DAY 1 Visit us at booth 336 1 www.bekabusinessmedia.com Header... DAY 2 ISP operators have come a long way during the last two decades, from the days of running humble garage-based operations to delivering multi-gigabit service to homes and businesses. Wisper CEO Nathan Stooke reflected on that evolution during his opening remarks on Tuesday, recalling the industry’s scrappy early installs and contrasting them with today’s sophisticated deployments. But Tuesday’s breakfast session was by no means a victory lap for ISPs. It was also a call to action for preparation and advocacy. While the industry has matured technologically, operators today face an ever-evolving set of challenges, making WISPA’s community and involvement more critical than ever. That urgency was reinforced by WISPA President and CEO David Zumwalt, who outlined four key policy and advocacy priorities for 2026, including: • Balance: Utilizing balanced spectrum approaches to ensure small and rural providers can access airwaves. • Need: Targeting funding to underserved communities through programs that are tech-neutral, cost-effective and accessible to small providers. • Accessibility: Providing fast and fair access to infrastructure for broadband deployments across all locations. • Competition: Keeping small business competitive by easing regulatory burdens. But as operators face intensifying competition, a shifting funding landscape (Continued on page 3) Progress and Preparation at ISPAMERICA David M. Zumwalt, WISPA President and CEO, addresses attendees at yesterday’s Opening Session breakfast.
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3 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 1 and mounting regulatory scrutiny, sustained success will require active participation from operators. The future will depend not only on advocacy but on continued innovation and collaboration. Now more than ever, ISPs must work together to solve complex challenges and discover new opportunities. ISPAMERICA is where those conversations begin, as a forum for operators to connect and share hard-earned lessons. As one member said during the open mic portion of the opening session, ISPAMERICA is like “the open-source code sharing of the industry, where we all build on each other’s successes and failures.” J Ooma, Inc., a provider of advanced communications services for businesses and consumers, announced that its AirDial platform has earned two Gold Merit Awards in the 2026 Merit Awards for Telecom & Wireless program, receiving top honors in both the Security and Cloud Services categories. The Merit Awards are an independent, global awards program that recognizes innovation and leadership across enterprise technology markets. The program honors organizations, and technologies that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and measurable market impact. The dual Gold recognition highlights Ooma AirDial’s role in helping organizations modernize fire, life-safety, elevator, and other mission-critical communications as telecommunications carriers continue to retire legacy copper networks nationwide. “Critical communications infrastructure is undergoing a major transition as copper lines are phased out,” said Jim Gustke, senior vice president of marketing at Ooma. “These awards continue to validate Ooma AirDial’s ability to help organizations maintain reliability, visibility, and compliance while transitioning to a more modern, resilient communications architecture.” Organizations across commercial real estate, healthcare, education, government, and other sectors continue to rely on analog devices originally designed for traditional “plain old telephone service” (POTS) lines. As carriers accelerate copper retirement and support resources decline, many enterprises are facing increased risk, rising costs and reduced visibility into critical systems. Ooma AirDial was designed to help organizations transition away from legacy copper infrastructure without requiring replacement of existing endpoint devices, enabling a more controlled and predictable modernization path. The Merit Awards judges recognized Ooma AirDial for its combination of cloudbased management, real-time operational visibility, compliance-based architecture, and resilient connectivity architecture. The Merit Awards add to a growing list of industry recognition for Ooma AirDial, now recognized as one of the most awarded POTS replacement solutions in the industry. In recent years, the solution has earned recognition from organizations including TMC, ChannelVision, UC Today, Elevator World and FacilitiesNet, reflecting continued market validation across communications and facilities management sectors. With copper network retirement accelerating across the United States, many organizations are now reassessing how legacy voice lines support life-safety and operational systems. Solutions that provide centralized oversight, redundancy, and predictable deployment models are becoming increasingly important for multi-site enterprises and public-sector environments. “Ooma AirDial was built specifically to help organizations navigate this transition with confidence,” Gustke added. “As the copper sunset continues, visibility and reliability are becoming mission critical for enterprise communications.” J Visit Ooma at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 333. Ooma AirDial Wins Two Gold Merit Awards for Security and Cloud Services (Continued from page 1) Deep Technical Learning, Strategic Foresight on Tap Today ISPAMERICA raises the bar again today to deliver one of the most comprehensive agendas of the week. With 16 presentations spanning deep technical execution, operational efficiency, financial strategy and competitive positioning, the day reflects the event’s core mission: equipping service providers with practical tools to build, grow, and compete in an increasingly complex broadband landscape. Throughout the day, attendees can choose from a full slate of focused “Build, Grow, Compete” tracks designed to deliver real-world value. Reference today’s full agenda on page 4. A highlight of the day is the third and final installment of the Women of WISPA Women Leaders Series. Emily Lampkin will challenge attendees to move decisively from preparation to action with her powerful message: “Going Now.” Her call to leadership emphasizes momentum, courage and the importance of stepping forward when opportunity and responsibility intersect. The Exhibit Hall also will be open from 11 am to 1:45 pm, followed by an energy-raising Happy Hour from 4:15– 5:15 pm, where networking, collaboration and deal-making carry forward in the evening’s activities. J Wednesday, March 4 at 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Don’t Miss the Happiest Hour of the Day Join us on the Exhibit Hall floor for cocktails and networking
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DAY 2 6 ISPAMERICA SHOW I MARCH 2 – 5, 2026 www.bekabusinessmedia.com FiberLight Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure Investment in West Texas Intracom Expands Collaboration with Nova to Provide 5G Connectivity Admiral Platform Expands ‘BridgeMode’ YouTube Series FiberLight LLC, a provider of highcapacity fiber-optic networks and connectivity services, announced a $350 million capital investment to build approximately 1,400 route miles of new, high-capacity network infrastructure across West Texas. This investment is in addition to the company’s previously announced $150 million West Texas initiative, bringing FiberLight’s total regional commitment to nearly half a billion dollars. The expansion includes a third diverse route into Abilene, one of Texas’ fastestgrowing AI and data center hubs, and will add 1.2 million new fiber miles, increasing FiberLight’s Texas fiber footprint to nearly 4.8 million fiber miles. The AI economy is reshaping infrastructure requirements nationwide. Hyperscalers, neocloud providers, and enterprise organizations are accelerating data center deployments, requiring network operators to keep pace. West Texas has rapidly emerged as a strategic AI and data center corridor. Fiber diversity, high fiber counts, and scalable capacity are no longer optional; they are foundational requirements for hyperscale, edge, and AI-driven compute environments, explained FiberLight executives. “Nearly half a billion dollars on the table makes it clear: our flag is firmly planted in West Texas,” said Bill Major, CEO of FiberLight. “We moved early with $150 million because we saw where the AI market was headed. This additional $350 million accelerates that momentum and raises the bar. West Texas is fast becoming a powerhouse in the AI economy, and we’re building the high-count, high-capacity infrastructure hyperscalers, and enterprises need to scale massive workloads quickly and reliably. As AI demand surges, we’ll keep expanding, in Texas and beyond, to deliver the speed, density, and resiliency our customers need to win.” FiberLight has already initiated construction, with phased deployments aligned to customer demand. Portions of the route will be completed in as little as six months, and the full project is expected to be finished in just under two years. J Visit FiberLight at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 439. Intracom Telecom, a global technology systems and solutions provider, announced the expansion of its collaboration with Nova, the Europeanbased provider of mobile, internet, and video services. Nova will begin deploying Intracom Telecom’s WiBAS G5 Smart and WiBAS G5 GigaConnect FWA platforms to deliver reliable high-speed enterprise connectivity over Nova’s 5G mmWave spectrum at 26.5-27.5 GHz. Operating in the 26.5-27.5 GHz band, the WiBAS G5 platform enables Nova to unlock substantial network capacity and deliver consistent performance, ensuring robust connectivity even in demanding enterprise environments, said the companies. Since 2021, Intracom Telecom and Nova have been engaged in a multi-year network modernization program utilizing Intracom Telecom’s field-proven WiBAS point-to-multipoint (PMP) technology. This nationwide initiative has focused on expanding coverage and capacity across Greece’s major metropolitan areas, connecting thousands of business customers with next-generation wireless access solutions. The ongoing expansion reinforces Nova’s strategy to deliver resilient, ultra-fast connectivity to enterprises of all sizes. “Our collaboration with Nova continues to grow stronger as we jointly build the foundation for a high-capacity enterprise connectivity network in Greece,” commented Ioannis Tenidis, director for wireless product line management at Intracom Telecom. “The deployment of our WiBAS G5 platform will enable Nova to deliver unmatched performance and reliability to its business subscribers on valuable 5G mmWave spectrum.” “Intracom Telecom has been a trusted technology partner in our multi-year effort to modernize and expand our enterprise wireless services,” added Thanos Theodoropoulos, access & transmission aenior manager at Nova. “The new WiBAS™ G5 solutions enable us to offer even higher speeds and resilient connectivity to our customers, supporting Greece’s digital transformation.” J Visit Intracom Telecom at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 210. Admiral Platform has expanded its YouTube series, “BridgeMode,” adding a monthly round-table discussion focused on real-world network operations for MikroTik operators worldwide. Hosted by Marc Perea, CEO of Admiral Platform, the expanded BridgeMode format will feature operators from across the globe sharing practical lessons learned, troubleshooting strategies and proven approaches to running reliable networks, especially for MSPs, WISPs and enterprise teams managing MikroTik at scale. Admiral Platform provides centralized visibility, control and automation for MikroTik networks, helping network operators manage fleets more efficiently and improve reliability at scale. Perea will be joined by Tyler Casey, owner of DM-Tech Internet, a residential internet provider serving Corning, Calif., and the surrounding area. Together, they’ll moderate recurring discussions designed to help operators streamline operations through better visibility, control and automation. “BridgeMode has always been about closing the gap between theory and what actually happens at 2 a.m. when something breaks,” Perea said. “This monthly roundtable brings more operator voices to the table, so we can learn from each other and raise the bar for MikroTik operations everywhere.” “Running a service provider network means you’re constantly balancing reliability, security and speed of response,” Casey said. “I’m excited to help create a space where operators can compare notes, share what works, and walk away with ideas they can implement immediately.” Previous BridgeMode episodes have covered firewall best practices, security, Tik Wi-Fi, and Layer 3 hardware forwarding and offloading. Future roundtables will continue the tradition of practical, operator-first content, the company said. Those interested in participating in an episode or suggesting a discussion topic should email help@admiralplatform.com. BridgeMode is available on YouTube at youtube.com/@admiralplatform. J Visit Admiral Platform at ISPAMERICA booth 125.
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DAY 2 8 ISPAMERICA SHOW I MARCH 2 – 5, 2026 www.bekabusinessmedia.com Morningstar Launches ReadyEdge Intelligent Monitoring for Off-Grid Systems Morningstar Corp., a leading supplier of solar controllers and inverters, has launched ReadyEdge, a purpose-built monitoring and communication platform designed to deliver total system visibility for off-grid power systems. ReadyEdge centralizes system-wide measurement, detection and data aggregation into a single, intelligent platform. Designed to integrate seamlessly with up to 16 Morningstar charge controllers and inverters, it delivers real-time visibility locally through the LiveView dashboard or remotely via the Morningstar SolarConnect cloud. Built to the Morningstar standard, ReadyEdge enables operators to move from reactive maintenance to proactive system management without replacing existing infrastructure. Key features and capabilities include: • Universal compatibility: Interfaces with Morningstar’s professional series products— including TriStar, ProStar and SunSaver models—to add a unified system intelligence layer without requiring system redesign • Advanced battery intelligence: Provides high-accuracy state-of-charge (SOC) tracking across all battery chemistries and integrates with select lithium battery management systems (BMS) for detailed real-time diagnostics and performance data • Intelligent automation and control: Features an internal real-time clock for advanced scheduling and supports generator start/stop control, load prioritization, and coordinated backup power based on renewable availability and system data. • Comprehensive monitoring and detection: Supports digital and analog inputs to monitor fuel levels, temperatures, security loops, door switches and other critical system conditions, with configurable alerts and conditional control. • Industrial-grade reliability: Engineered for demanding environments with an operating temperature range of minus 40 degrees C to 60 degrees C. • Modular, flexible integration: Utilizes the snap-in ReadyBlock expansion system to add metering, signaling and direct BMS communication as system requirements evolve. “At many remote sites, operators may not be aware of issues until they arrive on location,” said Tony Romano, product lead at Morningstar. “ReadyEdge gives operators timely insight into system performance and conditions, helping them address issues earlier and reduce unnecessary site visits.” J Visit Morningstar at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 338. Cambium Networks, a provider of wireless and wired networking solutions, recently added an innovative capability to its Network Service Edge (NSE) security and SD-WAN platform that enables service providers to assign static public IP addresses over WireGuard VPN tunnels — solving the long-standing issue of public IP unavailability over low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite and, 4G and 5G cellular internet connections. Unlike most solutions that rely on cloud-hosted services, Cambium’s design allows private network operators, MSPs, ISPs, and WISPs to deploy the NSE in their data centers and deliver services directly to customer sites also equipped with NSE. This architecture provides partners complete control of the traffic path while delivering business-grade performance, SD-WAN intelligence, and next-generation firewall protection at every location, said Cambium. “A significant number of our customers required a static public IP for remote visibility, secure access, and equipment management, but that simply wasn’t possible before due to CGNAT restrictions.” said Chris Lynch, director, APC Solutions in the U.K. “With Cambium NSE, we can now deliver that capability through secure, tunnelled public IPs, bringing business-class connectivity and control to locations operating on satellite or 5G links.” To implement the solution, service providers deploy the NSE as a hub in their data center with a pool of public IPv4 addresses. Each customer site installs the NSE at the edge of their site, from which an encrypted WireGuard tunnel is created back to the hub. Through this tunnel, the customer’s NSE receives a dedicated static public IP address, even when connected behind a LEO satellite or cellular WAN connection. Traffic is routed through the provider’s data center infrastructure, giving ISPs and MSPs complete visibility and control. At the same time, each spoke-site NSE delivers integrated SD-WAN, next-generation firewall (NGFW), intrusion prevention, content filtering, and QoS features to protect and optimize local networks. Cambium’s hardware-centric, partnerhosted model ensures providers keep ownership of their customer data and network infrastructure, said the company. No Cambiumoperated backbone or cloud routing is required. All orchestration and monitoring are handled via Cambium’s cnMaestro management platform, providing single-pane visibility across hub and spoke NSE appliances. “We designed NSE for partners who want to deliver high-value services without handing over customer traffic to a third party,” said Bruce Miller, vice president enterprise product management at Cambium Networks. “By combining static IP overlays with SD-WAN and security at every site, our partners can deliver true enterprise-grade connectivity over LEO Satellite, 4G or 5G WAN connections.” J Visit Cambium Networks at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 204. Cambium Simplifies LEO and LTE/5G with Public IP Addressing
DAY 2 10 ISPAMERICA SHOW I MARCH 2 – 5, 2026 www.bekabusinessmedia.com Innovative Circuit Technology Ltd. (ICT) has released the Modular Power Series 2 (MPS2) and MPS Ultra 2, next-generation modular DC power systems. Building on the success of the original Modular Power Series and MPS Ultra, these updated systems introduce key enhancements designed to meet evolving demands in wireless communications, broadband networks and critical infrastructure. New features include enhanced lithium-ion battery integration through an RS-485 MODBUS interface, enabling direct communication with supported battery management systems (BMS). Real-time battery data is accessible through ICT’s graphical user interface or via SNMP for streamlined monitoring. The Intelligent Controller Module now features a 1 Gbps Ethernet port for seamless integration with gigabit network infrastructure. Additionally, the updated Load Distribution Module supports 10-gauge wiring, increasing load current capacity while reducing voltage drop. Developed in response to customer feedback and advancing industry standards, the MPS2 and MPS Ultra 2 continue ICT’s commitment to delivering intelligent, reliable and high-performance DC power solutions. J Visit ICT at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 424. gaiia Unveils Referral Feature for Customer-Led Growth ICT Launches Modular Power Series 2, MPS Ultra 2 MyISPScore.com Helps ISPs Discover Growth Constraints Customer referrals remain one of the most effective growth channels for broadband providers, but many referral programs introduce operational overhead, manual tracking, or disconnected tooling. gaiia’s new Referral feature is designed to remove that friction. It enables service providers to support customer-driven growth while keeping referrals tightly integrated with existing onboarding, billing, and support workflows. In the program, each customer is automatically assigned a unique eightcharacter referral code. This code is visible directly in the client portal and can be shared with friends or family in just a few clicks. From the same view, customers can track the status of their referrals, including which referrals are pending, successful, or rewarded. This transparency reduces inbound support questions while keeping customers engaged in the referral process. New customers, meanwhile, can enter a referral code directly during checkout as part of gaiia’s existing white-label signup flow. No additional forms or custom development are required. This ensures referrals are captured at the point of sale, where conversion rates are highest, without disrupting the onboarding experience. The service provider can define how long a new customer must remain active before the referrer (existing customer) becomes eligible for a reward. This eligibility period ensures referral payouts are tied to real retention rather than triggering immediately at signup. By default, incentives for the referee (new customer) are applied at order submission, creating an immediate and clear benefit during signup. Together, this approach balances customer motivation with revenue assurance and long-term retention goals. Once the eligibility period is reached, gaiia automatically validates that both the referrer and referee are in good standing, such as having no delinquent balances. After validation, referral data including customer details and referral status is synced to Snowflake. This enables reliable reporting, attribution, and analysis without manual reconciliation. gaiia supports multiple incentive models, giving CSPs flexibility in how referral rewards are delivered. • Within gaiia (automatic): Referral incentives can be applied directly as one-time, dollar-based service credits, such as a $50 credit applied after order submission. These credits are handled natively within billing. • Outside of gaiia (via workflows): For incentives such as gift cards, cash payouts, donations, or other non-service rewards, gaiia’s workflow editor can be used to trigger external fulfillment. All required referral data is made available via Snowflake to support downstream systems or partners. CSPs also can combine both approaches if needed. Customer support representatives can view a customer’s referral code and full referral history directly within the account view. This makes it easy to answer questions, confirm eligibility, or assist customers without switching tools. Sales and CSRs also can manually apply referral codes when creating or updating accounts in gaiia. This supports scenarios where a customer forgets to enter a code during checkout or when accounts are created directly by internal teams instead of through the online signup flow. J Visit gaiia at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 205. Business management frameworks such as Traction EOS can be powerful but also can feel complex. And getting full team buy-in can be a battle. ISPs need a more modern, streamlined approach that’s easier to adopt and more directly tied to outcomes such as retention and growth. To address this, ISP billing experts at Visp.net created MyISPScore.com, a free assessment tool that ISPs can use to evaluate their performance and uncover their biggest growth constraints. “I’ve spent 36 years building software to help streamline ISPs,” said Todd Grannis, founder of Visp.net. “After working with hundreds of providers, one truth kept repeating: there’s only so much you can solve with software. Real breakthroughs come when the business aligns around the right constraints — and fixes them with practical, adoptable systems.” In minutes, the free assessment gives a clear, data-driven snapshot of what’s most likely holding ISPs back — whether it’s onboarding, service reliability patterns, ticket workflows or leadership execution. Instead of debating opinions, leaders get a practical starting point their team can rally around. “If you want a faster path to stronger retention and predictable growth, start with the truth,” Grannis said. “Take the assessment at MyISPScore.com to see your biggest constraints.” J Visit VISP.net at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 104.
DAY 2 12 ISPAMERICA SHOW I MARCH 2 – 5, 2026 www.bekabusinessmedia.com PLP Partners with FulcrumAir to Develop Robotic Installation System for Power Lines PLP, a leader in engineered solutions for energy, communications, and other critical infrastructure, and FulcrumAir, a pioneer in robotic technologies for the electric power industry, announced a new multi-year strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation robotic installation systems. These advanced solutions are designed to transform overhead power line construction. Building on a series of successful innovations jointly developed by the two companies – including the LineSpider robot for installing PLP CUSHION-GRIP Twin Spacers and the LineFly family of robotic systems for deploying both CUSHIONGRIP Twin Spacers and PLP BIRD-FLIGHT Diverters – this expanded collaboration underscores their shared commitment to accelerating technology development and shaping the future of utility infrastructure. “For nearly 80 years, PLP has been at the forefront of product and process innovation for the electric power industry. This expanded partnership with FulcrumAir reinforces our long-standing commitment to providing utilities with the world’s most advanced solutions built to the highest quality standards,” said Ryan Ruhlman, president of PLP. “By integrating robotics into installation processes and reimagining product design for automated deployment, we aim to enhance safety and efficiency across the industry while also creating new opportunities for PLP’s strategic growth and market leadership.” Together, PLP and FulcrumAir will focus on developing robotic systems designed to increase installation efficiency and reduce project timelines, improve safety by reducing lineworker exposure to hazardous environments, deliver greater precision and consistency in hardware placement and quality control, and enable new revenue opportunities and reinforce both companies’ leadership positions. “Robotics is redefining what’s achievable in power line construction, and our collaboration with PLP accelerates that transformation,” said Patrick Arnell, president & CEO of FulcrumAir. “Elevating worker safety, expanding workforce capabilities, and enabling utilities to adapt faster – that is how we build a more resilient, efficient grid of the future.” As utilities increasingly turn to automation to meet rising infrastructure demands, the PLP and FulcrumAir partnership positions both companies at the forefront of this shift. With new systems already in development, the collaboration will help lead the next decade of grid expansion, infrastructure modernization, and technological innovation. J Visit PLP at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 233. Helexon, projected to become one of the nation’s largest BEAD grant recipients, selects the Calix One platform—including Calix Agent Workforce Cloud and Calix SmartLife—to accelerate rapid expansion of next-generation fiber experiences across residential, business, and community markets Calix, Inc. recently announced that Helexon, which is projected to become one of the nation’s largest BEAD grant recipients, has selected Calix to support one of the largest rural broadband buildouts underway in the United States. The multi-year deployment is expected to deliver thousands of miles of fiber across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan. This expansion will be supported by funding from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Executing a buildout of this scale requires more than network infrastructure – it demands a unified platform that can accelerate deployment, streamline operations, and deliver consistent experiences as new markets come online, explained Calix executives. To meet that challenge, Helexon selected the Calix One platform as the foundation for their expansion. Calix One unifies subscriber experiences, operational intelligence, and team workflows into a single integrated, AI-native platform. This approach enables communication experience providers (CXPs) to personalize service at scale while improving network performance and streamlining operations – helping drive growth through differentiated experiences and lower cost-to-serve through greater efficiency and productivity. Calix One brings together the newly launched Calix Agent Workforce Cloud, XGS-PON infrastructure, SmartLife managed services, and Wi-Fi 7 appliances to help providers scale efficiently while delivering experience-driven services. With Calix Agent Workforce Cloud, Helexon will automate workflows, gain real-time visibility into subscriber health, and apply AI-driven insights to improve service delivery as they expand into new territories. Helexon also will evolve SmartHome offerings among their seven CXPs, and leverage SmartMDU, SmartBiz, and SmartTown to extend connectivity beyond residential markets into multidwelling units (MDUs), small businesses, and community environments. “Fiber is foundational to opportunity in rural America, from education and healthcare to economic development. We chose Calix because their platform brings together the network, cloud, and intelligent services in a way that supports both rapid expansion and long-term operational excellence,” said Domenico Fornaro, co-CEO at Helexon “This partnership gives us the scale, insight, and flexibility we need to serve communities across the Midwest.” J Visit Calix at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 318. Top BEAD Recipient Chooses Calix One Platform FulcrumAir’s LineFly robotic system installing PLP BIRD-FLIGHT Diverters on overhead lines.
13 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 1 Ekinops Powers Project THOR to Deliver Resilient Middle Mile Connectivity Ekinops, a leading supplier of optical transport, branch routing and cybersecurity SASE solutions, and the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) announced a major enhancement to Project THOR, NWCCOG’s regional open access middle mile fiber network serving remote mountain communities along the I 70 corridor. Project THOR connects local governments, schools, hospitals, first responders, and broadband providers to high capacity Internet and cloud services. With Ekinops’ ROADM based, fully redundant fiber rings and FlexRate coherent technology, the upgraded network delivers significantly greater resiliency, capacity, and service flexibility -- ensuring continuity even in areas prone to landslides, fires, and frequent fiber cuts. As an open access platform, Project THOR enables multiple public and private operators to connect easily and cost effectively, expanding affordable broadband access across the region. “These smaller mountain communities are remote and need access to affordable broadband service,” said Jon Stavney, executive director, NWCCOG. “Ekinops really understood our need for a stable, dependable middle mile infrastructure that we can leverage across all the locations in our region in the most cost effective manner.” “NWCCOG illustrates the adaptability of the Ekinops360 system,” said Kevin Antill, chief revenue officer North America at Ekinops. “It provides a common transport infrastructure that any broadband or wireless provider can connect to for secure, dedicated bandwidth while leaving room to grow.” J Visit Ekinops at ISPAMERICA 2026 in K144. 9dot Previews ASPI-V2 PoE Injector 9dot Power Management, which designs and manufactures smart powered management and PoE surge protection solutions for telecom and ISP infrastructure, will preview ASPI-V2, a new DC-powered PoE injector designed for modern, distributed ISP deployments, during ISPAMERICA this week. Since reliability and operational simplicity are essential to ISP networks, 9dot is expanding its Smart Power Compact Systems line with the ASPI-V2. Scheduled for availability in June, the offering is ideal for street cabinets, remote sites and distributed infrastructures as well as small or single installations, the company said. Key specs include: • Input voltage: 10-60 VDC • Input current: up to 3A • Overcurrent protection on all Ethernet outputs • Ethernet speeds up to 10 Gbit • Reliable operation up to 140 degrees F and 95 percent humidity J Visit 9dot via Winncom Technologies at ISPAMERICA 2026 booths 216 and 425.
DAY 2 14 ISPAMERICA SHOW I MARCH 2 – 5, 2026 www.bekabusinessmedia.com Paymentus Helps Credit Union Outpace Peer RF elements to Showcase Latest Antennas Flowcutter Brings NetFlow Visibility to ISPAMERICA 2026 With budgets stretched and time tight, organizations find that success is often at the mercy of resource limitations. Such was the case for Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union (MSDFCU), a leading financial institution supported by a small but mighty marketing team. Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU is one of the largest credit unions in Pennsylvania, serving the needs of more than 33,000 members. To promote its offerings to members and potential customers, the credit union takes advantage of a wide array of channels – necessitating breakthrough work to ensure visibility and success. In support of its move to the Paymentus Bill Pay solution, Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU worked with the Paymentus Client Adoption Success Team (CAST) on an incentive campaign (sweepstakes) wherein two members would be awarded a $500 Visa gift card. To enter, members simply needed to make an online payment using Bill Pay. Paymentus provided the prizes, as well as the full creative to support the sweepstakes. A key aspect of Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU’s marketing strategy revolves around the usage of a wide variety of marketing channels. This multi-channel deployment strategy ensures all members can view and act upon the credit union’s initiatives, though it does create challenges in terms of the development of promotional materials. CAST met this challenge by providing finalized creative that included copy for web site, web banners (across several platforms and sizes), email headers, social media posts, online banking messaging, mobile ads, bill inserts and more. Encouraging the use of Bill Pay was a major part of the credit union’s internal goals. CAST allowed MSDFCU to meet its goals by delivering fully fleshed out creative for every marketing channel typically used by the credit union. The turnkey incentive campaign allowed the marketing team to focus its efforts on additional campaigns, providing the set-itand-forget-it convenience needed by the team. One major caveat of any incentive campaign is the necessity of disclosures, and terms and conditions. CAST handled all of the legalese, with very little fine tuning being required. During the three-month period of the incentive campaign, MSDFCU outperformed comparable financial institutions in several key metrics, including bill pay activity (1.5X stronger performance); autoPay adoption (2.5X stronger performance); and bill pay user growth (2X stronger retention). J Visit Paymentus at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 120. QueSee AI, which offers AI-powered call analytics designed to turn every customer conversation into actionable insight, makes its appearance this week during ISPAMERICA still basking in its Emerging Tech Showcase win last October at WISPAPALOOZA in Las Vegas. QueSee was one of eight companies that took the stage in the Shark Tank-style competition judged by WISP industry leaders. It walked away a winner because “ISPs have tons of customer experience data they can’t use,” company officials said. “QueSee changes that. By analyzing support calls, billing and network data, QueSee gives ISPs full visibility into their customer experience, improving first-call resolution, identifying coaching opportunities, and flagging at-risk subscribers before a bad interaction becomes a lost subscriber.” Judges saw what operators already feel: Insights to strengthen retention are already in your calls. They just need to be unlocked. QueSee continues to innovate, and ISPAMERICA attendees are invited to drop by the company’s booth during the show to see what’s next. J Visit QueSee at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 211. The RF elements team will be available during ISPAMERICA this week to discuss high-performance antenna solutions and the company’s new offerings. Officials will showcase its latest Wideband 6 GHz Horn antennas and new mounting solutions for 60 GHz platforms, along with innovative products designed to simplify deployments and improve wireless network performance. J Visit RF elements at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 105. Your SNMP dashboard says all clear. Flowcutter might disagree. During ISPAMERICA this week, Flowcutter CEO Matej Pavelka and his team will be on the floor to show ISP and WISP operators what’s actually hiding in their traffic—the threats, anomalies and exposures that standard monitoring doesn’t see. The difference, the company says, is the data layer. While SNMP reports utilization and device status, NetFlow reveals who is talking to whom, on what ports and at what volume, in real time. For example, when a U.K. ISP spent two days fighting a DDoS with phones ringing off the hook and SNMP graphs showing nothing actionable, flow data identified the attack vector and let them mitigate it. Similarly, when an enterprise customer was about to churn over unexplained internet outages, NetFlow found the root cause in minutes. Flowcutter delivers this visibility in four layers: real-time NetFlow analytics, automated anomaly and DDoS detection, exposure and vulnerability detection with CVE severity scoring, and multi-tenant traffic visibility. Everything runs in Grafana (no proprietary interface, no vendor lock-in). Non-invasive deployment uses existing NetFlow telemetry exporters. J Visit Flowcutter at ISPAMERICA 2026 in K140. QueSee AI Showcases CX Data Innovation at ISPAMERICA
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