Beyond Grants and Capex: Bridging the Digital Divide Sustainably

Unprecedented levels of federal funding are flowing to broadband, but these are typically capital expenditures to build or expand networks. Once the infrastructure is in place, service providers need sustainable business models to support operating costs. These models need to be considered from the outset, because infrastructure choices, network architectures and partner relationships can impact opex. What strategies and best practices will help network operators build sustainable networks to bridge the digital divide?