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  Posted by DrRon Suarez on December 5, 2024 at 1:11 pm

  @bob We will be using other tools for project management, but I wanted to highlight action points from our conversation on December 2, 2024. Thus, others may become interested and seek involvement with next steps.

  The following is a summary from Fathom AI after a zoom call between Ron and Bob:

  Bob Frankston – December 02

  Project Overview:

  This was an exploratory conversation between Bob Frankston and DrRon Suarez about open connectivity initiatives and community internet projects. They discussed potential opportunities to demonstrate open connectivity models, particularly focusing on the Veridian County Farm development in Ann Arbor as a possible pilot site. The conversation covered technical, economic, and social aspects of community internet access.

  Goals of the Project:

  While not explicitly defined, the key goals that emerged from the discussion include:

  Demonstrate open connectivity model

  • Implement a community-wide open connectivity system at Veridian County Farm
  • Show benefits beyond traditional broadband, like wireless canopy coverage
  • Create a replicable template for other communities

  Shift paradigm from networks to connectivity

  • Move away from ISP/telecom models toward open public packet infrastructure
  • Demonstrate economic benefits and new possibilities of ubiquitous connectivity

  Engage stakeholders and build support

  • Connect with Veridian developers, university researchers, local officials
  • Develop clear messaging and visualizations to explain concepts

  Project Vision and Scope:

  • Transform community internet access from a subscription model to an open public utility
  • Demonstrate how open connectivity enables innovation and economic benefits
  • Start with pilot implementation at Veridian, with potential to expand to other sites

  Deliverables:

  Not explicitly defined, but potential deliverables discussed include:

  Open connectivity implementation at Veridian

  • Wireless canopy providing ubiquitous access throughout the community
  • Demonstrations of innovative applications enabled by open connectivity

  Documentation and messaging

  • Clear explanations and visualizations of open connectivity concepts
  • Economic analysis showing benefits over traditional broadband models

  Success Criteria:

  Not explicitly defined, but implied criteria include:

  • Successful implementation of open connectivity at Veridian
  • Measurable benefits and new use cases enabled by the system
  • Interest from other communities in replicating the model

  Timeline:

  No specific timeline was discussed.

  Assumptions:

  • Veridian developers will be open to implementing an open connectivity model
  • The technical infrastructure at Veridian can support the proposed system
  • There is latent demand for innovative connectivity-enabled applications

  Dependencies:

  • Cooperation from Veridian developers and community stakeholders
  • Access to necessary technical infrastructure and resources
  • Regulatory environment that allows for open connectivity implementation

  Stakeholders:

  • Veridian County Farm developers (e.g. Matt Grocoff)
  • University of Michigan researchers and entrepreneurs
  • Local government officials in Ann Arbor
  • Community members at Veridian and surrounding areas
  • Internet infrastructure providers (e.g. 123Net)

  Next Steps:

  • Follow up with Veridian developers to discuss open connectivity implementation
  • Develop clear messaging and visualizations to explain open connectivity concepts
  • Explore potential partnerships with University of Michigan for research/innovation
  • Investigate regulatory landscape and any potential barriers to implementation
  • Create more detailed project plan and timeline for Veridian pilot

  Action Items

  • Follow up w/ Veridian (Matt Grocoff, Dan Irvin) re formal press release for connection. Get verbal agreement -> written.

  DrRon Suarez replied 2 weeks, 1 day ago 1 Member · 0 Replies

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