Lots of exciting things are going on in the US Telecom/Muni market regarding getting more people connected! At ETI Software we are huge fans of cutting edge telecom technology and creating efficient solutions for broadband junkies. Any voice, video and data service that connects people, businesses and government institutions to grow personal and professional relationships is “the name of the game” in our world. With the vast number of local communities/municipalities being underserved with high-speed connectivity currently, we remain obligated to help folks with simple and efficient solutions to manage, monitor and monetize these network projects.
Keep in mind…there are dozens to hundreds of fiber-based community networks in existence in America today, and these endeavors that connected residential and commercial subscribers, in many cases, were motivated by local community and government supported projects. This means that a variety of models have been designed, introduced and deployed to the US market already.
This is great news for those areas wanting a template approach or pre-designed steps to fulfilling their own local success with high-speed telecom service deployments and offerings. As an example of the opportunities that are emerging for local communities to be “hooked up”, I’ll focus on 3 short articles highlighting different efforts from the industry to forge ahead and “get connected”.
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s Statement
Let’s rewind to last month’s statement by Chairmen Tom Wheeler of the FCC. It’s encouraging to read their intent to “preserve a free and open Internet” and “enhance competition” in the market. This will allow the Internet to remain “a platform for innovation, economic growth, and free expression.”
Read Chairman Tom Wheeler’s statement here:
Success Story - Wilson, NC – Community Broadband
Some local communities have already stepped up and committed their efforts to supply more resources in an attempt to enhance city assets and grow local revenues. The city of Wilson, NC – Greenlight Community Broadband has since had success with their broadband project that started in 2006.
Read Community Broadband story here.
Broadband Facilitation Strategies - Broadband Communities Magazine Online
A well-written and detailed article on specific approaches of local government to pioneer broadband efforts and projects and enabling their expansion.
Read the Broadband Communities Magazine Online story here.
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