Broadband Access Technologies for Rural Connectivity in Developing Countries

Fatuma Simba, Bakari M. M. Mwinyiwiwa, Nerey H. Mvungi, Emannuel Mjema, Lena Trojer · 2011 · KTH Publication Database DiVA (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Summary. Rural areas in developing countries face major barriers to broadband access due to high infrastructure costs and sparse, low-income populations. This paper surveys wireless technologies suitable for rural connectivity, comparing their data rates and coverage. The authors examine WiMAX and 3G deployments across Africa and identify the most promising wireless technologies for delivering affordable broadband to underserved rural communities.

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Simba, F., Mwinyiwiwa, B. M. M., Mvungi, N. H., Mjema, E., & Trojer, L.. (2011). Broadband Access Technologies for Rural Connectivity in Developing Countries. KTH Publication Database DiVA (KTH Royal Institute of Technology). http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-7528

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