Considering the relatively poor broadband services delivered by many incumbent providers combined with the numerous benefits described above that a public broadband network can deliver, incumbent providers recognize that deployment of a new, public-sector network is not in their best interest. Provider opposition is fueled by fear of loss of market share and revenue. EvenContinue reading “Expect Objections (Side bar)”
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Request for proposals / request for information (side bar)
Throughout the public broadband planning process, a public entity may choose to use either a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Information (RFI) process, or a combination thereof, to select vendors and/or project partners. Communities must always be aware of and follow their own state’s and local procurement and contracting processes before finalizing purchase orContinue reading “Request for proposals / request for information (side bar)”
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