North Star Group

,

Inc

.

19901 Quail Circle

Fairhope AL 36532

701

-

770

-

9118

michaelh

@

nsgia

.

com

A

ﬀ

ordable Housing Internet Service

INTERNET SERVICE PROPOSAL

A Comprehensive Network Infrastructure Plan for Multi

-

Unit

Housing Development

SECTION 1

:

RESIDENT

-

FACING COMMUNICATION

A Warm Welcome and Overview for Our Residents

Dear Resident

,

We are proud to announce that high

-

speed

,

business

-

class Internet service is now included at no

extra cost with your rent

.

Our enterprise

-

grade network system ensures you have secure and

reliable connectivity for work

,

study

,

and streaming entertainment

.

Key Bene

ﬁ

ts

:

●

Complete Connectivity Solution

:

Enjoy reliable Wi

-

Fi throughout your home with

guaranteed minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload

-

su

ﬃ

cient for

video streaming

,

online learning

,

and work

-

from

-

home needs

.

Plus

,

public WiFi access in

Serenity Village at Three Mile Creek

1

community areas

,

enhanced security features

,

and smart building integration at an

a

ﬀ

ordable price

.

●

Reliable Performance

:

Our redundant system delivers dependable service

—

even during

peak usage times

.

●

Secure

&

Private

:

Each unit is provided with a secure

,

dedicated network channel using

enterprise

-

grade encryption and isolation protocols

.

●

24

/

7 Support

:

Technical assistance is available around the clock to address any

connectivity issues

.

Stay connected with con

ﬁ

dence knowing that your Internet is part of our commitment to quality

living

.

If you have any questions or experience any issues

,

please contact our on

-

site support

team at

[

support contact information

].

Welcome to a smarter

,

more connected community

!

Sincerely

,

[

Your Development Team

]

SECTION 2

:

LANDLORD

/

MANAGEMENT

–

DETAILED

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

&

COST BREAKDOWN

1

.

Overview of the Network Infrastructure

Our design implements a comprehensive approach combining

ﬁ

ber backbone infrastructure with

wireless distribution technologies

,

augmented with LoRaWAN security integration for enhanced

safety and monitoring

.

This architecture serves an expanded development of 30 quadruplexes

,

a

community center

,

a store

,

and public grounds access while providing the reliability and

scalability needed for future growth

.

The primary system consists of

:

1

.

Dual ISP Connections

:

Two independent business

-

class internet connections from

di

ﬀ

erent service providers for redundancy

,

with automatic failover capability

.

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Inc

.

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Fairhope AL 36532

701

-

770

-

9118

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@

nsgia

.

com

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2

.

Fiber Backbone

:

A

ﬁ

ber

-

optic backbone connecting the main distribution facility to

multiple distribution points strategically positioned throughout the development

.

3

.

Building Distribution

:

Each quadruplex and facility receives connectivity through a

combination of

:

○

Direct

ﬁ

ber connection where feasible

○

Point

-

to

-

multipoint wireless for buildings where trenching for

ﬁ

ber would be

cost

-

prohibitive

4

.

Public Grounds Coverage

:

Strategically placed outdoor access points to provide wireless

coverage throughout common areas

,

parking lots

,

and recreational spaces

.

5

.

LoRaWAN Security Integration

:

A low

-

power

,

wide

-

area network infrastructure to support

:

○

Wireless security sensors and cameras

○

Smart access control systems

○

Environmental monitoring

○

Utility metering and management

6

.

In

-

Building Networks

:

Within each building

,

a managed switch provides dedicated VLANs

to each unit

/

space

,

ensuring security and performance isolation

.

7

.

Monitoring and Management

:

A centralized network management system for real

-

time

monitoring

,

troubleshooting

,

and optimization

.

This hybrid approach aligns with best practices documented by the Fiber Broadband Association

and recommendations from the Multi

-

Dwelling Unit

(

MDU

)

deployment guidelines published by

major equipment vendors like Cisco and Ubiquiti Networks

(

FBA

,

2023

;

Cisco

,

2022

;

Ubiquiti

,

2023

).

2

.

Equipment and Materials List

Below is a comprehensive list of components with model suggestions

,

quantities

,

and cost

estimates based on current market pricing as of March 2025

.

Actual models may be adjusted

based on

ﬁ

nal procurement and vendor selection

.

Central Facility Equipment

:

1

.

Primary and Backup Internet Connections

:

○

Primary

:

1 Gbps symmetric

ﬁ

ber connection

○

Backup

:

500 Mbps business cable or

ﬁ

xed wireless connection

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.

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-

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nsgia

.

com

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○

Enterprise

-

grade

ﬁ

rewall with automatic failover

(

e

.

g

.,

Fortinet FortiGate 60F

)

○

Cost Estimate

:

$

1

,

800 for equipment

2

.

Core Distribution Equipment

:

○

Enterprise

-

grade Layer 3 switch

(

e

.

g

.,

Cisco Catalyst 9200 or Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch

)

○

Network monitoring server and software

○

UPS backup power system

○

Cost Estimate

:

$

4

,

500

3

.

Wireless Distribution Network

:

○

High

-

Power Point

-

to

-

Multipoint Base Stations

:

■

Model Suggestion

:

Cambium Networks PMP 450 or Ubiquiti airMAX AC

Gen2

■

Quantity

:

2

(

for redundancy and coverage optimization

)

■

Cost Estimate

:

$

2

,

400

(

$

1

,

200 each

)

○

Lightning protection and grounding

:

$

600

For Each Quadruplex

(

20 Total

):

1

.

Connectivity Option A

:

Direct Fiber

(

for 12 quadruplexes

):

○

Single

-

mode

ﬁ

ber cable

:

$

1

.

20

/

foot

×

average 150 feet

=

$

180 per quadruplex

○

Fiber termination equipment and enclosures

:

$

220 per quadruplex

○

Managed ethernet switch with PoE

(

e

.

g

.,

Ubiquiti USW

-

Pro

-

24

-

PoE

):

$

700

○

Labor for

ﬁ

ber installation

:

$

1

,

200 per quadruplex

○

Subtotal per quadruplex

(

ﬁ

ber option

):

$

2

,

300

2

.

Connectivity Option B

:

Wireless Reception

(

for 8 quadruplexes where trenching is

impractical

):

○

Client Receiver Antenna

:

■

Model Suggestion

:

Cambium Networks Force 300 or Ubiquiti LiteBeam AC

Gen2

■

Cost

:

$

200 each

○

Outdoor

-

rated Cat6A cable and accessories

:

$

150 per quadruplex

○

Managed ethernet switch with PoE

(

e

.

g

.,

Ubiquiti USW

-

Pro

-

24

-

PoE

):

$

700

○

Installation labor

:

$

950 per quadruplex

○

Subtotal per quadruplex

(

wireless option

):

$

2

,

000

3

.

In

-

Building Distribution for All Quadruplexes

:

○

In

-

unit access points

(

e

.

g

.,

Ubiquiti U6

-

Lite

):

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701

-

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-

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.

com

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■

Cost

:

$

150 each

■

Quantity

:

4 per quadruplex

(

1 per unit

)

■

Subtotal

:

$

600 per quadruplex

○

Cat6 cabling and installation for in

-

unit APs

:

$

600 per quadruplex

○

UPS backup system

(

basic

):

$

300 per quadruplex

○

Subtotal per quadruplex

(

in

-

building

):

$

1

,

500

LoRaWAN Integration Components

:

●

LoRaWAN supports low

-

power

,

long

-

range connectivity ideal for

:

○

Security sensors

(

door

/

window

,

motion

,

glass break

)

○

Environmental monitors

(

temperature

,

humidity

,

water leaks

)

○

Utility meters

(

water

,

gas

,

electricity

)

○

Access control systems

●

Each quadruplex requires

:

○

Basic sensor package

:

$

280 per quadruplex

○

Installation and con

ﬁ

guration

:

$

220 per quadruplex

○

Subtotal LoRaWAN per quadruplex

:

$

500

(

not included in per

-

quadruplex totals

)

Summary of Per

-

Quadruplex Costs

(

Cost

-

Optimized

):

Component

Cost per Fiber

-

Connected

Quadruplex

Cost per Wireless

-

Connected

Quadruplex

External Connectivity

$

2

,

100

$

1

,

800

In

-

Building Distribution

$

1

,

200

$

1

,

200

Total per Quadruplex

$

3

,

300

$

3

,

000

Additional Facilities

:

1

.

Community Center Network

:

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-

770

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.

com

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○

Commercial

-

grade WiFi system

:

$

1

,

200

○

Structured cabling and network equipment

:

$

2

,

400

○

Installation labor

:

$

1

,

800

○

Subtotal

:

$

5

,

400

2

.

Store Network

:

○

Commercial

-

grade WiFi

:

$

900

○

POS network segmentation and security

:

$

1

,

200

○

Installation labor

:

$

1

,

500

○

Subtotal

:

$

3

,

600

3

.

Public Grounds Coverage

:

○

Outdoor

-

rated access points

(

8 units

):

$

3

,

200

○

Mounting hardware and power equipment

:

$

1

,

600

○

Installation labor

:

$

2

,

400

○

Subtotal

:

$

7

,

200

4

.

LoRaWAN Security Integration

:

○

LoRaWAN gateways

(

3 units

):

$

1

,

800

○

Network server and management software

:

$

2

,

400

○

Base sensor package

(

entry points

,

selected monitoring

):

$

8

,

400

○

Integration labor

:

$

3

,

600

○

Subtotal

:

$

16

,

200

Total Infrastructure Installation Costs

:

●

18 Fiber

-

Connected Quadruplexes

:

18

×

$

3

,

300

=

$

59

,

400

●

12 Wireless

-

Connected Quadruplexes

:

12

×

$

3

,

000

=

$

36

,

000

●

Central Facility Equipment

:

$

8

,

800

●

Community Center Network

:

$

5

,

400

●

Store Network

:

$

3

,

600

●

Public Grounds Coverage

:

$

7

,

200

●

LoRaWAN Security Integration

:

$

16

,

200

●

Project Management

(

10

%):

$

13

,

660

●

Total Equipment and Installation

:

$

150

,

260

Note

:

Costs optimized by using

:

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,

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-

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-

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.

com

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●

Refurbished enterprise equipment where appropriate

●

Bulk purchasing discounts

●

A

ﬀ

ordable housing technology grants

(

eligibility varies by location

)

●

Simpli

ﬁ

ed installation approaches

These estimates are derived from current pricing data from CDW

,

Connection

,

and direct vendor

pricing

(

CDW

,

2025

;

Connection

,

2025

;

Ubiquiti

,

2025

;

Cambium

,

2025

).

3

.

Monthly Internet Service Cost and Usage Analysis

Modern residential internet usage patterns show average monthly consumption of 300

-

500GB

per household

,

according to OpenVault

'

s Broadband Insights Report Q4 2024

(

OpenVault

,

2024

).

Our infrastructure must accommodate this reality while providing su

ﬃ

cient headroom for growth

.

Internet Service Provider Options

:

A

ﬀ

ordable Housing Internet Program

:

●

Many major ISPs o

ﬀ

er special programs for a

ﬀ

ordable housing developments with

signi

ﬁ

cantly reduced rates

●

Examples include AT

&

T Access

,

Spectrum Community Assist

,

and Comcast Internet

Essentials for Communities

●

Primary Service

:

500 Mbps

ﬁ

ber or cable connection with a

ﬀ

ordable housing discount

○

Monthly Cost

:

Approximately

$

400

-$

500

●

Backup Service

:

200 Mbps

ﬁ

xed wireless or secondary cable connection

○

Monthly Cost

:

Approximately

$

150

-$

200

●

Total Monthly Connectivity Cost

:

$

550

-$

700

Bandwidth Allocation Model

:

Based on data from Cisco

'

s Annual Internet Report

(

Cisco

,

2023

)

and Nielsen

'

s Law of Internet

Bandwidth

,

we should plan for

:

●

Average per

-

unit peak bandwidth

:

25

-

50 Mbps

●

Oversubscription ratio

:

6

:

1

(

optimized for a

ﬀ

ordable housing usage patterns

)

●

Required capacity for residential

:

120 units

×

40 Mbps

÷

6

=

800 Mbps

●

Additional community center

,

store and public WiFi

:

100 Mbps

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.

com

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●

Total capacity requirement

:

900 Mbps

This con

ﬁ

rms that a 1 Gbps primary connection with 250 Mbps backup will provide adequate

service with room for growth

.

The LoRaWAN security system operates on a separate

low

-

bandwidth network and does not signi

ﬁ

cantly impact the main internet connection

requirements

.

Data Usage Analysis

:

●

Average monthly data usage per household

:

400GB

(

OpenVault

,

2024

)

●

Total projected monthly usage

:

400GB

×

80 units

=

32

,

000GB

(

32TB

)

●

Most business connections o

ﬀ

er unlimited data or very high thresholds

(

typically

50

-

100TB

),

making this well within acceptable limits

.

4

.

Total Monthly Operating and Revenue Model

Monthly ongoing costs and revenue must be balanced to meet the

$

20 per unit maximum tenant

cost while achieving a 20

%

pro

ﬁ

t margin

:

1

.

Internet Service

:

$

875

(

upgraded bandwidth to support 120 residential units plus

facilities

)

○

Primary connection

:

$

625

(

utilizing a

ﬀ

ordable housing programs

)

○

Secondary

/

backup connection

:

$

250

2

.

Technical Support and Maintenance

:

$

625 monthly

○

Part

-

time on

-

site technician

:

$

400

○

Remote support contract

:

$

225

3

.

Equipment Replacement Fund

:

$

626 monthly

○

Calculated as annual 5

%

of total equipment cost

(

$

150

,

260

)

divided by 12 months

4

.

Software and Services

:

$

300 monthly

○

Network management platform

:

$

150

○

Security monitoring

:

$

100

○

LoRaWAN platform subscription

:

$

50

5

.

Public WiFi Content Filtering and Security

:

$

180 monthly

○

Content

ﬁ

ltering and compliance services

○

Threat monitoring for public access points

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-

770

-

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.

com

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Total Monthly Operating Cost

:

$

2

,

606

Revenue Model

:

●

Cost per residential unit

:

$

19

.

95

(

just under the

$

20 maximum

)

●

Total residential revenue

:

$

19

.

95

×

120 units

=

$

2

,

394

●

Store contribution

:

$

150 monthly

●

Community center allocation

:

$

120 monthly

●

Security system component

:

$

400 monthly

(

from property security budget

)

●

Total Monthly Revenue

:

$

3

,

064

Pro

ﬁ

t Analysis

:

●

Monthly Revenue

:

$

3

,

064

●

Monthly Cost

:

$

2

,

606

●

Monthly Pro

ﬁ

t

:

$

458

●

Pro

ﬁ

t Margin

:

14

.

9

%

(

$

458

÷

$

3

,

064

)

Path to 20

%

Margin

:

To achieve the desired 20

%

margin while maintaining the

$

19

.

95 per unit

cost

:

1

.

Gradual bandwidth optimization

:

-$

75 monthly

2

.

Automation e

ﬃ

ciencies in support

:

-$

50 monthly

3

.

Strategic bulk licensing

:

-$

25 monthly

4

.

Revenue from optional premium tiers

:

+$

150 monthly

With these adjustments

,

projected pro

ﬁ

t would increase to

$

658 monthly

(

21

.

5

%

margin

).

5

.

Performance and Security Speci

ﬁ

cations

Performance Guarantees

:

●

Minimum guaranteed download speed

:

25 Mbps per unit

●

Minimum guaranteed upload speed

:

5 Mbps per unit

●

Maximum latency

:

<

50ms to regional internet exchange

●

Service availability

:

99

.

5

%

uptime

(

less than 43

.

8 hours of downtime per year

)

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-

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-

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.

com

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These speci

ﬁ

cations exceed the FCC

'

s current de

ﬁ

nition of broadband

(

25 Mbps download

/

3

Mbps upload

)

and provide su

ﬃ

cient capacity for

:

●

Multiple simultaneous HD video streams

●

Video conferencing and remote work

●

Online gaming

●

Smart home devices

Security Measures

:

1

.

Network Isolation

:

○

VLAN segmentation with IEEE 802

.

1Q

○

Private IP addressing with NAT

○

Layer 2 isolation between units

2

.

Access Control

:

○

WPA3

-

Enterprise encryption for wireless networks

○

Unique access credentials per unit

○

MAC address

ﬁ

ltering

(

optional

)

3

.

Threat Protection

:

○

Enterprise

-

grade

ﬁ

rewall with IPS

/

IDS

○

DNS

-

based content

ﬁ

ltering to block malicious domains

○

Automated vulnerability scanning and patching

These security measures align with NIST Cybersecurity Framework recommendations and

industry best practices for multi

-

tenant environments

(

NIST

,

2023

).

7

.

Summary and Recommendations

For the Landlord

/

Management

:

Infrastructure Investment

:

●

Total equipment and installation cost

:

$

150

,

260

●

Per

-

unit capital expenditure

:

$

1

,

252

(

spread across 120 residential units

)

●

Expected useful life of equipment

:

5

-

7 years for core components

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,

Inc

.

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Fairhope AL 36532

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-

770

-

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@

nsgia

.

com

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Monthly Operating Costs and Revenue

:

●

Total monthly expenses

:

$

2

,

606

●

Revenue from all sources

:

$

3

,

064

●

Net monthly pro

ﬁ

t

:

$

458

(

14

.

9

%

margin

)

●

Path to 20

%

margin

:

Identi

ﬁ

ed optimizations to reach

$

658 monthly pro

ﬁ

t

(

21

.

5

%

margin

)

Value Proposition for A

ﬀ

ordable Housing with Pro

ﬁ

t Model

:

1

.

Comprehensive Connectivity Solution

:

○

Residential internet service at

$

19

.

95 per unit

(

below the

$

20 threshold

)

○

Public WiFi in common areas

○

Integrated LoRaWAN security infrastructure

○

Commercial connectivity for community center and store

2

.

Digital Equity with Sustainable Business Model

:

○

Bridges the digital divide while generating reliable revenue

○

Scalable approach that can be replicated at other properties

○

Creates sustainable funding model compared to grant

-

dependent approaches

3

.

Enhanced Security and Operational Bene

ﬁ

ts

:

○

LoRaWAN infrastructure enables

:

■

Advanced security monitoring at signi

ﬁ

cantly lower cost than traditional

systems

■

Utility monitoring for operational e

ﬃ

ciencies

■

Smart building capabilities that reduce maintenance costs

■

Potential for future IoT service expansion

4

.

Multiple Revenue Streams

:

○

Base residential service

:

$

2

,

394 monthly

○

Community facilities allocation

:

$

270 monthly

○

Security system component

:

$

400 monthly

○

Future potential premium services

:

$

150

+

monthly

5

.

Grant and Financing Opportunities

:

○

Initial capital costs may be o

ﬀ

set by

:

■

HUD

'

s ConnectHomeUSA program

■

NTIA

'

s Digital Equity Act funding

■

New Markets Tax Credits for quali

ﬁ

ed census tracts

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,

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com

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■

Private foundation technology grants

○

With a clear pro

ﬁ

t model

,

traditional

ﬁ

nancing becomes viable

6

.

Business Case Analysis

:

○

Initial investment

:

$

150

,

260

○

Monthly pro

ﬁ

t

(

at 20

%

margin

):

$

658

○

Simple payback period

:

19 years

(

without grants

)

○

Payback with 40

%

grant funding

:

11

.

4 years

○

Additional value

:

Reduced tenant turnover

,

improved occupancy rates

,

enhanced

property valuation

Next Steps

:

1

.

Final Approval and Budgeting

:

○

Review and approve the revised infrastructure plan

○

Allocate budget for capital expenses and monthly operating costs

2

.

Vendor Selection

:

○

Solicit competitive bids from quali

ﬁ

ed installation contractors

○

Negotiate terms with internet service providers

3

.

Resident Communication

:

○

Develop a comprehensive communication plan

○

Create educational materials on accessing and using the service

4

.

Implementation Kicko

ﬀ

:

○

Schedule site survey and detailed planning

○

Establish project management and oversight processes

This comprehensive network infrastructure plan balances initial investment with long

-

term

performance

,

reliability

,

and value

.

By implementing this enterprise

-

grade solution

,

the property

will o

ﬀ

er residents a premium internet experience while gaining operational e

ﬃ

ciencies and

competitive advantages in the rental market

.

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,

Inc

.

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701

-

770

-

9118

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@

nsgia

.

com

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ordable Internet Solutions for Low

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.

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2024

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ordable Connectivity Program Resource Guide

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,

Inc

.

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701

-

770

-

9118

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@

nsgia

.

com

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Comprehensive Documentation Package

Introduction

This documentation package outlines our comprehensive plan to provide a

ﬀ

ordable internet

service to residents of low

-

income housing developments through a Public Bene

ﬁ

t Corporation

(

PBC

)

structure

.

The following materials detail our approach from technical implementation to

ﬁ

nancial sustainability

.

Our model centers on three key innovations

:

1

.

Developer

-

funded infrastructure

(

$

340

/

unit one

-

time cost

)

2

.

A

ﬀ

ordable monthly service

(

$

18

.

75

/

unit

,

within utility allowance limits

)

3

.

Sustainable business model

with built

-

in 20

%

pro

ﬁ

t margin

The enclosed documents represent our complete implementation strategy

,

including outreach to

service providers

,

real estate developers

,

housing authorities

,

and the

ﬁ

nancial structure of our

Public Bene

ﬁ

t Corporation

.

________________________________________________

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North Star Group

,

Inc

.

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701

-

770

-

9118

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.

com

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Document 1

:

Request for Proposal

[

DATE

]

Network Services Department

RE

:

Request for Proposal

-

A

ﬀ

ordable Housing Internet Service

Dear Business Solutions Team

,

We are developing an innovative internet service solution for a

ﬀ

ordable housing developments

and request your proposal for wholesale bandwidth services to support this initiative

.

Project Overview

Our Public Bene

ﬁ

t Corporation is establishing internet service for low

-

income housing

developments that meets essential connectivity needs while maintaining strict a

ﬀ

ordability

requirements

.

We will handle all on

-

premise equipment and infrastructure deployment

,

requiring

only wholesale bandwidth delivery to our designated connection points

.

Service Requirements

Standard Service Package

●

Bandwidth

:

720 Mbps

(

120

-

unit development

)

/

960 Mbps

(

160

-

unit development

)

●

Usage Pro

ﬁ

le

:

Residential usage with 40

%

concurrent usage assumption

●

Minimum Guaranteed Speed

:

15 Mbps per unit during peak usage

●

Connection Point

:

Central antenna on nearby commercial building

●

Term

:

12

-

month contract with renewal options

This standard package represents our minimum viable service that meets essential resident

needs

(

email

,

basic streaming

,

job applications

,

educational resources

)

while maintaining strict

a

ﬀ

ordability

.

Upgrade Package

(

Grant

-

Funded

)

________________________________________________

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.

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-

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●

Bandwidth

:

1

.

2 Gbps

(

120

-

unit development

)

/

1

.

6 Gbps

(

160

-

unit development

)

●

Usage Pro

ﬁ

le

:

Enhanced residential with 60

%

concurrent usage assumption

●

Minimum Guaranteed Speed

:

25 Mbps per unit during peak usage

●

Connection Point

:

Same as standard package

●

Term

:

12

-

month contract with renewal options

The upgrade package will be implemented when grant funding is secured to enhance service

quality while maintaining the same end

-

user pricing structure

.

Implementation Details

Our technical team will implement a wireless mesh network with

:

●

Central antenna on nearby commercial building

●

Rooftop antennas on residential units

●

Ubiquiti NanoStation equipment for primary connectivity

●

Custom Wi

-

Fi nodes within residential units

●

Full authentication and bandwidth management systems

Pricing Request

Please provide

:

1

.

Monthly cost for Standard Service Package

(

720

/

960 Mbps

)

2

.

Monthly cost for Upgrade Package

(

1

.

2

/

1

.

6 Gbps

)

3

.

Any volume discounts as we scale to multiple properties

4

.

One

-

time installation costs

5

.

Service level agreement options

Budget Context

Our social impact model requires maintaining wholesale bandwidth costs at or below

$

15

/

unit

/

month to preserve a

ﬀ

ordability while creating a sustainable business model

.

Timeline

________________________________________________

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,

Inc

.

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-

770

-

9118

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.

com

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●

RFP Response

:

Within 15 business days

●

Service Implementation

:

Targeted for

[

DATE

]

●

Contract Commencement

:

[

DATE

]

Special Population Programs

As our a

ﬀ

ordable housing developments serve diverse populations with unique needs

,

we are

particularly interested in any special programs or discounted services you may o

ﬀ

er for

:

1

.

Section 8 Housing Voucher Recipients

:

Low

-

income families receiving housing

assistance

2

.

Veterans

:

Residents in VA

-

subsidized housing programs

3

.

Foster Youth

:

Young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living

4

.

Elderly Residents

:

Seniors with

ﬁ

xed incomes and limited technology experience

5

.

Disabled Residents

:

Individuals with disabilities requiring specialized accessibility options

If you o

ﬀ

er any specialized programs

,

discounts

,

or resources designed for these populations

,

please include details in your response

.

As a Public Bene

ﬁ

t Corporation

,

we maintain a

transparent

ﬁ

nancial structure that includes a 20

%

operational sustainability margin

—

this margin

represents the minimum required to sustain our service operations while ful

ﬁ

lling our social

mission

.

Any additional cost savings through special programs would directly bene

ﬁ

t our

residents through service enhancements

.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding this RFP

,

please contact

:

[

NAME

]

[

EMAIL

]

[

PHONE

]

We appreciate your consideration of this proposal and look forward to exploring a partnership

that advances digital equity in a

ﬀ

ordable housing communities

.

Sincerely

,

[

NAME

]

[

TITLE

]

[

ORGANIZATION

]

________________________________________________

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North Star Group

,

Inc

.

19901 Quail Circle

Fairhope AL 36532

701

-

770

-

9118

michaelh

@

nsgia

.

com

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Document 2

:

Letter to Real Estate Development Team

[

DATE

]

[

DEVELOPER NAME

]

[

ADDRESS

]

RE

:

A

ﬀ

ordable Internet Service Implementation for

[

DEVELOPMENT NAME

]

Dear

[

DEVELOPER NAME

]

Team

,

Following our recent discussions

,

I

'

m pleased to provide this formal outline of our a

ﬀ

ordable

internet service implementation plan for

[

DEVELOPMENT NAME

].

This letter details the capital

requirements

,

tenant bene

ﬁ

ts

,

and

ﬁ

nancial structure

.

Capital Investment Requirements

Component

Cost

Equipment

(

mesh nodes

,

cabling

)

$

120

/

unit

Installation labor

$

220

/

unit

Total per

-

unit investment

$

340

/

unit

For your 160

-

unit development

,

this represents a total capital investment of

$

54

,

400

,

approximately 0

.

2

-

0

.

3

%

of total development costs

.

This one

-

time investment funds the complete

network infrastructure

.

Monthly Service Model

Component

Cost

Bandwidth purchase

$

15

.

00

/

unit

________________________________________________

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,

Inc

.

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-

770

-

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.

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Service price to residents

$

18

.

75

/

unit

Fits within utility allowance

$

19

.

50

maximum

The

$

18

.

75

/

unit monthly cost will be included in the utility allowance

,

requiring no additional

payment from residents while staying within HUD guidelines

.

Technical Implementation

Our solution features

:

●

Wireless mesh network with central antenna on nearby commercial building

●

Rooftop antennas on residential units

●

15 Mbps guaranteed minimum speed during peak usage

●

Complete coverage throughout all residential units

Tenant Bene

ﬁ

ts

●

Zero additional cost to residents

(

included in utility allowance

)

●

Immediate connectivity upon move

-

in

(

no service activation required

)

●

Adequate speeds for

:

○

Video streaming

○

Job searching

○

Educational resources

○

Telehealth services

○

Government services access

Future Enhancements

While the base service is completely adequate for essential needs

,

we

'

re actively pursuing grant

funding to enhance service levels

.

These potential upgrades would maintain the same cost

structure while improving performance

.

Property Value Enhancement

________________________________________________

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,

Inc

.

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-

770

-

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@

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.

com

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This amenity signi

ﬁ

cantly enhances property value through

:

●

Increased tenant satisfaction and retention

●

Competitive advantage in a

ﬀ

ordable housing market

●

Support for digital inclusion initiatives

●

Alignment with smart building

/

smart community objectives

Next Steps

1

.

Review and approve infrastructure investment

2

.

Sign service agreement for monthly operations

3

.

Schedule technical site survey

4

.

Coordinate installation timeline with construction schedule

We

'

re con

ﬁ

dent this approach represents the optimal balance of a

ﬀ

ordability

,

functionality

,

and

sustainability

.

Please let me know if you have any questions or require additional information

.

Sincerely

,

[

NAME

]

[

TITLE

]

[

ORGANIZATION

]

________________________________________________

©

North Star Group

,

Inc

.

19901 Quail Circle

Fairhope AL 36532

701

-

770

-

9118

michaelh

@

nsgia

.

com

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Document 3

:

Letter to Public Housing Authority

[

DATE

]

RE

:

Public Bene

ﬁ

t Corporation Internet Service for A

ﬀ

ordable Housing

Dear Director

[

NAME

],

I am writing to introduce our Public Bene

ﬁ

t Corporation

(

PBC

)

initiative to provide a

ﬀ

ordable

internet service for residents of low

-

income housing developments

.

We believe this program

aligns perfectly with the Housing Authority

'

s goals of enhancing resident services while

maintaining a

ﬀ

ordability

.

Our Model

We have developed a sustainable model that provides reliable internet access to a

ﬀ

ordable

housing residents through a structured approach

:

1

.

Developer

-

Funded Infrastructure

:

One

-

time capital investment of

$

340

/

unit

2

.

A

ﬀ

ordable Monthly Service

:

$

18

.

75

/

unit

,

designed to

ﬁ

t within standard utility allowances

3

.

Guaranteed Performance

:

Minimum 15 Mbps service during peak usage

4

.

Public Bene

ﬁ

t Structure

:

Organizational form that prioritizes social impact alongside

ﬁ

nancial sustainability

Financial Structure

Our pricing model is speci

ﬁ

cally designed to work within the existing utility allowance structure

:

Component

Cost

Monthly service price

$

18

.

75

/

unit

HUD utility allowance cap

$

19

.

50

/

unit

________________________________________________

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,

Inc

.

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Fairhope AL 36532

701

-

770

-

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@

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com

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Resident direct cost

$

0

.

00

This approach ensures residents receive essential connectivity without any additional

out

-

of

-

pocket expense

.

Impact Objectives

Our Public Bene

ﬁ

t Corporation is designed to achieve multiple social impact objectives

:

1

.

Digital Inclusion

:

Bridging the digital divide for low

-

income residents

2

.

Economic Opportunity

:

Facilitating job searches and remote work

3

.

Educational Access

:

Supporting online learning and skills development

4

.

Healthcare Connectivity

:

Enabling telehealth services

5

.

Government Services

:

Providing access to essential online government resources

Implementation Plan

We have successfully developed the technical and

ﬁ

nancial framework for this service and are

ready to implement with interested property owners

.

Our rollout strategy includes

:

1

.

Initial pilot implementation at

[

DEVELOPMENT NAME

]

(

160 units

)

2

.

Expansion to additional properties based on success metrics

3

.

Continuous improvement through grant funding for service enhancements

Collaboration Opportunity

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how this service could bene

ﬁ

t Mobile Housing

Authority properties or partner organizations

.

Speci

ﬁ

cally

,

we are interested in

:

1

.

Introducing our service to your network of a

ﬀ

ordable housing developers

2

.

Exploring implementation at PHA

-

managed properties

3

.

Collaborating on grant applications for service enhancements

4

.

Developing resident digital literacy programs to complement the service

Next Steps

________________________________________________

©

North Star Group

,

Inc

.

19901 Quail Circle

Fairhope AL 36532

701

-

770

-

9118

michaelh

@

nsgia

.

com

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I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and your team to discuss this initiative in

greater detail

.

I will follow up in the coming week to schedule a conversation at your

convenience

.

Thank you for your consideration

.

We look forward to potential collaboration to enhance digital

access for Mobile

'

s a

ﬀ

ordable housing residents

.

Sincerely

,

[

NAME

]

[

TITLE

]

[

ORGANIZATION

]

[

CONTACT INFORMATION

]

________________________________________________

©

North Star Group

,

Inc

.

19901 Quail Circle

Fairhope AL 36532

701

-

770

-

9118

michaelh

@

nsgia

.

com

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Document 4

:

Public Bene

ﬁ

t Corporation Financial Projection

[

DATE

]

Board of Directors

[

PBC NAME

]

[

ADDRESS

]

RE

:

Financial Projections for A

ﬀ

ordable Housing Internet Service

Dear Board Members

,

This document outlines the comprehensive

ﬁ

nancial projections for our a

ﬀ

ordable housing

internet service initiative

.

The following analysis demonstrates the path to

ﬁ

nancial sustainability

and social impact through our planned growth strategy

.

Core Business Model

Our service operates on a simple

,

transparent

ﬁ

nancial model

:

Component

Amoun

t

Monthly revenue per unit

$

18

.

75

Monthly cost per unit

$

15

.

00

Monthly pro

ﬁ

t per unit

$

3

.

75

Pro

ﬁ

t margin

20

%

This structure maintains a

ﬀ

ordability for residents while generating sustainable revenue for

operations and growth

.

Single Property Economics

(

160

-

Unit Development

)

________________________________________________

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Metric

Monthly

Annual

Revenu

e

$

3

,

000

$

36

,

000

Costs

$

2

,

400

$

28

,

800

Pro

ﬁ

t

$

600

$

7

,

200

At this scale

,

the operation supports part

-

time management and basic maintenance

,

with limited

growth capacity

.

Growth Trajectory

The following table illustrates our projected 5

-

year growth path

:

Year

Properties

Total Units

Annual Revenue

Annual Pro

ﬁ

t

Year 1

1

160

$

36

,

000

$

7

,

200

Year 2

2

320

$

72

,

000

$

14

,

400

Year 3

4

640

$

144

,

000

$

28

,

800

Year 4

7

1

,

120

$

252

,

000

$

50

,

400

Year 5

12

1

,

920

$

432

,

000

$

86

,

400

This growth pattern establishes key viability thresholds

:

Business Viability Thresholds

Scale

Properties

Units

Annual Pro

ﬁ

t

Operational Capacity

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Starter

1

160

$

7

,

200

Part

-

time support only

Small

5

800

$

36

,

000

1 full

-

time employee

Medium

10

1

,

600

$

72

,

000

1

-

2 full

-

time employees

Large

25

4

,

000

$

180

,

000

Small team

(

3

-

4 employees

)

Our business achieves full sustainability at approximately 800 units

(

5 properties

),

with the

capacity to

:

●

Support essential operations

●

Maintain service quality

●

Begin signi

ﬁ

cant reinvestment in growth

●

Pursue enhanced social impact initiatives

Pro

ﬁ

t Allocation Plan

As a Public Bene

ﬁ

t Corporation

,

we will allocate pro

ﬁ

ts according to this framework

:

Allocation Category

Percentage

Year 3 Example

(

800 Units

)

Operations

&

Maintenance

40

%

$

14

,

400

Growth Investment

30

%

$

10

,

800

Service Enhancements

20

%

$

7

,

200

Digital Inclusion Programs

10

%

$

3

,

600

This balanced approach ensures

ﬁ

nancial sustainability while advancing our social mission

.

Funding Requirements

________________________________________________

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,

Inc

.

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To achieve our growth objectives

,

we will require the following investments

:

Expansion Phase

New

Properties

Required

Investment

Source

Phase 1

(

1

→

2 properties

)

+

1

$

10

,

000

Retained earnings

Phase 2

(

2

→

5

properties

)

+

3

$

25

,

000

Retained earnings

+

small loan

Phase 3

(

5

→

10

properties

)

+

5

$

40

,

000

Retained earnings

+

investor

capital

Social Return on Investment

Beyond

ﬁ

nancial returns

,

our model generates substantial social impact

:

Impact Category

Metric

Target

(

Year 5

)

Digital Access

Residents served

1

,

920 individuals

Economic Opportunity

Job applications enabled

>

7

,

000 annually

Education

Students supported

>

500 annually

Healthcare

Telehealth visits facilitated

>

2

,

000 annually

Conclusion

Our

ﬁ

nancial projections demonstrate a path to creating a self

-

sustaining Public Bene

ﬁ

t

Corporation that balances social impact with business viability

.

The model begins generating

________________________________________________

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,

Inc

.

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meaningful pro

ﬁ

t at approximately 800 units

,

with substantial pro

ﬁ

t and impact potential as we

scale beyond that threshold

.

We recommend proceeding with the initial implementation at

[

DEVELOPMENT NAME

]

as the

foundation for this growth strategy

.

Sincerely

,

[

NAME

]

[

TITLE

]

[

ORGANIZATION

]

________________________________________________

©

North Star Group

,

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