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support the network across the City of Minneapolis <br />million. <br />Oklahoma City, Oklahoma <br />iIIIIIPNetwork costs are estimated at $20 <br />Population (2015 Estimate): 638,367 Area: 620.34 sq mi Population Density: 930/sq mi <br />The city-wide network was developed for public safety purposes, funded by a new sales tax. <br />The network was expanded to support connectivity to city facilities, and for city field staff. <br />Oklahoma City encompasses a very large geographic area. The initial cost of the network was <br />$5.2 million, and annual operating costs are $245,000 from the city's budget, as managed by <br />the city's IT Department. <br />Some consideration has been given to enabling public access, but so far that has not happened. <br />The network supports average speeds of 4 Mbps and consists of approximately 1,500 nodes. <br />The network has improved city services and enhanced efficiencies. The network incorporates <br />extensive security, given the public safety use of the network. <br />Ponca City, Oklahoma <br />Population (2010): 25,389 Area: 19.3 sq mi Population Density: 1,3821sq mi <br />Originally installed and tested for field communications among city personnel, the network was <br />later opened for public access. The network uses city -owned fiber. City funds provided the <br />initial $3.2 million to build the network, and subscription revenues for business fiber <br />connections and residential modems support annual operating costs. The network currently <br />consists of approximately 500 nodes. User speeds are 3 — 12 Mbps, with potential for up to 25 <br />Mbps. <br />The network is viewed as successful since it provides efficiencies for city operations and <br />services and provides economical access to the public thereby expanding internet utilization. <br />The network also supports educational technology. Public use has exceeded expectations from <br />the beginning. <br />Port Angeles, Washington <br />Population (2015): 19,448 Area: 14.52 sq mi Population Density: 1, 779/sq mi <br />The primary purposes of the network are to support public safety, including security cameras, <br />and to provide public access in a city with a high percentage of the population below the <br />poverty line. Original capital investment was $3.7 million, current operating expenses are <br />approximately $90,000, and the network is now managed and operated by an ISP with a <br />revenue share to the city. Speeds range up to 6 Mbps down and 1.2 Mbps up. While the public <br />subscription is lower than anticipated, the network provides the anticipated public safety <br />benefits for the city. <br />154 <br />