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A Vision for Fibering and Un-Fibering America The National Broadband Plan

A Vision for Fibering and Un-Fibering America The National Broadband Plan. Bill Schrier, Chief Technology Officer City of Seattle, Washington, USA The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials FCC Workshop: Public Safety and Homeland Security 25 August 2009. Summary.

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A Vision for Fibering and Un-Fibering America The National Broadband Plan

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  1. A Vision for Fibering and Un-Fibering AmericaThe National Broadband Plan Bill Schrier, Chief Technology Officer City of Seattle, Washington, USA The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials FCC Workshop: Public Safety and Homeland Security 25 August 2009

  2. Summary • America’s Networks Lack Sufficient Bandwidth • A goal: a fiber optic network to every home and business in the nation, coupled with • Widespread private and public safety 4th Generation Wireless broadband networks Fibering and Un-Fibering America Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle

  3. History • Telegraph • Electricity • Telephone • Public safety radio • Cellular Telephone Lesson: We’ve built national networks before and they’ve made us more safe and secure Fibering and Un-Fibering America Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle

  4. New Technologieshave Potential • Internet plus Web and E-Mail • HD Television, video-sharing • Cell phone SMS, Video, Photo • Facebook, Twitter Problem: This tech not harnessed for public safety; insufficient bandwidth Fibering and Un-Fibering America Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle

  5. 911 and 311 Potential • Video calls, HDTVs, cameras –HDTVs in many homes, linked with cameras, improve PSAP calls • Photos and Video from cell phones, mobile cameras to PSAPs, field officers • SMS feeds – texting from people at scene Fibering and Un-Fibering America Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle

  6. The Recommendation • Build fiber to every home and premise • Fiber to PSAPs, 911 Centers • With fiber, build 4G wireless networks for residents, public safety units, field officers Seattle Fiber Map Fibering and Un-Fibering America Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle

  7. Multipurpose Fiber, 4G • Telemedicine • Tele-education • Improve in quality of life through HD video • True telecommuting • Every home or business a potential video source, creating jobs, spurring innovation Fibering and Un-Fibering America Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle

  8. Environment, Security • Reduce auto trips, traffic jams • Reduce lost productivity in commuting and traveling, e.g this panel to Washington, DC • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Less dependence on foreign oil - improved homeland security Fibering and Un-Fibering America Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle

  9. A Daunting Task • A daunting task and goal • Many phones, TVs … • Many households, businesses … • But the technology is here • Leadership, bold vision • Pilot projects • National fiber, 4G wireless networks Fibering and Un-Fibering America Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle

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