MAKIN INTERNET PROJECT Pinto Katia 19 th May 2015
Main Objectives To provide an affordable and quality wireless internet service To provide a sustainable system to the island of Makin
Challenges Limited Budget Limited Resources Compatibility Issues Power issue Very little or no computer knowledge Island coverage Support
Business Plan Population on Makin island – 1,798 (2010) Main Revenue of the people – copra and remittances from overseas and within Kiribati Co – Sharing between Island Council and Pintech No of staff Expenditure Revenue Training Availability
Equipment Used Satellite modem and Dish from Speedcast Wireless Billing Router from Handlink Taiwan Wireless Omni Access Point from Ubiquiti Laptops from Pintech Solar Panels, battery and inverter from Island Council
Monthly Expenditure Satellite bandwidth cost – 256/128kbps Staff wages Depreciation
Main Revenue Different rates defined < hour – $2.00 which is also the minimum 1 hour – $ hours – $ day (24hours) – $ week – $ month – $30.00
Google Map
Google Map – Closer look
Google Map
Coverage
Monthly Revenue Distribution TariffAverage no of users Total collected ½ hour and minimum = $ hour - $ hours - $ week - $ month - $ Total740.00
Monthly Expenses DescriptionCost Satellite Bandwidth 256/128kbps Staff Salary with KPF Depreciation Total680.00
Photos/Pictures
Resources Ubiquiti Handlink Taiwan Speedcast
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