1. St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. Executive Briefing 2004

2. Our Telecommunications Study Revealed Current Market: The local broadband environment was restricted with respect to access and services, and was often non-competitive with respect to pricing. Competition: St. Joseph County was not a competitive location option to any existing or new business expansion, when the new or expanded activities of that business rely significantly upon the effective movement of large quantities of information via electronic means. Typical Businesses for which we could not compete: Engineering & Design CentersNational/Regional Data Centers Disaster Recovery OperationsMedical Records Centers Banking & Insurance Processing Telcom Support Centers Life Science Research & Design Centers

3. Issues Investigated Availability of national and regional carriers Local communication infrastructure Local communication service providers Various community models Potential benefits

4. Broadband Primer - Transportation Media Digital Signals Copper Wire - Glass Fiber - Wireless Dark vs. Lit Size and speed of signal is important

5. Bandwidth Comparisons 56K Dialup 256K/1.5M DSL T1 1.5Mbps DS-3 45Mbps 10Mbps LAN 100 Mbps 1Gbps (Gig-E) OC-48 (2.45Gbps) OC-192 10Gig-E.

6. Broadband Primer - Transportation Systems Local Exchange Carriers Last Mile Connection

7. Central Office #1 Central Office #4 Central Office #3 Central Office #2 Central Office #5 Local Exchange Carrier Structures

8. Broadband Primer - Transportation Systems Local Exchange Carriers Last Mile Connection Long Haul Carriers Direct Connection Vs Connection through Local Exchange Carrier

9. Broadband Primer - Typical Status Nearly all US communities will fit into one of these categories Large Communities Have many major broadband users Have many Long Haul Carriers, and many have carrier- grade (conduit & fiber) facilities in place Have multiple direct connection options to Long Haul Carriers Midsized Communities Have only a few major broadband users Have few or no Long Haul Carriers w/ carrier-grade (conduit & fiber) facilities in place The only connection opportunity to other carriers is through the Local Exchange Carrier Small Communities No existing major users exist No Long Haul Carriers present Local Exchange Carrier may have no broadband facilities, either.

10. North American Fiberoptic Long-Haul Routes

11. Midwest Fiberoptic Long-Haul Routes KMI Corporation October 2000 MCI Worldwide McLeodUSA 360Networks Sprint Frontier TouchAmerica ElectronicLightwave AEP Williams Qwest AllTel Pathnet

12. Broadband Users Local Access Loop Access Points Network Service Providers If left to develop under current market conditions, the local broadband access market will most likely continue to be primarily under a single source provider’s service, cost and regulatory environment. Current Market Conditions

13. Our Objectives Expand broadband telecommunication systems and infrastructure so as to: Increase the number of connection alternatives available to major users. Create a cost/pricing environment that is the most affordable environment in the United States. Establish a carrier-neutral broadband infrastructure that might: Be accessed by all major users. Be extended into all development areas which anticipate investment by major users. Tactics: Establish a community-wide plans and systems. Utilize our existing municipal and private sector infrastructure where ever possible.

14. Pertinent Physical Telecommunication Structures Carrier Hotel Central Office #1 Carrier Hotel Central Office #4 Central Office #3 Central Office #2 Data Center Competitive Central Office Cable Company NOC Multiple Network Service Provider POPs Central Office #5 Major Local Communication Structures

15. CARRIERS AVAILABLE via GLOBAL ACCESS POINT Integrated Technology Solutions SBC MCI/WorldComm US Signal Wiltel Broadwing Indiana Fiber Networks Indiana Fiber Works Cavalier Telephone Kentucky Data Link LightCore Qwest Yipes SJV MetroNet VIA GAP Network AT&T Cable & Wireless Cogent Level 3 Looking Glass Time Warner ChoiceOne NorLight McLeod 360 Networks Others

16. GAP Midwest Network Map

17. Integrated Technology Solutions Features of Union Station 94,000 sq ft. Carrier Grade Space 15,000 sq. ft. Data Center Space (GAP Building) Dual Commercial Power Feeds Multiple Redundant Air Conditioners Smoke/Heat/Water Detection Located on Primary Fiber Path w/multiple Carriers present Heavy Floor Load Capacity Roof/Tower Space for Antennas Machine & Office/Tech Support Space DEC Services

18. GramTel Data Center – South Bend

19. [ GramTel Corporate Overview ] Company of Jordan Industries Inc. (JII) Diversified Private Holding Company in Chicago JII has ~ 40 companies in portfolio Mission: To partner with entrepreneurs to develop and grow businesses GramTel founded in 2000, opened in 2001 Over 300 business customers Mission: To prevent and respond to disasters or emergency events that cause your critical computer systems and information to become unavailable www.gramtel.net

20. [ GramTel Corporate Philosophy] GramTel was founded on a unique philosophy: Develop world-class data centers and technical staff in secondary low-risk markets, located within a reasonable driving distance from large metropolitan cities and more importantly, your primary systems. Businesses in major cities use our data centers as a back-up to their primary data center, while businesses within 50 miles of the data center use them as a primary co-location site.

21. [ GramTel Consulting Services ] Business Continuity Planning -Recovery Strategy -Business Impact Analysis (BIA) -Risk Assessment (RA) -IT Business Continuity Plan Development (IT-BCP) -Risk Management and Monitoring -Disaster Recovery Plan Development and Documentation -Disaster Recovery Plan Maintenance and Testing -Disaster Recovery Plan Training -BCP/DRP Review and Assessment Security -Security Policy Development -Security Standards and Procedures Network Consulting -Network Design -Network Configuration -Network Vulnerability Studies

22. [1.] [ GramTel Data Center Features ] Emergency Generator (750 KW) A+B UPS systems (85 KVA) Redundant HVACs (30 ton) Air Sampling – Fenwal Analaser Gas Fire Suppression (FM-200) Redundant Internet Connections SONET with diverse route to local CO Metronet Fiber with diverse path Raised floor CCTV cameras Biometrics Fenced area Roof Top Access

23. [ Typical Clients ]

24. Pertinent Physical Telecommunication Structures Carrier Hotel Central Office #1 Carrier Hotel Central Office #4 Central Office #3 Central Office #2 Data Center Competitive Central Office Cable Company NOC Multiple Network Service Provider POPs Central Office #5 Major Local Communication Structures

25. Broadband Users Local Access Loop Access Points Network Service Providers P.O.P - Carrier Hotel

26. Steps Taken Planning Identified framework for private/public partnership Identified area’s current major users Compiled cost estimates for the system Validation (via InfoComm Systems, Inc.) Principal: Jim Goldman - Purdue Technology Center Primary Tasks Review all previous work by local committee Created a comprehensive strategy Identified appropriate governance structures

27. Creating a Local Metronet Incorporated St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. March 10, 2004 An Indiana Non-Profit Domestic Corporation Bylaws Filed Corporate Activity Provide physical infrastructure enabling cost effective high- speed data communications, serving: Government Education Healthcare Cultural Institutions Economic & Workforce Entities Dark Fiber only Service Provider Neutral

28. Creating a Local Metronet continued Physical Network Reciprocal License of Municipal Facilities Contributed Capital (Primarily for fiber optic cable) Contributed private infrastructure (Conduit, fiber exchanges…) Operations Network Installation will be phased Initial Loops – South Bend

29. Arch Wireless (1) AT&T (1) Broadwing (1) Cellco (Verizion) (2) MCI (1) Nextel Com. (1) Omnipoint Com. (2) Qwest (2) SBC (5) SPRINT (1) US Signal (1) Union Station (1) US Cellular (1) United Tel (3) USX (Choice One)(1) Weblink Wireless (1) Williams (1) Centennial Mich. (1) Century Tel (1) Dominion (1) EGIX Network (1) GramTel (1) KMC Telcom111 (2) Level 3 (1) Outer Loop A: 144ct CBD Loop A: 288ct

30. Creating a Local Metronet continued Physical Network Reciprocal License of Municipal Facilities Contributed Capital (Primarily for fiber optic cable) Contributed private infrastructure (Conduit, fiber exchanges…) Operations Network Installation will be phased Initial Loops – South Bend Secondary Loops – Linking to Mishawaka

32. Creating a Local Metronet continued Physical Network Reciprocal License of Municipal Facilities Contributed Capital (Primarily for fiber optic cable) Contributed private infrastructure (Conduit, fiber exchanges…) Operations Network Installation will be phased Initial Loops – South Bend Secondary Loops – Linking to Mishawaka Additional Loops – Expanding to Adjacent Counties

34. In Summary: What motivates us? Jobs - Investment - Seamless Delivery of Government Services What motivates those whose investments we seek? Multiple Vendors Competitive Prices Redundant Connections What types of investments are we pursuing? Collaborative R&D - Tech Transfer - Advanced Manufacturing Demands - Life Sciences Growth - Information Technology Programs & Businesses

35. educational, cultural, research healthcare institutions government related agencies and other organizations Mission Statement The objective of St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. is to encourage community development economic development public health and safety In order to enhance By providing high-speed data communication capabilities at the most cost- effective prices available. The ongoing development of

36. Project Overview The Metronet is a Dark Fiber Network – SJVM pushes no signal South Bend network construction cost ~$1.6M Initial Plan Covers 5 Initial Loops, ~39 miles (see schematic) Initial construction was funded through private donor underwriting Construction began Spring 2005 Construction to be complete of South Bend loops 10/30/06

37. Target Service Providers Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3 Comcast SBC/AT&T MCI/Verizon Sprint Qwest #1 & #2 Norlight IN Fiber Works US Signal Level 3 Hayes Wilte/Williams Dominion Shearer Global Access Point Gramtel Cyberlink MapleNet Data Cruz KC Online Quantum IN Fiber Network Tier 1 – Those who “make” service Tier 2 – Those who connect to those who “make” service Tier 3 – Those who connect, bundle and resell services of others under a private label

38. 7 Qualifying Capital Donors Robert Bosch Corporation Madison Center Memorial Hospital Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center South Bend Medical Foundation Teacher’s Credit Union University of Notre Dame

39. Project Time Line Aug 2004 Mar 2004 Mar 7, 2005 2001 Task Force Deployed to Assess Economic Opportunity of Metronet Articles of Incorporation Filed Application Filed for Section (c)(3) Status (Pending) MOU’s signed by Seven (7) Qualifying Capital Donors Business Plan Complete 1 st Board Meeting – Organization of Metronet Approval of Business Plan Reciprocal Agreement Ratified Construction Bids Received Approval of Financial Plan/Pricing Strategies Initiate Construction Execution of Maintenance, Engineering & Operations Contracts CBD and Outer Loop Complete Initiated Operations for Founding Partners Dec 2004 Oct 1, 2005 Mar 7, 2005 Mar 14, 2005 Mar 28, 2005 Apr 4, 2005 Apr 14, 2005 Mar 7, 2005 Nov 1, 2005 Apr 30, 2005