Networks balance autonomy….. with integration

Strong networks are self-reinforcing

Nodes can be lost….. But the network can survive

Back End Operator

Thin Clients at Institution

Voice and Data User

Voice User

Thin Client Server

School, Training Center, etcThin Client

services

Thin Client services

Community Service Provider

IP I

NF

RA

ST

RU

CT

UR

E

CDMA Base Station

Roles of the Back End Operator

• Deal with regulator, other operators.• Manage back end for telephony and data

services.• Maintain and manage gateway• Develop commercial and technology

support relationship with community service providers

Back End Operator

Roles of the Community Service Provider

• Provide security and electricity to backbone infrastructure

• Have an ownership stake in the community infrastructure

• Develop local business and commercial relationships

TERRACOM

Kigali

Babati

KaratuBack-end Operator

TANZANIA

TERRACOM

Arusha Node Marie

Vila Ulongwe

Zomba

ChipataChitedze

SKYBAND

CHINYANGE TRIANGLE

GUINEA BISSAU

Eguitel Communications

TERRACOM

Eguitel Communications

Private Partner

Bahnhof ST

Skyband

Arusha Node Marie

Private Partner

Private Partner