Lee AfflerbachColumbia Telecommunications

Port Angeles Broadband Communications Issues

• The 1970’s – 1 MPSUrban CATV planning (2 way, multi-channel)Fiber Optic Technology - early development Digital Telephone Technology - early development Internet Protocols Developed under APRANETCell spectrum established by FCC

The 1980’s – 10 MPSWide Spread Urban CATV deploymentBackbone Fiber Optic Cable Technology implemented byTelco's and CATVDigital Cable in planning stageCommercial dialup ISP’sVehicle based analog cell system deployment

A Quick Overview of 4 Decades of Nationwide Telecom Innovation

4 Decades of Innovation (Cont.)

• The 1990’s – (1GBPS)

Operational 2 way CATV deployed nationwideFiber Optic Cable backbone for CATV and Telco’sDigital Video standards or both CATV and BroadcastHigh speed Internet – DSL & Cable TV modemsDigital Personnel Cell Phone with data capability

2000 and on (10GBS+)Fully integrated voice, data and video Internet protocol networksTransmission Fiber Optic Cable Technology connecting closer to end usersFull Interoperability between Fiber, Cable, Cell and Wireless technologies' Smartphone, IPhone & Pad Mobile

Local New Initiatives • CPI City wide Fiber Network• Upgrade to 1 GHz Technology• Public Private Partnership• Provides low cost –high capacity service well below prevailing• national rates

• BTOP Wireless Network• Major portion of the funding coming from stimulus monies• Public Safety a key focus• Include a public access component • Work in concert with both CPI fiber network and AMI technology

• Advanced Metering Infrastructure• Wireless access based• Interface with Fiber and BTOP wireless network

Long term Issues• Renewal of the Wave Broadband Cable TV Franchise• Compliance with existing agreement• 2014 needs assessment • Future requirements

• Developing a public private partnership to operate the new BTOP network• Services to be provided• Potential revenues to the city• Use as a vehicle for economic development

• City’s long term relationship with CPI• As a service provider• CPI ownership and control• Future sale, City first right of refusal, discount