Metro Connect 2027 agenda

For years, success in FTTH was measured by homes passed and network expansion. Today, the focus has shifted to monetizing those investments. As fiber markets mature and investors place greater emphasis on profitability, operators are under pressure to maximize returns from existing infrastructure, improve customer economics, and generate new revenue streams beyond core broadband services. This panel will explore the strategies being deployed to turn fiber networks from capital-intensive assets into sustainable, high-return businesses. ' How are operators using mobile, security, managed Wi-Fi, smart home, streaming, and business services to increase customer lifetime value? ' What role do wholesale agreements, enterprise services, small cell backhaul, and AI-related connectivity opportunities play in improving asset utilization? ' What separates the operators generating attractive returns from those still struggling to monetize their fiber investments? Targets: Richard Clark, CEO, GoNetspeed Chris Surdo, CEO, Gateway Fiber Marc-Olivier Alain, Co-Founder and Head of Product,Gaiia Greg Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer, Altafiber Alfonso Villanueva, Executive Vice President, Interim CEO Verizon Consumer Group and Chief Transformation Officer, Verzion - long shot Might have to become Gaiia Bespoke