Public Private Partnership Assessment and Advisement
At Vector Infrastructure Group, we work with local governments, broadband providers, community anchor institutions, county boards, and city councils to determine the best model and form of public-private partnerships (PPP) for broadband deployment. We aim to facilitate the collaboration needed to deliver advanced broadband services to communities of all sizes.
Varying communities and counties nationwide face challenges in providing advanced broadband to their residents. These areas, though small, often have diverse economies, populations, geographies, and technology providers. Public-private partnerships (PPP) enable local governments and businesses to combine their resources and technical knowledge to deliver state-of-the-art services to their citizens.
In simple terms, a partnership means that the county or municipality builds community support, identifies its needs, and offers its resources to make broadband deployment more financially attractive to the provider. In exchange, the broadband provider supplies its technical expertise, innovation, equipment, and capital investment to underserved or unserved areas within the community. Ultimately, both parties share the risks and costs associated with broadband deployment.
Public-private partnerships can take various forms. For instance, a city or county might propose a cost-sharing arrangement to broadband providers, where the municipality contributes a predetermined portion of the costs to expand broadband in underserved or unserved regions. A community anchor tenant, such as a school system, community college, hospital, or public safety system, could provide a reliable starting point for the network and a hub for residents seeking wireless broadband access before the network is established or expanded.
Furthermore, towns, cities, or counties can lease rights of way at no or reduced cost for broadband infrastructure installation. Additionally, municipalities can offer their vertical assets – such as tall buildings and water towers – to broadband providers at no or reduced fees for installing fixed wireless internet equipment. Municipalities can implement various policies to encourage the formation of public-private partnerships and expand broadband access.
By leveraging our expertise and connections, Vector Infrastructure Group ensures that the collaboration between local governments and private entities results in successful and efficient broadband deployment, enhancing connectivity and technological advancement in diverse communities nationwide.
Throughout the process, we help you stay on course and mitigate risks. Our broadband network planning and design services include the following phases:
Research
We conduct thorough research on your region, evaluating competition and available broadband speeds. Key factors for future service needs are then defined, such as:
- Network Elements
- Systems
- Processes
- Data Models
- Identification
We identify essential areas to further your business plan development, focusing on:
- Community Anchor Institutes (CAI) and Potential Customer Targets (Commercial/Residential)
- Community Growth Areas
- Additional Infrastructure Plan such as DOT, CAI growth
Analysis
Proactive analysis of all service provider environments minimizes surprises and associated costs, leading to:
- Streamlined maintenance processes
- Prevention of unforeseen budget increases
- Enhanced oversight of customer spending
- Superior budget forecasting through future capital needs assessment
- Proactive preparation for emergencies impacting customer experience
- Network Strategy Development
Our network planning provides a clear roadmap from your current state to your desired future state, potentially involving technologies such as:
- Architecture: NGPON/GPON/EPO
- Active Ethernet
- Wireless/CRBS/LTE
- 5G