Unlocking New Middle Mile Opportunities for ISPs and Community Networks

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

8:50 AM - 9:30 AM ET

Location: Escambia (Mezzanine Level)

Moderator(s)

Tommy Clift (he/they)

Editor
Fierce Network (Broadband Nation)

Panelist(s)

Lori Adams (she/her/hers)

VP of Broadband Policy & Funding Strategy
Nokia, Colorado, United States
Tom Vito

CRO
TEP
Roger Timmerman

CEO
UTOPIA Fiber
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Robin Olds

Senior Business Development Manager, Americas Service Provider
Cisco Systems, South Carolina, United States

Middle mile networks are opening doors for ISPs and community-driven initiatives. This session examines emerging opportunities to expand reach, improve resiliency, and reduce costs through shared infrastructure and innovative partnerships. Discover models that work and lessons learned from successful deployments. Position your organization to capitalize on middle mile investments and drive growth in underserved markets.