Survive as a Pipe or Own the Platform? The Future for Operators

Session details:

Abstract:
As Tier 2 and 3 operators weigh the rising costs of video delivery, many face a critical choice: double down on delivering unique streaming experiences, or exit the space and let platforms like YouTube TV take over. This panel dives into that inflection point. Should operators innovate with their own video services to stay competitive, or is becoming a pure-play broadband provider the smarter bet? Learn from leaders navigating this decision and explore the economics, partnerships, and user expectations shaping the path forward.

Speakers:

Chuck Hasek, Chief Technology Officer
BNS

Ricardo Dias, CEO
United Teleports

WOW

Astound

(Do we have an Agile TV prospect?)

Evolution Digital-?