A new case study from the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) titled “Fiber for Public Safety: How Broadband Infrastructure Protects Communities Before, During, and After Disasters” spotlights the critical role that fiber-optic networks play when emergencies strike.

The article details real-world scenarios across the U.S. where fiber networks made a lifesaving difference.

Fiber should be viewed not only as a tool for faster streaming and downloads, but as a cornerstone of modern public safety infrastructure. FBA notes that fiber’s unmatched reliability, capacity and low latency outperform alternatives like low-earth-orbit satellites, which can be less reliable depending on demand, weather and other factors.

Deploying high-quality fiber delivers not just consumer connectivity, but public-safety and community resilience. Through its FiberCities®, SiFi Networks is not only taking part in the broadband expansion throughout the U.S. but is supplying critical infrastructure that can support first responders, hospitals, emergency services and disaster recovery. With increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, fiber infrastructure is essential.

To learn more and read the article, visit: fiberbroadband.org/2025/11/04/fiber-broadband-association-releases-case-study-on-fibers-critical-role-in-public-safety.