Projects
Improving CTN’s Broadcast Reach through Mobile Phone Technology and Other Recent Broadcasting Innovations
Client name: Hirondelle Foundation, Switzerland
Duration: 2009
Abstract
Research questions addressed in the final report include: innovative and effective broadcasting networks from different parts of the developing world, detailing technology and business/marketing plans; costing, reach, and summary of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the alternative technical solutions proposed by satellite operators, mobile operators and equipment manufacturers and a summary of the findings on alternative broadcasting technologies applicable to realities in Sierra Leone, among others.
There will be innovative broadcasting networks around with case studies on stations in Afghanistan, Indonesia and Peru; recommendations on expanding CTN population Coverage, a list of alternative satellite service providers for CNT including VT Communications, Intersat, SAB Technologies and Dash Telecommunication.
Also, ways of using mobile operators’ microwave backhaul infrastructure for CTN’s Broadcasting, alternative mobile phone technologies that can be used by CNT for broadcasting with recommendations and recommendations for a CTN marketing Strategy.
Expected impact
- The CTO hopes that the findings presented in this report will help other stakeholders in the broadcasting sector of developing nations to take advantage of the diverse range of innovations in technology and mobile telephony in broadcasting and radio stations.
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