Why Might Public Broadband Be the Solution?

When considering a public network solution, it is critical to remember that the public and private sectors have significantly different decision-making lenses. The private sector, whether publicly traded or privately held, has profit as its prime motivator. The profit and loss statement (P&L) and the balance sheet are the key measures of success. In fact,Continue reading “Why Might Public Broadband Be the Solution?”

Which Broadband Problem(s) Are You Trying to Solve?

Planning, financing, building, and operating a public broadband network is intense and complex. Success requires a smart blend of community consensus building, engineering, financing, construction management, marketing, and customer service. Understanding why you, as a community leader, would take your citizens down this community decision-making path is critical. Leaders of successful public networks cite theseContinue reading “Which Broadband Problem(s) Are You Trying to Solve?”