One other option, depending on local politics, is to get the local ordinance redrafted to accommodate broadband providers in the ROW easements. Where doing the CATV franchise agreement isn’t an option for whatever reason, this is a relatively painless route to try, too.
From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hogg Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 12:04 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Laying your own fiber? AFAIK, the 2 primary ways to get access to ROW for most of the US is a Franchise agreement and/or CLEC certification. This gets you into the Utility ROW Easements without issues. Many properties have ROW Utility easements. If you plan to do Video, you might as well do the CATV franchise agreement. This typically gets you into the Utility ROW easements and easements set aside for the city. Some states have allowed broadband providers to use utility easements. Unless you are prepared to spend a minimum of $250k for video, I recommend you run away. Dish just launch phase 1 of their internet video offering. More channels will follow. I don't think you'll ever make your money back here, unless you plan to be at 5k subs. Doug Hass Associate 312.786.6502 Franczek Radelet P.C. Celebrating 20 Years | 1994-2014 300 South Wacker Drive Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60606 312.986.0300 - Main 312.986.9192 - Fax www.franczek.com Circular 230 Disclosure: Under requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, we inform you that, unless specifically stated otherwise, any federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purposes of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or tax-related matter herein. ________________________________________ For more information about Franczek Radelet P.C., please visit franczek.com. The information contained in this e-mail message or any attachment may be confidential and/or privileged, and is intended only for the use of the named recipient. If you are not the named recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message or any attachment thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. ________________________________________ Franczek Radelet is committed to sustainability - please consider the environment before printing this email
