Case Studies of Connected Communities

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Case Studies of Connected Communities
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Increasing use and adoption of IT

• Potter County, PA
• Volunteers can make a difference
• Every community can improve use of technology
• Celebrate every success

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Wi-Fi for Tourists
"The idea is that this free amenity will
encourage tourists to stay longer in our
community since they are able to stay in contact
with projects and people that might otherwise
require them to move on.

• Stevenson, WA
• Wireless Mesh
• Promote tourism
• City funded
• Local vision leadership

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Tornado Turns to Technology

• Saint Peter, MN
• 1998 tornado caused extensive damage
• Decided to rebuild with underground utilities
  including fiber
• Local vision and leadership
• Competition benefits consumers

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Broadband is a Public Utility

• Coldwater, MI
• Competition benefits local economy
• Persistence pays off
• Focus on future for sustainability
• Residents prefer local services

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Forks, WA

• Mentoring Not all projects require technology
• Grant program

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Factories Close Municipal Electric Utility
Steps In

• Princeton, IL
• Community takes control of their future
• Broadband necessary for economic survival

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Rugged Terrain and Sparse Population is No Excuse

• San Diego County, CA
• Technological solutions exist for every type of
  terrain
• Focus on more than connectivity

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Small town takes matters into their own hands

• Buffalo, MN
• City council willing to invest in technology
• Wireless is an affordable solution for many
  communities

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Fiber Can Save

• Pickens County, GA
• County schools save 140,000/year
• Jail video arraignment

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Investing in Fiber is Investing in the Future
Columbus, KS The entire town is served by a fiber
optic network that provides voice, video, and
high-speed data to residential and commercial
users in the community.
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Demand Aggregation

• Southern Tier region of New York State

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