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Questions & Answers
Regarding Fiber
Optics and Sho-Me Technologies, L.L.C.
Q Why is Sho-Me Forming a Limited Liability Company? A Missouri state law does not allow a rural electric cooperative to do
anything but sell electrical energy. Sho-Me Technologies, L.L.C. has been
formed and is regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission to provide
dedicated, point to point, non-switched telecommunication services in the
state of Missouri. Q Why is Sho-Me Installing Fiber Optic Cable? A Sho-Me uses 2 GHz microwave to control and operate its power system.
The federal government has sold Sho-Me’s frequencies to private companies,
such as AT&T, who are installing wireless Personal Communication Services.
So the federal government has really forced Sho-Me to install fiber. Q How will the fiber be used? A The primary use of the fiber will be to control Sho-Me’s electrical system.
Any excess capacity and/or fiber will be available to lease. Sho-Me can lease
capacity, such as a DS-1,DS-3,OC-3 or dark fiber. Q Will Sho-Me Make A Lot of Money? A No, Sho-Me will not earn any profits. Actually, Sho-Me will be very
fortunate to breakeven over the next five years. Any funds generated in
excess of expenses will either be reinvested in the system or returned to
Sho-Me’s owners. Sho-Me’s owners can then either invest in their system
or return money to cooperative members. Q With a fiber network in place what other services will be available
in the future? A Fiber Optics will allow a wide variety of electrical system functions,
such as remote meter reading. Through partnerships people living in rural
areas will enjoy the same privileges those in the city take for granted. For more information regarding any aspects of Sho-Me’s fiber optic network
contact
Terry Arndt,
Kevin Hopper,
Mark Keeling,
Jerry Hartman,
Jeff Neas or
John Richards.