Analyst Report

How Regional ISPs are Bridging the Digital Divide Through Innovation

North America Deep-Dive

The digital divide in North America is leaving millions without adequate broadband. Incumbents operate in “islands” of connectivity, serving densely populated areas, at a national scale – perpetuating the digital divide in the gaps in between their service footprints. Regional ISPs have a clear role in closing that gap.

Download this report from STL Partners, which highlights four key business model factors regional ISPs can consider to aid building networks and services more quickly.

In this report you will learn about:

• Three ISPs that have taken an innovative approach to their business model
• The fragmented landscape of regional ISPs including wireless, FTTH, satellite, electric co-ops, tribal communities, and public/private partnerships
• Specific challenges ISPs face that makes building networks and rolling out services difficult