This document discusses return on investment for broadband infrastructure. It outlines who provides investment in broadband - providers and communities - and who benefits from that investment - providers through sales and profit, and communities through economic development. Different types of entities like private sector, public sector, and cooperatives have different priorities for return on investment. Feasibility studies are recommended to improve decision making on broadband projects by evaluating the market, engineering needs, funding options, and management approaches. Examples from Minnesota counties estimate the economic impacts of increased broadband connectivity and utilization. The Blandin Broadband Communities program is introduced as a way to promote broadband adoption within a community.
Telecom and ICT Networks combine Fixed, Mobile, Wireless and Satellite technologies in order to connect people effectively no matter where they are or what they need to connect for. Connected Africa combines two of Extensia's annual summits, the FutureSat Africa Summit and the Connect to Connect Summit. This combination ensures the full connectivity agenda is adressed, reflecting the diversity of Africa's connectivity requirements
Geoff Connell, Director of ICT, oneSource (on behalf of Havering and Newham councils) talks about: Using customer and demographic data to manage demand and deliver more targeted services at Better Connected Live 2016
Telecom and ICT Networks combine Fixed, Mobile, Wireless and Satellite technologies in order to connect people effectively no matter where they are or what they need to connect for. Connected Africa combines two of Extensia's annual summits, the FutureSat Africa Summit and the Connect to Connect Summit. This combination ensures the full connectivity agenda is adressed, reflecting the diversity of Africa's connectivity requirements
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Blandin Foundation Project: an Application for Sustainable BroadbandAnn Treacy
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A study, commissioned by HRSDC and conducted by SPARC BC, sheds light on the effectiveness of several municipal strategies to address homelessness, especially density bonusing, the provision of land for emergency, transition, supportive or below‐market housing and permitting the development of secondary suites.
Robyn Newton,
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Blandin Foundation Project: an Application for Sustainable BroadbandAnn Treacy
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NCompass Live - June 11, 2014
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
Broadband is a foundation for economic opportunity, job creation, global competitiveness, attraction and retention of residents plus a better way of life for individuals, small businesses. As a result, small businesses, workers, and communities must have the broadband infrastructure, training tools to participate and compete in a changing economy. Libraries are and can play in key role in helping communities move forward.
The presentation will highlight relevant points from recent household and business surveys focused on broadband as well as resources available through the Nebraska Broadband Initiative. The Nebraska Broadband Initiative is funded through a grant to the Nebraska Public Service Commission. The Nebraska Information Technology Commission Community Council (NITC), University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL), Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the AIM Institute are cooperatively leading the effort to address the broadband planning needs of Nebraska’s communities.
Presenters: Connie Hancock, UNL Extension Educator and Charlotte Narjes, Special Projects Manager, UNL CARI - Center for Applied Rural Innovation.
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One of several Broadband Boot Camps hosted by University Wisconsin-Extension Broadband & E-Commerce Education Center. Oct. 14.2015
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Presentation to the National Association of Regional Councils describing the issues surrounding broadband access, adoption, and use and how the Connected program from Connected Nation is helping to address those issues in communities across the country.
This session focused on the key roles cities can play in support their own energy procurements, as well as key roles of local government can play to catalyze clean energy adoption community-wide.
The road to connecting our communities to broadband has been a long and complicated journey. Hear from trailblazers and leaders in the space as they provide a roadmap detailing what has happened, what is to come, and some ways to prepare for the historical investments in broadband in our country. A wide range of topics will be discussed, from best practices to advocacy issues, including the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, the Broadband provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, State Broadband Offices, and more.
2. Return on Investment
Who’s Making the Investment?
Who’s Getting the Return?
Critical Considerations for
Rational Decision-Making!
3. Broadband ROI Beneficiaries Providers
(public, private or public-private)
Investment
Capital
Expertise
Time
Return
Sales
Profit
Communities
Investment
Rights of Way
Return
Critical infrastructure
Employment
Entrepreneurship
Distance Education
Tele-health
E-government
4. Different ROI Hurdles
Private Sector
Get capital back
quickly
Generate profits to
drive stock price
Financial return is the
dominant measure
Public Sector
Need to meet debt
obligations
Break-even, sustainable
enterprise
Total community benefits
are priority
Political ramifications
Cooperatives bridge across these
differences!
6. Blandin-funded Feasibility
Studies
Built/under construction
Cook County*
Lac qui Parle County*
Red Wing
Southwest MN
Broadband Services*
* Received ARRA $$
Waiting
Todd County
Cloquet Valley
RS Fiber
Northfield
Redwood County
Kanabec County
7. Feasibility Study Elements
Market
Current providers
Current satisfaction
Target markets
Desired services
Required pricing
Engineering
Technology choices
Use of existing assets
Fiber
Conduit
Poles
Deployment costs
Operations
Funding
Products
Wholesale/retail
Long-term planning
Management
Hired management
Contract management
Ownership
Private
Private-public
Public
Cooperative
9. Service Zones
Facilitates:
Market research
Broadband sign-up/subscription
Engineering and costing
Construction management
Uses:
Survey tools
Social media and community champions
Facilitates
Locally owned networks
Provider partnerships
10. A feasibility study should be an
iterative process, creating a
path towards achievable,
positive outcomes.
And provide documentation for
federal and state funding
applications.
11. Blandin Foundation
Feasibility Study Funding
Grants of up to $25,000
1 : 1 cash match
December grant deadline for January funding
18. Want Impact?
Blandin Broadband Communities
may be the answer!
Promoting Broadband Access, Adoption and Use
19. Blandin Broadband Communities
Create a community team to apply; application
process is open until October 17. Applying
communities receive free registration to 11/18-19
conference
Two-year community commitment
Selected communities receive:
Leadership development
Planning and project development facilitation
Access to project funding
20. Contact Information
For more information on Blandin Foundation
http://broadband.blandinfoundation.org
http://blandinonbroadband.org
Bill Coleman
bill@communitytechnologyadvisors.com
www.communitytechnologyadvisors.com
651-491-2551