Such real-time work now is not possible with the Internet. Part of that cost is expected to be covered by existing network development budgets, and cooperation among state institutions also should help defray expenses. If we use common network components and common pipes to go out of state, we can distribute the costs some. This will not involve digging up the streets. That investment already has been made.
External funding is a critical part of the equation.
Faculty members who have a research project limited by existing Internet capacity are encouraged to be part of the grant process.