Motorola Lunch & Learn:
Creating Community: Municipal Wireless Initiatives
March 14, 2006: 11:00 AM
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This panel discussion is designed to help the
audience to understand current alternative business
models to support "Digital Cities." Today's
municipalities have a number of options when it comes to
making the best business case for municipal wireless.
These include four major deployment model alternatives:
Municipal Owned / Private Use - The network
functions as an extension of the municipality's
network. It is installed and operated by an
integrator
Municipal Owned / Mixed Use - The municipality
acts as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) for public
access. The network is installed and operated
either by the municipality or an integrator.
Utility Partnership - The network is owned by the
municipality and operated by the service provider,
which leases capacity from the municipality.
Service Provider Owned and Operators - Through a
franchise agreement, the service provider delivers low
cost or no cost capacity for municipal public
services. The networks support multiple service
providers in a wholesale model that can become a
significant revenue generator for the municipality.
Panel Discussion Overview
What makes a city or town
into a community? Wireless broadband connectivity
can help create a new sense of belonging and a greater
sense of identity as a member of a true community of
peers. That community forms a foundation -
providing everyone with service, support, stimulation
and an opportunity for advancement from both an economic
and social perspective.
Come hear our experts talk
about their experiences in making the Digital City come
alive.
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