1. Diane Kruse, NEO Fiber Business Planning, Design, Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Project and Construction Management Leveraging your Assets, Building Partnerships, Creating a Sustainable Plan.

2. Context, What’s happening? Internet usage is doubling every year Explosive Cellular Data Growth Mini Cell Sites Fiber Enabled

3. What is Driving This?

4. FTTH/FTTB is Required to Keep up with Demand FTTH is Capital Intensive...The Biggest Risk is.... Being Upside Down!!

5. Financial Feasibility Objectives  Debt Constant Coverage  IRR Positive  EBITDA Positive  10 year Cumulative Operating Cashflows  Realistic and Achievable Socio-Economic Impact  Increased Productivity and Revenues  New Jobs  Increased Competitiveness  Critical Medical and Healthcare Applications  Better Education  Better Quality of Life

6. Leverage Assets:  Right of Way  Conduit  Pole Access  Existing Fiber Revenue:  Pre-sign ups  Anchor Institutions  Tap, Installation Charges Other Activities:  Joint Builds  Cellular Projects  Healthcare, Education  Traffic Mitigation  Partnerships with Existing Providers  BTOP Grant Programs

8. Existing Conduit and Existing Fiber = 60-80% of Capital Costs

9. Diane Kruse NEO Fiber 970-309-3500 dkruse@NEOfiber.net www.NEOfiber.net Thank you!