Social and Economic Effects of Community Wireless Networks and Infrastructures

Author： Abdelnasser Abdelaal  

Publisher： IGI Global‎

Publication year： 2013

E-ISBN: 9781466629981

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781466629974

Subject： TB General Industrial Technology

Language： ENG

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Description

It is surprising to think that in today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, over half of the globe still does not have access to high speed internet. Creating community wireless networks has in the past been a way to provide remote communities with internet and network access. Social and Economic Effects of Community Wireless Networks and Infrastructures highlights the successes of community wireless networks but also boldly addresses the potential risk factors and broader socioeconomic concerns. This publication’s exploration of previous successes and failures, various designs, and potential challenges with CWNs makes it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, vendors, and activists.

Chapter

Title Page

Copyright Page

Editorial Advisory Board and List of Reviewers

Table of Contents

Detailed Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgment

Introduction to Social and Economic Effects of Community Wireless Networks

Challenges Facing Municipal Wireless: Case Studies from San Francisco and Silicon Valley

Legal and Political Barriers to Municipal Networks in the United States

The Social and Economic Benefits of Nepal Wireless

The Role of ICT in Empowering Rural Indians

Digital El Paso: A Public-Private Business Model for Community Wireless Networks

Motivations and Barriers of Participation in Community Wireless Networks: The Case of Fon

Social Cohesion and Free Home Internet in New Zealand

Telecentre-Based Community Wireless Networks: Empowering Rural Community in Uganda

The Case of Chapleau Network: Why Community Wireless Networks Fail?

Challenges and Opportunities of ICTs for Rural and Remote Areas

Best Practices in Designing Low-Cost Community Wireless Networks

Lessons Learned from Grassroots Wireless Networks in Europe

A Critical Analysis of the Limitations and Effects of the Brazilian National Broadband Plan

Compilation of References

About the Contributors

Index

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