2. Why Partnerships are Necessary (Challenges)
2
Assess
• Needs Assessment
Cost
• Cost Assessment (Technology)
• Private Break-Even Assessment
Funding
• Total Cost – Private Break-Even = Funding Gap
• Gap Closure Options (Bonds, Grants, Low-Interest Loans, Private)
Contract
• Its in the details (Ownership, Regulation, Terms & Conditions)
It’s all about the economics…
3. Investor Investment
CenturyLink Cost $152,672
State of Minnesota (B2B) $152,672
Total Cost $305,344
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CTL 2014 B2B Grant - Foley
Served Households
Unserved 380
Underserved 181
Total Served 561
Access Households
Up to 40MB Down/5MB Up 162
Up to 40MB Down/1MB Up 399
4. Investor Investment
CenturyLink $230,111
IRRRB $230,111
State of Minnesota (B2B) $230,111
Total $690,333
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CTL 2014 B2B Grant – Balkan
Served Households
Unserved 420
Underserved 16
Total Served 436
Access Households
Up to 40MB Down/5MB Up 97
Up to 40MB Down/1MB Up 339