A Survey of 5G for Rural Broadband Connectivity

Claire Najjuuko, Georginah. K. Ayebare, Ronald Lukanga, Edwin Mugume, Dorothy Okello · 2021 · 2021 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa)

Summary. 5G networks using sub-6 bands can deliver broadband connectivity to rural and remote areas where two billion people lack wireless coverage. The paper analyzes 5G applications in agriculture, e-health, and e-education for underserved populations. It identifies financial barriers mobile operators face and proposes sustainable approaches to overcome technical and economic challenges in rural 5G deployment.

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Najjuuko, C., Ayebare, G. K., Lukanga, R., Mugume, E., & Okello, D.. (2021). A Survey of 5G for Rural Broadband Connectivity. 2021 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa). http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=9576832

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