Private Sector and Open Access Delivery Models
Private Sector Delivery Own and operate network (highway system) One delivery technology Walled garden – control content & ISP services Build-out based on return on investment Limited return on investment in rural communities – Fewer providers – less competition
Municipal Delivery Model Government owns network Government manages network Government delivers service
Typical Delivery Private Sector – Multiple Networks Connect Users Cable Broadband Phone Broadband Business Class Broadband Demand for connectivity in rural communities will not support multiple networks.
Public Private Partnership Open Access – Network infrastructure owned by public or Cooperative, – Services delivered by private providers Examples – AllCoNet – Cambria Connected
Open Access Advanced Communication Network Video Service Provider Voice Service Provider Business Class Broadband Service Provider Open Access Network Infrastructure One network connects all users in a community