Key Components of the OSPN Success Model
Technology
Government
Public and Community Relations
Financing
Implementation
Service Providers
Asset Management

OSPN Success Model

Successful planning and execution of an OSPN business model is effected through DynamicCity’s OSPN Success Model. Underlying our Success Model is a set of carefully applied principles and processes that guide each of the steps inherent in creating an OSPN.

Unlike typical consulting, engineering or construction companies, DynamicCity creates success by applying our proprietary OSPN Success Model to our documented processes.

The OSPN business model is at the core of a successful open access community network. Adhering to the core OSPN principles will result in a network that is good for the community, economy and innovation.  This foundation, coupled with seven essential  business components, will then provide a comprehensive model for the network's success, from start and finish.

DynamicCity's experience in successfully developing and deploying open access networks based on the OSPN Success Model is unique in the industry.  We have expert staff , with unique experience in each of the seven key business disciplines, who will drive and direct your community network project down the path of success.

The seven key components of the OSPN Success Model are:

Technology

The success of an OSPN depends on robust technology architecture.  A fiber-to-the-unit architecture of an OSPN provides a minimum of 100 Mbps to every customer premise. Even more important is that an OSPN technical architecture is transparent enough for multiple service providers to use with as little effort as possible while maintaining a high degree of reliability and security.

The right technology and architecture not only supports a host of service providers – it means upload and download speeds potentially thousands of times faster than DSL and cable.

Government (political, legal and regulatory issues)

The success of a community fiber project is closely tied to the political, legal and regulatory issues that will inevitably have an impact on the project. These issues can surface at the local, state and federal level. The ability to work successfully within all levels of government is key to getting the project off the ground.  A successful OSPN network requires talented people, with a unique ability navigate through the political, legal and regulatory issues to ensure the development of a legal and cost effective business case, and a network solution that can be successfully financed, constructed and operated.

Public & Community Relations

Communication is important in gathering public input and support of a powerful, fiber-optic network. To help communities maintain positive community relations, we work closely with local leaders to organize education and communication efforts. We believe it is essential that residents, business professionals, educators, and other stakeholders have access to the true facts and understand the benefits open access fiber projects hold for them.

Financing

Critical to a fiber project is the financing behind it. A plan that develops a proper mix of financing sources and partners, establishes the necessary metrics for success, shapes attractive models for financial markets, will prove over time to be a financial success.

Implementation

Implementing an OSPN includes coordination and execution of effective network construction. The construction partner on a community network project needs to be incented to continually squeeze as much of the costs out of the construction and implementation phase as possible. Tried and tested processes and methodologies. and a customized engineering and construction management plan that creates a cap on costs as well as additional incentives and ability to continually lower the overall cost of construction and implementation are critical elements of success.

Service Providers

An open access, principle-based business model which prescribes an independent and transparent technology architecture will result in an operations suite and offerings that aid service providers in efficiently and effectively delivering services on the community network. Relationships with these service providers are central to your networks success. The skill of identifying and attracting the right mix of services and service providers is no small task.

Asset Management

An open access-based OSPN presents a set of distinct operational opportunities.  The processes and tools required to manage an OSPN network are rather unique.  DynamicCity, as both the author and operator of open access networks provides an end-to-end solution for OSPN success.