Business case summary
This is a summarized version of the business case:
Note section 2 is based on a business case scenario developed by the Task force in collaboration with CBBC and the City of Rossland to date. It is subject to discussion and further developments such as securing ISP (internet service providers), subscriber numbers, etc. The City of Rossland is not an ISP provider see the FAQ page for more.
1) Bringing the broadband connection to the City Hall
$40,000 however the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation subsidizes this. So upfront connection cost is 0
Cost per month $1250.
Return on investment: The proposed business case includes switching the City internet and online phone package to the CBBC network at a savings of $1200 a month. The City would then be paying approx $50 a month more however longer term plans for the Basin open network will include exploration of shared municipal servers and services allowing numerous Basin municipalities to cost share of various services reducing City costs further.
2) Running broadband to the City buildings and downtown core (phase 1 Columbia Ave. between St. Paul and Spokane, and Washington St. from Columbia to 1st Ave.) All businesses and residences within this build-out plan would be offered the opportunity to access the network.
Cost: $185, 000
Task force grant application (pending approval) $75,000 and tax rebates lower cost to $105,000
Return on investment comes from several places:
1) Improved tax base and business/personal relocation attraction; given 2 Rossland business have documented they will move 4 employees here in the 12 months following broadband implementation and 5 more within 36 months that suggests 9 new individuals and families with high income work supplementing the Rossland economy as a direct result of broadband. The Task for has provided reference to numerous case studies which demonstrate the trend for businesses to move to regions with fast stable broadband.
2) Service provision fees from subscribers: and ISO provider will manage the provision of service and % of revenues will flow back to the City of Rossland. Business scenarios with a goal of 18 connections would see an ROI in approx 10 years. It is the hope of the Task force that subscription levels will actually be higher and a shorter recovery of the City of Rossland investment returned in a shorter time period.
Note section 2 is based on a business case scenario developed by the Task force in collaboration with CBBC and the City of Rossland to date. It is subject to discussion and further developments such as securing ISP (internet service providers), subscriber numbers, etc. The City of Rossland is not an ISP provider see the FAQ page for more.
1) Bringing the broadband connection to the City Hall
$40,000 however the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation subsidizes this. So upfront connection cost is 0
Cost per month $1250.
Return on investment: The proposed business case includes switching the City internet and online phone package to the CBBC network at a savings of $1200 a month. The City would then be paying approx $50 a month more however longer term plans for the Basin open network will include exploration of shared municipal servers and services allowing numerous Basin municipalities to cost share of various services reducing City costs further.
2) Running broadband to the City buildings and downtown core (phase 1 Columbia Ave. between St. Paul and Spokane, and Washington St. from Columbia to 1st Ave.) All businesses and residences within this build-out plan would be offered the opportunity to access the network.
Cost: $185, 000
Task force grant application (pending approval) $75,000 and tax rebates lower cost to $105,000
Return on investment comes from several places:
1) Improved tax base and business/personal relocation attraction; given 2 Rossland business have documented they will move 4 employees here in the 12 months following broadband implementation and 5 more within 36 months that suggests 9 new individuals and families with high income work supplementing the Rossland economy as a direct result of broadband. The Task for has provided reference to numerous case studies which demonstrate the trend for businesses to move to regions with fast stable broadband.
2) Service provision fees from subscribers: and ISO provider will manage the provision of service and % of revenues will flow back to the City of Rossland. Business scenarios with a goal of 18 connections would see an ROI in approx 10 years. It is the hope of the Task force that subscription levels will actually be higher and a shorter recovery of the City of Rossland investment returned in a shorter time period.
