Midwest Broadband Operators Conference

05/19/2026

We at the MBOC are blessed to have amazing speakers and panelists each year and this year was no exception. Presentations included "Broadband Breakdown," an update from the Indiana Broadband Office, "Yes & No to Data Centers", "Tech Talk ASPA IPv4/v6" "Tech Talk: Fiber Inspection Tools" and an "ISP Industry Update". Panelists gave great insights on "ISPs & MSPs leveraging each other" and "Using AI in the ISP environment". Thank you to all of our speakers and presenters for donating your valuable time to help our ISP community.

05/15/2026

Thank you to our 2026 MBOC sponsors! TowerCoverage.com for breakfast (bacon bacon bacon!), Cambium Networks for lunch, Ocean San for break snacks, and NetCore/Unimus for happy hour. And a shout out to GAIIA for the lanyards.

05/13/2026

Ready for a great day at the SOLD OUT Midwest Broadband Operators Conference 2026!

05/13/2026

MIDWEST BROADBAND OPERATORS CONFERENCE
MAY 13, 2026

Today's Lineup:

7:30-9:00 AM | Vendor Table Setup
8:00-9:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast Provided by the folks at Towercoverage.com
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9:00 AM | Opening Remarks — w/ Justin Wilson & Mike Ousley
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Vendor Spotlights — 60-Second Pitches from All Vendors
9:30 – 10:15 AM | Broadband Breakdown — Steve Coran, Lerman Senter PLLC
10:15 – 10:30 AM | Networking & Vendor Break
10:30 – 11:00 AM | Update from the Indiana Broadband Office — Megan Minor, Director
11:00 – 11:30 AM | Yes & No to Data Centers — Rich Banta
11:30 – 11:50 AM | Tech Talk: ASPA, IPv4/v6 Presentation — Joe Westover, ARIN
11:50 – 12:30 PM | Panel: ISPs and MSP leveraging each other
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch & Learn (Sponsored by Cambium Networks)
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Panel: "Using AI in the ISP Environment"
2:30 – 3:15 PM | ISP Industry Update — Steve Schwabel & Dave Zumwalt, WISPA
3:15 – 3:30 PM | Networking Break & Afternoon Snack (Sponsored by OceanSan)
3:30 – 4:00 PM | Tech Talk: CyberSecurity - Chetrice Romero
4:00 - 4:30 PM | Tech Talk: Fiber Inspection Tools — Jeff Matson, PSI Technologies
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Open Round Table Discussions
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Happy Hour (Sponsored by Unimus.NET — Vendor Area & Pre-Meeting)

05/13/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! We want to welcome our friends from OPIQUAD!

“This vendor spotlight highlights Opiquad. Be sure to visit their booth at the 2026 MBOC.
Opiquad is building the marketplace that lets regional broadband operators own the full technology relationship with the businesses they serve.
Here's the reality for Midwest ISPs today: your business clients trust you with their internet. But they're paying someone else for email, someone else for cloud servers, someone else for cybersecurity — and that fragmentation costs them time, money, and headaches they didn't sign up for. Meanwhile, you're watching revenue walk out the door to hyperscalers who don't know their name, their town, or their industry.
LEAP closes that gap.
LEAP is a white-label B2B marketplace that regional ISPs deploy under their own brand — giving local SMBs a single, trusted source for cloud, voice, security, backup, and productivity tools, all managed through one portal, one bill, one provider they already know.
No new infrastructure. No cloud engineers. No competing with AWS on their terms.
Just your brand, your relationships, and a full digital services catalogue built for the businesses that make the Midwest run.
For tickets and more info about the 2026 MBOC: https://zurl.co/nBcjH”

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

This vendor spotlight features STREAKWAVE. Be sure to visit the STREAKWAVE booth at the 2026 MBOC.
Since 2001, Streakwave Wireless has been providing its customers with the finest solutions in wireless networking. We are committed to offering the latest technology, keeping our finger on the pulse of the wireless industry to bring you the next generation of cutting-edge products. We offer complete lines of wireless broadband networking equipment, telecommunications solutions, IP surveillance/security, and green technologies from top-tier manufacturers.

We pride ourselves in offering our customers unmatched technical expertise and first-tier technical support. Our sales engineering and account management teams assist clients with all aspects of planning, design, network layout, troubleshooting, site survey assistance, and implementation. Our premier pricing programs, partner programs, and technical support help our clients achieve success in their own businesses. Whatever your need or project, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled customer service. It’s simple - we want to make it easy for you to do business with us.
Our global presence, combined with our expertise in global logistics, attracts the finest vendors, and invites international manufacturers to the US marketplace. We have locations in San Jose, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Cincinnati, OH; Australia; and New Zealand. Our worldwide customer base represents myriad industries including the enterprise, education, government, healthcare, security, service provider, hospitality, and telecommunications markets.
For tickets and more info about the MBOC: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-broadband-operators-conference-may-13-2026-registration-1979756647426

05/12/2026

For those flying into Indianapolis, Embassy Suites offers shuttle service. The shuttle runs daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.

• Airport Pick-Up: Call the Front Desk at (317) 839-1106 after landing; pickup is in Ground Transportation – Zone 2
• Airport Drop-Off: Runs every 30 minutes; guests should notify the Front Desk of their preferred departure time

For more info about the MBOC:

Midwest Broadband Operators Conference - May 13, 2026

05/12/2026

This vendor spotlight is on our snack sponsor, OCEAN SAN. Be sure to stop by and thank the OCEAN SAN folks for their contribution to the MBOC.
Delivering technology and infrastructure together. With over 10 years experience, we'll bring our wealth of knowledge and insight to provide the most complete solutions for your next project.
IT services include all technology-related support that businesses rely on to function. In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, computers and technology are essential for automating and speeding up everyday business activities. IT solutions have been created to reduce human error and handle time-consuming tasks. A key part of IT services is the ability to share information both locally and globally through computer networking.
We’re dedicated to excellence and precision – two things that have taken us far in the industry. We pride ourselves on our work, and we do whatever it takes to get the job done.
For tickets and more info about the 2026 MBOC: https://zurl.co/26ydh

05/12/2026

MIDWEST BROADBAND OPERATORS CONFERENCE
MAY 13, 2026
SCHEDULE
7:30-9:00 AM | Vendor Table Setup
8:00-9:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast Provided by the folks at Towercoverage.com
9:00 AM | Opening Remarks — w/ Justin Wilson & Mike Ousley
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Vendor Spotlights — 60-Second Pitches from All Vendors
9:30 – 10:15 AM | Broadband Breakdown — Steve Coran, Lerman Senter PLLC
10:15 – 10:30 AM | Networking & Vendor Break
10:30 – 11:00 AM | Update from the Indiana Broadband Office — Megan Minor, Director
11:00 – 11:30 AM | Yes & No to Data Centers — Rich Banta
11:30 – 11:50 AM | Tech Talk: ASPA, IPv4/v6 Presentation — Joe Westover, ARIN
11:50 – 12:30 PM | Panel: ISPs and MSPs leveraging each other
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch & Learn (Sponsored by Cambium Networks)
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Panel: "Using AI in the ISP Environment"
2:30 – 3:15 PM | ISP Industry Update — Steve Schwabel & Dave Zumwalt, WISPA
3:15 – 3:30 PM | Networking Break & Afternoon Snack (Sponsored by OceanSan)
3:30 – 4:00 PM | Tech Talk: CyberSecurity - Chetrice Romero
4:00 - 4:30 PM | Tech Talk: Fiber Inspection Tools — Jeff Matson, PSI Technologies
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Open Round Table Discussions
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Happy Hour (Sponsored by Unimus.NET — Vendor Area & Pre-Meeting)

For tickets and info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-broadband-operators-conference-may-13-2026-registration-1979756647426

Midwest Broadband Operators Conference - May 13, 2026

05/11/2026

This vendor spotlight is on FIBERSMITH. Please be sure to visit the FIBERSMITH booth at the 2026 MBOC

Fibersmith helps telecom providers grow their networks. Our engineers specialize in fiber network design and construction management to help shorten the window from design to construction. Vision, a location-first B/OSS, uses lean-practice workflows and automation to avoid swivel-chair and prioritize consistency in business practices.

For tickets to the 2026 MBOC: https://zurl.co/AqXHT