bringing digital opportunity to indian country
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Part 1. Bringing digital opportunity to Indian country. WHAT is… the Digital Divide?. 2. Feb. 11-13, 2013. WHAT is …the Digital Divide?. 3. Feb. 11-13, 2013. WHY is this important?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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BRINGING DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY TO INDIAN COUNTRY
Part 1
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WHAT is …the Digital Divide?
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WHAT is …the Digital Divide?
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WHYis this important? Why are modern
communications and information technologies, and specifically Broadband (high-speed internet) access, important for Tribal communities?
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WHAT is the greater need?
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WHAT are the highest priorities?
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WHEN might a tribal telco make sense?
When (under what circumstances) might a tribe consider establishing its own Tribally-owned communications provider?
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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?
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WHAT technologies? Wireline or Wireless? Wireline
Fiber Optic Cable DSL
Wireless Unlicensed – 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz, 900 MHz Licensed Whitespace
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WHO owns and operates the enterprise?
Who owns the enterprise? Who manages the enterprise? In-house or outsourced expertise? Opportunities for joint ventures?
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WHERE to go for ideas and insights? Government agencies? Other tribes? Telecom industry? Professional firms and consultants? Other sources?