Diseño de una propuesta de conectividad a Internet adaptada a las características sociales, tecnológicas, topográficas y climáticas del sector El Golán Cebadal, noroccidente de Pichincha.

Abstract

Abstract: This work presents the design of a technical-economic proposal for Internet connectivity in the El Golán-Cebadal sector, located in the northwestern part of the Pichincha province. The solution integrates a low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite transport network with wireless radio links to distribute the service to individual households. The development process included an assessment of the sector s social, technological, topographical, and climatic conditions; an estimation of bandwidth demand; the design of the physical and logical infrastructure; and a performance evaluation through simulations and financial analysis. Of the 14 households surveyed, 13 expressed interest in subscribing to the service. Total demand was estimated at 89.05 Mbps for download and 75.92 Mbps for upload. Simulations of the terrestrial radio links indicated favorable conditions regarding coverage, line-of-sight, Fresnel zone clearance, and transmission capacity. While the satellite network met the download requirements, it showed limitations in the uplink channel during periods of precipitation. The economic analysis determined that the sustainability of the proposal depends on the chosen financing mechanism, with mixed financing offering the best balance between economic affordability and social impact. These results support the potential feasibility of the proposal, though final validation will require a pilot implementation and field measurements.