* [[enhanced infrastructure]]
  * [[increased customer choice]]
  * [[debundled services]]
  * [[network neutrality]]
  * [[bandwidth caps]] - removing
  * design customized to local needs
  * local spending, local taxes
  * better connectivity options for low income people
  * improved connectivity for local schools and libaries
  * [[local netflix cache]]
  * possibly reducing need for additional cell towers
  * municipal emergency notification system
  * municipal smartgrid in concert with UC Davis who are pursuing this through their Utilities dept.
  * parity between upload and download bandwidth
  * provide an infrastructure for supporting hi tech incubators