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Role of Satellite-Based Internet Connectivity for Rural Community Wireless Networks Alan Escovitz, Ph.D.Director of External AffairsOffice of the CIOThe Ohio State Universityand Bob Dixon, Ph.D.Director of Emerging TechnologiesThe Ohio State University/OSC
Rural Telecommunications ConferenceOctober 17, 2007
Connecting Rural OhioPartners and Sponsors
The Ohio State University Office of the CIOOhio Supercomputer Center
American Distance Education Consortium
PartnersVillage of Vinton
Ohio State University ExtensionOhio Learning Network
Governor’s Office Of AppalachiaGallia County Department of Jobs and Family Services
University of Rio GrandeMindLeaders
Vinton Elementary SchoolGallia and Vinton County Educational Service Center
Microsoft
U.S. vs. Others: Broadband PenetrationSource: Free Press, Consumers Union, Consumers Federation of America
August 2006
• U.S. dropped from 4th to 12th place broadband penetration among the 30 member nations of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) between 2000-05
• 14 other members (30)of the OECD saw higher overall net growth in broadband adoption between 2001-2005
• U.S. has 4th highest level of students who never used a computer among OECD nations –exceeded only by Turkey, Mexico and Slovakia
• Population density is not the most significant determinant in broadband penetration -- most important factors explaining digital divide are income and poverty
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Appalachian Ohio
Appalachian Ohio Region
• Appalachian Ohio occupies 14,299 square miles
• 1 in 5 Appalachian children (77,000) live in poverty
• 1/3 of Ohio's 100 lowest performing school districts
• The college-going rate for Appalachian Ohio is 30 percent, compared to 41 percent for the rest of Ohio and 62 percent for the U.S.
• Nearly one-fifth of Ohio's population is poor in Ohio's southern and southeastern Appalachian counties.
• Approximately 1.4 million reside in Ohio's 29 county Appalachian Region
% Rural Broadband Internet UsePew Internet & Am. Life Project Feb. 2006
Objectives of Connecting Rural Ohio Initiative
• Close the rural divide that previously existed in communities through this “rural datafication” program
• Create community learning centers for online credit and non-credit higher education courses, training and workforce development
• Provide the network infrastructure to support community e-commerce initiatives
• Stabilize local rural economies and reduce drain of human capital
• Improve quality of life and increase standard of living
“Claimed Broadband/DSL Coverage”
Vinton
Satellite Communications Basics
Synchronous Satellites
Internet Connectivity to Anywhere
AMC4 Satellite All Locations
Ground Station
Tachyon Central Ground Station--San Diego, CA
50,000 miles
Internet
Town water tower, satellite dish and wireless antenna
Adjustable Tri-Sector Omni Antenna at Water Tower
2.4 Ghz Radio Access Points
Tachyon 1.2M Satellite Dish Antenna
Village of Vinton Network Overview
Network Overview
• 802.11g (WiFi)
• 3 Sector antennas (3X120º)/3 radios
• Capacity for 180 simultaneous connections
• Allows users to connect to each other
• Network addresses assigned automatically
Wireless Coverage Field Survey
Vinton Wireless Network Coverage
Water tank
Town Hall
Vinton Wireless Repeater Test
Vinton Village Town HallCommunity Learning Center
Yagi directional antenna
Outdoor Home Antenna
Outdoor 400mW 802.11bg Access Point / Bridge / WDS Radio with Integrated 16dBi Panel Antenna
All weather outdoor 2400MHz 802.11b/g bridge
802.11b/g radio, industrial grade construction, multiple antenna options,surge protection on the radio and PoE
Thinning ranks of Ohio college graduates
Ohio population age 25 and older
7.5 M
7.3 M
6.2 M (86.1%)
High school graduates
College graduates
6.6 M (88.1%)
1.7 M (23%)
1.8 M (26%)
20061998
Source: Census Bureau: Educational Attainment in the US 2006 report
Educational Partnership with the University of Rio Grande
• Wireless Community Training Course• Introduction to PCs
and• Technical and Network Support
Educational Partnership with MindLeaders
• Microsoft Office
• Workforce Development
• Business Skills
• Estate and Retirement Planning
Educational Partnership with the Ohio Learning Network
E 4 ME --an online orientation course that helps individuals:
• Link interests to education choices, career paths, and jobs
• Find online courses and degrees that meet personal and career goals
• Learn how to be successful in e-learning courses
2005 Carnegie-Mellon/MIT Study: Measuring
Broadband’s Economic Impact
• Increases in employment growth of 1% annually over communities that have not invested in broadband
• Property values increase, with rental rates were 6% higher.
• 1/2% higher annual growth rate in businesses
• 1/2% higher annual growth rate in IT business sector
Outcomes and Impact
• Model for Land-Grant university outreach
• Cost-effective bridge
• Addresses “last-mile” barriers and connectivity
• Framework for a community technology plan
• Stimulus to private sector investment and community development
• Creates a business case for the private cable/DSL Internet providers