Extending satellite connectivity beyond the school.

Low-band access carries connectivity beyond the school’s original Wi-Fi reach.

 

A practical path from school requirements to measured results.

EOIP integration transports the access network across satellite infrastructure. The transport gateway bridged the local Layer 2 requirement across the existing IP-based satellite path.

Availability reached 98.3% in Jeneponto and 99.4% in Gorontalo, with peak throughput of 29 Mbps downlink and 8 Mbps uplink.

 

Evidence from two rural school locations.

The 20-metre tower extended usable coverage beyond the original short-range Wi-Fi footprint, with observed coverage up to 5 km.

 

Measure coverage, service performance and infrastructure use together.

Availability, coverage, throughput, utilization and user experience are measured together.

 

Almost half of recorded traffic occurred outside school hours.

Community usage extends the value of SATRIA-1 connectivity beyond school hours.

• Jeneponto: 232.1 GB over 18 days, 49% outside school hours.
• Gorontalo: 341.7 GB over 15 days, 48% outside school hours.

The architecture extends local access while preserving the existing satellite service.

 

Wider coverage created measurable value beyond the classroom.

• Education access: wider connectivity across school grounds.
• Local activity: more activity around nearby shops and services.
• Confirmed demand: local stakeholders requested continued service.

 

From measured results to responsible expansion.

The Mini School Project demonstrates how existing satellite infrastructure can support wider access and better utilization. Expansion should prioritise suitable schools where available capacity, local demand and field evidence support a wider footprint.