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In this paper, we present the evolution of wireless community networks (WCN), opportunities and challenges of implementation of their services. We propose an architecture of proximity phone service based on this type of network for Cameroon rural areas. Wireless technologies used in our proximity architecture are mainly the 802.11 and Bluetooth. In developing countries (DCs) such as Cameroon, a significant disparity in terms of information and communication services exist between the rural and urban communities. Our service aims at bridging the digital divide in terms of mobile telephony in DCs, with a practical case in rural Cameroon. Our approach advantages are low cost and ease of deployment of WCNs which constitute the support of our service.
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Nouho Noutat, S.J., Ndié, T.D., Tangha, C. (2013). Wireless Community Network Services: Opportunities and Challenges for DCs: Case of Rural Cameroon. In: Jonas, K., Rai, I.A., Tchuente, M. (eds) e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. AFRICOMM 2012. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 119. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-41178-6_32
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