Future Connectivity Solutions and Beyond 5G
Future connectivity solutions aim to address the digital divide in rural areas through innovative technologies. Initiatives like BharatNet in India focus on providing broadband access across Gram Panchayats, while TV White Space and long-range Wi-Fi leverage unused spectrum and advanced antenna techniques for better connectivity. Emerging technologies, including Free Space Optical communication and Low Earth Orbit satellites, promise to bolster internet access and infrastructure, laying the groundwork for the anticipated advancements in 6G networks.
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What we have learnt
- The digital divide in rural areas stems from limited broadband access, necessitating innovative connectivity solutions.
- BharatNet is a significant government initiative in India aimed at providing affordable broadband to numerous Gram Panchayats.
- TV White Space offers a way to utilize idle TV spectrum for enhanced rural connectivity.
Key Concepts
- -- BharatNet
- A large-scale initiative in India aimed at providing broadband connectivity to remote areas, focusing on open-access optical fiber networks.
- -- TV White Space (TVWS)
- Unused portions of the radio spectrum that can be utilized for providing broadband internet, particularly in rural areas.
- -- Free Space Optical (FSO) Communication
- A technology that uses focused beams of light to transmit data wirelessly over short distances, offering high bandwidth.
- -- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites
- Satellites operating at lower altitudes that provide global broadband internet access, especially for underserved rural regions.
- -- 6G
- The anticipated next generation of mobile communication technology characterized by extremely high speeds, seamless connectivity, and integration of AI.
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