Utah Broadband CEO Ben Elkins to Speak at BBC Summit West

Joins Other Panelists From Cityside Fiber, Incompass, Sonic, and Utopia Fiber to Discuss Issues Facing ISPs and Their Customers

Utah Broadband (UBB), Utah’s most trusted high-speed Internet service provider and a subsidiary of Boston Omaha Corporation (NYSE: BOC), announced today that UBB’s Chief Executive Officer Ben Elkins will participate on two panels at Broadband Communities Summit West (BBC Summit West) on October 30 in San Diego, CA.

This will be BBC Summit West’s first conference; however, it is a sister event to Broadband Communities’ highly successful conference in Houston, which has been held for 20 years. The conference in Houston had over 1,500 attendees from companies such as AT&T, Spectrum, Verizon, Frontier, and Cox Communities. BBC Summit West is on track to have 1,000 attendees and 120 industry-leading speakers at the San Diego event, which will run from October 30 to 31.

Elkins will participate in a panel at BBC Summit West at 10:05 a.m. on October 30 entitled “An Update from Service Providers,” along with representatives from Cityside Fiber, Incompass, Sonic, and Visionary Communications. The panel will offer insights into the current investment landscape, funding, and regulation for ISPs, including the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program. It will cover key policy updates, explore how networks are expected to evolve by 2030, and highlight the long-term benefits of fiber optic technology.

Elkins will participate in a second panel at 2:20 p.m. on the same day entitled How to Differentiate Your Network with Better Customer Experience, along with Harry and Utopia Fiber representatives. The panel will offer insights into key industry trends, including shifting customer expectations and the importance of fostering a customer-centric culture. It will discuss how Tier 2 and Tier 3 ISPs can meet and exceed these expectations and build lasting brand loyalty by leveraging customer feedback, such as Net Promoter Scores and other performance metrics.

 Elkins, in particular, is interested in delving into marketing tactics for both urban and rural communities.

“I am excited to be part of the BBC Summit West and to be on these panels with such prestigious industry leaders,” said Elkins. “The topics we will discuss are very rich and pertinent to service providers and their customers. I hope attendees will get a lot out of our sessions and the conference overall.”

About Broadband Communities

Broadband Communities Summit West is the newest addition to the Broadband Communities event portfolio, which is part of Total Telecom. The conference series offers leading events for community leaders, property owners, network infrastructure builders, and telco service providers to meet and discuss strategies for delivering connectivity for communities all over the United States. Celebrating its inaugural year, Broadband Communities Summit West offers a regional platform and focuses on how to connect every community in the Western United States with next-generation communications infrastructure – from densely populated cities to rural towns, multifamily properties to master planned developments, suburban areas to Native land and more.

Utah Broadband CEO Featured on Business Elevated Podcast

UBB’s CEO to Discuss How Internet Connectivity is Important to Support Business in Utah and More

Utah Broadband (UBB), Utah’s most trusted high-speed Internet service provider and a subsidiary of Boston Omaha Corporation (NYSE: BOC), announced that Ben Elkin’s UBB’s CEO appeared on the Business Elevated Podcast produced by Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity on October 18. Elkins discussed broadband connectivity in Utah, its importance to businesses, and ways Internet service providers are working to get Utah residents access to the Internet through government programs such as the Affordable Connectivity Program and Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.

“Broadband connectivity has become a lifeline for businesses and consumers today,” Elkins said. “That’s why it is important to understand what ISPs such as UBB have to offer and how they work to provide connectivity to everyone. Our society relies heavily on connectivity, and broadband technology is an integral part of it. I hope this podcast has shed some light on the topic for organizations and consumers so they know how better to take advantage of its benefits.”

In the podcast, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Elkins about his recent move to Utah and his leadership overseeing broadband companies under Boston Omaha Broadband, including Arizona-based AireBeam and Utah Broadband. Elkins explained how the companies are pivotal in providing high-quality Internet services to each respective market and highlighted the growing demand for fiber connectivity due to the increasing number of Internet-connected devices. He also touches on the entrepreneurial culture in Utah and the strong demand for broadband services among businesses. Elkins emphasizes the company’s focus on maintaining high customer satisfaction and addressing bandwidth needs effectively.

The duo delved into the rising importance of high-speed Internet as more households adopt smart devices, spotlighting Utah Broadband’s efforts to meet future demands by upgrading its network to gigabit speeds. Elkins also highlighted the company’s customer-centric team, selective growth strategy, and dedication to improving Internet access in underserved rural areas of Utah, which is supported by federal infrastructure funding.

“I’ve worked in the Internet services industry for quite some time and have experience with ISPs around the country. What impresses me most about Salt Lake is the strong spirit of entrepreneurship within the business community,” Elkins said about the podcast. “Utah is extremely competitive with other states regarding the connectivity these entrepreneurs and consumers need. This is particularly impressive given the very nature of the state’s terrain and size. UBB is working to make it even better as Utah braces for further growth.”

About Utah Broadband

Utah Broadband has consistently been ranked one of the best Internet providers in Utah. Since 2002, Utah Broadband has proudly served communities of the Wasatch Front and Back and is known for providing customers with fast and reliable Internet speeds at a great value. Utah Broadband is a subsidiary of Boston Omaha Corporation (NYSE: BOC).