Mobile devices and services: bridging the digital divide in rural areas

Elias Pimenidis, Alexander B. Sideridis, Eleni Antonopoulou · 2009 · International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics

Summary. Mobile phones offer a practical solution to bridge the digital divide in rural areas where internet connectivity remains limited. The paper reviews successful implementations of secure e-services delivered through mobile networks, demonstrating how these services can reach low-income rural populations who currently lack access to e-government services designed for them.

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Pimenidis, E., Sideridis, A. B., & Antonopoulou, E.. (2009). Mobile devices and services: bridging the digital divide in rural areas. International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijesdf.2009.027673

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DOI: 10.1504/ijesdf.2009.027673
Countries: Greece
Regions: Europe
Categories: broadband-and-digital, policy
Added: 2026-04-28