Lee Afflerbach Columbia Telecommunications Port Angeles Broadband Communications Issues
The 1970’s – 1 MPS Urban CATV planning (2 way, multi-channel) Fiber Optic Technology - early development Digital Telephone Technology - early development Internet Protocols Developed under APRANET Cell spectrum established by FCC The 1980’s – 10 MPS Wide Spread Urban CATV deployment Backbone Fiber Optic Cable Technology implemented byTelco's and CATV Digital Cable in planning stage Commercial dialup ISP’s Vehicle based analog cell system deployment A Quick Overview of 4 Decades of Nationwide Telecom Innovation
4 Decades of Innovation (Cont.) The 1990’s – (1GBPS) Operational 2 way CATV deployed nationwide Fiber Optic Cable backbone for CATV and Telco’s Digital Video standards or both CATV and Broadcast High speed Internet – DSL & Cable TV modems Digital Personnel Cell Phone with data capability 2000 and on (10GBS+) Fully integrated voice, data and video Internet protocol networks Transmission Fiber Optic Cable Technology connecting closer to end users Full Interoperability between Fiber, Cable, Cell and Wireless technologies' Smartphone, IPhone & Pad Mobile
Local New Initiatives CPI City wide Fiber Network Upgrade to 1 GHz Technology Public Private Partnership Provides low cost –high capacity service well below prevailing national rates BTOP Wireless Network Major portion of the funding coming from stimulus monies Public Safety a key focus Include a public access component Work in concert with both CPI fiber network and AMI technology Advanced Metering Infrastructure Wireless access based Interface with Fiber and BTOP wireless network
Long term Issues Renewal of the Wave Broadband Cable TV Franchise Compliance with existing agreement 2014 needs assessment Future requirements Developing a public private partnership to operate the new BTOP network Services to be provided Potential revenues to the city Use as a vehicle for economic development City’s long term relationship with CPI As a service provider CPI ownership and control Future sale, City first right of refusal, discount