Assessment Process

• Infrastructure Inventories• Demographic/User Analysis• Financial Modeling• Infrastructure Options

– Needs versus capacity delivered– Capacity versus cost to capitalize/operate

• Concept Organization• Implementation Design

Economic Development

• Reduce the Digital Divide• Create Infrastructure System to Handle

Technical Advance• Provide New Economy-Based Jobs• Promote Private Sector Investment• Bring New Capital to Regional Community

Economic Development …Insufficiencies

• High-speed, High-capacity Telecommunications Needs

• Removing Technical Barriers to Access

• Competitive Pricing• Limited Broadband Access • Distance Learning Integration• Attraction of High Tech

Opportunities

Regional Wireless Network

• Creating LAN Speeds for Voice, Data and Video Communications

• Creation of a Utility Grade Offering• Highest Levels of Security• Highest Quality of Service• Leapfrogging Legacy Barriers• High-speed Access to the Rest of World

Regional Competition

• Funds• Leadership• Business Opportunities• Educators• Health Care Providers• Businesses

Segmented Implementation Strategy

• Initial System Users:• Private Sector • Health Care

• Education • User Profiles:• T-1 Speeds and Above• Dynamic Resizing Requirements• High Throughput Integrity

• Menu Driven User Tools and Interfaces

Partnering to Service Small Business/Residential

• Identifying CPE cost thresholds• Attracting partners (ISP) with

service infrastructure• Thorough integration of diverse

media to gain additional users• Public assistance based on

demographic need

Services/Operational Enhancements

• Customized Internet Access Interface

• Enhanced Video Applications Services

• Voice over IP• B2B applications services• Virtual Private Network• Packet based billing

Attracting High Tech Opportunities

• E-Commerce Opportunities Require High Capacity Throughput

• Creating Telecommuter Employment • Opportunities for Small Business Growth• Washington County in Leadership Position

as Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Planning Develops

TelephonyInfrastructure

Internet

WAN

Central Office

2 Way High-Speed Data2 Way High-Speed Data

TelephonyTelephony

InternetInternet

Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing

S2R Base Station

RF Modem Banks

Ethernet Packet Switchor ATM Switch

High End Super Server

Transceiver Bank

Rooftop/Tower

Concentrator

Regional Cooperation Means Global Competition

• Planning• Sharing of Intellectual Resources• Leveraging Attraction and Retention

Efforts• Increased Personal Productivity• Showcasing Washington County in

Leadership Role