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OverviewOverview^

Introduction: Why are we here?

The Problem (Opportunity)

Approaches

Experiences

Business Strategy

Lessons Learned & The Way Forward

Why are we here?Why are we here?^

Why are you here?
Developmental ventures require inter-disciplinary teams and more than justtechnology.
Political, cultural dimension is critical

4 Billion Rural People4 Billion Rural PeopleRemain UnconnectedRemain Unconnected^

Chicken and egg problem:

Egg: No affordable, sustainable ruralcommunications infrastructure

Chicken: No market for ruralcommunications

What is needed: a low-cost, low-risk means ofproviding widespread connectivity so as to:

Overcome infrastructure cost barriers

Test out digital rural applications/services

Stimulate the rural development dynamic

Create incentives for deregulation anddelicensing

The OpportunityThe Opportunity

Every 1% increase in value-add or efficiency in thispopulation segment represents a $40 billion opportunity.

Traditional ApproachesTraditional Approaches^

Lay Copper
Lay Fiber
Set up UHF/VHF Radio
Set up Cell Phone Towers
Set up Real-Time wLAN Towers
Setup Satellite Connections

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India: BhoomiIndia:

Bhoomi

First National eGovernanceInitiative in India

Computerization of all landrecords in state of Karnataka -- Manual land records illegal

Some 500,000 land recordtransactions/ month

Seeking means ofdecentralizing its databaseusing wireless technology

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