Rural Broadband Landscape :
Rural Broadband Landscape Rural Conditions
ROI not attractive for Telecoms & Cable
Small WISPs under staffed & under capitalized
Cell service is spotty, so mobile 3G not an option
Satellite not robust enough for many applications
Rural Broadband Landscape :
Rural Broadband Landscape Rural Options and Strategies
Identify usable vertical assets
Wireless assessment/engineering design – business case
Community Validation & Demand Study
Develop RFP – pros and cons
Develop lease arrangements with vertical asset owners
Local Champion – elected official, chamber, ED professional
Rural Broadband Landscape :
Rural Broadband Landscape Rural Considerations
Technical Expertise – state, local or private
Broadband Maps
Existing Provider Plans
Lead community organization
Rural Broadband Landscape :
Rural Broadband Landscape Rural Considerations - Funding Sources
Federal Sources – BTOP & BIP
Tobacco Settlement Funds
Economic Development Grants
Infrastructure Authorities
Local Government Associations
Rural Broadband Landscape :
Rural Broadband Landscape Success Stories
Washington County, Kentucky
ConnectGRADD
ConnectBELP (in process)
Rural Broadband Landscape :
Rural Broadband Landscape Rene’ F. True
Executive Director
ConnectKentucky
rtrue@connectky.org
502-875-7501
www.connectky.org