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Seton Lake First Nation

Seton Lake First Nation. Broadband Network Story. Seton Lake First Nation. Who we are What we did What we learned. Who we are. Who we are. Seton Lake First Nation. ~20km W of Lillooett (65 km by car) ~115 homes School, health center, community ctr Band Office, gas station / store.

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Seton Lake First Nation

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  1. Seton Lake First Nation Broadband Network Story

  2. Seton Lake First Nation • Who we are • What we did • What we learned

  3. Who we are

  4. Who we are

  5. Seton Lake First Nation • ~20km W of Lillooett (65 km by car) • ~115 homes • School, health center, community ctr • Band Office, gas station / store

  6. Broadband Network History • Telus fibre ROW through territory • Negotiated CCA gateway • Network BC CCG for wireless network • Network build contract with regional vendor

  7. Broadband Network Project • Wireless access point towers in three locations • Subscriber units at 80 homes • Agreement with local ISP to manage the gateway • SLIB manages the subscribers and maintains the network

  8. What we learned • Access to technical skill • Network build vendor – training • Local ISP – gateway setup • Community technician – BC Hydro microwave skills • Fit network jobs into existing people • Network support and maintenance • Billing and administration • Part time positions • Can’t afford to hire new people

  9. What we learned • Service to outside users helps pay the bills • BC Hydro camps • Need strong community champion to sell the idea • Hard to justify financially • Benefits to small, remote communities

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