1. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com1 Community Broadband Networks Planning, Evaluating, Implementation NATOA Policy and Legal Conference Alexandria, Virginia March 9, 2007 Kenneth S. Fellman

2. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com2 How are Local Governments Getting Involved?  Reacting to contact from provider or vendor  Proactive study of needs and potential benefits  “Everyone else is looking at this. We should, too.”

3. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com3 Reactive Model  Can be successful, but  Less likelihood of strong community support  More chance that local government is not as clear on the understanding of what needs are being met, and best options

4. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com4 Proactive Model  Needs Assessment (similar to franchise renewals)  focus groups w/stakeholders, surveys, public meetings  Explore social, economic, policy issues (consumer, government, economic development, public safety, educational, health care, digital inclusion)

5. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com5 Proactive Model (cont.)  Community motivations -- Why are we doing this?  Community objectives -- What do we hope to accomplish?

6. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com6 Other Questions to Ask  Any legal/regulatory hurdles?  Open access/net neutrality requirements?  Network security issues?  Quality of Service for governmental uses?  Abandonment and future governmental use?  Appropriate wireless technology?  Potential partners?  Negotiations with public utilities?

7. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com7 Business Models  Public Ownership/Public Utility  Community (Free) Network  Non-Profit owned  Cooperative Wholesale  Public/Private partnership

8. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com8 The variety of models are as numerous as the diversity of local governments in this nation

9. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com9 Other Local Government Issues  Available local government vertical assets  Available local government fiber  Compensation to local government  Monetary (lease payment; revenue sharing)  Free or reduced services  Public safety network enhancements

10. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com10 Partnerships  Pros and cons of local governments working together on joint projects  Advantages of anchor tenants

11. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com11 Implementation  Monitoring construction schedules  Compliance testing for the network  Ongoing oversight  Marketing the network

12. Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. www.kandf.com12 Thank You! For more information: Ken Fellman 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80209 303-320-6100 kfellman@kandf.com