NDLI: Broadband / future generation network services deployment in rural and remote areas

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Mosenthal, J.T. Nleya, B. Manthoko, N.G.
Copyright Year	2009
Description	Author affiliation: Department of information Systems, North West University, USA (Mosenthal, J.T.; Nleya, B.; Manthoko, N.G.)
Abstract	In this paper we provide an overview of current broadband and future generation services and their possible deployment in rural areas on the African continent. We discuss the challenges for deployment. In general Broadband access and the future generation network in rural areas should be increased through any technology, including wireless, wire line and optical. To be economically viable, rural areas need access to health care, government services, educational and business opportunities. It is in our viewthat in the interim wireless, high-speed Internet can fill the broadband void in rural areas by providing a cost- effective, overall platform for some of the services.
Starting Page	128
Ending Page	132
File Size	106197
Page Count	5
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424435227
ISSN	08558906
DOI	10.1109/ICASTECH.2009.5409736
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2009-01-14
Publisher Place	Ghana
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Electronic learning Satellite-broadband Access Telemedicine Terrorism Wireless-broadband Access Web and internet services Medical services Telephony Broadband communication IPTV Continents Electronic government
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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