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Case Studies of Connected Communities

Increasing use and adoption of IT

Potter County, PA

• Volunteers can make a difference

• Every community can improve use of technology

• Celebrate every success

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.“

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

Broadband is a Public Utility

Coldwater, MI

• Competition benefits local economy

• Persistence pays off

• Focus on future for sustainability

• Residents prefer local services

Forks, WA• Mentoring – Not all projects require

technology

• Grant program

Factories Close – Municipal Electric Utility Steps In

Princeton, IL• Community takes control of their

future• Broadband necessary for

economic survival

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

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

Fiber Can Save $$$

Pickens County, GA

• County schools save $140,000/year

• Jail video arraignment

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

Demand Aggregation

Southern Tier region of New York State

Southern Rural Development Center

Connecting Rural Communities

Connecting Rural Communities

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