Act Now to Secure Your Community's Broadband Future
Precision Guidance for Your Community to Make the Most of BEAD Funding Allocation
With more than $42 billion in grant funding flowing to state broadband programs, it is crucial that you act now to plan effectively. Don't miss out on this unique chance to secure funding for your community's broadband projects.
At HR Green, we recognize the vital role communities play in ensuring broadband access to their residents. Access and adoption of broadband are a vital utility for communities to stay relevant and compete in the 21st century economy.
Our experienced team of broadband professionals is ready to help you determine your community's specific needs and provide unwavering support throughout every step of the implementation process.
SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY COMMUNITY
Experience seamless broadband connectivity with our "Broadband Connect" service package. Many smaller communities recognize the need to bring the private sector to the table in order to solve connectivity challenges. Our expert team will guide you through the process of identifying and collaborating with the right telecommunications provider to build a robust broadband infrastructure that meets your needs. From start to finish, we're here to help you maximize your BEAD funding allocation.
When working with a provider to pursue grants and improve broadband, we will:
- Research grant eligibility
- Review of providers in the area
- Coordinate outreach to area providers
- Develop high-level design and costing for grant-eligible area
- Increase ISP interest in serving your community
If you're curious about exploring options beyond the private sector, we're here to guide you with our “Broadband Plan” services. Discover the best use of resources with our help by comparing both public and private sector broadband options. We’ll help you make the most effective use of your resources.
With more than 50 successful projects completed, our team focuses on guiding your community and elected officials through a complex and ever-changing environment to develop an actionable strategy for improved broadband in your community.
Our "Broadband Plan" services include the following:
- Research grant eligibility
- Verify broadband assets (public and private as can be determined)
- Review policies and permitting processes to align with broadband goals
- Develop a Market Assessment to determine provider reported coverage, infrastructure and speeds
- Survey residents to verify or contradict provider reported coverage (and to challenge FCC maps if needed)
- Coordinate key stakeholder meetings to determine current needs and satisfaction and future needs
- Develop high-level design and costing of potential broadband improvement options
- Establish a Vision with your elected leadership
- Coordinate outreach to providers, including a Request For Expressions of Interest to determine their desire to provide broadband improvement
- Develop actionable recommendations and plans for options to improve broadband
With HR Green's "Broadband Complete" Services. Our holistic approach to becoming a municipal broadband provider will guide and assist you every step of the way. With our help, you can maximize your BEAD funding allocation and make the most of your community broadband services. Don't settle for less – achieve full control today.
Our “Broadband Complete” package of services includes all of Broadband Plan services with the addition of:
- Help you to implement a municipal broadband utility
- Assess and recommend best build options
- Facilitate decisions on ownership/governance models (own and operate, own and lease, own and contracting an owner, etc.)
- Develop bondable financial models
- Network Engineering and equipment selection
- Complete detailed design and permitting documents
- Oversee construction program, including contractor and material management
- Oversee construction