This page is about efforts to create a community/municipal/public fiber infrastructure in Portland. It will include PTP brainstorming as well as updates on any work that the city does towards this goal.
Brainstorming Session/First Steps Towards Community Fiber
1/21/09 -
Create Wiki page to compile ideas and information. (Done!) MichaelWeinberg has domains portlandfiber.com/.org/.net These should be the public face of our information campaign.
Discussed funding/credit options: Contract or liens to present bank to secure loan for community built fiber. Potential community fiber model: Build-out in a limited area with subscribers purchasing their connection to the network for $1-2000. Pole attachments should cost around $1000/mile/year, except in downtown, where it is underground and covered by franchise fees. Should call Christensen and Tice to get ballpark installation costs.