recognizing Josh Mandelberger, Systems Administrator, for his versatility, dedication, and problem-solving mindset. Known as OpenVault's "Swiss Army knife," Josh brings curiosity, expertise, and a willingness to help wherever needed. His commitment to excellence and collaborative spirit make him an invaluable member of the team. Learn more about Josh in our in-depth Employee Spotlight.

Thank you, Josh, for everything you do to support OpenVault and your colleagues every day!

https://openvault.com/about-us/team-openvault/employee-spotlights/

ICYMI: OpenVault has launched Vantage Fiber to help operators act faster, prioritize smarter, and proactively manage network health from the OLT to the subscriber premise. Learn how Vantage Fiber moves beyond monitoring and into proactive service assurance with its AI-powered capabilities such as Smart Button, AI Help Desk, and agentic automation.
https://openvault.com/vantage-fiber/

It's Tracker Tuesday! More than a third (33.8%) of fiber customers are consuming 1 TB or more of data per month, an increase of 35.1% over the 25.0% of Power Users on DOCSIS networks. To learn more about how this impacts your network, download the latest OpenVault Broadband Insights report.
https://openvault.com/resources/ovbi/

It's FriYAY Friday! From the excitement of FIFA World Cup games to officially kicking off summer to celebrating all the fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures who lead with strength, wisdom, and unwavering support, OpenVault wishes everyone a relaxing, fun-filled and memorable weekend!
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OpenVault launches Vantage Fiber to bring AI-Powered PNM To PON! Building on the success of Vantage PNM to transform fiber network management through proactive service assurance, Vantage Fiber drives faster, less costly detection/resolution of network and subscriber issues. For more details, read the full press announcement here.
https://openvault.com/media-center/press-release/

It's Tracker Tuesday! The 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs marked the most-watched NBA Championship series since the 1998 Finals (Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz), representing a massive surge of over 100% compared to the previous year. The full 5-game series averaged an unprecedented 19.6 million viewers across ABC and ESPN. To learn about the impact these viewership trends have on your broadband network, download the latest OpenVault Broadband Insights (OVBI) report now!
https://openvault.com/resources/ovbi/

It's FriYAY Friday and Summer blockbuster season has officially arrived.
After the North American box office topped $1 billion in May for the first time since 2019, movie fans have plenty to look forward to this month:

🍿 Disclosure Day – June 12
🧸 Toy Story 5 – June 19
🦸‍♀️ Supergirl – June 26

Whether you're heading to the theater, streaming at home, or catching up on your favorite franchise before the next big release, one thing is certain: entertainment continues to be one of the biggest drivers of broadband usage. As viewing habits continue to evolve across theaters and streaming platforms, OpenVault helps providers understand the consumption trends shaping today's broadband networks.

From all of us at OpenVault, here's wishing you a blockbuster weekend and a great start to the summer season!

🎥 What movie are you most excited to see this season?
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Luxury homebuyers are increasingly willing to pay a premium for one amenity that wasn't on the checklist a decade ago: fiber internet. That fact underscores a bigger shift taking place across the broadband industry.

In our latest blog, OpenVault CEO Mark Trudeau discusses how AI is rewriting the rules of broadband and why providers must prepare for a future defined by higher capacity demands, increased upstream traffic, and rising customer expectations.

The latest OpenVault Broadband Insights data shows:

📈 Fiber subscribers consume 30.9% more data than DOCSIS users
⬆️ Upstream usage is 87.4% higher
⚡ Peak-hour downstream consumption is more than 3x higher

As AI-powered applications become embedded in our daily lives, reliable high-capacity connectivity is no longer a luxury; it's becoming essential infrastructure.

And when fiber connectivity is influencing luxury real estate values, it's a clear signal that the AI economy is already reshaping consumer expectations.

Read our latest blog to learn why broadband providers must prepare now for an AI-driven future.
https://openvault.com/ai-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-broadband-is-your-fiber-network-ready/

It's Tracker Tuesday! According to TiVo's latest video trends report, North American adults now subscribe to more than 10 video streaming services on average, with seven paid and four non-paid services and daily viewing exceeded five hours. To dive deeper into how these usage trends impact networks, download the latest OpenVault Broadband Insights (OVBI) report.
https://openvault.com/resources/ovbi/

The latest OVBI findings show that at the 1 Gbps+ tier, AI-driven cloud sync applications now account for up to 25.5% of upload traffic. At the same time, fiber subscribers continue driving significantly higher usage levels. Fiber median downstream consumption now exceeding DOCSIS by more than 3x during evening peak periods.

Operators need visibility across DOCSIS and fiber environments, deeper upstream intelligence, and AI capable of translating network complexity into actionable operational decisions.

Vantage powered by OpenVault combines AI-powered analytics, predictive network intelligence, and access-network agnostic optimization to help operators achieve faster troubleshooting, smarter capacity planning, fewer unnecessary truck rolls, and more proactive network operations. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
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