Abstract
The deployment of previous wireless standards has provided more benefits
for urban dwellers than rural dwellers. 5G deployment may not be different.
This paper identifies that Community Based Networks as carriers that deserve
recognition as potential 5G providers may change this. The argument is
hinged on a research aimed at understanding how and why Community Based
Networks deploy telecom and Broadband infrastructure. The study was a
qualitative study carried out inductively using Grounded Theory. Six cases
were investigated.Two Community Based Network Mobilization models were
identified. The findings indicate that 5G connectivity can be extended to rural
areas by these networks, via heterogenous networks. Hence the delivery of
5G data rates delivery via Wireless WAN in rural areas can be achieved by
utilizing the causal factors of the identified models for Community Based
Networks.
for urban dwellers than rural dwellers. 5G deployment may not be different.
This paper identifies that Community Based Networks as carriers that deserve
recognition as potential 5G providers may change this. The argument is
hinged on a research aimed at understanding how and why Community Based
Networks deploy telecom and Broadband infrastructure. The study was a
qualitative study carried out inductively using Grounded Theory. Six cases
were investigated.Two Community Based Network Mobilization models were
identified. The findings indicate that 5G connectivity can be extended to rural
areas by these networks, via heterogenous networks. Hence the delivery of
5G data rates delivery via Wireless WAN in rural areas can be achieved by
utilizing the causal factors of the identified models for Community Based
Networks.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Artikelnummer | 006 |
| Tidsskrift | Nordic and Baltic Journal of Information and Communications Technologies |
| Vol/bind | 2016 |
| Udgave nummer | 1 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 105-122 |
| ISSN | 1902-097X |
| Status | Udgivet - mar. 2016 |