Pivot-Tech Development, Inc. builds community-owned broadband networks through innovative public-private partnerships. We finance, design, build, and operate complete connectivity ecosystems that transform communities—delivering fiber, cellular, smart city infrastructure, and workforce development as one integrated solution.
Kendall County P3 Closed
Service Locations Planned
Tax-Exempt Bond Model
Formed in 2023 and headquartered in Denver, Pivot-Tech Development, Inc. specializes in public-private partnerships for community-owned broadband networks. We pioneered the 63-20 financing model for broadband—and proved it works with a landmark $46 million closing in Kendall County, Illinois.
From initial feasibility through long-term operations, we handle every phase: financing strategy, network design, construction management, and ongoing network operations. No handoffs, no gaps.
We go beyond fiber. Our "Multi-Play" model bundles gigabit broadband with cellular service at ~50% below national rates, VoIP business communications, smart city IoT platforms, micro-edge data centers and community engagement programs. This diversifies revenue streams for sustainability of the network.
Through our 63-20 nonprofit structure, communities own their networks as permanent public assets, without impact to their credit or balance sheet (and zero impact to the residents). Professional private-sector management ensures operational excellence while public governance ensures accountability.
Through our Mobility Net platform, we bundle high-speed broadband with competitive cellular service—creating a dual-play offering that no traditional ISP or carrier can match. Our private mobile core network means you own your customers and your destiny.
1 Gbps symmetrical, upgradeable to 10 Gbps
Private mobile core, nationwide roaming on 600+ carriers
Least cost routing you can depend upon
Combined pricing creates unbeatable community value
We deploy the right technology for each situation—starting with high-speed fixed wireless for rapid deployment, then building to fiber-to-the-premises for permanent infrastructure. Every network is future-proof from day one.
288-count fiber backbone rings with FTTP distribution delivering Multi Gbps symmetrical service, upgradeable to 10 Gbps and beyond. Open access architecture enables competitive service offerings. Enterprise SLAs up to 99.999% uptime. Ciena optical transport platforms and DWDM systems power the backbone.
Tarana G1 fixed wireless gear delivers up to 750 Mbps—ideal as a starting point for immediate service or augmentation to fiber in areas where construction costs are prohibitive. Subscribers pay the same price whether connected by FWA or fiber, with a planned upgrade path to fiber over time.
Comprehensive smart city capabilities delivered as a managed service: real-time water quality monitoring, public safety analytics with gunshot detection, infrastructure monitoring for roads and bridges, environmental sensing, and economic development tools including foot traffic and smart parking, smart streetlights, smart traffic control, and more.
Rural broadband networks enable precision agriculture benefits for surrounding farm communities—from IoT monitoring for equipment manufacturers to environmental sensing, weather stations, and smart grid capabilities that reduce costs and improve yields across the agricultural ecosystem.
Our 63-20 nonprofit bond structure provides the lowest cost of capital available while ensuring communities own their infrastructure. It's a proven model—validated by our landmark $46 million Kendall County closing.
A 63-20 nonprofit corporation is created to own and operate the network. The community's government serves as the sponsor, providing tax-exempt status.
The nonprofit issues tax-exempt revenue bonds at 150-200 basis points below conventional financing, secured by project revenues rather than municipal credit or property taxation.
Pivot-Tech manages the network under a long-term agreement—bringing private sector expertise and efficiency while the nonprofit board (80% community, 20% Pivot) governs.
Upon bond retirement (~30 years), full ownership transfers to the community. No debt on municipal balance sheets. A permanent public asset worth hundreds of millions.
"When I wrote the book in 2024, we were already deep into the Kendall County engagement, navigating uncharted territory. Every municipal leader I met wanted to know if this model could actually work. Today, we have proof, and a blueprint."— Jim Cannon, CEO, Pivot-Tech Development
$15M Connect Illinois grant + $31M in tax-exempt revenue bonds through Fox Fiber, NFP. Phase 1 serves 12,000+ locations with construction breaking ground Spring 2026. Future phases extend to 60,000 locations.
$43M in tax-exempt revenue bonds through Confluence Fiber Communications, NFP. Phase 1 serves 15,000+ locations with construction breaking ground Summer 2026. Future phases extend to 20,000 additional locations.
$175-200M in 63-20 bonds to serve 170,000 locations including the City of Flint. Estimated 30-year asset value: $550-700M. Includes smart city infrastructure and workforce development programs.
The Chamber Broadband Advantage program creates a closed-loop local economy around connectivity. Local businesses sponsor and advertise through our Pivot Connect app—and residential subscribers earn credits that reduce their monthly broadband cost. Views plus click-throughs equal savings.
Chamber member businesses contribute to a sponsorship pool and place targeted offers through the Pivot Connect mobile app, gaining direct marketing access to engaged subscribers.
Residents download the Pivot Connect app, browse local offers, and engage with content. Click-throughs, views, and redemptions all generate credits automatically applied to their monthly bill. The whole family can participate.
Community sponsorship pool plus active click-through revenue creates $20-35/month in subscriber offsets. Base broadband cost of $65/month can drop to $30-35/month for actively engaged subscribers.
The engagement model extends to public WiFi access points. Users download the app, engage with local offers to unlock free WiFi, creating a natural upgrade path to home broadband.
Effective Monthly Cost
per month for actively engaged subscribers
$5-8 monthly credit toward broadband bill
$12-18 monthly credit toward broadband bill
$20-30 monthly credit toward broadband bill
Chamber members also receive exclusive discounted business fiber: 1 Gbps symmetric at less than half of current market rate. Lower costs drive Chamber membership and fuel the local advertising ecosystem.
Every Pivot-Tech project includes a workforce development component that transforms broadband deployment from a construction project into a community economic development program. We partner with local colleges to create career pathways from entry-level certification through bachelor's degrees.
The Fiber Broadband Association estimates 180,000 new workers are needed nationally over the next decade. Our programs position local residents to capture this opportunity with high-demand, well-paying careers in fiber optics, fixed wireless, network operations, and smart city technologies.
FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification in 3-5 days. Fiber Optic Technician Certificate programs. AAS in Telecommunications Technology. Industry certifications: CFOS/S (Splicing), CFOS/T (Testing), Ciena equipment certification.
Seamless credit transfer to BS programs in Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. Dual enrollment options. Industry certification credits embedded in academic programs. Joint BS/MS programs for accelerated graduate pathways.
Ciena donates optical transport platforms and DWDM systems for hands-on training, plus Learning Platform access. Aecon commits to minimum 60% local hiring with apprenticeship placements on active fiber construction projects and safety training programs.
300+ construction jobs and 100+ permanent positions per major project. NOC engineers, field technicians, fiber splicers, network security specialists—all trained locally, employed locally, building the community they live in.
Our first task was to assemble a consortium of world-class companies that share our vision. Each member is a distinguished leader in their field, bringing unparalleled expertise and a proven track record.
Leading North American telecom infrastructure contractor. Turnkey fiber installation, 5G expansion, committed local hiring (60%+ local workforce), and workforce apprenticeship programs.
Global leader in optical networking. Optical transport platforms, DWDM systems, Navigator smart city platform, equipment donations for workforce training, and certification curriculum.
Global management consulting firm conducting comprehensive market feasibility studies, demand analysis, and take-rate projections that underpin our financial models and bond offerings.
Specialized 63-20 municipal bond underwriter providing bond structuring and issuance, rating agency preparation, investor relations, and ongoing compliance and reporting.
Each project validates and extends our model—building a replicable framework that any community can follow.
The landmark project that proved the 63-20 P3 broadband model works. $15M state grant + $31M tax-exempt bonds for a hybrid fiber and fixed wireless network.
Leveraging the Port's existing 120+ mile fiber network and 95-mile middle-mile infrastructure to build a comprehensive broadband ecosystem for the Lewis-Clark Valley.
A transformational $175-200M initiative serving 170,000 locations including the City of Flint, with smart city infrastructure, workforce development, and cellular services.
Written while navigating the uncharted waters of the Kendall County engagement, CEO Jim Cannon's book distilled emerging lessons into a practical framework for municipal leaders, economic developers, and telecom executives considering P3 structures for broadband.
The book has become a reference for communities exploring alternatives to traditional broadband deployment models—and the Kendall County closing proved every principle in its pages.
Available on Amazon →See the Value Brought Through the Pivot Program.
Pivot-Tech Development announced the successful closing of $46 million in financing for the Fox Fiber broadband network in Kendall County, Illinois—a landmark public-private partnership combining a $15 million Connect Illinois grant with approximately $31 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds.
The Fox Fiber network will deliver high-speed internet to more than 12,000 locations through a hybrid fiber and fixed wireless architecture spanning approximately 80 miles of middle-mile infrastructure, with future phases extending to nearly 60,000 locations throughout the County.
Perspectives on public-private broadband, community ownership, rural connectivity, and the evolving infrastructure landscape — from the team that's building it.
When we sat down to structure the Fox Fiber network in Kendall County, Illinois, there was no finished template to follow. The 63-20 nonprofit bond model had been used in other contexts, but never at this scale for a greenfield broadband deployment combining a state grant with tax-exempt revenue bonds. This is the story of what we learned — and why it changes everything for communities exploring alternatives to private ISPs.
Read Article →The Chamber Broadband Advantage program isn't just a clever marketing hook — it's a genuine economic engine that circulates local dollars through connectivity. When a subscriber watches an ad from the downtown hardware store, both parties win. Here's the math behind the model.
Read Article →Fiber-only purists argue nothing beats glass-to-the-home. Fixed wireless skeptics cite latency and weather. The truth is that the most successful rural deployments in 2025 are hybrid — and the economics tell a compelling story about when to trench and when to beam.
Read Article →Lewis-Clark State College's partnership with Confluence Fiber goes beyond curriculum. Students gain hands-on experience in network operations while the region builds a talent pipeline that keeps skilled workers local. It's the workforce development story broadband rarely gets to tell.
Read Article →Most broadband feasibility studies answer the wrong question. They focus on whether a network is technically buildable, when the real question is whether it's financially sustainable under realistic take-rate assumptions and a defined ownership structure. Here's how to get the analysis right from the start.
Read Article →Whether you're a municipal leader exploring broadband options, an economic developer seeking digital infrastructure, or a potential partner—let's talk about what's possible.
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