Bridging Digital Divide: ‘Village wireless LAN’, a low cost network infrastructure solution for digital communication, information dissemination & education in rural Bangladesh

Sayem Chaklader, Junaed Alam, Monirul Islam, A. Sabbir · 2013

Summary. Researchers in Bangladesh developed a solar-powered, low-cost wireless network server built from off-the-shelf components to deliver ICT services to rural areas lacking reliable electricity and broadband infrastructure. The system creates a local Wi-Fi network enabling file sharing, instant messaging, e-education, and form submission while consuming minimal power. The solution bridges the digital divide by providing affordable, maintainable digital communication and information access to underserved rural communities.

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DOI

10.1109/icaee.2013.6750347

Countries

Bangladesh

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education

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2026-04-28