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<br /> 126 <br />operate the program. A network operator would manage day-to-day operations and hold <br />responsibility for growing the enterprise and managing all facets of the business on behalf <br />of the City, working to leverage the infrastructure wherever possible. Many firms and <br />operators exist that would be interested in managing this program for a fee or revenue <br />share. <br />Task 9. Expand fiber segments in business districts and corridors <br />The City would expand fiber segments when the need arises, or more specifically when <br />requested. San Leandro will have to identify when and where it expands the fiber service, <br />and under which business case metrics. The City should be well poised to take a longer- <br />term approach on developing business cases, as its requirements for return are much <br />different than private providers. <br /> <br />Lit Transport, IP, and Data Center Services should be included once the City has <br />developed the Broadband Infrastructure Program and begun to realize the demand for <br />services in the community. Then the City should consider adding additional services to <br />the program. <br /> <br />Lit transport services can be provided through different platforms including wave division <br />multiplexing (DWDM, CWDM), or Carrier Ethernet services. In addition, these services <br />can be delivered in varying architectures such as point-to-point (PTP), and point-to- <br />multipoint (PTMP). The City would utilize the newly constructed data center to house any <br />network components and supporting systems, and to terminate potential customers who <br />may require access to this type of data center facility. These types of services would be <br />provided by the ISP directly to the end user. <br /> <br />This could be considered a form of open-access network offering, where the City would <br />own and operate the physical fiber-optic network and transport services through which <br />retail service providers deliver services to end users. Instead of providing dark fiber, an <br />open-access network provides wholesale transport connections or bandwidth to service <br />providers and/or end users. Retail service providers purchase services from the provider <br />to reach end users using fiber-optic lit connections. This model alleviates the open-access <br />provider from managing any end user services or customers. It allows retail providers to <br />use the open-access network to reach more customers without the need to build costly <br />fiber infrastructure to subscribers; the open-access provider is responsible for this <br />function. Cities find the open-access business model compelling because it allows them <br />to focus on the operating infrastructure, a low level of active electronics, and attracting <br />multiple service providers to their networks, which helps stimulate competition and keeps <br />prices low for subscribers. <br /> <br />In an open-access network, the City of San Leandro would not provide any retail services <br />directly but would provide a new wholesale fiber solution to service providers that would <br />utilize the network to serve businesses, community anchors, and potentially residents <br />within San Leandro. In doing so, the City could provide a new source of broadband access <br />to service providers while maintaining neutrality and nondiscrimination, alleviating <br />competitive risks with San Leandro’s existing service providers. In an open-access