IT-oLogy Summit on Information Technology: Regional Impact and Issues in Rock Hill, SC
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Exis%ng Broadband Services
7Mbps 9Mbps 11Mbps
Bus ines s $54.95 $64.95 $79.95R es idential $48.45 $59.95 $74.95
12Mbps 25Mbps 50MbpsBus ines s $79.99 $149.99 $199.99R es idential $49.95 $59.95 $74.95
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C able Modem/F iber
• First Gigabit Internet service available in the Upstate and Charlo7e metro area
• Currently there are less than two dozen Gigabit communi=es in the country (more announced)
• 1 Gbps speeds are symmetric • 85 =mes faster than standard broadband
• $99.00 residen=al • $299.00 business
• Great news for businesses who need to transmit very large data files (e.g., graphics, video, complex designs.)
• Will help draw high-‐tech and informa=on technology jobs to our area.
What is Zipstream?
“It’s like they are building a 16-‐lane highway when there is a demand for only four at this point.”
Robert Atkinson, President Informa=on Technology and Innova=on Founda=on
Zipstream Service
• Ini=al deployment will be in downtown Rock Hill • Dedicated fiber to each business
• Electronics and op=cal spli7ers are located in main central office
• GPON based
• 1Gbps symmetric “best effort” data service • RF overlay for video, allowing removal of coax to businesses
• Start with a 1x32 split • Reduce split as bandwidth demands grow
Zipstream Area
• North side of Main Street • End of May
• South Side of Main Street • End of July?
• Bleachery property • As it is developed
Zipstream – What’s Next?
• Introducing in select business parks in coming weeks • Based upon fiber availability
• Designing a solu=on for all exis=ng fiber-‐to-‐the-‐home neighborhoods • 12,000 homes in York and Coun=es