bringing digital opportunity to indian country
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Feb. 11-13, 2013 1
BRINGING DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY TO INDIAN COUNTRY
Part 1
WHAT is …the Digital Divide?
Feb. 11-13, 2013 2
WHAT is …the Digital Divide?
Feb. 11-13, 2013 3
Feb. 11-13, 2013 4
WHYis this important? Why are modern
communications and information technologies, and specifically Broadband (high-speed internet) access, important for Tribal communities?
Feb. 11-13, 2013 5
WHAT is the greater need?
Feb. 11-13, 2013 6
WHAT are the highest priorities?
Feb. 11-13, 2013 7
WHEN might a tribal telco make sense?
When (under what circumstances) might a tribe consider establishing its own Tribally-owned communications provider?
Feb. 11-13, 2013 8
WHAT model might work best?
Two basic models Business/Commercial Carrier Nonprofit/Public Utility
What approach for your tribe? Why?
When might one work better?
Feb. 11-13, 2013 9
WHAT technologies? Wireline or Wireless? Wireline
Fiber Optic Cable DSL
Wireless Unlicensed – 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz, 900 MHz Licensed Whitespace
Feb. 11-13, 2013 10
WHO owns and operates the enterprise?
Who owns the enterprise? Who manages the enterprise? In-house or outsourced expertise? Opportunities for joint ventures?
Feb. 11-13, 2013 11
WHERE to go for ideas and insights? Government agencies? Other tribes? Telecom industry? Professional firms and consultants? Other sources?
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