Our Resource Library

CTC Technology & Energy staff have been widely published on telecommunications topics. Here is a small sample of our reports, FCC filings, and presentations.

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All WiFi Projects Are Not the Same: A Comparison of Major Community Wireless Plans

January 9, 2014 by CTC Technology & Energy

CTC Principal Engineer and Analyst Thomas Asp (April 2007)

Broadband Feasibility Study

January 9, 2014 by CTC Technology & Energy

Prepared for the City of Spring Hill, Kansas (February 2018)

FTTP Architecture and Technical Issues: UTC Broadband Workshop

January 9, 2014 by CTC Technology & Energy

Prepared for the UTC Broadband Workshop (July 2014)

Partnering and Financial Issues: UTC Broadband Workshop

January 9, 2014 by CTC Technology & Energy

Prepared for the UTC Broadband Workshop (July 2014)

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2022

Fixed Wireless Technologies and Their Suitability for Broadband Delivery

Prepared by CTC for the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society (June 2022)

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Webinar: Public-Private Partnership Strategies for Community Broadband

Prepared by CTC for the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society (January 2022)

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The Era of the Broadband Public-Private Partnership: New Trends and Opportunities in the Wake of COVID-19

Prepared for the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society (2021)

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2021

Is the FCC’s Reverse Auction Fatally Wounded or Just Bloodied?

Published by the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society (April 2021)

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FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction Was Supposed to Significantly Reduce America’s Rural Broadband Gap

Published by the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society (December 2020)

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Guide to Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities in the U.S.

Prepared for the Internet Society (February 2021)

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State of Georgia Analysis of Fixed Wireless Options

Prepared for the Georgia Technology Authority (December 2020)

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2020

Public Infrastructure/Private Service: A Shared-Risk Partnership Model for 21st Century Broadband Infrastructure

New white paper released October 14, 2020

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Fiber-to-the-Premises Feasibility Study

Prepared for Multnomah County, Oregon September 2020

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Fiber-to-the-Premises Feasibility Study

Prepared for Multnomah County, Oregon September 2020

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State of New Mexico Broadband Strategic Plan and Rural Broadband Assessment

Prepared for the New Mexico Department of Information Technology Office of Broadband (June…

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2019

Broadband Access Study

Prepared for King County, Washington December 2019

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Strategies for Improving Broadband Service in Wildwood

Prepared for the City of Wildwood, Missouri (September 2019)

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Alignment of Click! Policy Goals with Partner Proposals

Prepared for the City of Tacoma, Wash., and Tacoma Public Utilities (March 2019)

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Presentation of Public-Private Partnership Term Sheets to Tacoma City Council

Prepared for the Tacoma City Council (March 2019)

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Small Cell Standards and Processes: Protecting Community Assets, Interests, and Public Safety

Prepared for the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (Februar…

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2018

Declaration of Andrew Afflerbach in Response to the FCC’s Draft Order, “Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment”

Prepared for the Smart Communities and Special Districts Coalition (September 2018)

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Declaration of Andrew Afflerbach for Submission to the FCC in Response to the Proposed T-Mobile/Sprint Merger

Prepared for the Communications Workers of America (August 2018)

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Understanding the AMI Deployment/ Upgrade Process and Ensuring Quality Relationships with Your AMI Vendor

CTC Principal Engineer and Analyst Tom Asp (July 2018)

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Testimony on NTIA Reauthorization Act

Testimony of CTC President Joanne Hovis (June 2018)

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Leaping the Digital Divide: Encouraging Policies and Partnerships to Improve Broadband Access Across North Carolina

Prepared by the North Carolina League of Municipalities (March 2018)

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A Model for Understanding the Cost to Connect Anchor Institutions with Fiber Optics

Prepared for the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) (February 2018…

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Broadband Feasibility Study

Prepared for the City of Spring Hill, Kansas (February 2018)

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Testimony on Closing the Digital Divide: Broadband Infrastructure Solutions

Testimony of CTC President Joanne Hovis (January 2018)

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2017

New Mexico Broadband for Businesses Study

Prepared for the State of New Mexico (December 2017)

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Network Resiliency and Security Playbook

Prepared for The National Institute for Hometown Security (November 2017)

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Technical Guidance Regarding Broadband Infrastructure for Libraries

Prepared for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (October 2017)

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Connecting Libraries to the Future

Prepared for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (October 2017)

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Fiber for San Francisco Initiative – The Potential for Ubiquitous, Open Fiber-to-the-Premises in San Francisco

Prepared with IMG Rebel for the City of San Francisco (October 2017)

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Mobile Broadband Service Is Not an Adequate Substitute for Wireline

Prepared for the Communications Workers of America (October 2017)

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Strategic Fiber Plan

Prepared for the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge (September 2017)

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Fiber Business and Financial Model

Prepared for the City of Virginia Beach (May 2017)

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The Emerging World of Public–Private Partnerships

Published by the Benton Foundation (May 2017)

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City of Seattle Plan for Facilitating Equitable Access to Wireless Broadband Services

Prepared for the City of Seattle (April 2017)

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Technical Guide to Dig Once Policies

CTC Director of Engineering Andrew Afflerbach (April 2017)

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Producing Value Through Effective Governance

CTC Principal Analyst Ziggy Rivkin-Fish (April 2017)

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Declaration of Andrew Afflerbach for Submission to the FCC in the Mobilitie Docket

Prepared for the Smart Communities Siting Coalition (April 2017)

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Feasibility Study for Broadband in the North End of Harford County, MD

Prepared for Harford County, MD (March 2017)

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Testimony on Broadband: Deploying America’s 21st Century Infrastructure

Testimony of CTC President Joanne Hovis (March 2017)

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New Mexico Broadband for Business (BB4B) Study: Preliminary Policy Considerations

Prepared for the New Mexico Department of Information Technology (January 2017)

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2016

CTC Insights: How Localities Can Improve Wireless Service for the Public While Addressing Citizen Concerns

CTC Director of Engineering Andrew Afflerbach (November 2016)

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City of Madison, WI Fiber-to-the-Premises Feasibility Analysis

Prepared for Madison, WI (August 2016)

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City of Boulder Broadband Feasibility Study

Prepared for Boulder, CO (June 2016)

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City of Alexandria - Fiber Network Strategic Analysis

Prepared for the City of Alexandria (April 2016)

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Recommendation: The Potential for Pilot Funding for Gigabit Networking in Connecticut

Prepared for the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel (April 2016)

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A Brief Overview of Broadband Deficiencies in Connecticut

Prepared for the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel (March 2016)

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Broadband in Connecticut: Opportunities for the State and Localities to Enable World-Class Broadband

Prepared for the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel (March 2016)

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LTE‐U Interference in Unlicensed Spectrum: the Impact on Local Communities and Recommended Solutions

Prepared for WiFiForward (February 2016)

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2015

City of Palo Alto FTTP Master Plan

Prepared for Palo Alto, CA (September 2015)

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City of Palo Alto Wireless Master Plan

Prepared for Palo Alto, CA (September 2015)

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City of Seattle Fiber-to-the-Premises Feasibility Study

Prepared for the City of Seattle, WA (June 2015)

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Overview of E-rate Modernization

CTC President Joanne Hovis (June 2015)

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Overview of Rural Child Poverty Telehealth Network Grant Program Funding Opportunity

CTC President Joanne Hovis (May 2015)

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City of Huntsville, AL RFI - Partnership for Rocket City-Gig City

Prepared for Huntsville, AL (April 2015)

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Overview of Economic Development Administration Funding Opportunity

CTC President Joanne Hovis (March 2015)

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Joint Private-Sector and Associations Letter to Senator Eric Schmitt re: SB266

Prepared for the Missouri Senate Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and Local Govern…

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Economic Development Killer App for Local Fiber Networks

Prepared by the Coalition for Local Internet Choice in collaboration with Broadband Commun…

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2014

New Mexico Statewide Broadband Strategic Plan

Prepared for the State of New Mexico (December 2014)

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Utility Broadband Guide

Prepared for the Utilities Telecom Council (November 2014)

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Mobile Broadband Networks Can Manage Congestion While Abiding By Open Internet Principles

Prepared for the New America Foundation’s Open Technology Institute – Wireless Future …

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Comparative Analysis of Cable and Other Broadband Technologies

Prepared for Public Knowledge (November 2014)

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A Model for Understanding the Cost to Connect Schools and Libraries with Fiber Optics

Prepared for the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) (October 2014)…

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Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition Cost Study Cover Letter

Prepared for the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) (October 2014)…

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APPA 2014 Business and Financial Conference: Alternative Means to Adding to a Utility's Bottom Line

Prepared for APPA (September 2014)

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CTC Insight on Rural Broadband Experiments Application Process

CTC President Joanne Hovis (September 2014)

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New Broadband Funding Opportunity for Munis and Coops: FCC Rural Broadband Experiments

Prepared for the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (August 2014)

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CTC Insight on FCC Rural Broadband Experiments

CTC President Joanne Hovis (July 2014)

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Partnering and Financial Issues: UTC Broadband Workshop

Prepared for the UTC Broadband Workshop (July 2014)

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FTTP Architecture and Technical Issues: UTC Broadband Workshop

Prepared for the UTC Broadband Workshop (July 2014)

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The Next Generation Kentucky Information Highway: Building Fiber Optic Infrastructure

Prepared for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (July 2014)

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The Art of the Possible: An Overview of Public Broadband Options

This report is intended to serve as a primer for local government and community leaders on different approaches to public broadband networks. The report addresses broadband technologies, network business models, and the considerable benefits beyond the balance sheet that public networks can provide to communities.

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Understanding Broadband Performance Factors

Prepared for Broadband Communities Magazine (April 2014)

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Response to AT&T's Proposal for Wire Center Trials in the IP Transition Proceeding

Prepared for Public Knowledge (March 2014)

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The Case for Fiber in Champaign and Urbana

Prepared for the Urbana-Champaign Big Broadband Not-for-Profit (February 2014)

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Gigabit Communities: Technical Strategies for Facilitating Public or Private Broadband Construction in Your Community

CTC President Joanne Hovis & Director of Engineering Andrew Afflerbach (January 2014)

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Broadband Strategies Checklist

CTC President Joanne Hovis & Director of Engineering Andrew Afflerbach (January 2014)

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A Brief Assessment of Engineering Issues Related to Trial Testing for IP Transition

Prepared for Public Knowledge (January 2014)

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2013

Broadband in Kansas: Availability and Use Among Residents

Prepared for the Kansas Department of Commerce (December 2013)

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The State of the Art and Evolution of Cable Television and Broadband Technology

Prepared for the City of Seattle, WA (October 2013)

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Understanding and Maximizing AMI Benefits for Utilities

CTC Principal Engineer and Analyst Thomas Asp (September 2013)

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Washington, D.C. FirstNet Case Study: Both a Critical First Responder and a Service Provider

Presented by CTC Director of Engineering Andrew Afflerbach at FirstNet and Public Safety W…

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Preliminary Fiber Network Design and Business Plan Framework for Culver City, California

Prepared for the City of Culver City, CA (September 2013)

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The Business Case for Government Fiber Optics in Holly Springs

Prepared for the Town of Holly Springs, NC (June 2013)

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Critical Partners in Data Driven Science: Homeland Security and Public Safety

CTC Director of Engineering Andrew Afflerbach (April 2013)

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Enhancing Broadband in Lawrence: A Range of Strategic Options

Prepared for the City of Lawrence, KS (April 2013)

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The Business Case for Government Fiber Networks: There Is Life After I-Nets and Stimulus

Prepared for Broadband Communities Magazine (March 2013)

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FirstNet: State and Local Implementation Grant Program: Four Reasons Stakeholders Should Work-Together to Support the Development of Their State’s SLIGP Application

Prepared with The Baller Herbst Law Group, PC (February 2013)

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Building the Broadband Future: The Communications Needs of Kansas Schools, Libraries, and Hospitals

Prepared for the Kansas Department of Commerce (January 2013)

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2012

The New Mexico Broadband Program: Community Broadband Master Plan Guidebook

Prepared for the State of New Mexico (December 2012)

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EAGLE-Net in Context: an analysis of the processes and benefits of middle-mile broadband projects

Prepared for EAGLE-Net (November 2012)

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Broadband in Allegany County: Status, Opportunities, and Strategies

Prepared for Allegany County Public Schools, Board of Education (July 2012)

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The Use of Broadband and Demand for iFiber Among Community Anchor Institutions

Prepared for Northern Illinois University (July 2012)

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City of Batavia Broadband Study

Prepared for the City of Batavia, IL (July 2012)

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Considerations for Public Entities in Pricing and Leasing Dark Fiber

CTC President Joanne Hovis (June 2012)

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Broadband in Garrett County: A Strategy for Expansion and Adoption

Prepared for Garrett County, MD (May 2012)

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2011

The New Zealand Ultrafast Broadband Network: Flexible, Cost-Effective Open Access

Presented by CTC Director of Engineering Andrew Afflerbach at the FTTH Council’s 2011 Co…

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An Analysis of Rural Broadband Opportunities and Risks

Prepared for the United States Postal Service (September 2011)

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An Engineering Analysis of Public Rights-of-Way Processes in the Context of Wireline Network Design and Construction

Prepared for the National League of Cities (July 2011)

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Seattle Community Broadband Initiative: Defining the Strategic Vision, Goals, and Objectives, and Building the Business Case

Prepared for the City of Seattle (May 2011)

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2010

The Impact of Broadband Speed and Price on Small Business

Prepared for the U.S Small Business Administration (November 2010)

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Any Device and Any Application on Wireless Networks: A Technical Strategy for Evolution

Prepared for the New America Foundation (January 2010)

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2009

Future Fiber Architectures and Local Deployment Choices

Presented by CTC President Joanne Hovis at the FCC's Broadband Workshop (November 2009)

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Enhanced Communications in San Francisco: Phase II Fiber Optics Feasibility Report

Prepared for the City and County of San Francisco (October 2009)

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Benefits Beyond the Balance Sheet: Quantifying the Business Case for Fiber-to-the-Premises in Seattle

Prepared for the City of Seattle (September 2009)

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Brief Engineering Assessment: Cost estimate for building fiber optics to key anchor institutions

Prepared for the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) …

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Brief Engineering Assessment: Efficiencies available through simultaneous construction and co-location of communications conduit and fiber

Prepared for the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) …

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NCRnet: How the National Capital Region Built a 21st Century Regional Public Safety Communications Network

Prepared for the National Capital Region (NCRnet) (August 2009)

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Federal Communications Commission: Why City and County Communications Are at Risk

Presented by CTC Director of Engineering Andrew Afflerbach at the FCC's Broadband Workshop…

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2008

Evaluation of Potential Risks and Benefits of Municipal Broadband

Prepared for Seattle City Light (November 2008)

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An Engineering Assessment of Select Technical Issues Raised in the Re-auction of the D Block Spectrum

Prepared for the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, the Nat…

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2007

Busting the Technology Myths

Presented by CTC Principal Engineer Matthew DeHaven at the 2007 NATOA Conference (October …

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Primer on Technology

Presented by CTC Director of Engineering Andrew Afflerbach at the 2007 NATOA Conference (O…

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ParkWiFi

Prepared for the Journal of Municipal Telecommunications Policy (September 2007)

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WiFi in Skokie – Why Not? The SkokieLink Project

Prepared for the Journal of Municipal Telecommunications Policy (June 2007)

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An Engineering Assessment of Select Technical Issues Raised in the 700 MHz Proceeding

Prepared for the Free Press Media Access Project (May 2007)

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All WiFi Projects Are Not the Same: A Comparison of Major Community Wireless Plans

CTC Principal Engineer and Analyst Thomas Asp (April 2007)

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City of Tucson Wireless Feasibility Study

Prepared for the City of Tucson, AZ (May 2007)

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Fiber Optics for Government and Public Broadband: A Feasibility Study

Prepared for the City and County of San Francisco (January 2007)

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2006

The Value and Efficiency of an Inter-Jurisdictional Network: An NCRnet Business Case Analysis

Prepared for the National Capital Region Interoperability Program I-Nets Team (October 200…

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Fiber to the Premises and the Node: Key Technical Issues for Local Government

Prepared for the Journal of Municipal Telecommunications Policy (September 2006)

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The Requirements and Potential for an Inter-Jurisdictional Network: An NCRnet Needs Assessment

Prepared for the National Capital Region Interoperability Program I-Nets Team (May 2006)

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Technological Analysis of Open Access and Cable Television Systems

Prepared for the American Civil Liberties Union (December 2001)

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