Cost estimation methods for internet infrastructure deployment in Rural Sarawak: a review

Abel Chai Yu Hao (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus)
Chean Hung Lai (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus)
Hieng Tiong Su (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus)
Yi Lung Then (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus)
Fei Siang Tay (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus)
Patrick Hang Hui Then (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus)
Natalie Lim Chen Yi (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus)

Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Vol 19, No 3: September 2020

In rural Sarawak, the internet accessibility is low due to unreliable power grids to support telecommunication network and large geographical area. The risk for network infrastructure implementation is high for internet service provider (ISP), thus more practical and accurate cost estimation methods should be used. This paper reviews different types of cost estimation methods and the accuracy and feasibility of each methods are discussed and compared for network infrastructure implementation in rural Sarawak. The unique characteristics of rural Sarawak are considered in this work, including the topography, development of rural areas and acceptance of new technologies. Different cost estimation methods are identified for different senarios and availability of data.