What’s next for fiber optic innovation? Our own head of marketing got some time with Sebastian Sassi, VP of Sales at Atlantic Vision, to talk about our latest announcement—a customizable LightBoost Multiport Service Terminal (MST) that’s shaking up fiber cable installation.
Q. Hey Sebastian, thanks for hanging out with us! So, Atlantic Vision just dropped some big news about this new LightBoost MST thing. What’s the deal?
Sebstian. Hey, no problem—glad to be here! Yeah, we’re pretty pumped about the LightBoost Multiport Service Terminal. It’s a fiber optic solution we’ve been working on to make installations faster, cheaper, and way more flexible. Think of it like a Swiss Army knife for fiber deployments.
Q. Swiss Army knife, huh? That’s a bold claim! What makes it so special?
Sebstian. The big thing is customization. With the LightBoost MST, operators can tweak it to fit their exact needs—whether it’s the number of ports, the type of connectors, or how it integrates with their existing setup. Most terminals out there are rigid, one-size-fits-all deals, but this one? You can tailor it on the fly. Saves time, cuts costs, and keeps things simple.
Q. Okay, I’m intrigued. How does that actually play out for, say, a regional broadband operator?
Sebstian. Picture this: you’re a regional player trying to roll out fiber in a rural area. You’ve got tight budgets, tricky terrain, and maybe a supply chain that’s giving you headaches. With the LightBoost MST, you’re not stuck with some clunky, overpriced terminal that doesn’t fit your network. You spec it out—say, six ports instead of twelve if that’s all you need—pair it with pre-connectorized drops, and boom, you’re installing faster and spending less. We’ve seen labor savings up to 30% in some cases.
Q. Whoa, 30%? That’s huge! Is this just about saving a few bucks, or is there more to it?
Sebstian. Oh, it’s way more than that. Sure, the cost savings are clutch—especially with fiber builds getting pricier as demand spikes—but it’s also about speed and scale. The industry’s in this crazy growth phase right now. Data centers are popping up like weeds, AI’s pushing bandwidth needs through the roof.
On the broadband side, programs like BEAD are dumping billions into the industry. Operators need solutions that let them move quickly and adapt. The LightBoost MST is built for that chaos.
Q. Speaking of chaos, I’ve heard supply chains are a nightmare lately. Does this help with that?
Sebastian. You bet. We designed it with flexibility in mind, so it works with what’s available—different cable types, connectors, you name it. Plus, since we’re the largest independent manufacturer of this stuff in the U.S., we’ve got the muscle to keep supply flowing. No waiting six months for a shipment while AT&T hogs the line at the big OEMs.
Q. Ha! Shots fired at the big guys. So, who’s this for? Just the little operators, or…?
Sebstian. Nah, it’s for everyone. Regional operators love it for the cost and speed, but hyperscale data centers—like the ones Microsoft and Google are churning out—need it too. They’re all about efficiency and scalability, and this fits right in. We’re already seeing interest from both ends of the spectrum.
Q. Cool, cool. Any real-world wins you can spill yet?
Sebstian. We’re just getting started, but early feedback’s killer. One Midwest operator told us they cut their install time by a day per site—crazy, right? And a data center client said it shaved 25% off their terminal costs. Numbers like that get me fired up.
Q. I can hear it in your voice! Last question: what’s the big picture here for Atlantic Vision?
Sebstian. Honestly? We want to keep pushing the envelope. The LightBoost MST is step one—making fiber deployments smarter and more accessible. We’re all about partnering with operators to tackle today’s mess and build tomorrow’s networks. If we can save them money and headaches while they’re at it, that’s a win in my book. We provide a really important alternative to essentially what’s been a duopoly in the fiber connectivity space for decades now. We do it faster, cheaper, and with higher quality than anyone else out there – and we back our word with a 100% guarantee on all our products.
Contact Atlantic Vision today to order our Lightboost MST solution for your data center
