While we're not quite finished with the overall project, the C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium]( has been busy in the second half of 2020. Accomplishments include a Business Model White Paper, three completed case studies and a new article on the need for gigabit speeds. Here's a closer look:
Every town needs gigabit-speed broadband
The Cosortium's latest article explores how very high-speed broadband in rural communities can attract and retain businesses. We also look at mmWave - the only fixed wireless technology that can provide definitive Gigabit connections now and has the capacity to provide multi-Gigabit speeds in the future. Learn more here.
Business Model White Paper
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The Consortium's third white paper, 3rd Party Enablement Business Models for Rural Broadband, focuses on rural broadband business modeling - expounding on the third-party engagement model previously introduced in example market case studies. This paper highlights business challenges of rural broadband and suggests ways to improve on the standard, urban-focused business approach through innovative enablement models and tool improvements intended to reduce time and cost for all parties. Learn more here.](
3 new case studies
Our three new case studies focus on how to increase rural broadband availability through community and business partnerships. You'll learn real-world examples of how different technologies and business models can be combined in a market-specific manner to reduce cost for all parties. Learn more here.](