Municipal Broadband Initiative Business Case
The document contains a business plan to build, own and operate a reliable, flexible and open wireless broadband network for the City of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis issued a Request for Proposal on April 13, 2005 to solicit proposals from the private sector to build, own and operate a reliable, flexible and open wireless broadband network that leverages and augments the City’s existing, owned Fiber Optic network assets. The City requires a broadband network to; enhance Public Safety, strengthen the vitality of the City’s technology infrastructure, support staff mobility for a more cost effective delivery of City services, promote a more sustainable Minneapolis, maximize economic development opportunities, address disparities to support strong, healthy families, and enhance the City’s livability.
The Wireless Minneapolis network will be comprised of additional Fiber Optic assets, which the City will own; and building mounted antennas and street light pole mounted radio access devices, which will be owned by the Private Partner.
