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FACILITATING BROADBAND IN SATRC COUNTRIES

Wangay DORJIHead, Telecommunications

Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority

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CONTENT

• Global Internet User• Current Status of Broadband Service in SATRC

countries • Twelfth SAARC Declaration • Issues Related to Broadband Services in SATRC

countries• Recommendation• Conclusion

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GLOBAL INTERNET USERS BY REGION

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WORLD INTERNET PENETRATION RATE BY REGION

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WORLD INTERNET USERS DISTRIBUTION

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CURRENT STATUS OF INTERNET USAGE IN SATRC COUNTRIES

Source: Internet World Stats (http://www.internetworldstats.com )

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BROADBAND PRICES IN SATRC COUNTRIES

Source: Lirneasia (Feb 2008)

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INTERNET IN ASIA – 10 TOP COUNTRIES

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DECLARATION – TWELFTH SAARC SUMMIT, DECLARATION – TWELFTH SAARC SUMMIT, Islamabad, January 2004Islamabad, January 2004

“… to bring the benefits of information and communications technology to all peoples of the region, bridging the digital divide and assist in the development of knowledge based societies” and “encourage the development of specific projects relevant to the individual needs of three or more Member States under the provisions of Articles ……….”

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ISSUES RELATED TO BROADBAND SERVICES IN SATRC COUNTRIES

No direct regional connectivity Lack of easy access to submarine cables by

some of the member countries Lack of coordination among telecom service

providersPresence of multiple players within the regionLack of support from Govt.

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RECOMMENDATION

Establishment of regional network connectivity for both voice and data ( regional Internet

exchange point) Foster of direct exchange of regional tariff Facilitation of easy access to submarine cable Establishment of common regional roaming tariff

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TASHI DELEK AND

THANK YOU!

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