Approach
Our experienced broadband development team has a proven track record helping community stakeholders initiate action on broadband services and programs. We've accomplished this for our team's client communities through leadership facilitation and education on leading-edge broadband technologies and industry best practices. We take a holistic, yet customized, approach throughout our areas of services, tailored to the broadband goals of the community, agency, or broadband provider seeking our guidance:
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Services
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Specialty Areas and Team Members
Technical & Resource Management: Curtis Dean (CBAN Executive Director) Finance & Infrastructure: Todd Kielkopf (Practice Leader) Strategy & Digital Transformation: Aaron Santos (Data & AI Stratigest), Tushar Sharma, Chris Draper, Ben Stineman |
Examples of Solutions and Successes
Administering a 3-county NDIA grant-funded digital equity program. Also advise another county and an economic development agency on digital empowerment program design. Analyzed maps and data, then prepared state broadband office applications for 2 counties, with 4 area submissions being ranked as Top 10 state priorities. Compiled high-level construction data and operating financial models for potential market expansion in 2 countywide studies, resulting in private providers now serving gaps. Team members have been lead advisers to a combined 7 startup broadband utilities, from pre-feasibility studies, to strategy implementation, and through operational launch. Specific client engagement and scope of work information is available upon request. |