Internet via satellite in Africa : an overview of the options available
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Abstract:
In a wide-ranging ‘ICT for development' debate, the connectivity issue often appears to be the killer: Any project, telecentre, ISP, school or farmers co-operative has to make do with whatever infrastructure there is – or so it is believed. If a cable link - a telephone connection for instance - is available, then the project can go ahead. If not, then little can be done. The good news is that satellites can now bring high-speed duplex Internet links to any place on earth. Thus, while current satellite coverage of Africa certainly offers room for improvement (and will get a whole lot better by 2003), it can already deliver solutions. The most attractive solution is probably one of the special Internet-via-satellite-plans, like Web-Sat, Tachyon, Starband or any of the ones to come.
Authors:
Hegener, M.
Series Title:
Advisory Note
Category:
General
Serial number:
6
Keywords:
information and communication technologies
Language:
eng
Organization:
IICD - International Institute for Communication and Development
PAGE:
17
Place:
The Hague
Publisher:
IICD
Year:
2002
Region:
Africa South of Sahara
Right:
© 2002 IICD
Subject:
Information, Knowledge and Communication
Title:
Internet via satellite in Africa : an overview of the options available