broadband 101 feasibility studies
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Border to Border BroadbandBroadband 101
Feasibility Studies
Mark Mrla – Business Unit ManagerFinley Engineering Company
(507) [email protected]
October 25, 2017
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Engineering for 64 years – nationwide
Engineering fiber projects for over 35 years
Finley Engineering Company
Company Background
Involved in 30 MN broadband grant applications over the 4 years offered
MN Broadband Grants
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Feasibility Studies
Making Projects Successful
In 2017Finley is completing feasibility studies for 8
Minnesota counties
Our Goals with Feasibility Studies•Provide the best chances of a successful broadband network•Study multiple options
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• Finley Engineering or Highly Experienced Study Provider
• Study Owner
o GIS/Mapping
o People who know details about the area and future plans
• Any potential Providers
• The community
Feasibility Study – Key Players
Making Projects Successful
Who Needs to be Involved?
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The key to finding good solutions is•Gathering the right data•Evaluating the right options
This is where experience pays off
Feasibility Study - Approach
Making Projects Successful
Effective Solutions
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• Fiber – Active, passive, various configurations, etc.
• Wireless – Tower based, mesh based, etc.
• Other technologies
• Hybrid Approaches
Feasibility Studies
Making Projects Successful
Technology Option Examples
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Interested providers (one or multiple)
All or parts of the community
Roles – own, operate, maintain, invest,….
Forming new entities
Feasibility Studies
Making Projects Successful
Providers and/or Partnerships
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Our typical studies fall into a 3 to 4 month timeframe, but could be shorter or longer depending upon:•Size•Complexity•Details and services required•Number of players involved•Availability of GIS/maps and other information
Feasibility Studies
Making Projects Successful
Timing
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There is usually a need to get at least some of the community actively involved in the process. Examples:
•Surveys
•Speed test verifications
•Service commitment signups to verify adequate take-rates
•Awareness, education, needs assessment
Feasibility Studies
Making Projects Successful
Community Involvement
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There is usually a need to get at least some of the community actively involved in the process. Examples:
•Surveys
•Speed test verifications
•Service commitment signups to verify adequate take-rates
•Awareness, education, needs assessment
Feasibility Studies
Making Projects Successful
Community Involvement