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  Discuss collaborating with municipal power and broadband

  Posted by DrRon Suarez on May 21, 2024 at 12:21 pm

  I asked my chat bot about questions for the Director of Traverse City Light and Power here in Michigan.

  Understanding Current Capabilities and Offerings

  1. What are the key services and capabilities that TCLP currently offers in terms of broadband infrastructure and services?

     • This will help understand their strengths and unique offerings.

  2. What has been the impact of TCLP’s broadband services on the local community in terms of internet access, economic development, and social benefits?

     • This provides context on their achievements and areas of success.

  Collaboration Potential

  3. What specific aspects of TCLP’s broadband initiatives could be scaled or adapted to benefit other communities in Michigan?

     • Identify transferable best practices.

  4. What resources (technical expertise, infrastructure, financial, etc.) can TCLP offer to neighboring communities to help them develop or enhance their broadband services?

     • Understand what they can provide to others.

  5. Are there any existing partnerships or collaborative efforts that TCLP is involved in with other communities or organizations? What has been the outcome of these collaborations?

     • Learn about past and current collaborations and their results.

  Identifying Needs and Opportunities for Support

  6. What are the primary challenges that TCLP faces in expanding or maintaining its broadband services?

     • Identify areas where support is needed.

  7. In what ways can other communities or organizations contribute to overcoming these challenges?

     • Explore how other entities can assist.

  8. Are there specific technological or infrastructural gaps that other communities could help fill for TCLP?

     • Pinpoint mutual benefits and support areas.

  Strategic and Operational Insights

  9. What are the strategic goals for TCLP’s broadband services over the next 3-5 years?

     • Understand their long-term vision and how collaboration can fit into it.

  10. How does TCLP approach funding and investment for broadband projects, and are there opportunities for joint funding initiatives with other communities?

      • Discuss funding strategies and potential joint ventures.

  Policy and Advocacy

  11. What role does TCLP see for state and local government policies in facilitating better collaboration and broadband expansion?

      • Discuss the policy landscape and advocacy efforts.

  12. How can TCLP and other communities work together to advocate for more supportive state and federal broadband policies?

      • Explore joint advocacy and policy change efforts.

  Understanding Mutual Benefits

  13. What success stories or lessons learned can TCLP share with other communities looking to implement or improve their broadband services?

      • Leverage TCLP’s experience for mutual learning.

  14. Are there any pilot projects or initiatives that TCLP is planning that could serve as a model for other communities?

      • Identify potential model projects.

  15. What metrics or indicators does TCLP use to measure the success and impact of its broadband services, and how can these be applied or adapted by other communities?

      • Share evaluation methods and metrics.

  Building Collaborative Frameworks

  16. What formal or informal frameworks can be established to facilitate ongoing collaboration and information sharing between TCLP and other communities?

      • Propose structures for sustained collaboration.

  17. How can TCLP and other communities establish a network or consortium to collectively address common challenges and pursue joint opportunities in broadband development?

      • Discuss the formation of collaborative networks or consortia.

  By asking these questions, you’ll be able to gain a comprehensive understanding of how TCLP operates, what they can offer, and how other communities can both support and benefit from collaborating with them. This approach will help identify practical steps and strategies for enhancing broadband access and quality across multiple communities.

  DrRon Suarez replied 4 months, 4 weeks ago 1 Member · 0 Replies

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