2. Assessment Process Infrastructure Inventories Demographic/User Analysis Financial Modeling Infrastructure Options –Needs versus capacity delivered –Capacity versus cost to capitalize/operate Concept Organization Implementation Design

3. Economic Development Reduce the Digital Divide Create Infrastructure System to Handle Technical Advance Provide New Economy-Based Jobs Promote Private Sector Investment Bring New Capital to Regional Community

4. Economic Development …Insufficiencies High-speed, High-capacity Telecommunications Needs Removing Technical Barriers to Access Competitive Pricing Limited Broadband Access Distance Learning Integration Attraction of High Tech Opportunities

5. Regional Wireless Network Creating LAN Speeds for Voice, Data and Video Communications Creation of a Utility Grade Offering Highest Levels of Security Highest Quality of Service Leapfrogging Legacy Barriers High-speed Access to the Rest of World

6. Regional Competition Funds Leadership Business Opportunities Educators Health Care Providers Businesses

7. Segmented Implementation Strategy Initial System Users: Private Sector Health Care Education User Profiles: T-1 Speeds and Above Dynamic Resizing Requirements High Throughput Integrity Menu Driven User Tools and Interfaces

8. Partnering to Service Small Business/Residential Identifying CPE cost thresholds Attracting partners (ISP) with service infrastructure Thorough integration of diverse media to gain additional users Public assistance based on demographic need

9. Services/Operational Enhancements Customized Internet Access Interface Enhanced Video Applications Services Voice over IP B2B applications services Virtual Private Network Packet based billing

10. Attracting High Tech Opportunities E-Commerce Opportunities Require High Capacity Throughput Creating Telecommuter Employment Opportunities for Small Business Growth Washington County in Leadership Position as Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Planning Develops

11. Telephony Infrastructure Internet WAN Central Office 2 Way High- Speed Data 2 Way High- Speed Data Telephony Internet Video Conferencing Video Conferencing S 2 R  Base Station RF Modem Banks Ethernet Packet Switch or ATM Switch High End Super Server Transceiver Bank Rooftop/Tower Concentrator

12. Regional Cooperation Means Global Competition Planning Sharing of Intellectual Resources Leveraging Attraction and Retention Efforts Increased Personal Productivity Showcasing Washington County in Leadership Role