Tuesday, November 19, 2002
EDPros in smaller metro markets can face difficulties building a broadband infrastructure. Battle Creek, MI is an example of a city moving ahead by installing a fiber optics loop. The lopp will connect the downtown with the airport and the industrial park.
Most Internet connections rely on traditional copper phone lines. Fiber optics transfer data thousands of times faster than conventional lines.
By installing conduits, the city bears an initial cost -- about $1.5 million -- that potential telecoms might be reluctant to pay. Later, the city can recoup its investment by leasing space in the conduits to the private sector. Learn more. Go
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The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
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Background on Ed Morrison
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Installing fiber optic networks in smaller metros
