U.P. Wide Broadband Meeting - Thursday, March 25 1-3 p.m - EUP Regional Planning
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U.P. Wide Broadband Meeting Thursday, March 25 1-3 p.m. Learn about Phase I of the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and how planned projects will bring high speed connectivity to rural areas. Local partners will be joined by a representative from the Atlantic Engineering Group to discuss their anticipated needs and next steps for implementation. Agenda 1:00- 1:15 Introductions Tom Stephenson, Community Tech Advisor, Connect Michigan 1:15- 1:45 Bringing High Speed Broadband to Unserved Areas of the U.P. James H. Salter, P.E., Chairman, Atlantic Engineering Group (AEG) 1:45- 2:30 Questions from Community, Workforce, and Economic Development Team 2:30- 3:00 Audience Q&A
U.P. Wide Broadband Meeting
March 25, 2021
MEDC and Connect Michigan
Technical Assistance and Planning
Four primary tasks
• Serve as the state’s primary point of contact for broadband
and establish an online clearinghouse for broadband and
technology resources.
• Establish and facilitate a state-level taskforce to address the
state’s broadband challenges.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to communities
and ISPs through meetings, presentations, capacity building,
and training.
• Conduct in-depth broadband community engagements
with eight multi-county regions across the state.
Connecting Michigan Taskforce
(CMIT)
External Subject
Guidance
Matter Experts
Needs
State
Broadband
Strategy
TA and Resources
Resources
Communities &
Needs
Institutions
MEDC and Connect Michigan’s Targeted
Regions for Broadband Improvements
Most
“Unserved/Underserved”
Regions
1. Midland, Tuscola, Huron
2. St. Clair, Lapeer
3. Newaygo, Lake, Oceana
4. Oscoda, Montmorency,
Crawford
5. Presque Isle, Cheboygan
6. Van Buren, Allegan
7. Mackinac, Chippewa, Luce
8. Lenawee, Jackson, Monroe
*Chosen due to high number of eligible
locations for the forthcoming FCC
RDOF auction
Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)/904 Auction
1. $9.2 billion subsidy program/ $16 billion was offered for the 904
auction or Phase 1.
2. Funding will be serving 5.2 million unserved homes and businesses
3. 97.9% of the locations will receive speeds of 100/20 Mbps- 2 TB data
caps
4. 85% of locations will be receiving gigabit speeds 1,000/500 Mbps – 2
TB data caps
5. 6 year build out, with a ten year payment schedule.
6. 40% of the build by year 3 - 60% by year 4 – 80% by year 5 – finish
the rest and addition locations in year 6
7. U.P. Totals – 44,873 locations to be served with $171.4 million in
subsidies -12-06-2020 data
8. Phase 2 – $11.2 billion for partially served areas is waiting for the
DODC data collections which will delay the 905 Auction 18/24
months
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9. Material and Labor shortage
Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)
Digital Opportunity Data Collection
1. Digital Opportunity Data Collection: To bring broadband to every unserved
part of the United States, ‘we must know where broadband service is
available, and where it is not’. The FCC is in the process of creating more
granular, precise maps on the availability of fixed and mobile broadband
service with the Digital Opportunity Data Collection (DODC).
2. RDOF Phase II will not happen until the DODC and new broadband map is
fully stood up and can be used to guide Phase II eligibility. Acting
Chairwoman Rosenworcel has made that clear. It will likely be at least 12-18
months before any new DODC map can be created. Therefore, we’re looking
at 24 months or more before any RDOF Phase II (Auction 905) is
implemented.
3. The Federal Communications Commission will begin collecting first-hand
accounts on broadband availability and service quality directly from
consumers as part of its Broadband Data Collection program. A new
webpage, www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData, explains the FCC’s program and
provides direct links to consumer resources including a new “share your 6
broadband experience” option.
FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit
Program/Closing the Digital Divide
Goal: $3.2 billion federal initiative to help lower the cost of high-speed
internet for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic
Benefit:
• Up to $50/month discount for broadband services;
• Up to $75/month discount for broadband services for households on
Tribal lands; and
• A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or
tablet purchased through a participating provider.
• The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service
discount and one device discount per eligible household.
Who is Eligible:
• Qualifies for the Lifeline program,
• Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program
• Experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020, and the
household had a total income in 2020 below $99,000 for single filers and
$198,000 for joint filers;
• Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year; or meets the
eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or
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COVID-19 program.
American Rescue Plan
$7.171 billion – Emergency Connectivity Fund
• Infusion to the FCC’s E-rate program for schools and libraries
• Home connectivity- for devices and internet service. Eligible equipment
includes Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, devices that combine a
modem and router, and connected devices.
$219.8 billion – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Used for economic recovery purposes
• Some of the uses listed -essential workers, government services,
water, sewer, and broadband
$9.961 billion – Homeowner Assistance Fund
• “mitigate financial hardships associated with the coronavirus pandemic,”
• Qualified expenses include mortgage payment assistance, and notably,
internet service.
Other Broadband Focused Programs • FCC Telehealth Round 2 – $250 million • NTIA Tribal Connectivity Grants – $1 billion • NTIA Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Grants – $300 million / CMIC Grants(?) • NTIA Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program – $285 million
UP Hotspots
Resources and Information Sources Michigan Hotspot Map Wi-Fi Hotspots (arcgis.com) County, State Broadband Coverage Maps and Interactive Broadband Map Mapping & Analysis | Connect Michigan (connectednation.org) Connected Nation Michigan website Connect Michigan (connectednation.org) Connected Nation Michigan – Facebook page (20+) Connected Nation Michigan | Facebook
Questions? Tom Stephenson Community Technology Advisor Connected Nation Michigan tstephenson@connectmi.org tstephenson@connectednation.org (248) 376-4046 mobile
U.P. Wide Broadband Meeting Thursday, March 25 1-3 p.m. Learn about Phase I of the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and how planned projects will bring high speed connectivity to rural areas. Local partners will be joined by a representative from the Atlantic Engineering Group to discuss their anticipated needs and next steps for implementation. Agenda 1:00- 1:15 Introductions Tom Stephenson, Community Tech Advisor, Connect Michigan 1:15- 1:45 Bringing High Speed Broadband to Unserved Areas of the U.P. James H. Salter, P.E., Chairman, Atlantic Engineering Group (AEG) 1:45- 2:30 Questions from Community, Workforce, and Economic Development Team 2:30- 3:00 Audience Q&A
RDOF Rural Broadband in Michigan
Who We Are: v Who is Atlantic Engineering Group?
Atlantic Engineering Group is a pioneer & innovator in broadband network deployments.
AEG designs, constructs, & manages fiber optic network solutions.
Atlantic Engineering Group (AEG)
Initial focus of AEG was to assist
was founded in 1996. Privately held
municipal utilities with new
company based in Buford, GA
telecommunications infrastructure.
(suburb of Atlanta).
Over past 25 years, exclusively
Provide full turn-key services -
focused on designing and building
engineering (design), construction,
Middle Mile Fiber and Fiber-To-The-
project management, customer
Home (FTTH) networks. All fiber, all
installations, and operations
the time.
Approximately 2,800,000 homes
130+ Fiber Projects completed (63
passed, and 50,000 miles of fiber
FTTH)
plant completedv Project Map
RDOF Winnings In Michigan • 139 census blocks • 48,449 locations/homes
Market 1 : Western Upper Peninsula • 25,194 RDOF locations • ~3,421 fiber miles
Market 2: Eastern Upper Peninsula • 15,428 RDOF locations • ~1,543 fiber miles
Market 3: Thumb • 7,827 RDOF locations • ~838 fiber miles
• FCC Requirements:
• The FCC RDOF Grant is paid over 10 yrs.
FCC • The FCC gives 6 yrs. to provide services
Requirements vs. • Our Plan:
Our Plan • We intend to build ‘at-risk’ and offer
services throughout the territory within 4
yrs.• What does it mean to be “Well-Served”
in 2021 and beyond
Additional • Winning RDOF CBGs will be built
Opportunity • Are there other areas with need?
• Are there other areas with desire?Operator:
• Heritage of Community Partnership
• Partner with local schools, governments, & institutions
• Multiple Local Offices
Our Presence
• Hire ~75 Local Employees
o Technicians
o Engineers
in Your o Customer Service & Care
o Management
Community
Constructor:
• Core Team of Seasoned Managers
• Hire Local Employees
o Subcontractors
o Permanent W-2 employeesContact:
James Salter, AEG President
jsalter@aeg.ccRegional Planning
Organization Contacts:
CUPPAD: Ryan Soucy rsoucy@cuppad.org
WUPPDR: Jerald Wuorenmaa jwuorenmaa@wuppdr.org
EUPPDR: Jeff Hagan jshagan@eup-planning.orgYou can also read
