OSP Common Obstacles and How to Avoid

Sunday, May 17, 2026

3:45 PM - 4:25 PM ET

Location: Escambia (Mezzanine Level)

Moderator(s)

Rebecca Denman

President of Business Development
UniTek Global Services
Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Panelist(s)

Josh Summit

Director, OSP Engineering
Shentel/GloFiber
Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States
Will Platt

Lead OSP Engineering Technician
BHC
Ryan Kudera (he/him/his)

Manager, Client Services
Finley Engineering
Baggs, Wyoming, United States
Jon W. Owen

SVP of Telecom, North America
RSMI North America, Inc.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States

Deploying a fiber network is transformative but complex, and this workshop equips new and early-stage broadband builders with the clarity needed to navigate it successfully. Industry experts will outline the most common OSP hurdles—from permitting, make-ready, and construction sequencing to supply chain and customer-turn-up challenges—while offering proven strategies to avoid delays, control costs, and streamline execution. The discussion also highlights how effective fiber deployment drives economic growth, supports education and community services, boosts property values, and advances digital equity. Attendees will walk away with practical guidance and a clearer path to building a resilient, future-ready fiber network.