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Parvez Iftikhar CEO USF Pak.

USF Mission : “Every Pakistani has the right to modern telecommunication services and we strive to provide that”. Parvez Iftikhar CEO USF Pak. What is USF?. Fund consists of contributions by Licensed Telecom Operators No Government Funding

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Parvez Iftikhar CEO USF Pak.

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  1. USF Mission: • “Every Pakistani has the right to modern telecommunication services and we strive to provide that” Parvez Iftikhar CEO USF Pak. www.usf.org.pk

  2. What is USF? Fund consists of contributions by Licensed Telecom Operators No Government Funding Used for Telecom Service Providers to provide services in unserved/under-served areas Ministry of IT acts like a “Trustee” of the Fund Disbursed through open competitive bidding by USFCo., which is set up under Companies Law USF Co. is a Public-Private-Partnership enterprise, run by an independent Board www.usf.org.pk

  3. Representative of ISPs Minister of IT Federal Secretary IT Rep. LL/LDI Operators Chairman PTA Rep. of Mobile Operators Rep. of Consumer Interests CEO USF Member Telecom MoIT Public-Private Partnership USF Co. Board PRIVATE PUBLIC www.usf.org.pk

  4. USF Co. Rules & Principles... Open, transparent biddingAll docs on Website Retail Tariffs subject to PTA controls One-time subsidies for Capex No local monopolies: Obligatory infrastr. share Technology Neutral Max 50% accumulation of subsidy Performance guarantees by subsidy winners Frequent Board Meetings Lien on Equipment Six-monthly Audits for USFCo. www.usf.org.pk

  5. USF generated investments in 2 yrs Total Investment ~ US$ 240 Mil ~$ 4 Mil disbursed Million US$.

  6. USF Programs < - T E L E C E N T E R S - >

  7. 1st USF Program:Rural Telecom www.usf.org.pk

  8. 26 “Lots” of Rural Telecom www.usf.org.pk

  9. Status of Villages in Rural Program www.usf.org.pk

  10. RenewableEnergy ICT Infrastructure funded by USF Pakistan is powered by Renewable Energy Sources www.usf.org.pk

  11. 2nd USF Program:Optic Fiber Access for all Tehsils www.usf.org.pk

  12. Optic Fiber availability in Pak. Unserved areas Served areas www.usf.org.pk

  13. 3rd USF Program:Broadband for un-served urban areas www.usf.org.pk

  14. Benefits of Broadband Education Bring Schools & Colleges on-line, help “Distance Learning Programs Health Telemedicine for Hospitals, BHUs, Health Centers etc. Agriculture Provide latest info. on crops, pesticides, fertilizers, market prices; Rural Banking – especially Microfinance • Economy • Modern banking/funding; Improved on-line remittances, Improved Agricultural, Branchless Banking, Industrial and Commercial outputs. • Others • Access On-line services/info of Govt., On-line Visa forms … www.usf.org.pk

  15. Broadband Strategy of USF Pakistan ~480 cities & towns: no Broadband available Rural areas: No PCs, & No Computer- literacy Start by targeting Unserved Urban Areas Pay only when given targets are achieved (OBA) More than one subsidy winner Special emphasis on Education 15 to 18 large cities: Broadband is available www.usf.org.pk

  16. Impact of Subsidy on Broadband One-time USF subsidy www.usf.org.pk

  17. Broadband deployment in 11 Regions 3 Regions (KTR, LTR & ITR) are already “served” Another 3 Regions advertised for bidding Agreements signed There will also be: ~2,000 Educational Broadband Centers ~700 Community Broadband Centers

  18. In near future,4th USF Program:Community Telecenters www.usf.org.pk

  19. Broadband Strategy for RURAL areas ~480 cities & towns: no Broadband available Rural areas: No PCs, & No Computer- literacy Target Rural Areas through Community Telecenters 15 to 18 large cities: Broadband is available

  20. Telecenter Challenges... Someone must be responsible with stakein the venture– not government! • High speed media unavailable, areas difficult to reach • Basic knowledge to operate computers lacking • What will the villagers do with these? • PCs, Electricity, Repair & Maintenance www.usf.org.pk

  21. In General… www.usf.org.pk

  22. Challenges and Setbacks Setbacks: Force Majeure in Malakand No-bids in Chaghi, D I Khan and Kila-Saifullah/Loralai Backing out by winning bidders in Kalat-Mastung and MTR Other delays… Specially challenging is Baluchistan – 44% of Pakistan’s Area, 70% of Coastline, but 5% population - Average 19 people per sq. km. Stated Reasons: Security issues, Access problems (physical / electronic), No Power, Increase in costs (Inflation, Rupee Exchange- rate), High Taxes, coupled with High Opex, Low Revenues. www.usf.org.pk

  23. www.usf.org.pk Thank you

  24. www.usf.org.pk

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