2. Philosophy
• Investment in city’s future
• Ubiquitous and affordable access
• Raising the floor for base level access (the new dial-up)
• Not competitive with existing broadband
• Sustainable (not free?!)
• Create a Marketplace, encourage competition
• Digital divide is important, but not primary driver for
network
• Supplemental connectivity
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5. Strategy
• Involve community
• Include wireline plans
• Hybrid network deployment – backhaul, distribution,
organization
• Public amenity – free in public spaces
• Applications – communication, emergency services,
government services
• Build infrastructure, let ISPs use it (common carrier)
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6. Plan
• Include low cost service level
• Public network can include secured, prioritized access
for public safety
• Comprehensive plan, including roll out of end user
equipment, computers, and training
• Develop partnerships with local non-profits and other
organizations
• Upgrades after 4-5 years
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7. Business Models
• Sponsorship – NYCwireless
• Government owned and operated
• Government owned, operated by contractor
• Non-profit
• For-profit partnership
• Earthlink doesn’t want to be a network operator, just
an ISP
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