In some underdeveloped regions,telecommunications operators face major challenges in their efforts to establish and run networks because of poor infrastructure and low ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) rates.Our tailor-made Low-ARPU Solution is helping to ensure commercial success for operators and bring telecommunications services to remote regions of the world. Through the joint effort of Huawei and our telecommunications operator customers, the technological benefits of the modern world are reaching remote villages across the globe. People's lives are changing for the better as they take advantage of their new access to a full range of telecommunications services.
For many years, the people of the remote southern Pakistan village of Theri Mirwah suffered from poor telecommunications network quality for the low coverage density which was a result of its remote location. The cost of maintaining traditional base stations in the region was prohibitively high.
Huawei's "Village Connection Solution" addressed this challenge. In 2008, leveraging the abundant sunlight in the area, Huawei developed a tailored solution adopting solar base stations for the village. Within two months and in spite of significant challenges, including stifling daytime temperatures of 60oC-the country's first solar-powered base station was built. This solar solution meant reduced operating costs and improved network coverage in Theri Mirwah.
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"Thanks to the network you built we can now connect to ourrelatives in the cities." Ali and Faisal (above right and middle) live in the village of Theri Mirwah. They brought Huawei employees back to an elementary school near Huawei's base station, turned on the fan, and drew water from a well to treat the guests. They were delighted to thank Huawei employees personally for the technology that has changed their lives. "Thanks to the network you built we can now connect to our relatives in the cities," said Ali and Faisal. |
Only a few years ago, Mali had just 0.4% Internet penetration. For little girl Hita and the vast majority, the Internet was a luxury beyond their reach. Hita's parents were deeply concerned about their daughter's desire for Internet access, but there was nothing they could do because the cost of the service was beyond their means.
"Now even our family can enjoy everything the Internet has to offer given the affordable price. The Internet has opened Hita's eyes to the world," said Hita's delighted father while watching her typing on her keyboard.
Huawei's mature ADSL technologies with low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) has helped the operator in Mali expand Internet access services-and win accolades-by bringing over 6,000 previously un-served families into the network.
C te d'Ivoire is located on the Gulf of Guinea. The resourcerich country is the trade, financial and shipping center of Western Africa. However, the vast territory, sparse population and complex landscape in its rural areas meant a huge investment would be required to install traditional landline connections. It was for this reason that Huawei developed a CDMA WLL wireless access solution with high reliability, large capacity and low operating cost to support the government-proposed universal service program and bring easier communications to local villagers. So far, the solution has extended telecommunications services to almost two million users in rural areas, bringing with it significant positive developments for the local economy. In addition, Huawei has established 100 multimedia centers close to major villages to offer telephone, fax and Internet browsing services. These centers bring villagers closer to the outside world by providing faster access to the latest information, and ultimately improving their lives.
"Looking at these boys and their joyful and surprised faces when talking with the outside world for the very first time through our equipment, we were filled with enormous pride and delight."
——A Huawei employee
