Intellipop, a Utah-based open-access ISP, announced a 200% surge in subscribers over the past 24 months, attributing growth to a blend of OAN strategies, streamlined operations, and a service-first approach.
Co-founder Aaron Hildreth described Intellipop’s initial involvement with UTOPIA Fiber as primarily providing redundancy for a few tower sites. Since then, the company has grown into a notable player on UTOPIA’s network, reportedly ranking among the top three ISPs on the system.
Growth, he said, came from a combination of partnerships and internal improvements. The company’s participation in open access networks contributed the lion’s share, complemented by a push to simplify processes that previously required juggling multiple platforms.
To support scale, Intellipop joined forces with gaiia, an OSS/BSS platform known for integrating ISPs across multiple open access networks. According to gaiia’s materials, the platform connects Intellipop to its network partners via a single interface, reducing the number of separate systems the company uses to manage orders, billing, and customer communications.
Gaiia’s Shawn McIntyre called Intellipop’s trajectory “exceptional” for a company of its size, adding that the success demonstrates there is room for newer players in the market. Hildreth noted that Intellipop began later than some peers but now sits among the most active providers on UTOPIA’s network.
The Utah open access model, Hildreth said, remains dynamic, and Intellipop expects continued growth as it deepens partnerships and expands its service footprint.
