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Broadband internet access for rural Africa: finding a viable model

A.J. Hoffman, Dawid P. De Wet · 2011

Summary. Rural Africa lacks broadband internet despite cellular growth. This paper models the relationships between market, technology, and financial factors to determine viable broadband delivery. Satellite communications emerge as the most suitable technology. The authors define a cost-effective satellite service offering and argue that innovative billing models—similar to those that enabled cellular success in Africa—are critical for financial viability and rural economic integration.

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Hoffman, A., & Wet, D. P. D.. (2011). Broadband internet access for rural Africa: finding a viable model.

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Countries
South Africa
Regions
Africa
Categories
broadband-and-digital, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28