1. Appropriate Telecom Systems for the Provision of Internet Connectivity to Remote Schools in Least Developed Countries 47 th FITCE Congress, London 2008 Transforming Lives – Improving the Quality of Life Peter Leonhardt BT

3. TEACHING RESOURCES: In short supply Out of date Worn out Limited in subject matter TEACHERS: Frequently only stay at school for short duration due to further studies & personal development SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION: Lack of co-ordination between different schools Operating independently Typical Challenges Faced By Remote Schools in LDCs

4. TEACHING RESOURCES: In short supply Out of date Worn out Limited in subject matter TEACHERS: Frequently only stay at school for short duration due to further Studies & personal development SCHOOL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 Faced By Remote Schools in LDCs Provision of the Internet to schools provides the opportunity to deliver…

5. Internet / ISP Backbone Network Internet Content & Service Hosting Locally Hosted Content & Services Local Access Network User Equipment Multimedia VOIP Email Network Infrastructure Websites Email VOIP Websites Content Creation Media Groups Governments Companies Individuals NGOs Institutions Network Connectivity To 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

6. Bunda Natta Mugumu Teacher Training College Secondary School Hospital Secondary School Clinic Hospital Secondary School Council Point to Point Wi-Fi Satellite Backhaul Local W-Fi Connectivity Local W-Fi Connectivity Local W-Fi Connectivity Offline Server Storage Solar Power System Fibre / Power Link Power Substation ICT For Rural Development Project in North Tanzania

7. Bunda Natta Mugumu Teacher Training College Secondary School Hospital Secondary School Clinic Hospital Secondary School Council Point to Point Wi-Fi Satellite Backhaul Local W-Fi Connectivity Local W-Fi Connectivity Local W-Fi Connectivity Offline Server Storage Solar Power System Fibre / Power Link Power Substation Combined Power and Fibre Link

8. Copper cased fibre- optic cable also serves as protection against lightning for power lines

9. Bunda Natta Mugumu Teacher Training College Secondary School Hospital Secondary School Clinic Hospital Secondary School Council Local W-Fi Connectivity Local W-Fi Connectivity Local W-Fi Connectivity Offline Server Storage Solar Power System Fibre / Power Link Power Substation Stand Alone Power System for Location Remote from Power Supply

10. Solar Power System for Point to Point Radio Link

11. Bunda Natta Mugumu Teacher Training College Secondary School Hospital Secondary School Clinic Hospital Secondary School Council Point to Point Wi-Fi Satellite Backhaul Local W-Fi Connectivity Local W-Fi Connectivity Local W-Fi Connectivity Offline Server Storage Solar Power System Fibre / Power Link Power Substation Buildings Connected to Wi-Fi Hub via Aerials to Extend Range

12. Wi-Fi Aerial located at Natta Secondary School

13. Bunda Natta Mugumu Teacher Training College Secondary School Hospital Secondary School Clinic Hospital Secondary School Council Point to Point Wi-Fi Satellite Backhaul Local W-Fi Connectivity Local W-Fi Connectivity Solar Power System Fibre / Power Link Power Substation Offline Server Storage providing Access to Resources

14. Established Computer Room at Bunda Teacher Training College

15. Bunda Natta Mugumu Teacher Training College Secondary School Hospital Secondary School Clinic Hospital Secondary School 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

16. Convergence of Services Into a Single IP network School Providing Interface to Learning Delivery of quality Internet services for use in education Delivery of Internet services to other user groups in same locality Convergence offers a rich Variety of services over a single IP network. Sustainability is achieved by delivering this range of services to 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 Telecoms Technology enables the services to be delivered to the end users in a practical and cost efficient manner. Appropriate Technology Web Content Data Services Video & Multimedia Voice Services Email Convergence Sustainability Improving Peoples Lives

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