Budgeting checklist

Below is a checklist of all the possible costs that running a project involving mobile phones might entail.

Set-up Costs

Human resources costs (salaries, etc..)

• Planning
• Market research
• Project coordination
• Technology preparation
• Content development
• Other campaign preparation

Contracted service provider or consultant fees

Technology

Hardware

• Phones and SIM (or PDAs)
• Personal computers
• Servers
• Modems (Internet , phone network such as GSM, 3G, etc..)
• Other equipment (GIS, media recorders, UPS, cables, etc..)

Software or online-services (either license or subscription fees)

• Operating systems
• Publishing
• Messaging (applications, short codes, etc..)
• Project and campaign management
• Office applications (spreadsheets, image editing, etc..)
• Information safety (back-up tool, virus scanner, firewall etc..)
• Application integration
• Web-site hosting

Communications

• Mobile network connectivity (voice, data)
• Internet connectivity

Other

• Additional security measures
• Training (course fees, etc..)
• Administrative costs

Running and Maintenance Costs

Human resources costs (salaries, etc..)

• Project coordination
• Campaign implementation
• Content development
• Other campaign tasks
• Financial and HR management
• Technology and information management

Contracted service provider or consultant fees

Marketing costs

• Content development and design
• Materials
• Media Advertising

Technology

• Hardware
• Replacement and maintenance of purchased equipment
• Communications

Software or online-service

• Technology support

Other

• Additional security measures
• Insurance fees
• Training (course fees, etc..)
• Administrative costs