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Ben Elkins

Chief Executive Officer AireBeam

Ben Elkins is CEO of AireBeam (A Boston Omaha Broadband Company), effective June, 2022. AireBeam is broadband company that provides fiber to the home and fixed wireless service to residential and business customers in Pinal and Maricopa counties. The goal is simple, AireBeam to become Arizona's leading rural Fiber to the home provider. Working with city, town and state leadership, along with developers and builders all over the Southwestern United States, AireBeam is very excited about it's future. Leadership, Drive and Honesty are things that Ben brings to the job every day. Experience Executive with extensive knowledge of all aspects of telecommunications and strong management skills. Business Development, strategy, negotiations, P&L responsibility and VOIP networks were attributes learned while Ben lead GP Voice/Voce Telecom as the company’s C.O.O and C.S.O for over 20 years. Winning landmark deals domestically and internationally along with leading teams from across the globe will assist Ben with his newest venture, growing AireBeam! When Ben has some free time, he loves spending time with his beautiful wife Samantha and niece BreAnn. Saturday morning golf and Church on Sunday are both staples in Ben’s life as well.

BA, Communications and Minor in Business Management 1994 - 1997
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Recent Posts

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Telecom Project Success in Healthcare Usually Comes Down to Working with the Right Decision Maker

Ben Elkins - April 15, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, telecommunications plays a crucial role. As healthcare providers increasingly rely on digital solutionsfrom telemedicine to electronic health recordstelecom companies are finding new opportunities and challenges in this sector.

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Podcasts

BEAD Funding Roundtable: Is Rural Broadband Expansion Set Up to Succeed?

MarketScale - January 9, 2024

In a timely and important episode about the deployment and execution of federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding, several telecommunications experts weighed in on the programs future. With 2023 coming to a close, this conversation about BEAD comes at the right time as it marks a year filled with substantial updates and progress in broadband infrastructure initiatives.

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ACP Funding and its Future

MarketScale - April 25, 2023

As broadband infrastructure sees increased attention and widespread changes thanks to the $65 million infrastructure bill, which aims to increase broadband access through programs such as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), how these programs are being implemented throughout country is important to follow. As internet service providers (ISPs) ramp up installations of broadband access, the ACP offers a different aspect in response to low-income families who already have service, but could benefit from additional opportunities that help them access better connectivity options.

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How Has the BEAD Program and ACP Funding Improved Broadband Infrastructure?

Daniel Litwin - March 30, 2023

Broadband infrastructure is an integral part of society as it ensures that access to networks is possible, and that necessary cables are available to provide high-quality connectivity. Broadband was given priority when the Biden administration introduced a bill in 2021 to address and solve broadband connectivity issues, particularly in rural and disadvantaged areas.

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