first nations isps first nations technology council – february 2012
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First Nations ISP’s
First Nations Technology Council – February 2012
The business decision Revenue and costs
Operating a network ISP responsibilities Support and Maintenance Rules and regulations
Technology decisions
Deciding to be an ISP
Estimating Subscriber Revenues Number of homes, businesses # of users at school, health center, Band
Office, …
What percentage will subscribe? 30 – 70% of homes Most businesses and band facilities
The Business Decision
Monthly charges for Broadband Service Telus: $30 / mo – 1 mbps down, 256k up, 30 GB $36 / mo – 1.5-6 mbps down, 1 mbps up, 150
GB Shaw: $39 / mo – 1 mbps down, 256 kbps up, 30 GB $45 / mo – 10 mbps down, 512 kbps up, 120
GB ABC: $40 / mo – 1 mbps down, 512k up, 10 GB $55 / mo – 2 mbps down, 512k up, 15 GB
+ install charges
The Business Decision
Core Internet Access Authentication, IP Address control, Firewall,…
Optional Services Email, Spam / Virus filters,…
Administration Billing, payments, collections
ISP Services
Help Desk – user support calls Technician for local network Network Monitoring
Equipment, network links, subscriber units,… Bandwidth Management
Assign capacity to users (perhaps depending on time) Measure / manage user traffic
Community skills IT “champion”, community technician, administrator
User SupportMaintenance
Network security and Privacy Network equipment, sensitive data, staff
Acceptable Use Policy Regulatory requirements
CRTC registration / reporting Responsibility for content (copyright, illegal use)
Governance How does the network fit in with your views on
self-determination, territorial rights, control
ISP Responsibilities
Community gateway (PoP) Capacity vs affordability Configuration and monitoring
“Last Mile” network Wireless, Cable TV, ADSL, Fibre Existing infrastructure, access to poles, cost,
speed Community ownership
Technology
Business case, capacity in community Responsibilities, technology In-house or contract Keep the $ in the community, or pay someone
else? Capacity development opportunity Community IT plan – applications and skills Management and control of a critical resource
The ISP Decision
First Nations Technology Council fntc.info
Resources and tools
First Nations BC Portal Fnbc.info
Hans DeBruyn [email protected]
Help and Resources