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Datasheets vs. Price vs. Reality: An Unfiltered Deep-Dive into This Year’s Operational Hurdles

In 2026, "good enough" is not enough. As fiber and higher speeds reach more doors and customer expectations hit an all-time high, the technical decisions we make in the lab and the warehouse are no longer just about specs—they are the front line of customer retention.

Join us for a 2-hour "Reality Check" on the hardware and operational shifts defining the modern ISP. We’re moving past the marketing gloss to look at what actually happens when gear hits the field.

What we will cover:

· The State of the Simulation: Why the gap between "advertised performance" and "user experience" is the biggest threat to your churn rate.

· WiFi 7: Myth vs. Machine: A transparent look at 6GHz, MLO, and the 320MHz promise. We’ll discuss the "Truth about 6GHz" and whether the upgrade cycle is a luxury or a necessity for your footprint.

· Powering the Future: Why the "upfront cost" of Lithium is the biggest lie in the industry. We’ll walk through real-world DC plant scenarios, technical dilemmas, and how smarter power saves your OpEx.

· Engineering Retention: It’s a conversational training event for those responsible for building (pay for), powering, and supporting these networks.

Bring your war stories, your technical headaches, and your skepticism.