The challenge
Tehran and other major Iranian cities aimed to deploy metro-scale Wi-Fi networks. The challenge was to assess commercial viability, understand backhaul constraints, and develop a realistic, financially supported business case for large-scale urban Wi-Fi deployment.
Project outline
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Forecasted consumer and enterprise demand.
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Compared Wi-Fi infrastructure costs with available backhaul options.
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Defined metropolitan coverage areas and deployment scenarios.
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Prepared detailed business plans and financial models.
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Assessed capacity and operational risks.
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Provided execution planning and ongoing advisory support.
Our impact
Salience delivered a comprehensive commercial and technical roadmap for citywide Wi-Fi rollout, including demand forecasts, cost and revenue modelling, risk assessments, and backhaul capacity evaluation. The business case enabled the client to make informed rollout decisions and supported implementation planning.
Duration of engagement: June 2014 – January 2015