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EPS9 (BT) is the name given to the method whereby a large number of the Telecentres are connected to the Powys County Council Wide Area Network (WAN). It runs at 64 or 128k bits per second depending on local circumstances. It is limited by distance from a BT exchange (5Km) and has a revenue cost of about £375 per annum. To set up, it requires a capital investment of about £3000 which includes line drivers and routers as well as some technical input to configure the boxes. Once installed it is plugged directly into a hub and thence into the network (Local Area Network ) in the Telecentre.
Connection of a telecentre to the WAN provides access to the Intranet based Information systems on the network in cluding 'Whats On?' and 'Jobs on Line' Both of these are services are unique to Powys and have been developed by the IT department of Powys County Council.
Connection to the WAN also offers access to the Internet via a 512k leased line and access to email services for public use.
A map of the network will be put on the site soon.
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