The Future Networks and Spectrum Management Division (FNS) is providing Infrastructure mapping aiming at supporting connectivity projects, such as Giga, an ITU-UNICEF initiative aiming to connect all schools to the internet. Given the limitations of many countries' ICT infrastructure and budget, comprehensive plans for phased connectivity projects are crucial to maximizing resource use. This involves extensive data collection and processing to understand school's connectivity options for every school.
Infrastructure mapping and analysis, evaluates a connectivity target from collaborating countries, for instance schools. Key parameters include: onnectivity status, potential connection alternatives, and supporting infrastructure, like power lines. By overlaying physical infrastructure with cost details, estimations on the expenditure associated with different connection technologies can be executed. Then, aggregated data is represented by interactive maps (see examples below) that improve the understanding on how connectivity is available. Relevant components of a network can be highlighted, like mobile coverage availability, distance from fiber nodes, cell tower visibility, etc. These maps can be used for decision-making with regards to closing connectivity gaps.
INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS WORKFLOW
