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To provide equity and access for all South Carolinians

Explore how South Carolina's K-12 Educational Network, established since the 1980s, ensures equitable access through Distance Education Learning Centers (DELCs) and FCC channels. See success stories and the transition for efficient spectrum use, promoting Educational Broadband Services (EBS). Discover EBS' value, coverage, interactive features, and societal benefits. Learn about broadband technologies and the move towards EBS licenses. Contact SC ETV for more information.

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To provide equity and access for all South Carolinians

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  1. To provide equity and access for all South Carolinians

  2. K-12 Educational Network • Since the 1980’s • ETV established the largest statewide network in the nation • 35 broadcast facilities called Distance Education Learning Centers (DELC) • FCC channels for education • Partner with SDE and local schools providing instructional programs

  3. K-12 Educational Network DELCs Across the State

  4. K-12 Educational Network Success Stories • Curriculum • Homework TV • Distance learning • courses

  5. FCC Mandating Change • For more efficient use of spectrum • To enable rural broadband • Spectrum changes and transition process encourages private partnerships • 5% must be used for education

  6. FCC Mandating Change

  7. Educational Broadband Service EBS a Valuable Asset • Limited amount of wireless license spectrum • Delegated for specific purposes • Cannot utilize without FCC permissions • Supply and demand create value

  8. Educational Broadband Service EBS a Valuable Asset • Blanket the state • Serve rural and urban areas • Each license 35 mile radius

  9. Educational Broadband Service EBS a Valuable Asset • Interactive • Accountable • Video on Demand • Live • Access and equity

  10. Educational Broadband Service EBS a Valuable Asset Broadband Helps Build Digital Communities • Video Surveillance • Fire, Police, EMS • Intelligent transportation • Public utilities • Workforce Mobility

  11. Broadband Technology • Cable • Fiber • Coax • CAT - 5/6 • DSL • Wireless • WiFi • Satellite • EV-DO • WiMax • Other

  12. Over 400 Members

  13. Broadband Technology Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access • New technology • Non Line of Site • Fixed and mobile standards • CPE devices will be interoperable • QoS

  14. Ready to Move Forward EBS License Responsibilities • Serve state educators • Manage the transition from analog to digital • Provide educational services

  15. To Learn More www.myetv.org/ebs

  16. South Carolina ETV Education 1-800-277-3245 http://www.myetv.org Moss Bresnahan mbresnahan@scetv.org 803-737-3240

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