Business Models



The challenge of rural broadband doesn’t end with technology – it’s also about economics. The C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium looked at business models that can help third parties bring reliable broadband to rural areas. Read the latest on third-party engagement models.



Case Studies


Consortium case studies are where technology meets business model, designed to tackle a specific scenario. See the solutions analyzed for each market.

Case Studies


Consortium case studies are where technology meets business model, designed to tackle a specific scenario. See the solutions analyzed for each market.



Scattered Farmhouse Environment - Local Steward Business Model


June 1, 2020





LEO Satellite Backhaul - Nascent ISP Business Model
 


October 1, 2020





Mixed Environment - Operator Only Business Model - 2.5GHz Macro Access


October 27, 2020





Established WISP Business Model – Clustered Town Environment


December 1, 2020




White Papers


The business model white papers describe rural broadband business model challenges and opportunities. The Consortium's third white paper expounds on the 3rd party engagement models introduced in the case studies and includes improvements through automation and optimization, while the fourth white paper discusses practical insights gleaned during WISP interviews and market deployments.

White Papers


The business model white papers describe rural broadband business model challenges and opportunities. The Consortium's third white paper expounds on the 3rd party engagement models introduced in the case studies and includes improvements through automation and optimization, while the fourth white paper discusses practical insights gleaned during WISP interviews and market deployments.



3rd Party Enablement Business Models for Rural Broadband
 


December 15, 2020




Challenges and Opportunities to Sustainable Rural Connectivity
 


March 24, 2021




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