Broadband internet access for rural Africa: finding a viable model
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.
Hoffman, A.J., and Dawid P. De Wet. “Broadband internet access for rural Africa: finding a viable model.” 2011.
Hoffman, A.J., and Dawid P. De Wet. 2011. “Broadband internet access for rural Africa: finding a viable model.”
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title = {Broadband internet access for rural Africa: finding a viable model},
author = {A.J. Hoffman and Dawid P. De Wet},
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- Countries
- South Africa
- Regions
- Africa
- Categories
- broadband-and-digital, regional-innovation-systems
- Added
- 2026-04-28