1. Connectivity: How to Get organized
2nd Annual SoVermont Connectivity Summit
November 30, 2018
Laura Sibilia, Director of Regional Strategies, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation

2. “we need broadband and cell”
No, seriously, we mean it.
And so do we.
Us too.
Don’t forget us!

3. I’m Sorry, but No one is coming to save your town
FCC
Technology Market
Global Innovation
5G networks
Capitalism

4. It’s up to you.

5. Start at the end and build your plan back to front

6. Gather your team Find a way for everyone to help research|advocacy|finance|PR|legal

7. Regional Organizations
Communicate:
Selectboard
Townspeople
Neighbors
Providers
Regional Organizations
Policymakers

8. Get Support for your team

9. Gather your research: what Do Your people want?

10. Gather your research: What/Who do you have?

11. Gather your research: what have others done / doing?

12. Regional Organizations
Communicate:
Selectboard
Townspeople
Neighbors
Providers
Regional Organizations
Policymakers

13. Identify your tools and partners
Planning help
Department of Public Service: Maps, Connectivity Fund, Connections,
RPC with providers and planning technical assistance Other Town Operators
Legal Structures
Title 30: Public Service
Municipal Telecom Union Districts Communications Union Districts REDI District
Providers
Telephone
Cable
Wireless VELCO
Financial
Self Investing
Bonding
Grants
Subscribers Loans
Identify your tools and partners

14. Engineering
Cost
Construction
Operation
Sales
Operation or Partner
Can your model pay staff?
Pay for improvements?
Financing
Maintenance, Upgrading, Sales, Billing, Customer Service

15. Fund and ImplEment your plan

16. Regional Organizations
Communicate:
Selectboard
Townspeople
Neighbors
Providers
Regional Organizations
Policymakers