ConnectYourCommunityto
ABrighterFuture
Vision Creation
It all starts with a clear,
long-term vision. What are
the goals in bringing broadband to the community?
Afforability? Availability? Economic
Development? Compe""on?
Service Quality?
Raise
Is there a Broadband Plan?
Operate &
Maintain
The ongoing opera"on and
maintenance of the Netowrk is cri"cal to
its success. There are mul"ple models
of ownership and the community’s
long term vision for the
broadband network must
inform this
decision
Awareness
& Organize
Demand
End user enagagement generates
momentum and drives
responsivness of investors and
service providers
OpenCape has started this, towns
must assist
Deployment
Network
Planning
The Newtork Inrastructure and the
labor associated with the
construc"on will account for the lion’s
share of the cost to build the Network.
You have to get this right the first "me!
You need a solid business plan,
feasabiity study, data and a plan for
approaching investors.
OpenCape can bring it’s experience and
resources to aid in this process.
Secure Funding
Community broadband funding
can come from a variety of sources, public
or private investors, philanthropy or any
combina"on of these.
Have you made your community
Broadband friendly? Have you
eased restric"ons? Reviewed
rights of way issues, etc
The key is finding funding models that
align with the goals of your community.
Fast.Reliable.Internet.Everywhere