In this latest episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we speak with Sev Sadura, VP of product management at Belden.

Belden has been going through a transition. The company, well-known in the optical and broadband arenas as a supplier of cabling and other infrastructure, has recently completed its acquisition of Precision Optical Technologies.

Precision brings several things into the Belden fold. For one, Belden can leverage Precision Optical Technologies’ optical transceiver capabilities to grow its solutions offerings in the Enterprise Solutions segment and broadband markets.

Also, Belden strengthens its broadband capabilities with Precision’s PON expertise. The combination of Belden fiber and network products with Precision’s capabilities will now feature enhanced PON components, positioning them more prominently in the fiber network. This enhancement will enable additional use cases and opportunities for MSOs, telcos, data centers, and enterprise customers.

Precision’s PON Extender for XGS-PON, an optical module designed for passive and low-noise extended PON links, received a 4.5 score on Lightwave+BTR’s 2025 Innovation Awards.

Here's a timeline of the interview's key moments:

Opening | 0.00

Host introduction of guests | 0:20

State of the broadband market| 1:21

The new presidential administration’s potential influence on broadband policy| 3:33

Broadband customers’ key concerns| 4:48

Fiber versus wireless broadband investments| 9:53

Labor and workforce challenges| 12:13

Final thoughts/Closing | 15:17

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