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Raising investment for
rural infrastructure roll-
out
Steve Leighton
CEO Voneus
The Challenge
• Infrastructure cash is available – how do you get it?
• Focus in the main is on cities and larger towns.
• Rural often seen as unattractive in terms of pay-back.
• The “homes passed” debate.
• Competitive funding environment.
The Response
• Rural market is significant.
• Have a USP.
• Build a rural platform and focus on customers.
• Don’t just pass homes – connect them.
• Have a clear growth strategy and find a partner who buys into it.
• Build a model that is quick to profit and sustainable.
Summary
• Rural every bit as attractive as urban.
• Less competition – willing buyers of services.
• Possible FTTP consolidation dog fight looming.
• Winners will own the horizontal and the vertical.
• Build a business that focuses on both to maximise prospects for
investment and exit.
• Remember the “C” word.
THIS WORKED FOR US….
Steve Leighton
steve.leighton@voneus.com
07411 403899

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Raising Investment for Rural Infrastructure Roll-out

  • 1. Raising investment for rural infrastructure roll- out Steve Leighton CEO Voneus
  • 2. The Challenge • Infrastructure cash is available – how do you get it? • Focus in the main is on cities and larger towns. • Rural often seen as unattractive in terms of pay-back. • The “homes passed” debate. • Competitive funding environment.
  • 3. The Response • Rural market is significant. • Have a USP. • Build a rural platform and focus on customers. • Don’t just pass homes – connect them. • Have a clear growth strategy and find a partner who buys into it. • Build a model that is quick to profit and sustainable.
  • 4. Summary • Rural every bit as attractive as urban. • Less competition – willing buyers of services. • Possible FTTP consolidation dog fight looming. • Winners will own the horizontal and the vertical. • Build a business that focuses on both to maximise prospects for investment and exit. • Remember the “C” word. THIS WORKED FOR US….