Economics of Broadband Access Technologies for Rural Areas

J. Riding, J. C. Ellershaw, Annie Tran, Lin Guan, Tim D. Smith · 2009

Summary. This paper analyzes the cost-effectiveness of different broadband technologies for rural areas using real geographic data. Wireless technology proves cheapest for low-speed, low-density areas, while fiber optic networks (PON) offer the lowest costs when speeds exceed 20 Mbit/s. The findings provide practical guidance for selecting appropriate rural broadband infrastructure.

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Riding, J., Ellershaw, J. C., Tran, A., Guan, L., & Smith, T. D.. (2009). Economics of Broadband Access Technologies for Rural Areas. https://doi.org/10.1364/nfoec.2009.nmc1

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DOI: 10.1364/nfoec.2009.nmc1
Countries: Australia
Regions: Oceania
Categories: broadband-and-digital
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