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<h1 id="f.dharanboodhoo-gpon-project">F.Dharanboodhoo GPON Project</h1>
<h2 id="purpose">Purpose</h2>
<p>Establishing the infrastructure required to provide telecom
services.<br />
The Open Access Network can used by multiple operators to provide their
services.</p>
<h3 id="background">Background</h3>
<p>In the initial phases of cable installation in Male’ the
responsibility of installing cables was entrusted to companies such as
Dhiraagu, Medianet, and Raajjé Online. However, when Ooredoo entered the
market to provide internet services, they encountered challenges in
establishing their own cable infrastructure in Male’. Consequently, they
had to form a partnership with Medianet and utilize their existing cable
network to deliver Ooredoo internet services.</p>
<p>In Hulhmale’ Phase 1, Raajjé Online is still unable to provide
services using the same method as in Male’. While companies like
Dhiraagu and Medianet have been able to install their cables and offer
services, Raajjé Online has faced challenges in establishing their own
infrastructure in Phase 1. As a result, they have not been able to
provide their services in the same manner as in Male’.</p>
<h3 id="lessons-learned-and-implementation">Lessons Learned and
Implementation</h3>
<p>Taking valuable insights from this experience, Urbanco undertook the
task of cable installation in Hulhmale’ Phase 2. This strategic decision
aimed to ensure a smoother and more efficient process for enabling
multiple service providers to offer their services. As a result, Phase 2
of Hulhmale’ now boasts the availability of Ooredoo, Medianet, Dhiraagu,
and Raajjé Online services, facilitated by Urbanco’s proactive approach
to cable installation.</p>
<h2 id="cable-installation-project">Cable Installation Project</h2>
<h3 id="benefits">Benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Facilitates the participation of multiple parties in providing
internet, TV, and other services, enhancing competition and expanding
opportunities.</li>
<li>Establishes a free island-wide security network, ensuring enhanced
safety measures.</li>
<li>Stimulates growth opportunities for individuals, fostering economic
and technological advancement.</li>
<li>Enables the council or an individual to initiate the distribution of
internet or other services, empowering them to become service
providers.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="future-proof-infrastructure">Future-Proof Infrastructure</h3>
<p>The cable installation project incorporates cutting-edge technology,
ensuring its viability and compatibility with future communication,
security, and media requirements.</p>
<p>With cable redundancy, the network is designed with multiple cables
running parallel to each other. In the event of a cable break, the
system can seamlessly switch over to an alternative cable, allowing
service to continue without disruption. This redundancy feature enhances
the reliability and resilience of the network, minimizing downtime and
ensuring a consistent and uninterrupted experience for residents.</p>
<p>By implementing cable redundancy, the cable installation project not
only safeguards against potential disruptions but also provides a robust
and reliable infrastructure that can withstand unforeseen events. This
ensures that residents can rely on the network for essential services,
such as internet, TV, and other communication needs, even in challenging
circumstances.</p>
<h3 id="street-box-diagram">Street box diagram:</h3>
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<th>Icon</th>
<th>Item Name</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td><img src="last_mile_distribution_box.png"
alt="Last Mile Distribution Box" /></td>
<td>Last Mile Distribution Box</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><img src="main_distribution_box.png"
alt="Main Distribution Box" /></td>
<td>Main Distribution Box</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><img src="network_operations_center.png"
alt="Network Operations Center" /></td>
<td>Network Operations Center</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<img src="box_location_map.png" alt="Box Locations on Map" />
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">Box Locations on Map</figcaption>
</figure>
<h3 id="project-cost-breakdown">Project Cost Breakdown</h3>
<p>The project cost breakdown includes the necessary equipment and
components for the cable installation. However, it’s important to note
that the pricing for digging labor is not included in the provided cost
estimate. The council will be responsible for arranging the necessary
digging labor and associated costs for the project. This collaboration
will ensure that the cable installation proceeds smoothly and in
compliance with local regulations and requirements.</p>
<p>The cost breakdown for the cable installation project is as
follows:</p>
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<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th>Cost Component</th>
<th>Amount (MVR)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Cables and Equipment (Distribution box, Splitters, Patch cords, and
ODF)</td>
<td>265,000</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Splicing Works</td>
<td>60,000</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>OLT (Control Device)</td>
<td>20,000</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Digging Labor (Estimate)</td>
<td>To be arranged by council</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Total Project Cost</td>
<td>345,000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The total project cost amounts to MVR 345,000, which can be paid
within a span of 1 year through monthly installments of MVR 28,750.
Additionally, there is a one-time payment of MVR 1000 for the OLT
(client router).</p>
<p><strong>More detailed pricing will be provided in quotation once
council accepts this proposal</strong></p>
<h3 id="implementation-and-service-provider">Implementation and Service
Provider</h3>
<p>The cable installation project will be carried out by True Service
Pvt Ltd, a reputable company specializing in telecommunications
infrastructure and services.</p>
<h2 id="providing-internet-and-media-with-this-new-network">Providing
Internet and Media with this new network</h2>
<p>To ensure the success of this initiative, It is important that
council establish a partnership with existing nationwide service
providers, including Dhiraagu, ROL, MediaNet, and Ooredoo so that they
can utilize this network as soon as it is operational. To initiate this
partnership, I recommend forming a working group consisting of council
representatives and service provider representatives. Together, we can
develop a mutually beneficial agreement outlining responsibilities,
commitments, and benefits for all parties involved.</p>
<p>This initiative also enables the council or individuals to start
distributing internet via the new cable infrastructure.</p>
<h3
id="benefits-of-the-council-providing-internet-services-include">Benefits
of the council providing internet services include:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Elevating residents’ quality of life and education by enabling free
communication within the island, fostering connectivity and knowledge
sharing.</li>
<li>Offering robust parental control features to ensure a safe online
environment for all users, particularly families and children.</li>
<li>Providing a dedicated network for education and health services,
promoting access to essential resources.</li>
</ul>
<p>Additionally, the council could potentially offer internet services
at a more affordable rate compared to existing providers, allowing
residents to access high-quality internet at a lower cost. This could
result in a profit of MVR 300 per house, amounting to MVR 25,800 for the
existing 86 houses, with the potential for growth as the number of
households increases in the future.</p>
<p>By leveraging economies of scale and efficient management, the
council can create a competitive advantage in the market, benefiting
residents with affordable internet services while maintaining a
sustainable financial model.</p>
<h2 id="references">References:</h2>
<ul>
<li><a
href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipal_broadband">Municipal
broadband - wikipedia.org</a></li>
<li><a href="https://technews.mv/21611">އެޗްޑީސީ އޯޕަން އެކްސެސް ނެޓްވޯކް ޚިދުމަތް ފެށީ
ދިރާގާއިއެކު - technews.mv</a></li>
<li><a href="https://mihaaru.com/news/83176">ހުޅުމާލެ ފޭސް 2 އޯޕަން އެކްސެސް ނެޓްވޯކް
ޕީއެސްއެމުން ބޭނުންކުރަނީ - mihaaru.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://dhuvas.mv/230584">އެމްޑަބްލިއުއެސްސީގެ ޓަވަރުތަކާ އެޗްޑީސީގެ އޯޕަން އެކްސެސް
ނެޓްވޯކް ގުޅާލައިފި - dhuvas.mv</a></li>
<li><a href="https://dhuvas.mv/180670">ދެވަނަ ފިޔަވަހީގެ އޯޕަން އެކްސެސް ނެޓްވޯކުން ޚިދުމަތް
ދިނުމަށް އުރީދޫ އާއެކު އެޗްޑީސީ އިން އެއްބަސްވެއްޖެ - dhuvas.mv</a></li>
<li><a href="https://adhadhu.com/article/17785">ހިޔާ ފްލެޓްތަކަށް މީޑިއާނެޓްގެ ހިދުމަތްދޭން
ފަށައިފި - adhadu.mv</a></li>
<li><a href="https://hurihaa.mv/11711">އާރުއޯއެލް އިން ވެސް ހިޔާ ފްލެޓްތަކަށް އިންޓަނެޓްގެ ހިދުމަތް
ދެނީ - hurihaa.mv</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thepress.mv/134207">ހުޅުމާލެ ފޭސް 2 އަށް އާރްއޯއެލް ހިދުމަތް ލިބޭނެ -
thepress.mv</a></li>
<li><a
href="https://www.allconnect.com/blog/cities-with-cheap-high-speed-internet">Need
a reason to move? Check out the cheap high-speed internet in these small
cities! - allconnect.com</a></li>
<li><a
href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/a3np4a/new-municipal-broadband-map">More
Than 750 American Communities Have Built Their Own Internet Networks -
vice.com</a></li>
<li><a
href="https://www.consumerreports.org/municipal-broadband/are-city-owned-municipal-broadband-networks-better/">Are
City-Owned Municipal Broadband Networks Better? -
consumerreports.org</a></li>
<li><a
href="https://gammawire.com/the-number-of-cities-with-municipal-broadband-has-jumped-over-450-in-two-years/">The
Number of Cities With Municipal Broadband Has Jumped Over 450% in Two
Years - gammawire.com</a></li>
</ul>
<h1
id="thank-you-for-your-attention.-lets-work-together-to-make-our-island-a-beacon-of-connectivity-and-technology">Thank
you for your attention. Let’s work together to make our island a beacon
of connectivity and technology</h1>