Broadband / future generation network services deployment in rural and remote areas
Summary. This paper examines broadband and next-generation network deployment across rural African regions. The authors identify deployment challenges and argue that wireless, wired, and optical technologies should all be pursued to expand rural access. They contend that wireless high-speed internet offers a cost-effective interim solution to bridge the broadband gap, enabling rural communities to access healthcare, government services, education, and business opportunities.
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Mosenthal, J., Nleya, B., & Manthoko, N.. (2009). Broadband / future generation network services deployment in rural and remote areas. https://doi.org/10.1109/icastech.2009.5409736
Mosenthal, JT, et al. “Broadband / future generation network services deployment in rural and remote areas.” 2009. https://doi.org/10.1109/icastech.2009.5409736.
Mosenthal, JT, Bakhe Nleya, and NG Manthoko. 2009. “Broadband / future generation network services deployment in rural and remote areas.” https://doi.org/10.1109/icastech.2009.5409736.
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title = {Broadband / future generation network services deployment in rural and remote areas},
author = {JT Mosenthal and Bakhe Nleya and NG Manthoko},
year = {2009},
doi = {10.1109/icastech.2009.5409736},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1109/icastech.2009.5409736}
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TY - JOUR TI - Broadband / future generation network services deployment in rural and remote areas AU - JT Mosenthal AU - Bakhe Nleya AU - NG Manthoko PY - 2009 DO - 10.1109/icastech.2009.5409736 UR - https://doi.org/10.1109/icastech.2009.5409736 ER -
Details
- DOI
- 10.1109/icastech.2009.5409736
- Countries
- South Africa
- Regions
- Africa
- Categories
- broadband-and-digital, regional-innovation-systems
- Added
- 2026-04-28