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Common intranet system V-SAT In Nepal

Annex 9. Common intranet system V-SAT In Nepal. ESTABLISHMENT PROCESS. V-SAT “ VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL”. Allows high speed data and voice transmission Cost effective Telecommunication Facility Operated through a Satellite System

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Common intranet system V-SAT In Nepal

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  1. Annex 9 Common intranet system V-SATIn Nepal

  2. ESTABLISHMENT PROCESS

  3. V-SAT “VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL” • Allows high speed data and voice transmission • Cost effective Telecommunication Facility • Operated through a Satellite System • It is generally used in countries with difficult access to internet or with low bandwidth hindering data transmission, and as such, productivity

  4. BACKGROUND/RATIONAL FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN NEPAL • Earthquakes vs. terrestrial communication system damage • Country in conflict, crisis vs infrastructure

  5. Initial steps • UNICEF and UNDP contracted Telenor - Norway for installationUNDP Technical recommendation for Nepal Co: a minimum of 64k bandwidthUNICEF HQS recommended to opt for the VSAT WAN (to improve and secure their connectivity)

  6. Participating agencies: • UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP/SURF • These agencies share the OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT • UNDP, UNFPA, and UNDP/SURF share the bandwidth • UNICEF has its own separate bandwidth and has a separate indoor equipment (like routers and switches)

  7. V-SAT SERVICES • Better internet connectivity • Voice over IP (internet protocol) services • Free In-net telephone calls to other Telenor VSAT country offices • Cost effective off net tel. Calls (originating from Norway) • (8 voice cards available for UNDP/UNFPA/SURF • 4 voice cards available for UNICEF alone)

  8. LESSONS LEARNED

  9. PROBLEMS • Obtainment of V-SAT license from the Government • HMG’s request to go through the local service provider • Struggle for the telecom authority’s fees exemption (approx USD 3300) every 5 years. • Exemption of the yearly frequency license fee payment • Lack of appropriate scale (1 OHM) for grounding

  10. PROBLEMS • Coordination with PABX and VSAT consultants (to integrate PABX with VSAT) • Initial failure in identifying proper lightening system for the V-SAT • Government may not permit the use of VOIP (voice over internet protocol, this is country specific issue)

  11. POSITIVE ASPECTS • Establishment of V-SAT committee, preparation of MOU • Good cooperation from the partners from the beginning • Required support from the management and IAAG • Savings on telecommunication cost: Telephone and Fax • Possible connectivity to other agencies in case of natural disaster • Provide information sharing support to the government in case of natural disaster ( incase government telecom infrastructure collapses)

  12. IMPROVEMENT FOR THE FUTURE • Other UN agencies inclusion in the existing V-SAT pool • Video conference facility to UN agencies outside the pool • Bandwidth enhancement in an on-going process • Provision of backup V-SAT link with UNICEF ROSA

  13. IMMIDIATE PRIORITIES AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENT • Enhancement of V-SAT connectivity service to be provided to UNDP regional center

  14. CONSTRAINTS • Maintenance in case of breakdowns of major parts • Parts cost as high as USD 18,000 (transreceiver) • Identification of the problem and replacement of the parts may take up to 1-2 weeks. • Telenor requested to open a warehouse in the region for speedy maintenance of V-SAT • Participating agencies agreed to create flexible budget for maintenance purpose

  15. THANKS thanks

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