The Rural Community Broadband Fund (RCBF) is a £20 million fund jointly provided by DEFRA and BDUK to support rural communities in accessing broadband infrastructure where they would otherwise have access to only basic broadband. The RCBF aims to extend broadband access to the hardest 10% of rural areas by funding community broadband projects delivering superfast broadband (minimum 24-30 Mbps) through open access networks. Communities can apply for funding by submitting expressions of interest outlining local demand, partnership and funding plans, and technical proposals. Successful applicants will be invited to submit full applications and engineering plans to develop sustainable broadband solutions for their communities.
This document profiles the broadband coverage and efforts in 5 Minnesota counties - Lincoln, Otter Tail, Kanabec, Pope, and St. Louis. For each county it provides information on their current broadband ranking, coverage percentages for underserved and unserved areas, access to speeds of 100/20 Mbps, community and provider broadband efforts, and current broadband providers. The largest providers receiving state grants and federal CAF funding are also listed for each county.
What is E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? How can my library get its piece of the E-rate pie?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on the cost of their Internet Access and Connections to make these services more affordable. This includes Broadband, Fiber, and Wi-Fi Internet access as well as Internal Connections, such as wiring, routers, switches, and other network equipment.
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) is your online portal for all E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you can use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
In this workshop, Christa Porter, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, will cover the basics of the E-rate program and show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2020 E-rate application.
The document summarizes Alabama's broadband initiative to expand broadband access and adoption across the state. It discusses the history of the initiative, current mapping and planning efforts across 12 regions, tools and resources provided on the initiative's website, a cost model to estimate broadband deployment costs, regional investment plans, surveys of availability and subscribership, and strategies to boost adoption through outreach partners and awareness programs. The contact information provided can be used to engage with the initiative's leadership.
PSNGB Innovation Workshop PSN Summit September 2012MikePSNGB
1. PSN Innovation explores ways that public sector networks can drive innovation through collaboration and shared infrastructure and services. Examples showcase savings and efficiencies from approaches like shared data centers, networking, applications, and mobile working across boundaries.
2. Innovation requires overcoming challenges like differing priorities across stakeholders, balancing risks and rewards, and establishing standards to enable interoperability. Factors that support innovation include collaboration, culture change, leadership support, embracing new technologies, and opening processes to diverse ideas.
3. The benefits of PSN Innovation include significant cost savings, improved services, and transforming how public services are delivered through approaches like telehealth and mobile working
This document summarizes responses from counties, cities, and townships in southeast Minnesota about broadband access and issues in their areas. Availability of service is a major concern, with many rural areas having little to no access. Even areas with coverage often have unreliable or insufficient service that does not meet needs like remote work and school. Respondents are working with local providers and using grants to improve access, but barriers like terrain and funding make expansion difficult. Overall, the survey finds widespread gaps in broadband access across the region that impact residents' lives.
The Rural Community Broadband Fund (RCBF) is a £20 million fund jointly provided by DEFRA and BDUK to support rural communities in accessing broadband infrastructure where they would otherwise have access to only basic broadband. The RCBF aims to extend broadband access to the hardest 10% of rural areas by funding community broadband projects delivering superfast broadband (minimum 24-30 Mbps) through open access networks. Communities can apply for funding by submitting expressions of interest outlining local demand, partnership and funding plans, and technical proposals. Successful applicants will be invited to submit full applications and engineering plans to develop sustainable broadband solutions for their communities.
This document profiles the broadband coverage and efforts in 5 Minnesota counties - Lincoln, Otter Tail, Kanabec, Pope, and St. Louis. For each county it provides information on their current broadband ranking, coverage percentages for underserved and unserved areas, access to speeds of 100/20 Mbps, community and provider broadband efforts, and current broadband providers. The largest providers receiving state grants and federal CAF funding are also listed for each county.
What is E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? How can my library get its piece of the E-rate pie?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on the cost of their Internet Access and Connections to make these services more affordable. This includes Broadband, Fiber, and Wi-Fi Internet access as well as Internal Connections, such as wiring, routers, switches, and other network equipment.
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) is your online portal for all E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you can use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
In this workshop, Christa Porter, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, will cover the basics of the E-rate program and show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2020 E-rate application.
The document summarizes Alabama's broadband initiative to expand broadband access and adoption across the state. It discusses the history of the initiative, current mapping and planning efforts across 12 regions, tools and resources provided on the initiative's website, a cost model to estimate broadband deployment costs, regional investment plans, surveys of availability and subscribership, and strategies to boost adoption through outreach partners and awareness programs. The contact information provided can be used to engage with the initiative's leadership.
PSNGB Innovation Workshop PSN Summit September 2012MikePSNGB
1. PSN Innovation explores ways that public sector networks can drive innovation through collaboration and shared infrastructure and services. Examples showcase savings and efficiencies from approaches like shared data centers, networking, applications, and mobile working across boundaries.
2. Innovation requires overcoming challenges like differing priorities across stakeholders, balancing risks and rewards, and establishing standards to enable interoperability. Factors that support innovation include collaboration, culture change, leadership support, embracing new technologies, and opening processes to diverse ideas.
3. The benefits of PSN Innovation include significant cost savings, improved services, and transforming how public services are delivered through approaches like telehealth and mobile working
This document summarizes responses from counties, cities, and townships in southeast Minnesota about broadband access and issues in their areas. Availability of service is a major concern, with many rural areas having little to no access. Even areas with coverage often have unreliable or insufficient service that does not meet needs like remote work and school. Respondents are working with local providers and using grants to improve access, but barriers like terrain and funding make expansion difficult. Overall, the survey finds widespread gaps in broadband access across the region that impact residents' lives.
The document summarizes AfriNIC's policy proposals and developments in 2007. Key points include:
- In 2007, 5 new policies were approved regarding the policy development process, ASN allocations, IPv6 assignments, and IPv4 allocation ratios.
- MyAfriNIC, a new online portal for members to manage resources, was launched.
- Memorandums of understanding were signed with AfTLD and discounts introduced for research/education institutions.
- Awareness efforts encouraged readiness for IPv6 and a new fee structure was adopted for 2008-2009.
- An award was given for the best open source project to support participation in IETF meetings.
The Koochiching Technology Initiative aims to expand broadband access in Koochiching County through partnerships with existing providers. A community survey found that 65% of businesses believe poor internet puts them at a competitive disadvantage while 61% would not pay more for better internet. The plan identifies five areas of need totaling 1,493 unserved locations that could be reached by developing fiber builds partnering with an existing cable operator in one area and cooperative broadband provider in four other areas. The estimated total cost is $6.3 million to connect 747 customers at an average of $8,533 per customer.
The Center for Public Service worked with Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village ("Three Cities") to analyze the services provided under the Gresham Fire and Emergency Services IGA. The purpose of this project was threefold: To understand the operational, financial and revenue realities that structure fire/EMS service for the Three Cities (Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village); to propose alternatives and options for service delivery to the Three Cities ("Menu of Options); and to help the Three Cities diligently prepare for future service delivery arrangements for fire/EMS services.
This document provides an overview of the telephony service provider market and the motivation for transitioning to VoIP networks. It discusses the key segments within the service provider market, including incumbent carriers, competitive carriers, cable and mobile operators. The main benefits driving the transition to VoIP are cost savings from leveraging existing IP infrastructure and statistical gains. VoIP also allows new revenue opportunities through services like wholesale minutes, retail minutes, and managed services.
This document summarizes responses from counties, cities, and townships in southeast Minnesota about broadband access and issues in their areas. Availability of service is lacking in many rural areas. Even where service exists, functionality is often insufficient for tasks like remote work and schooling due to slow speeds and unreliable connections. Respondents cited high costs, challenging terrain, and low population density as barriers to improving or expanding service. Most rely on internet providers to make upgrades but have limited ability to influence them. Funding sources for improvements include grants, ARPA funds, and partnerships between jurisdictions and providers. Addressing equity of access and affordability were also raised as ongoing issues.
Surveys, Data and Stories to Inform Policy and InvestmentAnn Treacy
This document summarizes broadband access surveys from four rural Minnesota communities. Over 2,600 surveys were completed, with 25% of respondents indicating they only have cellular internet or no internet access at all. The top reasons for lack of access were no services being offered at their location or prices being too high. Respondents said they would use better broadband for education, work, communication, and entertainment. Stories from residents provided personal accounts of struggles with slow, unreliable, or expensive existing services like satellite that don't support needs like work-from-home VPN access or uploading school assignments. Community leaders are encouraged to consider these resident experiences and priorities when making broadband policy and investment decisions.
This document summarizes broadband access in Minnesota counties based on 2020 data. It finds that 16 counties have broadband access over 90% and are labeled "Green", 34 counties under 60% access are "Red", and the remaining 37 between 60-90% are "Yellow". Factors that contribute to higher access include being located in metro areas, having cooperative providers, receiving state broadband grants, and actively working with providers. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted both benefits and limitations of broadband access. The document aims to provide lessons for policymakers and community leaders to improve broadband, such as recognizing the impact of speed goals and state funding.
The time is now to release the potential of next generation IPTV - EricssonEricsson France
Next-generation IPTV has the potential to transform television viewing by blending broadcast and on-demand content with interactivity and mobility. It allows high-quality viewing on any device while preserving content rights and parental controls. However, its benefits have yet to be fully realized due to regulations in many markets that limit IPTV to basic broadcast services. Updated policies are needed to unleash next-generation IPTV's innovative capabilities.
Gleneeagles Estate Community Meeting FTTP NBN 1 December 2014james starey
- The document discusses a proposal for a community co-funded fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network in the Gleneagles Estate in Kambah, ACT. It outlines a 6 phase plan to get the proposal approved by NBNCo and implemented.
- Residents of the estate currently only have access to ADSL1 technology over copper lines and will soon get FTTN/VDSL2 from NBNCo, but FTTH would provide better speeds, reliability and scalability.
- The proposal would see residents contribute funding to install FTTH instead of the planned FTTN/VDSL2, sharing costs with NBNCo. Success so far
The document provides an overview of the fibre broadband models in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. It summarizes the key objectives, funding frameworks, timelines, and industry structures for the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Australia, Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) and Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) in New Zealand, and the Next Generation National Broadband Network (NGNBN) in Singapore. It also includes appendices detailing aspects like incumbent telcos, pricing models, forecasts, and acronyms for each country's fibre broadband program.
This document discusses broadband expansion goals in Minnesota. It outlines the state's goals that by 2022 all businesses and homes have access to broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload and by 2026 access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. As of 2021, 96.4% of unserved and 96.5% of underserved households were in rural areas. The document also lists challenges around supply shortages, workforce shortages, and affordability as well as inequities with some student populations still lacking internet access essential for learning.
This document summarizes the background and key arguments of a book analyzing federal and state policies regarding subsidization, deployment, and regulation of broadband in rural communities. The author is an Associate Professor who researched the topic through a policy analysis of over 10,000 pages of documents, 90 interviews, and site visits. The book argues that rural broadband policy is both incomplete and broken, failing to bring affordable, high-speed broadband to rural areas due to regulatory capture and prioritizing large internet providers. It also highlights some local success stories of communities connecting themselves with the help of cooperatives or local ISPs. The conclusions call for a national rural broadband plan, recognizing the importance of local broadband, and ensuring history does not repeat itself in
The presentation was from the Business as Mutual conference held at Anglia Ruskin University on 12th September 2012. To find out more visit www.businessasmutual.co.uk
Universal Service Provision in MalaysiaFarid Heder
This document discusses universal service provision in Malaysia to bridge the digital divide. It provides background on Malaysia's population and broadband/cellular penetration rates. The objective of universal service provision is to provide communication access to underserved areas and groups. This is implemented by designated service providers based on regulations, focusing initially on basic telephony and internet access collectively, then individually. Projects began in 2003 and have expanded fixed and mobile broadband, community access points, and cellular coverage. Over time programs have connected underserved rural and urban communities, contributing to increased penetration rates in Malaysia.
Opportunities and challenges to developing REDD+ benefit sharing mechanisms i...CIFOR-ICRAF
This document discusses opportunities and challenges for developing REDD+ benefit sharing mechanisms in developing countries. It identifies key issues such as governance arrangements, rights and tenure, monitoring and verification methods, stakeholder involvement, and measuring co-benefits. Designing equitable benefit sharing that incentivizes emissions reductions while recognizing local rights and costs will require balancing efficiency and equity considerations. The REDD+ Benefits Sharing project aims to provide guidance to improve benefit sharing mechanism design, development, and implementation.
Broadway Partners with Enterprise PE have launched the Rural Broadband EIS Fund as a tax efficient way to invest in the delivery of superfast broadband projects in the UK
This document discusses IPTV (Internet Protocol television) and its requirements and applications. It defines IPTV as delivering enhanced video applications over a managed network via Internet Protocol to the TV through broadband. The document outlines projections for large growth in IPTV subscribers and revenues worldwide. It describes potential IPTV applications and requirements around quality of experience, ease of use, and scalability. It argues that MoCA technology is well-suited to deliver IPTV as it can support the bandwidth demands over coaxial cables already installed in homes.
This document discusses potential partnerships between rural telecommunications cooperatives (RLECs) and electric/municipal utilities to expand broadband access in rural America. It notes that RLECs serve a small portion of the US population over a large land area, while many rural areas lack broadband access. Partnerships could help RLECs and utilities share costs and skills to deploy broadband in new areas, comply with regulations, and pursue new revenue streams, taking various forms like marketing agreements, joint ventures, or vendor relationships. Successful partnerships require understanding each other's needs and assets without overbuilding existing networks.
Community based broadband report by Executive Office of the PresidentEd Dodds
This document discusses the benefits of community-based broadband and high-speed internet access. It finds that while broadband access has expanded, many areas still lack adequate competition and access. Some communities have developed their own municipal broadband networks to increase competition, access, and drive local economic development. These networks have encouraged private sector investment and improved service. However, 19 states restrict community broadband, limiting choices for consumers. The administration supports increasing broadband access and competition through community-based solutions.
This document is a calendar from January 2013 to June 2013. Each day contains a quote and brief description of an activity. The quotes discuss themes of seizing opportunities, changing perspectives, finding renewal, friendship, legacy, and journeys. The activities include a morning jog in Maui on January 1st, snowshoeing in France in February, and snowboarding in Lake Tahoe in March.
The document summarizes AfriNIC's policy proposals and developments in 2007. Key points include:
- In 2007, 5 new policies were approved regarding the policy development process, ASN allocations, IPv6 assignments, and IPv4 allocation ratios.
- MyAfriNIC, a new online portal for members to manage resources, was launched.
- Memorandums of understanding were signed with AfTLD and discounts introduced for research/education institutions.
- Awareness efforts encouraged readiness for IPv6 and a new fee structure was adopted for 2008-2009.
- An award was given for the best open source project to support participation in IETF meetings.
The Koochiching Technology Initiative aims to expand broadband access in Koochiching County through partnerships with existing providers. A community survey found that 65% of businesses believe poor internet puts them at a competitive disadvantage while 61% would not pay more for better internet. The plan identifies five areas of need totaling 1,493 unserved locations that could be reached by developing fiber builds partnering with an existing cable operator in one area and cooperative broadband provider in four other areas. The estimated total cost is $6.3 million to connect 747 customers at an average of $8,533 per customer.
The Center for Public Service worked with Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village ("Three Cities") to analyze the services provided under the Gresham Fire and Emergency Services IGA. The purpose of this project was threefold: To understand the operational, financial and revenue realities that structure fire/EMS service for the Three Cities (Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village); to propose alternatives and options for service delivery to the Three Cities ("Menu of Options); and to help the Three Cities diligently prepare for future service delivery arrangements for fire/EMS services.
This document provides an overview of the telephony service provider market and the motivation for transitioning to VoIP networks. It discusses the key segments within the service provider market, including incumbent carriers, competitive carriers, cable and mobile operators. The main benefits driving the transition to VoIP are cost savings from leveraging existing IP infrastructure and statistical gains. VoIP also allows new revenue opportunities through services like wholesale minutes, retail minutes, and managed services.
This document summarizes responses from counties, cities, and townships in southeast Minnesota about broadband access and issues in their areas. Availability of service is lacking in many rural areas. Even where service exists, functionality is often insufficient for tasks like remote work and schooling due to slow speeds and unreliable connections. Respondents cited high costs, challenging terrain, and low population density as barriers to improving or expanding service. Most rely on internet providers to make upgrades but have limited ability to influence them. Funding sources for improvements include grants, ARPA funds, and partnerships between jurisdictions and providers. Addressing equity of access and affordability were also raised as ongoing issues.
Surveys, Data and Stories to Inform Policy and InvestmentAnn Treacy
This document summarizes broadband access surveys from four rural Minnesota communities. Over 2,600 surveys were completed, with 25% of respondents indicating they only have cellular internet or no internet access at all. The top reasons for lack of access were no services being offered at their location or prices being too high. Respondents said they would use better broadband for education, work, communication, and entertainment. Stories from residents provided personal accounts of struggles with slow, unreliable, or expensive existing services like satellite that don't support needs like work-from-home VPN access or uploading school assignments. Community leaders are encouraged to consider these resident experiences and priorities when making broadband policy and investment decisions.
This document summarizes broadband access in Minnesota counties based on 2020 data. It finds that 16 counties have broadband access over 90% and are labeled "Green", 34 counties under 60% access are "Red", and the remaining 37 between 60-90% are "Yellow". Factors that contribute to higher access include being located in metro areas, having cooperative providers, receiving state broadband grants, and actively working with providers. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted both benefits and limitations of broadband access. The document aims to provide lessons for policymakers and community leaders to improve broadband, such as recognizing the impact of speed goals and state funding.
The time is now to release the potential of next generation IPTV - EricssonEricsson France
Next-generation IPTV has the potential to transform television viewing by blending broadcast and on-demand content with interactivity and mobility. It allows high-quality viewing on any device while preserving content rights and parental controls. However, its benefits have yet to be fully realized due to regulations in many markets that limit IPTV to basic broadcast services. Updated policies are needed to unleash next-generation IPTV's innovative capabilities.
Gleneeagles Estate Community Meeting FTTP NBN 1 December 2014james starey
- The document discusses a proposal for a community co-funded fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network in the Gleneagles Estate in Kambah, ACT. It outlines a 6 phase plan to get the proposal approved by NBNCo and implemented.
- Residents of the estate currently only have access to ADSL1 technology over copper lines and will soon get FTTN/VDSL2 from NBNCo, but FTTH would provide better speeds, reliability and scalability.
- The proposal would see residents contribute funding to install FTTH instead of the planned FTTN/VDSL2, sharing costs with NBNCo. Success so far
The document provides an overview of the fibre broadband models in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. It summarizes the key objectives, funding frameworks, timelines, and industry structures for the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Australia, Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) and Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) in New Zealand, and the Next Generation National Broadband Network (NGNBN) in Singapore. It also includes appendices detailing aspects like incumbent telcos, pricing models, forecasts, and acronyms for each country's fibre broadband program.
This document discusses broadband expansion goals in Minnesota. It outlines the state's goals that by 2022 all businesses and homes have access to broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload and by 2026 access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. As of 2021, 96.4% of unserved and 96.5% of underserved households were in rural areas. The document also lists challenges around supply shortages, workforce shortages, and affordability as well as inequities with some student populations still lacking internet access essential for learning.
This document summarizes the background and key arguments of a book analyzing federal and state policies regarding subsidization, deployment, and regulation of broadband in rural communities. The author is an Associate Professor who researched the topic through a policy analysis of over 10,000 pages of documents, 90 interviews, and site visits. The book argues that rural broadband policy is both incomplete and broken, failing to bring affordable, high-speed broadband to rural areas due to regulatory capture and prioritizing large internet providers. It also highlights some local success stories of communities connecting themselves with the help of cooperatives or local ISPs. The conclusions call for a national rural broadband plan, recognizing the importance of local broadband, and ensuring history does not repeat itself in
The presentation was from the Business as Mutual conference held at Anglia Ruskin University on 12th September 2012. To find out more visit www.businessasmutual.co.uk
Universal Service Provision in MalaysiaFarid Heder
This document discusses universal service provision in Malaysia to bridge the digital divide. It provides background on Malaysia's population and broadband/cellular penetration rates. The objective of universal service provision is to provide communication access to underserved areas and groups. This is implemented by designated service providers based on regulations, focusing initially on basic telephony and internet access collectively, then individually. Projects began in 2003 and have expanded fixed and mobile broadband, community access points, and cellular coverage. Over time programs have connected underserved rural and urban communities, contributing to increased penetration rates in Malaysia.
Opportunities and challenges to developing REDD+ benefit sharing mechanisms i...CIFOR-ICRAF
This document discusses opportunities and challenges for developing REDD+ benefit sharing mechanisms in developing countries. It identifies key issues such as governance arrangements, rights and tenure, monitoring and verification methods, stakeholder involvement, and measuring co-benefits. Designing equitable benefit sharing that incentivizes emissions reductions while recognizing local rights and costs will require balancing efficiency and equity considerations. The REDD+ Benefits Sharing project aims to provide guidance to improve benefit sharing mechanism design, development, and implementation.
Broadway Partners with Enterprise PE have launched the Rural Broadband EIS Fund as a tax efficient way to invest in the delivery of superfast broadband projects in the UK
This document discusses IPTV (Internet Protocol television) and its requirements and applications. It defines IPTV as delivering enhanced video applications over a managed network via Internet Protocol to the TV through broadband. The document outlines projections for large growth in IPTV subscribers and revenues worldwide. It describes potential IPTV applications and requirements around quality of experience, ease of use, and scalability. It argues that MoCA technology is well-suited to deliver IPTV as it can support the bandwidth demands over coaxial cables already installed in homes.
This document discusses potential partnerships between rural telecommunications cooperatives (RLECs) and electric/municipal utilities to expand broadband access in rural America. It notes that RLECs serve a small portion of the US population over a large land area, while many rural areas lack broadband access. Partnerships could help RLECs and utilities share costs and skills to deploy broadband in new areas, comply with regulations, and pursue new revenue streams, taking various forms like marketing agreements, joint ventures, or vendor relationships. Successful partnerships require understanding each other's needs and assets without overbuilding existing networks.
Community based broadband report by Executive Office of the PresidentEd Dodds
This document discusses the benefits of community-based broadband and high-speed internet access. It finds that while broadband access has expanded, many areas still lack adequate competition and access. Some communities have developed their own municipal broadband networks to increase competition, access, and drive local economic development. These networks have encouraged private sector investment and improved service. However, 19 states restrict community broadband, limiting choices for consumers. The administration supports increasing broadband access and competition through community-based solutions.
This document is a calendar from January 2013 to June 2013. Each day contains a quote and brief description of an activity. The quotes discuss themes of seizing opportunities, changing perspectives, finding renewal, friendship, legacy, and journeys. The activities include a morning jog in Maui on January 1st, snowshoeing in France in February, and snowboarding in Lake Tahoe in March.
A Comprehensive Community Approach to BroadbandAnn Treacy
This document discusses comprehensive approaches to community broadband. It covers digital inclusion, business and economic development, applications and utilization, and broadband networks and infrastructure. The key aspects are assessing community needs, pursuing public-private partnerships, ensuring digital inclusion through access, training and devices, integrating broadband availability with business skills and marketing, and promoting various applications to realize full value. The goal is to provide a framework for communities to develop their own broadband strategies.
Michelle Shelton
ATCAA: Sharon Crost, Shelly Hance, Kristin Rippee Robert Santorelli,
Erin Mutch
California Emerging Technology Fund, California Advanced Services
Fund, Zero Divide
Our ISP input team – most of the 5 county internet service providers
Dan Ripke, Jim Fletcher and Chico State
Ken Pulvino
A host of amazing volunteers!!!
Change and Response: Media Convergence and Benedict College experienceAlex Gorelik, Ph. D.
Disruption in journalism education is inevitable due to changes in the journalism profession. The document discusses how journalism education needs to prepare students for a future where content is linked and monetized online, and challenges include how to teach skills like linking, engaging audiences, and generating revenue from online content. It also addresses opportunities in training students for this new media landscape.
Boosting Social Ad Results with Audience Segmentation: Nowspeed and Hitachi D...Sharon Crost
Learn how to integrate social media advertising into your digital marketing portfolio, and boost results with some specific tips and tricks from Hitachi Data Systems. David Reske from Nowspeed and Sharon Crost from Hitachi Data Systems show you how in this presentation from ClickZ Live San Francisco #CZLSF
This document provides information about an upcoming business networking workshop. The workshop will be facilitated by Sharon Crost and aims to teach attendees techniques to improve their business networking. Key topics that will be covered include building influence, networking style, and taking action to boost business. The workshop agenda outlines sessions on networking secrets, building networking capital, networking exercises, and more. Attendees will learn how to develop a powerful online and offline network to increase their social capital, online presence, and ability to apply new networking techniques.
Lakeland, FL: What would you do with Internet speeds that are 4x faster for 1/4 of the cost of the major Internet providers? With your support, we can make this a reality.
The CDS Programme aims to deliver broadband infrastructure to rural communities in Devon and Somerset. The objectives are to deliver business growth, support social needs, and enable public sector transformation. The ITT will seek bids to deliver at least 95% next generation access coverage by 2017, and 100% coverage by 2020. Successful bidders will be expected to jointly develop a communications plan and contribute to demand stimulation activities. Evaluation will consider both coverage and value for money.
Local bodies have invested in broadband infrastructure for decades and see it as a top priority, though not an essential service. They want to extend fiber coverage to support economic growth but face challenges in accessing funding, establishing digital strategies, securing project resources, and navigating public procurement. Suppliers also struggle with local body processes that can be slow and complex, as well as barriers to deployment. Both sides would benefit from stronger strategic alignment and partnerships to more effectively deliver gigabit connectivity across Britain.
The document discusses elements that should be included in a local digital strategy to address gaps in broadband and fiber connectivity. It outlines key topics a strategy should cover like mapping current coverage, stimulating demand, coordinating planning and permitting processes, reusing infrastructure assets, and setting goals for near-universal fiber coverage. Success is defined as securing a future-proof fiber network for 50 years that stimulates competition and supports economic growth through better connectivity. The document promotes a multi-disciplinary team approach to strategy development and notes the tools and experience the firm can provide.
Thomas Cohen on FTTH Council Race to the Top ProgramAnn Treacy
The document discusses the FTTH Council's initiatives to promote fiber broadband deployment, including a community toolkit, guidelines for building fiber-friendly communities, and a proposed "Gigabit Communities Race-to-the-Top Program". The program would provide $150 million annually in grants on a competitive basis to fund last-mile fiber deployments connecting community anchor institutions. The goal is to help bridge the cost gap and stimulate sufficient demand to make fiber broadband economically viable in more communities.
Update on MN Office of Broadband DevelopmentAnn Treacy
The document summarizes Minnesota's broadband development policy and programs from 2008 to 2019. It outlines the timeline of broadband goals, funding, and initiatives. It also describes the Border to Border broadband grant program, eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and examples of successful public-private partnerships that have leveraged state grants to expand broadband access.
Troy Babbitt, the Enterprise Broadband Coordinator for the State of Wyoming, gave an update on Wyoming's State Broadband Initiative (SBI) at the Tri-State Telecommunications Conference in Jackson, WY on August 1, 2012.
The document summarizes the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Telecommunications Program. It discusses the program's history from 1949 to today, providing broadband loans and grants. It outlines funding amounts for infrastructure loans, broadband loans, and grants. It also describes considerations for service providers seeking financing, including challenges in obtaining funding given high construction costs and low subscriber densities in rural areas.
This document discusses broadband and fiber networks in Dakota County. It provides an overview of fiber installation methods and the percentage of households with broadband access. It explains that fiber networks have unlimited bandwidth potential and can meet growing demand. The county has several fiber network projects underway using a "dig once" approach. There are opportunities for multi-county collaboration. An institutional network could reduce costs and improve services for governments. A commercial network could attract businesses by providing high bandwidth and create revenue. A study found substantial existing fiber assets that could be enhanced through institutional and commercial networks. Next steps include forming a joint powers agreement between partner organizations to implement and promote the networks.
BCN (Nigeria) strategies to promote broadband & digitization Myles Freedman
This document discusses strategies to promote broadband and digitization in Nigeria. It outlines Nigeria's Broadband Plan which aims to increase broadband penetration from 6% in 2013 to 30% by 2018 by focusing on policy and regulation, infrastructure, funding, and driving demand. The plan includes building fiber infrastructure, upgrading wireless networks, and developing local content and applications. It also introduces the InfraCo model which licenses regional operators to build open access broadband infrastructure using a public-private partnership approach. The BCN Consortium was recently awarded a license to build fiber infrastructure across 7 states in North West Nigeria.
Broadband Infrastructure: A Foundation for Pervasive Cloud Computing - Laura ...Cybera Inc.
Laura Bradley, Founder of Actionable Intelligence, presented these slides as part of the Cybera Summit 2010 session "Pervasive Cloud Infrastructure: Opportunities in Alberta". For more information, please visit http://www.cybera.ca/pervasive-cloud-infrastructure-opportunities-alberta
Case Study: Motorola Brings Rural Broadband to Nova ScotiaMotorola Solutions
The Broadband for Rural Nova Scotia initiative is a joint federal-provincial partnership that aims to provide high-speed internet access to 80,000 unserved rural addresses in Nova Scotia by the end of 2009. A fixed wireless network using Motorola Canopy technology was selected for its affordability and scalability. The three internet service provider partners are working to build towers and lay infrastructure across seven zones. Community workshops will also help stimulate demand for broadband applications and online services. The initiative aims to give all rural Nova Scotians access to comparable internet speeds and services as urban areas.
DWS16 - Future networks forum - Gabrielle Gauthey, Groupe Caisse des dépotsIDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses various government initiatives to promote gigabit broadband access around the world. It notes that the gigabit race is more prevalent in countries where local and national authorities are directly involved, with the objective of ensuring powerful infrastructure coverage. Private sector players offering 1 Gbps plans do so to enhance their image as innovators. Gigabit access is available in certain areas of countries like New Zealand, Canada, USA, parts of Europe and Asia, while broader populations in Latin America and the Middle East only have basic broadband access.
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2. Introduction
Joanna Dixon
Senior Rural Officer
Community Action Hampshire
Questions at the end of each session
Email us at broadband@hants.gov.uk
Twitter #RCBFHants
5. What is the RCBF?
• £20M joint DEFRA and BDUK fund
• Grant aid for communities located in “hard to reach”
locations to establish Superfast Broadband or ‘Next
Generation Access” (NGA)
• ‘Hard to reach’ as defined in Local Authority Local
Broadband Plans - those areas that will not receive
superfast broadband through the wider BDUK funded
programme
• Superfast / NGA is at least 24 - 30 megabits per second.
6. Who Can Apply?
Eligible bodies include:
• Community Enterprises
• E.g. Cooperatives, Companies Limited by Guarantee or
Community Interest Companies
• Charities
• Local Authorities:
• on behalf of communities
• Includes Parish Councils
• Other Local Partnerships:
• Groups of private businesses (that are beneficiaries, not
individual Communications Provider businesses)
7. Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
• Be a legal entity in order to enter into a Funding Agreement
(existing or proposed)
• Be able to source the resources in order to fund expenditure
prior to claiming any grant
• Be able demonstrate compliance with State Aid and public
procurement rules (at Full Application stage)
• Be able to sign up to an RDPE Funding Agreement by
December 2013
8. What Can I Apply For?
• An eligible body can apply for funds to:
• Procure a network operator, or:
• Establish the equipment/ infrastructure required to deliver the
service themselves
• As a guide, there are two broad models to consider in developing an
application;
Extending the Local Broadband Plan – Community works with the
Local Broadband Plan lead on Demand Aggregation, to extend the
proposed 90% area infrastructure into their area
Community Enterprise – Community establishes the required
infrastructure themselves
9. How Much Could I Apply For?
• You can apply for up to 50% of the total eligible project costs:
• No other public funding can be used as match
• Maximum support is £300 grant per premise
• As an example, match funding can be found from:
• Those who will receive the service committing to pay a connection
charge
• Or committing to receive the service for a minimum period at a set
cost
• Other forms of community investment
• A procured Network Operator committing funds to infrastructure/
service development
• Not an exhaustive list
10. How do I apply?
• Submit and Expression of Interest (EOI) to your local RDPE Lead
(“Sponsor”)
• Open Call Approach, in Rounds:
• Round 1 – closed 31st January 2012
• Round 2 – to be announced, planned to open May 2012
• EOI will require you to demonstrate that:
• your community is likely to be hard to reach (within the final 10%)
• There is sufficient local need and demand
• You have the capacity to deliver for reasonable value for money
• If your EOI is endorsed, you will be invited to prepare a detailed Full
Application, to a timescale you agree with your Sponsor
11. How will my EOI be assessed?
• EOI Assessment Criteria;
Strategic Fit – target communities in a “final 10%” hard to reach
area, fit with County Local Broadband Plan
Value for Money – does the project demonstrate good value for
money?
Outcomes – evidence of local need/ demand for superfast
broadband / NGA, economic and social outcomes, population
served
Delivery – is the proposed solution generally realistic and
sustainable – technically and financially
Uplands Area – is the project located in an Uplands area?
Community Engagement – evidence of community engagement
and support for your project
12. What Next?
• Round 2 of the invitation of calls for interest to be
announced, expected May 2012
• Work with your local County Council Lead – are you
within reach?
• Identify your local need and demand
• Scope out your options for delivering what your
community needs
• Talk to us
13. What Next?
Joe Ling
01905 768 854
Joseph.ling@defra.gsi.gov.uk
14. Broadband Delivery UK
Adrian Wooster Natasha Innocent
BDUK Director Community Partnerships
Demand Stimulation and
Digital Inclusion
Community aspects
and Next
natasha.innocent@culture.gsi.gov.uk
Generation Access in
the final 10%
16. Background
• Government objective: “best superfast
broadband in Europe by 2015”
• Market expected to deliver to around 70% of
country but not “final third”
• Broadband Strategy launched with £530m
Government funding to deliver:
– Rural Community Broadband fund launched to
Superfast broadband to around 90% of the
population
support communities in the final 10% wanting more
– than basicuniversal service commitment to
A 2 Mbps broadband
everyone
18. RCBF Scope
• The solution must turn the area “NGA Grey”
– Competitively priced wholesale service
– A choice of service providers
• RCBF is included in the BDUK State Aid
application
19. RCBF Scope
• The fund is technology neutral
– Projects may choose any combination of
technologies if they conform to agreed NGA
definitions
– Individual satellite services are excluded
• Compliance with industry standards is
required
• Proposals for extension of existing NGA rollout
are encouraged
20. RCBF & Local Broadband Plans
• RCBF extends the scope
of community
engagement Community
• Proposals should be
endorsed by
– A majority of the RCBF
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premises in the target
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– A local accountable body
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(e.g. Parish Council)
– The Local Authority
21. The toolkit
• Will become a living web-based resource
• Pointers to existing guidance & material
– INCA Beyond Broadband bit.ly/ulnx4d
– FttH Council Business Guide bit.ly/uHO1iB
– Erisa Broadband Portal bit.ly/uENpgc
– Rural Broadband Partnership bit.ly/vrIdOu
24. Keys to success
• A solid business plan
• A reliable network
• A basic set of services
• A local set of services
• Customer Care
• Communication
• An “Us feeling”
Only 1 is technical
4 relate to your community!
* Kees Rover’s 7-pillars
25. Capacity & Capability
Community DIY
Enterprise
Community Investment Capacity
Concession
Partnership
Using LA
Partners Build & Benefit
Demand Aggregation
Community Capability
Do Nothing
26. #1 Demand Aggregation
• The community decides it
wishes to have more than
the minimum
• The community works to
– Improve quality of the
solution from a minimum
in-fill solution to an NGA
based solution
– Confirm actionable
verifiable demand in
support of the case for
more investment
With LA
Partners
27. #2 Build & Benefit
• Community is willing to
help deliver NGA
– E.g. civil engineering,
way-leaves or additional
funding
• Community happy that
RoI is gained from
benefitting from an
improved service
• Open Access & ISPs
delivered by LA partner
With LA
Partners
28. #3 Partnership
• The community want to
raise some of the risk
capital & expect an
investment return
• Partners are needed to
– Provide additional
investment
– Build & operate the
network
• Open Access & ISPs
delivered by partners
• Investment and Exit plans
need to be considered
Community
Organisation
29. #4 Concession
• The community are able to
raise all the risk finance
• They have no ambition to be a
network operator
• A concession is offered by the
community to design, build
and operate their network
• The community must steer
strategic decisions
• Open Access &ISPs delivered
by the concession partner
• Investment and Exit plans
need to be considered
Community
Organisation
30. #5 DIY
• The community are able to
raise all of the finance
• They have a strong desire to
be the network operator
• The community design,
build & operate their own
network
• Open Access & Service
Providers delivered by the
community
• Investment and Exit plans
need to be considered
Community
Organisation
34. BDUK goals for UK by 2015
• The best Superfast Broadband in Europe
• Standard broadband delivered to virtually
all communities
• To achieve both the UK also needs world
leading levels of digital capability AND
the right environment to stimulate demand
–t
This is what Go ON campaigns seek to do
do
35. Go ON local campaigns aim
• to inspire people to recognise the benefits
of being online and build their capability
•to support everyone in a local area to
experience an enhanced social, cultural +
economic life from being online
• to create demand for superfast
• broadband
36. Secure connected communities
• Inspiring local people + businesses to
change behaviour
• using tried + tested successful projects
such as eHampshire to support change
• Using the activists in your community to
drive further demand through their
enthusiasm, energy + skills
Using interesting, relevant + engaging
Go ON messaging
37. Supporting Local Broadband
Plans
• Communities can play a significant role in
driving demand at very local level
• By working together Local Authorities and
active communities can achieve increased
demand + potentially more roll out from
the investment pot available
•
38. Getting started
• Identify local partners who could help
you get your message across
• Gather as much data as possible on
who needs support
• Recruit digital champions to build
skills + raise awareness of the benefits
a fast network will bring
• Support your network of champions
• to stay active + engaged
39. Go ON community partners
Make use of community networks to help
drive demand at local level
• Faith Communities
• Existing volunteer networks
• Community organisations
• Local pubs and post offices
Scouts + Girl Guides
The Women’s Institute
40. Recruit digital champions
• Local people willing to share their skills +
enthusiasm with friends, neighbours,
colleagues or family
• Knowing someone’s interests, passions or
information triggers allows a personalised
introduction to the web
• Champions don’t need to be IT experts
experts – it’s much more
important to be
41. Next steps
• Consider adopting a local Go ON campaign
• Use the free marketing assets to promote
the benefits of being online
• recruit and inspire digital champions to
promote Go ON messaging + drive demand
• Collect + promote local case studies to
inspire others to join in
Have fun
45. Hampshire Country Council’s Local
Broadband Plan
Daniel Fearnley
IT Business Partner
Hampshire County Council
01962 846359
Daniel.fearnley@hants.gov.uk
47. This is important…
• We understand the frustration
• We understand the benefits
• We have Chief Officer, Karen Murray ,
sponsorship
• Support from The Leader, Executive Member
for Economic Development & Rural Affairs plus
Broadband Champion
• Senate, Districts and LEPs
49. Where are we now?
•Revised bid •Approved •Procurement
November 2011 January 2012 completed end
2012
50. What are the timescales?
2013 2015
•Schedule to be decided with commercial partner
•Based upon economic principles. E.g. Demand vs. Cost
•Gap funded model
•Demand stimulation remains key
51. What are the targets
• 90% of premises • Remaining 10%
24Mbps + minimum 2Mbps
53. 90% and beyond….
• Demand stimulation
• Reuse of existing assets
• Efficient implementation
• Consultation and engagement
54. Hampshire’s role in RCBF
• Share details of our Local Broadband
Plan - You need to be in the final 10%
• We can offer support and advice
• Facilitation – like today!
• Can’t bid, but can work together to
ensure maximum value
57. Hampshire Broadband What next…
• Detailed planning
• Procure a partner
• Engagement with you and all
stakeholders
• Improved website, regular updates &
quarterly stakeholder engagement
61. Why an issue?
• Equalities issue – linked to education, citizenship
• Access to services issue – a new dimension
• Market forces issue – little rural investment
• Hidden disadvantage – not always recognized
• Rural economy – dependent for growth
• Essential for everyone – not an “add on”
62. What can CAH do?
• Brokering role - today’s event ; open a dialogue
• Signposting role – to other sources of expertise &
help; other community projects
• Help demonstrate demand – raising awareness,
educating about benefits & encouraging take up
through engagement processes
63. Further advice & support
• OCSI parish profiles – socio-economic data
• Bid writing
• Organizational & legal structures
• Developing social enterprise
• Business planning
• Networking & cooperation
• Intelligence gathering & feeding back
64. Questions and Next Steps
Map to identify whether you are eligible
Where to go for further advice and
information
Use Google - rural broadband solutions
Share information - talk to each other
65. Today's speakers
• Joe Ling – DEFRA
• Natasha Innocent - BDUK
• Adrian Wooster – BDUK
• Daniel Fearnley – HCC
66. Thank you
Joanna Dixon
Senior Rural Officer
Community Action Hampshire
01962 857354
Joanna.dixon@action.hants.org.uk
Editor's Notes
RCBF supported projects are strategic NOT tactical
Some of this material is contradictory and there are gaps in publicly available information The material will be collated into a single source, with clear attribution to the authors Gaps will either be highlighted, requested from partners, commissioned or delivered by BDUK
Community investment Broad view – could be true sweat equity as well as cash Community Ambition The desire of a community to be an active stakeholder in the project All approaches are considered equal IF They deliver the outcome required Pass value for money criteria Have a community mandate
Model in test in Cumbria
Community strategic involvement Introducing a social impact – inclusion Traditional social enterprise models may not be appropriate when large proportion of the investment is external It will also need to be perceived as a professional investment opportunity, whether its seeking high-network-individuals within the community or external investors. Longer term options are numerous – refinance by the European Investment Bank or a trade sale, for example There is on reason why the partner couldn’t be the LA partner
There is no reason why the concession couldn’t be taken by the LA partner – a community NYnet. Being built and run by specialists, possibly as part of a group of concessions, exit strategies are numerous including trade sale to the concession owner or to a third party network operator.
The community will need to demonstrate they understand what this entails, and that they are in a position to take long-term strategic decisions Securing service providers will be very challenging for networks smaller then Digital Region! Proving sufficient quality to provide confidence to the health service for tele-health, for example, will be very hard Exit strategies are challenging – trade sale will require substantial due diligence for what may be perceived as a small increase in customer-base. These decisions will affect community members for possible another generation – 20 years!