Panel III – Exclusive ISP Agreements: Smart Strategy or Missed Opportunity?

Sunday, June 1, 2025

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM CT

Location: Governor's Ballroom C

Moderator(s)

AG

AnnMarie Gordon

Senior Field Marketing Manager - Municipalities
Calix

Panelist(s)

Rudolf Pretorius (he/him/his)

CEO & Founder
Rizz Fiber Inc
Lewes, Delaware, United States
Jason Jenkins

VP Open Access
Silverlight Fiber Networks, Wyoming, United States
AH

Aaron Hildreth

Founding Member
Intellipop
WG

Wes Groll

Manager, Construction and Operations
Ting

Some Open Access networks launch with multiple providers. Others opt for a single, exclusive provider during the early rollout phase. In this session, both ISPs and network owners share lessons from their experiences. Is one approach better — or does it all depend on market context and goals?