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Extension of fiber optic internet services in rural and peripheral areas
SectorMost major industry classification systems use sources of revenue as their basis for classifying companies into specific sectors, subsectors and industries. In order to group like companies based on their sustainability-related risks and opportunities, SASB created the Sustainable Industry Classification System® (SICS®) and the classification of sectors, subsectors and industries in the SDG Investor Platform is based on SICS.
Technology and Communications
Internet Media and Services
Business Model Description
Invest in the installation and / or extension of fiber optic internet services in rural and peripheral areas, and subsequent offer of internet services through:> Public-Private Partnerships> Mixed financing, including private sector investment, potential subsidies and / or investors with patient capital
Expected Impact
Developing connectivity will help society as a whole , reducing inequalities, providing increased access to information, business opportunities and services
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
10% - 15% (in IRR)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
demand subscription growing from 266,000 (2017) to 600,000 (2023)
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.



Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.


