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Enhancing Connectivity for Ecuadorian Research in the Galapagos

The Galapagos region faces significant connectivity challenges for academic and research activities. Led by Enrique Peláez J., ICT Director at ESPOL, this report outlines the current status of network capacity and services available to Ecuadorian scientists and projects. With four university extensions and major research centers like the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, the limited satellite bandwidth poses hurdles to research growth. Given the high cost of bandwidth and the need for improved infrastructure, strategic investments and technological advancements are essential for supporting scientific endeavors in this unique ecosystem.

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Enhancing Connectivity for Ecuadorian Research in the Galapagos

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  1. Enrique Peláez J. ICT Director, ESPOL – University CEDIA the NREN of Ecuador Research and current connectivity for Ecuadorian scientists and projects in the Galapagos region Connectivity Centro de Tecnologías de Información – CTI Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral – ESPOL January 18, 2013

  2. There are 4 university extensions from mainland Ecuador, but not local universities: • USFQ • UTPL • EPN • UCE • University extensions and research centers have basic local networking infrastructure. • Population above 25.000. Around 2.000 HE students in total. Current status of network capacity and services

  3. There are 4 main research centers: Estación Científica Charles Darwin (ECCD), Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Centro de Investigaciones Marinas Galápagos: Instituto Oceanográfico de la Armada (CIMAG), Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islas de Tecnología: UTPL, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Science Center: USFQ – UNC, San Cristobal. Research Organizations in Galápagos

  4. The only access service available in the Galapagos is through satellite links.  • There is a limited capacity available and still very expensive.  • In general, the 4 research centers and university extensions aggregate about 7 Mbps in total. Current status of network capacity and services

  5. Current status of network capacity and services • The satellite’s footprint and level of power around the Galápagos area is not very high. • Even more, with the current satellites’ coverage in the region, the theoretical limits, for expanding the satellite bandwidth, are getting to the limit, making unfeasible to sustain an annual growing rate of 50%, in the next 8-10 years.

  6. Current status of network capacity and services • For example, San Cristobal, the closest island to main land Ecuador, is at around 1.000 km, gets 2-3 dBs less than main land.

  7. Current status of network capacity and services

  8. Currently there are 40Mhz of satellite bandwidth currently available for Galapagos. • Although, the bandwidth available is mostly for government and military use; there is some capacity still available for other users.  • The commercial monthly cost today for shared bandwidth in Galapagos is around US$ 2,000,oo /Mbps, compared to US$ 70-75 /mbps, in main land Ecuador. Current status of network capacity and services

  9. THANK YOU !!!

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