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May 10, 2018 The Role of Broadband in Smart Communities NCSL Smart Communities’ Foundation Partnership
Transcript of NCSL Smart Communities’ Foundation Partnership
May 10, 2018
The Role of Broadband in Smart Communities
NCSL Smart Communities’ Foundation Partnership
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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) advises on telecom policy issues
• Expanding broadband access and adoption
• Expanding the use of spectrum by all users
• Ensuring that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth
• Supporting public safety communications
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NTIA’s BroadbandUSA program educates stakeholders, facilitates relationships, and provides helpful resources
Arm stakeholders with key information to have more effective discussions with providers
Convene & facilitate the right conversations
Provide guidance to stakeholders, partners and providers
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Broadband Network Architecture 101
Major high-speed transmission lines that link smaller networks across the country
Backbone
Connection between the backbone network and local networks
Middle Mile
Connection between the local network and end user homes and businesses
Last Mile
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Broadband is Critical to Smart Communities!Assess your broadband landscape before embarking on a Smart State or Smart Community project!
Current Broadband Landscape
• Existing Infrastructure• Incumbent Providers• Terrain and Climate• Legacy Franchise Agreements
• Local Demand • Internet Traffic • Permitting Requirements• Private Rights-of-Way
Network Type
Backbone
Middle Mile
Last Mile
Technology
Fiber
Copper-based
Wireless
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Broadband Technologies: No Silver Bullets!
Technology Backbone Middle Mile Last MileFiber
Aerial FiberBuried Fiber
Copper-BasedCoaxial Cable
DSLWireless
FixedMobile (4G/5G)
SatelliteMicrowave
Application
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• Improve Access and Inclusion • More Sustainable Programs• Drive Cost Savings • Increase Economic Development • Workforce Development
• Innovation• Improve Education and Public Health• Community Resiliency• Civic engagement • Data Driven Decisions
Objectives of Smart Communities’ Programs
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Smart Communities: An Interconnected Technology Stack
Source: Presentation by Gary Haslip, CIO, City of San Diego at the Middle East Security Awards, Dubai, 2016
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Smart Communities: State Roles
• Strategic Planning• Broadband and Smart States• State Broadband Offices • State CIOs / Technology Departments• Procurement Leadership• Departmental Initiatives
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• NIST’s GCTC brings together – Industry– Universities – Non-profits– Local and state government
• Share knowledge and best practices on smart community initiatives– Transportation– Energy & Water– Public Safety– Healthcare & Environment– Integration and Management
Global Cities Team Challenge
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• Public Wifi– Economic development, tourism,
education benefits– Part of many smart communities
strategies
• Objectives– Conduct Multi-City Deployments– Convene Workshops of
Stakeholders– Develop Implementation
Blueprint
• Stakeholders– Governments– Federal Agencies– Universities – Industry
• Implementation Blueprint https://pages.nist.gov/GCTC/– Covers procurement, project
management, P3s, financing options and technical considerations
Public Wifi Super Cluster
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Ag & Rural Super Cluster
Rural CommunitiesPotential collaborations to streamline and improve government services, education, workforce
development and deploy regional approaches.
AgricultureLooking at ways to
streamline food sheds (supply chain, i.e., farm to table) and increase smart
ag (crops, livestock).
HealthCare Collaborating on telehealth projects (wearables, data
analytics, remote monitoring), telemedicine (physical and mental), blockchain, and
cybersecurity.
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• State Funding• Public Private Partnerships• National Science Foundation (NSF)• Department of Transportation (DOT)• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)• National Aeronautics & Space Administration
(NASA)• Housing & Urban Development (HUD)• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)• Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Funding Options
BroadbandUSA: A Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects
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• Andy SpurgeonChief of [email protected]
• Jean RiceBroadband Development [email protected]
BroadbandUSA is available to help states and communities with broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and smart communities efforts!
BBUSA Resources:• Implementing a Broadband
Network Vision: A Toolkit for Local and Tribal Governments
• Community Broadband Roadmap Toolkit
• Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects
• Using Partnerships to Power Smart Cities
• More on our website!
