Sponsored by Intel, Viet Nam Data Communications Group (VDC) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the project’s first step is to develop a portable internet conductivity solution that can later be upgraded. Eleven locations in Ta Van village, which is 11km from Sapa, will be connected to the Internet. The locations include the post office, school, guesthouse and commune council.
“This project has tremendous implications for remote, under developed and marginalised communities as it connects people there to the knowledge economy,” said Intel (Viet Nam) General Director Than Trong Phuc.
He said the project is a part of Intel’s 1 billion-USD, five-year initiative to bring the benefits of technology to every corner of the world.
USAID’s Programme Managerf DavidBrunell said the project would help Ta Van enjoy advanced telecom services from VoIP and broadband internet to instant messaging and e-Government.
According to the VDC, the Ta Van project follows a successful trial in the nearby city of Lao Cai where WiMax is being deployed in 19 public and private locations. The project uses a combination of WiMax and geosychronous satellite technology with download speeds of up to 2Mbps.
Quelle/Source: Mathaba.Net, 21.09.2007
