b'Idaho. The task forcecomposed of experts ofsuch as defense, aviation, and security.13varied backgrounds, regions, and technologiesCradlepoint is a Boise-based company that developed recommendations to ensure both ruraldevelops cloud-managed wireless edge networking and urban Idaho are connected and well positionedequipment using LTE and 5G. It employs about for the maximum future success of its communities,700 people and helps Boise community entities businesses, and citizens. As shown in Figure 4,connect.14 Syringa Networks is headquartered in dierent technologies, equipment, and investmentBoise and has oces in Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and strategies are required for dierent markets andCaldwell. The company oers custom network and locales. While the highest priority remains developingvoice solutions for businesses.15solutions to improve broadband connection throughout rural Idaho, the team identied veIDAHO INFORMATION primary recommendations: TECHNOLOGY JOBS1. Update the Idaho Broadband Plan Idaho ranks 39th, according to the Idaho 2. Establish a state broadband oce Department of Labor, in salaries for high-tech jobs. 3. Consider state funding options But within the state, the average wage for these 4. Improve deployment eciency by formalizinginformation technology workers is almost twice dig once and hang once policies what the average Idaho worker makes. The pay 5. Engage in near term projects12 situation in Eastern Idaho is better than the other regions in the state, most likely due to the presence There are several corporations performing importantof Idaho National Laboratory headquartered in Idaho work within the network and communication sectorFalls.8 Growth is predicted to be very good for this in Idaho. Plexus Corporation, based in Wisconsin,segment of the economy, although uncertain and operates a large oce in Boise, which employedvaried, as seen in past years with large corporations 1,500 people in 2010. They specialize in customundergoing layos, relocations, changes of manufacturing for wireless networks for industriesownership, and international instabilities. 2Market Segment TechnologyMARKET TECHNOLOGIESINVESTMENTSSEGMENTS AND EQUIPMENTMajor Markets Fiber; Cable; DSL; Cellular; Microwave Signicant investment; Large private sector funding; Government contractsFiber; Cable; DSL; Cellular; Fixed-wirelessCell towers require smaller investment; Smaller Markets Towers Portable towers emerging as new technology optionMiddle Mile to Central Town; Satellite;Investment by public and private Rural Communities Fixed-wireless; CBRS; New, lower-costentities; Entrepreneurs funding new technologies technology and service optionsSatellite; Line of Sight; Fixed-wireless;Investment is challenging, singular Remote Locales CBRS; New technologies projects can be costly; Low ROI; Aerial infrastructure is half the cost of diggingFIGURE 4. Market Segment Technology and Investment Strategies92 I D A H O I N F R A S T R U C T U R E G U I D E B O O K'