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Lee Afflerbach Columbia Telecommunications Port Angeles Broadband Communications Issues
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The 1970’s – 1 MPS Urban CATV planning (2 way, multi-channel) Fiber Optic Technology - early development Digital Telephone Technology - early development Internet Protocols Developed under APRANET Cell spectrum established by FCC The 1980’s – 10 MPS Wide Spread Urban CATV deployment Backbone Fiber Optic Cable Technology implemented byTelco's and CATV Digital Cable in planning stage Commercial dialup ISP’s Vehicle based analog cell system deployment A Quick Overview of 4 Decades of Nationwide Telecom Innovation
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4 Decades of Innovation (Cont.) The 1990’s – (1GBPS) Operational 2 way CATV deployed nationwide Fiber Optic Cable backbone for CATV and Telco’s Digital Video standards or both CATV and Broadcast High speed Internet – DSL & Cable TV modems Digital Personnel Cell Phone with data capability 2000 and on (10GBS+) Fully integrated voice, data and video Internet protocol networks Transmission Fiber Optic Cable Technology connecting closer to end users Full Interoperability between Fiber, Cable, Cell and Wireless technologies' Smartphone, IPhone & Pad Mobile
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Local New Initiatives CPI City wide Fiber Network Upgrade to 1 GHz Technology Public Private Partnership Provides low cost –high capacity service well below prevailing national rates BTOP Wireless Network Major portion of the funding coming from stimulus monies Public Safety a key focus Include a public access component Work in concert with both CPI fiber network and AMI technology Advanced Metering Infrastructure Wireless access based Interface with Fiber and BTOP wireless network
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Long term Issues Renewal of the Wave Broadband Cable TV Franchise Compliance with existing agreement 2014 needs assessment Future requirements Developing a public private partnership to operate the new BTOP network Services to be provided Potential revenues to the city Use as a vehicle for economic development City’s long term relationship with CPI As a service provider CPI ownership and control Future sale, City first right of refusal, discount
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