+353-1-416-8900REST OF WORLD
+44-20-3973-8888REST OF WORLD
1-917-300-0470EAST COAST U.S
1-800-526-8630U.S. (TOLL FREE)

Broadband Communication Technologies Addressing Digital Divides in Rural Areas

  • Report

  • 13 Pages
  • August 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC)
  • ID: 5880041
The broadband communication infrastructure is lagging in rural areas, and residents may not afford the costs associated with broadband communication services. This has resulted in digital divides among the population in terms of internet and technology usage. Consequently, governments worldwide are actively promoting the development of broadband communication infrastructure and technologies in rural areas. This report examines and compares the pros and cons of several broadband communication technologies, including fiber networks and 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access), and matches them with suitable applications in rural settings.



This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.

Table of Contents

1 . Bridging the Digital Divide through Broadband Infrastreucture Development
1.1 Insufficient Broadband Infrastructure as a Pending Issue
1.1.1 Provision of Funds for Broadband Infrastructure to Encourage Development in Underserved Areas
1.1.2 Provision of Subsidies for Communication Fees to Promote Broadband Usage among Low-Income Families
1.1.3 Provision of Free or Affordable Wi-Fi Services in Public Areas
1.1.4 Enhancement of Digital Proficiency through Digital Literacy Courses

2.  Selecting Promising Broadband Communication Technologies for Rural Deployment
2.1 Geographic Environment and Economic Constraints as Major Barriers
2.2 Development of Rural Broadband Communication Technologies
2.2.1 Fiber Network
2.2.2 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access)
2.2.3 TVWS (TV White Space)
2.2.4 FSOC (Free-Space Optical Communication)
2.2.5 LEO (Low Earth Orbit)
2.3 Broadband Communication Technologies for Various Rural Settings
2.3.1 Comparison of Broadband Communication Technologies
2.3.2 Selection of Rural Broadband Communication Technologies

Publisher Perspective

Appendix

List of Companies

List of Tables
Table 1: Pros and Cons of Various Broadband Communication Technologies
Table 2 Comparison of Broadband Communication Technologies

List of Figures
Figure 1: Vulnerability of Different Countries' Economic Conditions and the Proportion with Internet Access, 2020

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Gallup
  • Google
  • Moonshot
  • Starlink

Methodology

Primary research with a holistic, cross-domain approach

The exhaustive primary research methods are central to the value that the analyst delivers. A combination of questionnaires and on-site visits to the major manufacturers provides a first view of the latest data and trends. Information is subsequently validated by interviews with the manufacturers' suppliers and customers, covering a holistic industry value chain. This process is backed up by a cross-domain team-based approach, creating an interlaced network across numerous interrelated components and system-level devices to ensure statistical integrity and provide in-depth insight.

Complementing primary research is a running database and secondary research of industry and market information. Dedicated research into the macro-environmental trends shaping the ICT industry also allows the analyst to forecast future development trends and generate foresight perspectives. With more than 20 years of experience and endeavors in research, the methods and methodologies include:

Method

  • Component supplier interviews
  • System supplier interviews
  • User interviews
  • Channel interviews
  • IPO interviews
  • Focus groups
  • Consumer surveys
  • Production databases
  • Financial data
  • Custom databases

Methodology

  • Technology forecasting and assessment
  • Product assessment and selection
  • Product life cycles
  • Added value analysis
  • Market trends
  • Scenario analysis
  • Competitor analysis

Loading
LOADING...