Posts tagged with: Financing

Ohio, Vermont showcase successful municipal network financing

Financing municipal broadband networks is no cakewalk, with opposition from incumbents and interest groups adding to the difficulties But community leaders in Ohio and Vermont say they’ve succeeded in running financially stable networks Hiring the right expertise is key if...

Despite new financing, EchoStar faces bumpy skies

New financing came through, eliminating doubts about EchoStar as an “ongoing concern” But bondholders rejected a deal that’s key to selling Dish’s satellite TV service to DirecTV EchoStar management insists they can continue to grow the business regardless  Two out...

Financing fiber builds is not a cookie-cutter process

Asset-backed securities are a good financing option for established providers A private equity investor named some of the key criteria that PE firms look at before they invest Getting buy-in from local communities can improve a rural fiber provider’s chance...