Episode 435: Clearfield’s Anis Khemakhem on Labor-Light Solutions and Fiber Efficiency

The Broadband Bunch

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, host Brad Hine sits down with Anis Khemakhem, Chief Marketing Officer of Clearfield. With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications and technology, Anis shares his unique perspective on the evolution of fiber networks, customer-driven innovation, and the future of connectivity. The conversation explores Clearfield’s commitment to labor-light, plug-and-play solutions that accelerate deployment and reduce operational bottlenecks, especially in underserved and rural communities. Anis also emphasizes the importance of listening to customers to drive product design, preparing networks for the demands of IoT and edge computing, and supporting the next generation of broadband technicians with tools like Clearfield’s new built app and VR-based training. Additional topics include BABA compliance, domestic manufacturing, the impact of AI on infrastructure planning, and how Clearfield is addressing the growing need for modular, high-density fiber solutions in data centers and central offices.