Metro Connect Presentation

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Metro Connect Presentation

• The Business Case for Infrastructure Investment

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Current Infrastructure Availability Is there a
need for More Capacity?

• There is ALWAYS a need for more Capacity
• The real question is How do you increase to the
  next level?
• There are only 2 ways to increase
• Investment in Switching Capacity
• Investment in Transport Capacity (fiber)

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Business Case for Dark Fiber vs. Lighted
(Finished Services)

• Financial Realities
• Capital vs. OPX
• Cash Flow Demands of the Business You Operate
• Cash Flow Demands of Your Investors
• Operational Capabilities
• Personnel
• Expertise
• On The Ground and Hands On
• Operational and Support Systems

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Investment in Infrastructure A New Business
Opportunity for Metro Providers?

• Its all about the R in R.O.I.
• Knologys Business Model
• Leverages the Companys Infrastructure
• Residential
• Business (Commercial)
• Broadband Carrier Services
• New Customer Base
• Wireless Providers
• Government Entities (local, state, federal)
• Niche Players and Entrepreneurs