1. President and CEO of Towerstream
Industry Perspective
January 20, 2010
Jeff Thompson
President and CEO of Towerstream

2. Towerstream delivers high speed wireless Internet access to businesses.

3. Towerstream Background
Delivers high-speed, wireless broadband to businesses in the largest U.S. markets using 4G
High-margin, recurring revenue model with substantial network capacity
We own and control our entire network
Offers simple products that customers can understand and buy over the phone

4. Broadband Stimulus Background
Why do we need it?
Expanding access to broadband for all Americans
Program overview
BTOP vs. BIP
What’s available?
Benefits
Economic – jobs, jobs, jobs!
Lower priced broadband
Productivity gains
Underserved/unserved areas
How does the government define it?
Urban AND rural

5. The Application Process
Requirements for applicants
Shovel ready
Net neutral
20% match
Where are we now?
2,200 organizations applied
Seeking a total of $28 billion
Service providers (including Towerstream)
Cities and towns
Non-profit organizations

6. Why 4G? Price Future proofed networks Speed
Wireless technology is always less expensive to deploy than wire line
Cheaper to maintain and repair
More bang for the government’s buck!
Future proofed networks
4G is the future of communications
Allows for new applications with mobility and portability in mind
Speed
Wireless offers a faster roll-out than wire line
Networks will be faster with 4G – users can do more
Create jobs more quickly with a sustainable technology
Jeff

7. What’s Next? Delivery of funds to first tranche grant winners
Second and third tranche applications
Delivery of networks