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# Episode 07: Manny Fernandez - Fiber Engineering
[Listen to "Episode 07: Manny Fernandez - Fiber Engineering" on Spreaker.](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/56589402)
**Listen to Amplify episode seven** with Manny Fernandez, Strategic Business Development Director. Learn more about the evolution of the Telecom and Fiber Engineering industry, exploring its journey over the years. Manny shares insights on the future landscape of telecommunications, tackling infrastructure challenges, embracing 5G's potential, and the vital impact of this work on communities.
For more information about SAM's premier Telecom infrastructure solutions, visit our page below.
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