1. Holistic Planning &
Deployment of Wireless
Networks
Dana Spiegel, New York City
Michael Maranda, Chicago
Peter Fleck, Minneapolis
Michael Lewis, New York City (Harlem)
Robin Chase, Boston

2. Philosophy
• Investment in city’s future
• Ubiquitous and affordable access
• Replaces dial-up
• Sustainable (not free?!)
• Create a marketplace, encourage competition
• Digital divide is important, but not primary driver
• Supplemental connectivity
• “We aren’t here for the benefit of the AT&T’s of the
world. They are here for our benefit. — Jim Baller
”
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3. Internet Users
Dial-up
Broadband
Not Online
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4. Internet Users
Primary
Market
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5. Strategy
• Involve community
• Include wireline plans
• Hybrid network deployment
• backhaul
• distribution
• organization
• Public amenity – free in public spaces
• Applications – communication, government services
• Build infrastructure, let ISPs use it (common carrier)
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6. Plan
• Include low cost service level
• “Low Income Triple Play”
• End user equipment
• Computers
• Training
• Partnerships with local communities and non-profits
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7. Business Models
• Sponsorship – NYCwireless
• Government owned and operated
• Government owned, operated by contractor
• Non-profit
• For-profit partnership
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