Broadband Technology Associates (BTA) is a management consulting firm specializing in assisting municipalities and other governmental districts to develop their strategic plan for the implementation and operation of Municipal Broadband Networks (MBN).

Having a wide portfolio of funding instruments available through client partnering, and state and federal organizations, we thoroughly analyze your requirements as the foundation of a strategy for successful operation of your broadband infrastructure with any of the following Business Models:

1. Municipal - Municipality owns and operates network.

2. Open Wholesale  - Municipality funds and owns the infrastructure but contracts with a private entity, a non-profit, to operate the network.

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3. Public/Private Partnership - Municipality owns all infrastructure, service provider operates and maintains the network.

4. Private - Private provider owns, operates and maintains network.

Our Network Design Strategy incorporates industry standard equipment and network management capabilities using widely accepted and fully supported systems and protocols. As a team, we will help you integrate and facilitate these five top drivers for highly effective municipal networks:

Broadband Infrastructure drives Economic Development            

Municipal Wireless Networks allow cost effective Internet access to all Citizens and Businesses in your Community               

Municipal Wireless Networks Close the Digital Divide and facilitates Digital Inclusion                                                    

Public Safety and Public Security are improved as a result of Municipal Wireless deployment in your community                           

Communities must embrace Regional Coordination of efforts for maximum effectiveness and funding opportunities.

We have a distinguished track record in addressing all requirements of client constituencies into successful strategies. This approach ensures that they benefit most from your deployment of an advanced infrastructure based on WiFi, WiMax, and fiber optic technologies. Our approach also incorporates a future-proof technology migration plan to protect your investment.

And finally, we assist you in developing a comprehensive long term solution to ensure your economic and residential community thrives in attracting, retaining and developing those assets that contribute to your continued viability and protection, now and well into the foreseeable future.