The results are in! With many companies participating, the 2026 Rural Broadband Benchmark Study continues to explore the impact of inflation, broadband services, and grant programs on the rural telecommunications industry, providing 2025 benchmark results for nearly 40 metrics.
In this webinar, we’ll explore the financial and operational performance of the industry overall and compare your company’s financial results with those of other companies to help you identify areas for improvement.
You’ll gain valuable insight into how:
- More than 20 years after the rollout of broadband services, internet revenues continue to provide growth opportunities.
- Operating profitability has been affected by slowing inflation and decreasing operating expenses.
- Rural companies are financially strong, with particularly robust balance sheets.
- Despite increased competition and regulatory and legislative uncertainty, the industry has succeeded in growing broadband services.
No matter what role you play, you’ll leave this webinar with in-depth information that can help your company remain competitive and increase return on investment in this dynamic industry.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe financial and operational performance trends among rural broadband companies and identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluate ongoing internet-revenue growth opportunities and the effects of inflation and operating expenses on profitability within the rural telecommunications sector.
- Outline strategies for maintaining competitiveness and strengthening financial performance amid increased competition and regulatory and legislative uncertainty.
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