Title
Presentation on Chatham County Broadband
Abstract
Action Requested: Request direction on further action to take.
Introduction & Background: On December 14, 2015, information was shared from the two day North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center Rural Broadband Assembly. As a result of that presentation and the direction received, efforts have been made to pursue knowledge, contacts, legal details, ideas, and more that are aimed at bringing broadband service to all Chatham County unserved areas. The desire to bring connectivity to all unserved remains very high and a highly interested and engaged team has come together and consistently worked in pursuing this objective. This presentation is to share the efforts that have been made, the information that has been gathered and the currently planned next steps.
Discussion & Analysis: The presentation will cover details about efforts made to pursue information, ideas, and strategies for planning solutions to enable broadband service to unserved areas of Chatham County.
Budgetary Impact: Not applicable at this time.
Recommendation: Continue efforts, use of assistance provided by the state broadband group facilitator highly recommended for expertise towards the goal of identifying actionable items to be approved and pursued.