Financial Model For the Trial
Ownership:
- City builds and owns the physical network
- City chooses an ISP to provide operations and services
City Council’s Financial Choices:
- Recover construction costs within 5 years
- Subscribers commit to repay 2/3 of the cost before construction
Resulting Offer to Residents:
- $1200 installation fee
- $45/month to city + $25-50/month to ISP
- 2.5-year commitment to the service