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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
Stevenson, WA
• Wireless Mesh • Promote tourism• City funded• Local vision & leadership
"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.“
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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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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.
Investing in Fiber is Investing in the Future
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Demand Aggregation
Southern Tier region of New York State
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Southern Rural Development Center
Connecting Rural Communities
Connecting Rural Communities
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