1. Renato M.E. Sabbatini President Edumed Institute

2. The EduVirt Brazilian Distance Education Network The Edumed Institute São Paulo, Brazil The Edumed Institute São Paulo, Brazil

3. Aims  To deploy a distance education platform based on video streaming, teleconferencing and Internet  To offer a star-based, digital satellite network to partners, consisting of a number of satellite POPs, a satellite hub and a datacenter.  To deploy a distance education platform based on video streaming, teleconferencing and Internet  To offer a star-based, digital satellite network to partners, consisting of a number of satellite POPs, a satellite hub and a datacenter.

4. Demographic Facts  Brazil has 180 million inhabitants in 6,500+ counties in an area of 8,5 million square kilometers  90% of counties have less than 50,000 inhabitants, but 40% of population  Large distances, low population densities in most of Brazil, particularly N, NE and W  Only 8% have access to Internet (17 million), 800 counties only have a POP  Brazil has 180 million inhabitants in 6,500+ counties in an area of 8,5 million square kilometers  90% of counties have less than 50,000 inhabitants, but 40% of population  Large distances, low population densities in most of Brazil, particularly N, NE and W  Only 8% have access to Internet (17 million), 800 counties only have a POP

5. Conclusion: Ideal for satellite-based IP access Must be low cost, highly scalable, easily deployed Ideal for satellite-based IP access Must be low cost, highly scalable, easily deployed

6. The Virtual Classroom Text or audio chat Video stream

7. Connectivity Solutions: Asymmetric  TeleRoom Level 1:  Downlink: DTH multicasting streaming  Uplink: Internet IP via dial-up, ADSL, cable modem or wireless IP  Very inexpensive, ideal for places where terrestrial IP connectivity is available and a high quality video is desired  TeleRoom Level 1:  Downlink: DTH multicasting streaming  Uplink: Internet IP via dial-up, ADSL, cable modem or wireless IP  Very inexpensive, ideal for places where terrestrial IP connectivity is available and a high quality video is desired

8. TeleRoom Kit 1 AntennaAntenna DecoderDecoder ComputerModemComputerModem VCRVCR TV 29” Telephone Line – ADSL Cable or wirelessTelephone Line – ADSL Cable or wireless

9. Connectivity Solutions: Asymmetric  TeleRoom Level 2:  Downlink and uplink: Multicasting streaming and Internet IP  400 to 700 Kbps down, 64 to 128 up  More expensive, ideal for places where terrestrial IP connectivity is not available  Small to medium-sized room  TeleRoom Level 2:  Downlink and uplink: Multicasting streaming and Internet IP  400 to 700 Kbps down, 64 to 128 up  More expensive, ideal for places where terrestrial IP connectivity is not available  Small to medium-sized room

10. TeleRoom Kit 2 ComputerComputer VCRVCR TV 29” AntennaAntenna SatellitemodemSatellitemodem

11. Connectivity Solutions: Symmetric  TeleRoom Level 3:  Downlink and uplink: Multicasting streaming and Internet IP (Frame- Relay-like)  Much more expensive, ideal for content generating units  Medium to large-sized room, studios  TeleRoom Level 3:  Downlink and uplink: Multicasting streaming and Internet IP (Frame- Relay-like)  Much more expensive, ideal for content generating units  Medium to large-sized room, studios

12. TeleRoom Kit 3 ComputerComputer AntennaAntenna SatellitemodemSatellitemodem Dedicated Video-confer- ence Dedicated VCRVCR

13. Market Potential  The Edumed Project (1 million practicioners in more than 4,000 cities):  Federal Council of Medicine  Federal Council of Nursing  Federal Council of Physical Educators  17,000+ hospitals  The EduVirt Project:  5,000+ municipalities  100+ private universities  300+ student in-company training sites  The Edumed Project (1 million practicioners in more than 4,000 cities):  Federal Council of Medicine  Federal Council of Nursing  Federal Council of Physical Educators  17,000+ hospitals  The EduVirt Project:  5,000+ municipalities  100+ private universities  300+ student in-company training sites

14. The Federal Council of Medicine Project  200 points with Kit 1  150 points with Kit 2  50 points with Kit 3  15 points with Kit 4  Will reach 95% of the 283,000 Brazilian physicians, in 400+ cities  Content generated by the Edumed Consortium (22 universities and medical societies)  200 points with Kit 1  150 points with Kit 2  50 points with Kit 3  15 points with Kit 4  Will reach 95% of the 283,000 Brazilian physicians, in 400+ cities  Content generated by the Edumed Consortium (22 universities and medical societies)

15. Targets  Ultra-quick demo project for attracting attention of all potential markets (public and private)  First draft December 03 by TELMED conference in Brasilia  First deployment by January 04  First to market, best of breed, lowest cost  Bundling with contents offerings  Ultra-quick demo project for attracting attention of all potential markets (public and private)  First draft December 03 by TELMED conference in Brasilia  First deployment by January 04  First to market, best of breed, lowest cost  Bundling with contents offerings

16. Phases  Phase 1: Demonstration project funded by CIDA for 20-30 points and the central management and content generation facilities  Estimated cost of US$ 1,000,000  Model will be developed, tested and refined for the market  Phase 2: Offering to markets  Estimated market size: US$ 40-100 million  Phase 1: Demonstration project funded by CIDA for 20-30 points and the central management and content generation facilities  Estimated cost of US$ 1,000,000  Model will be developed, tested and refined for the market  Phase 2: Offering to markets  Estimated market size: US$ 40-100 million

17. Sources of Funding  The Universalization of Telecommunications Fund (FUST)  1% deduction of all telecomm bills since 2001: present assets of 1 billion dollars  Satellite telcos are eligible to use it in education and health projects  The Universalization of Telecommunications Fund (FUST)  1% deduction of all telecomm bills since 2001: present assets of 1 billion dollars  Satellite telcos are eligible to use it in education and health projects

18. Thank you!

19. Contact Information Prof. Renato M.E. Sabbatini, PhD President, Edumed Institute sabbatini@edumed.net (+55 19) 3295-8191 Video (+55 19) 3295-9001 Prof. Renato M.E. Sabbatini, PhD President, Edumed Institute sabbatini@edumed.net (+55 19) 3295-8191 Video (+55 19) 3295-9001