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BRINGING DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY TO INDIAN COUNTRY

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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?