Planning

Great results can only come from sound beginnings 

We know a “one size fits all” approach doesn’t work for our members. The technology path that works for one member may not be right for another. We also know that planning is essential when making significant, often generational, technology investments.

Our Broadband Feasibility Studies, Smart Grid Technology Planning and Funding Services are customized for each member based on your realities – service area, financial situation, current infrastructure, demographics and competitive environment.

The result is a meaningful analysis that empowers you make sound decisions. Our experienced team takes the time to review options with you, make recommendations and develop a technology approach that’s best for you.

Planning also helps you see how all the pieces fit together and figure out what’s next. When you build a broadband network, how can it benefit future smart grid applications? When you deploy a mobile voice and data service, what does it mean for your broadband subscriber base?

We see the big picture, and we take the long view because we that’s what a partner should do.

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Project to Bring Broadband to Rural Vermont Wins Grants

Two grants totaling more than $16 million to support broadband construction projects. Most of the support – $15,899,089 – goes to the Communications Union District serving the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) to carry on a project connecting 45 rural towns in three counties to fiber broadband. 

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How We Help Our Members Plan Their Projects

Sixth Circuit Title II Oral Arguments Center on Major Questions Issue

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit heard oral arguments on the FCC’s “Open Internet” order. Parties opposing regulation of the internet through extensive Title II regulation raised Major Questions Doctrine issues, while the FCC argued that Congress has delegated authority to determine Title II status to the Commission. There is no indication of when the court will decide the case. The Sixth Circuit stayed the effects of the current Title II decision in the summer.

Webinar Recording – Broadband Labels: From Confusion to Compliance

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Webinar Recording – BEAD IS COMING – Ready or Not

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