There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to deploying broadband in communities, and this includes consideration of broadband business models. Join a conversation on successful broadband projects that will highlight three approaches that network owners have used to achieve their communities' connectivity goals. The models include: a) Private owned/ public supported; b) Public owned/ private enabled; c) Joint public-private ownership. Representatives from network providers who have successfully employed each model will discuss the rationale for choosing a particular strategy, key benefits, and trade-offs.

Speakers:

• Tim Scott – Director of Fiber Infrastructure, City of Centennial, CO
• Elliot Noss – CEO, Ting Networks
• Brad Moline - CEO, Allo Fiber
• Brett C. Hill – CEO, FTS Fiber NETWORKS
• Sandeep Taxali, Senior Broadband Specialist, BroadbandUSA will moderate the session