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Seton Lake First Nation. Broadband Network Story. Seton Lake First Nation. Who we are What we did What we learned. Who we are. Who we are. Seton Lake First Nation. ~20km W of Lillooett (65 km by car) ~115 homes School, health center, community ctr Band Office, gas station / store.
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Seton Lake First Nation Broadband Network Story
Seton Lake First Nation • Who we are • What we did • What we learned
Seton Lake First Nation • ~20km W of Lillooett (65 km by car) • ~115 homes • School, health center, community ctr • Band Office, gas station / store
Broadband Network History • Telus fibre ROW through territory • Negotiated CCA gateway • Network BC CCG for wireless network • Network build contract with regional vendor
Broadband Network Project • Wireless access point towers in three locations • Subscriber units at 80 homes • Agreement with local ISP to manage the gateway • SLIB manages the subscribers and maintains the network
What we learned • Access to technical skill • Network build vendor – training • Local ISP – gateway setup • Community technician – BC Hydro microwave skills • Fit network jobs into existing people • Network support and maintenance • Billing and administration • Part time positions • Can’t afford to hire new people
What we learned • Service to outside users helps pay the bills • BC Hydro camps • Need strong community champion to sell the idea • Hard to justify financially • Benefits to small, remote communities