Rahul Tongia
ABSTRACT
I present analysis examining some of the causes of poor connectivity in developing countries. Based on a techno-economic analysis and design, I show that technical limitations per se are not the bottleneck for widespread connectivity; rather, design, policy, and regulatory challenges dominate.
- B. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka and K. Lal, "Internet diffusion in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-country analysis," Telecommunications Policy, vol. 29, (7), pp. 507--527, 2005.Google Scholar
Cross Ref
- C. Kenney, "Financing Information and Communication Infrastructure Needs in the Developing World: Public and Private Roles (Draft)," World Bank, Washington, DC 2005.Google Scholar
- R. Tongia, "Can broadband over powerline carrier (PLC) compete? A techno-economic analysis," Telecommunications Policy, vol. 28, (7-8), pp. 559--578, 2004.Google ScholarCross Ref
- ITU, "African Telecommunication Indicators 2004," ITU, Geneva May 2004 2004.Google Scholar
Index Terms
- Why is connectivity in developing regions expensive: policy challenges more than technical limitations?
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