Naslov
Optimised broadband Internet access solutions for digital inclusion of small rural communities

Autori
Križanović Čik, Višnja ; Žagar, Drago ; Grgić Krešimir

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Telecommunications (ConTEL 2015) / - , 2015

Skup
The 13th International Conference on Telecommunications (ConTEL 2015)

Mjesto i datum
Graz, Austrija, 13.07.2015. - 15.07.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
optimised broadband access solutions; rural broadband access; small cells; digital inclusion

Sažetak
In this paper, wireless deployment scenarios for network operators delivering broadband Internet access in underserved rural areas lacking adequate basic PSTN network infrastructure are examined. Considering the defined operators' broadband coverage targets, the existing national regulatory demands and the EU initiatives engaged in a Digital divide reduction, further deployment of broadband access solutions in underserved rural communities is required. The conducted analyses in this paper prove that the implementation of small cells represents an adequate techno-economic solution for providing broadband access in underserved low populated rural areas lacking PSTN network infrastructure. Furthermore, several access solutions for deploying small cell networks in these areas are analysed. Finally, critical aspects of the analysed small cell scenarios' business cases are defined.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika

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