IEEE White Paper

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The paper focuses on a decentralization model of connectivity that helps preserve cultural ethics and enables communities to co-create the internet.

Internet Society (ISOC) defines Community Networks (CNs) as such local telecommunication infrastructures that are built, managed, and operated by local communities serving the rural and unconnected population who cannot afford traditional connectivity services or solutions. Using a multi-stakeholder approach, these networks leverage a variety of open-source tools and unlicensed spectrum to provide affordable connectivity and other support services for improving the lives of rural and unconnected communities socially and economically. Partnering with local entities and adopting a decentralized network approach for sustainability makes it unique compared to traditional ISPs.

ISBN: 979-8-8557-3275-7

Number of Pages: 22

Product Code: STDVA28737

Keywords: case study, local, local networks, Industry Connections, white paper

Category: Communication Networks/Systems