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Enabling Broadband Internet Access in Remote and Rural Communities Using HAP-Based Multi-Hop FSO/RF Transmissions

Ramy Samy, Hong‐Chuan Yang, Ashraf Mahran, Fayez Gebali, Mohamed‐Slim Alouini · 2024 · IEEE Communications Magazine

Summary. This paper proposes a high-altitude platform system that delivers broadband internet to remote and rural communities using combined free-space optical and radio frequency transmissions. The system uses optical links for high-speed connections to demand hotspots and radio frequency for dispersed users across wide areas. Backup platforms automatically switch in when channel quality degrades, improving reliability and coverage while achieving high data transmission rates for both concentrated and dispersed populations.

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Samy, R., Yang, H., Mahran, A., Gebali, F., & Alouini, M.. (2024). Enabling Broadband Internet Access in Remote and Rural Communities Using HAP-Based Multi-Hop FSO/RF Transmissions. IEEE Communications Magazine. https://doi.org/10.1109/mcom.003.2400261

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DOI
10.1109/mcom.003.2400261
Countries
Canada
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North America
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broadband-and-digital
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2026-04-28