What is THE HOMEWORK GAP?
“With schools [closed] across the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of children are attempting to continue their education from home. However, there is a serious barrier that threatens to widen educational inequities—the homework gap. The homework gap is the term used to describe the disparities in internet access that impact children’s ability to engage in their schoolwork. This problem impacts an estimated 12 million children.”
Source – New York For Public Health Law
CLOSE THE GAP WITH
ZAYO PRIVATE DEDICATED WIRELESS
Zayo will provide a dedicated wireless e-Learning network for students and will provide adequate, accessible, and secure mobile connectivity to ensure a seamless learning environment.
Private LTE Network will include:
- High-capacity fiber construction to numerous schools and anchor institutions where broadcasting equipment will be installed.
- End-to-end QoS offers prioritization of data, video, and voice.
- Private LTE provides a fast, secure, and highly efficient data-traffic exchange.
- Easy provisioning and content control using established interfaces.
- Network Slicing Capabilities.
Sources of Spectrum for the Network
- Educational Broadcast Service (EBS) Band 41
- Districts examining assigning 20 – 40 Mhz of band to Zayo for use in network
- Citizens Broadcast Radio Service (CBRS) Band 48
- Spectrum band available under general licensing from the FCC
- Large amount available but broadcast power limit minimizes coverage area, will be supplemental capacity to Band 41
THE COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION
Secure IP Core
Dedicated Fiber to Structure
Radio Access Network (RAN)
Spectrum
Edge CPE
Secure IP Core
Dedicated Fiber to Structure
Radio Access Network (RAN)
Spectrum
Edge CPE
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
PROOF OF CONCEPT
A Comprehensive Solution
- High-Density sub-section of Students
- Close Proximity
- Structures of Height
- CBRS Only?
