Appropriate Telecom Systems for the Provision of Internet Connectivity to Remote Schools in Least Developed Countries 47 th FITCE Congress, London 2008.

Appropriate Telecom Systems for the Provision of Internet Connectivity to

Remote Schools in Least Developed Countries

47th FITCE Congress, London 2008Transforming Lives – Improving the Quality of Life Peter Leonhardt BT

TEACHING RESOURCES:•In short supply•Out of date•Worn out•Limited in subject matter

TEACHERS:•Frequently only stay at school for short duration due to furtherstudies & personal development

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:•Lack of co-ordination between different schools•Operating independently

Typical Challenges FacedBy Remote Schools in LDCs

TEACHING RESOURCES:•In short supply•Out of date•Worn out•Limited in subject matter

TEACHERS:•Frequently only stay at school for short duration due to furtherStudies & personal development

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:•Lack of co-ordination between different schools•Operating independently

•On demand resources•Up to date information•Experience with ICT•Vast range of subjects•Interactive learning

•Remote learning for teachers which offers the opportunity to study on site

•Communication and co-ordination with other schools and institutions

Typical Challenges FacedBy Remote Schools in LDCs

Provision of the Internet to schools provides the opportunity

to deliver…

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Governments

Companies

Individuals

NGOs

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NetworkConnectivityTo Remote

Area

Role of Appropriate Telecom Systems to Deliver Value to Remote Schools

Delivery of Value to End User

Convergence of Services Through Single IP Network

Value Chain showing Delivery of Internet Services to End Users

Bunda

Natta

Mugumu

Teacher Training College

SecondarySchool

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Clinic

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Council

Council

Point to Point Wi-Fi

Satellite Backhaul

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Offline Server Storage

Solar PowerSystem

Fibre / Power Link

Fibre / Power Link

PowerSubstation

ICT For Rural Development Project in North Tanzania

Bunda

Natta

Mugumu

Teacher Training College

SecondarySchool

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Clinic

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Council

Council

Point to Point Wi-Fi

Satellite Backhaul

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Offline Server Storage

Solar PowerSystem

Fibre / Power Link

Fibre / Power Link

PowerSubstation

Combined Power and Fibre Link

Copper cased fibre-optic cable also serves as protection againstlightning for power lines

Bunda

Natta

Mugumu

Teacher Training College

SecondarySchool

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Clinic

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Council

Council

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Offline Server Storage

Solar PowerSystem

Fibre / Power Link

Fibre / Power Link

PowerSubstation

Stand Alone Power System for Location Remote from Power Supply

Solar Power System for Point to Point Radio Link

Bunda

Natta

Mugumu

Teacher Training College

SecondarySchool

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Clinic

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Council

Council

Point to Point Wi-Fi

Satellite Backhaul

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Offline Server Storage

Solar PowerSystem

Fibre / Power Link

Fibre / Power Link

PowerSubstation

Buildings Connected to Wi-Fi Hub via Aerials to Extend Range

Wi-Fi Aerial located at Natta Secondary School

Bunda

Natta

MugumuTeacher Training

College

SecondarySchool

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Clinic

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Council

Council

Point to Point Wi-Fi

Satellite Backhaul

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Local W-Fi Connectivity

Solar PowerSystem

Fibre / Power Link

Fibre / Power Link

PowerSubstation

Offline Server Storage providing Access to Resources

Established Computer Room at Bunda Teacher Training College

Bunda

Natta

Mugumu

Teacher Training College

SecondarySchool

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Clinic

Hospital

SecondarySchool

Council

Council

Natta Secondary School•Broader range of subjects taught•Opportunity for personal study•Improved quality of lessons

Student Teachers in Bunda •Better exam results•Improves teachers’ ability to gain scholarships to other institutions•Introduction to ICT for student teachers

Mugumu Secondary School• Improved inter-school collaboration•Teachers’ professional development

Convergence of Services

Into a SingleIP network

School ProvidingInterface to

Learning

Delivery of qualityInternet services

for use in education

Delivery of Internetservices to other

user groupsin same locality

Convergence offers a rich Variety of services over a single IP network.

Sustainability is achieved by delivering this range of servicesto multiple user groups, thus sharing the costs.

Improving Peoples Lives:Schools are able to select and utilise relevant services in order to improve education.

Appropriate TelecomsTechnology enables the services to be delivered to the end users in a practical and cost efficient manner.

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WebContent

DataServices

Video &Multimedia

VoiceServices

Email

Convergence

SustainabilityImproving Peoples

Lives

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