Cognitive access to TVWS in India: TV spectrum occupancy and wireless broadband for rural areas

Kishor Patil, Knud Erik Skouby, Ramjee Prasad · 2013 · VBN Forskningsportal (Aalborg Universitet)

Summary. The paper measures TV spectrum usage in Pune, India and finds poor utilization in the TV band, creating opportunity for cognitive radio operation. The authors propose using TV white spaces—unused TV frequencies after digital switchover—to deliver wireless broadband to rural India. This approach can bridge the digital divide by enabling rural access to online governance, banking, and health services.

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Patil, K., Skouby, K. E., & Prasad, R.. (2013). Cognitive access to TVWS in India: TV spectrum occupancy and wireless broadband for rural areas. VBN Forskningsportal (Aalborg Universitet). https://vbn.aau.dk/da/publications/e1001229-8543-424e-b103-4121512762eb

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Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: broadband-and-digital, rural-healthcare
Added: 2026-04-28