Education is the basis for social and economic development. For Africa, a skilledworkforce that utilizes ICTs effectively is a key factor in determining itscompetitiveness in the global digital economy and for harnessing its natural resourcesfor sustainable growth.

Internet Society

The 2016 Dream

e-Learning in Lesotho Low cost data carrier

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The 2017 Reality

e-Learning in Lesotho

• Technology and media literacy

• Effective communication

• Critical thinking

• Problem solving

• Collaboration

small cell backhaul is the

transmission links between the

network operator’s small cell

base station and the mobile

network operator's core

network

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SMALL CELLbackhaul

Regulatory overheads

Capital deployment

costs

Intensive construction

Mobile network operators and other connectivity providers avoid rolling out fibreoptic transmission infrastructure in unserved and underserved peri-urban areas as it may not be cost-effective due to …

Lack of transmission infrastructure inhibits expansion of coverage and additional capacity.

The Wireless Africa International solution enables the expansion of formal broadband connectivity providers into peri-urban areas on a cost effective basis.

The rollout of the solution requires engagement with local government partners that seek the following benefits for their citizens

Access to Broadband Connectivity and

improved communication infrastructure

Access to online resources including government portals

and educational resources

Improved security through access to

WiFi enabled video surveillance

Operator Benefits

•Lower installation and operating costs

•Capital preservation

•Focus on their core business

•Full regulatory compliance

•Full site management and remote monitoring

•Optimal site locations

Supply Chain Considerations

•Innovation in Service Delivery

•Sole provider status or exclusivity term period

•Protection of the innovation and intellectual property

Operator Agnostic

•Represents all mobile companies and tower corporations

•No bias towards any provider

Client Benefits

•Complete End to End solution

•Single Service Provider Interface. One Accountable Party.

The unique selling points are