Using Wi-Fi for cost-effective broadband wireless access in rural and remote areas

M. Zhang, R. S. Wolff · 2004

Summary. This paper evaluates Wi-Fi technology as a cost-effective solution for delivering broadband internet to rural and remote areas where traditional DSL and cable services are unavailable or unaffordable. The authors model network economics using realistic costs, revenues, and demand patterns, comparing conventional Wi-Fi with advanced beam-forming antenna approaches. Their analysis demonstrates that wireless broadband can be economically viable and affordable in dispersed rural communities.

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Zhang, M., & Wolff, R. S.. (2004). Using Wi-Fi for cost-effective broadband wireless access in rural and remote areas. https://doi.org/10.1109/wcnc.2004.1311638

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DOI: 10.1109/wcnc.2004.1311638
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital
Added: 2026-04-28