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Rural Wi-Fi Connectivity
Wi-Fi is Essential to Bridge the Digital Divide in Rural Areas
In this Rural Wi-Fi Connectivity: Challenges, Use Cases and Case Studies, it sets out how mobile operators, fiber providers & cable companies should be using Wi-Fi to serve the 1 billion consumers & businesses where copper, fiber & cellular struggle technologically and economically.
This report also demonstrates why Wi-Fi is the most economical and effective technology for bridging the digital divide in small towns, remote communities and other sparsely populated areas, utilising the best available backhaul solution.
We discuss the critical factors applicable to Wi-Fi networks in rural areas including:
- Broadband deployment challenges
- Relevant use cases
- Best practices in the ecosystem
- Importance of an unlicensed spectrum for Wi-Fi to connect the unconnected
- Real-world case studies, and
- Business models from different regions
Awards case study: Best Wi-Fi for Social Impact – ZenFi
Industry Awards 2022 Shortlist Case Study by ZenFi for Best Wi-Fi for Social Impact
Awards case study: Best Wi-Fi Innovation – RoamingiQ
Industry Awards 2022 Shortlist Case Study by RoamingiQ for Best Wi-Fi Innovation
Awards case study: Best In-Home Wi-Fi Network – Orange
Industry Awards 2022 Shortlist Case Study by Orange for Best In-Home Wi-Fi Network
Awards case study: CTO of the Year – Intel
Industry Awards 2022 Shortlist Case Study by Intel for CTO of the Year
Awards case study: Best Wi-Fi Innovation – Broadcom
Industry Awards 2022 Shortlist Case Study by Broadcom for Best Wi-Fi Innovation
Awards case study: Best Wi-Fi Network Technology – Airvine
Industry Awards 2022 Shortlist Case Study by Airvine for Best Wi-Fi Network Technology
Awards case study: Best Wi-Fi Network Operator – KT
Industry Awards 2022 Winner Case Study by KT for Best Wi-Fi Network Operator
Awards case study: Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network – Huawei
Industry Awards 2022 Winner Case Study by Huawei for Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network
Awards case study: Best Wi-Fi for Social Impact – Cognitive
Industry Awards 2022 Winner Case Study by Cognitive for Best Wi-Fi for Social Impact
