Handbook on ICT in Developing Countries: 5G Perspective

by Knud Erik Skouby (Editor), Idongesit Williams (Editor), Albert Gyamfi (Editor)

Overview

The mobile communications market in developing countries is growing at a rapid rate. This is evident in the rapid spread of mobile broadband cellular networks such as 3G. 4G is also being deployed in developing countries around the world. As the global communications market proceeds towards 5G, it is evident that developing countries will not be left behind. However, there are challenges and barriers on the road ahead specific to developing countries. To aid policy makers, researchers and members of the academia make informed decision that will help the advancement of 5G, this handbook provides an insight into the impact of existing mobile cellular networks in some developing countries. Topics discussed in this handbook include:Digital dividePolicy outlook5G and rural areas5G readinessTelco Business modelsTelecom tower pricingMobile application adoption

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000796025
Publisher:	River Publishers
Publication date:	09/01/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	394
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Knud Erik Skouby, Idongesit Williams, Albert Gyamfi

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface List of Figures List of Tables List of Abbreviations Introduction 1 The Evolution of Universal Service in Vietnam and Its Implication for 5G 2 Regulatory Challenges Affecting ICT Development in Ukraine 3 The Will to Innovate in Colombia: ICT Policies as a Means for Improving Education 4 The Role of Zero-Rating and Free Data in Promoting Next Generation Networks in Emerging Countries 5 Digital Divide: The Case of Africa 6 M-Health in Africa: A Situation Analysis 7 Leveraging TV White Spaces as a Tool for Improved Rural Broadband Connectivity in Developing Countries: An Operational Perspective 8 Towards Smart Farming? Mobile Technology Trends and Their Potential for Developing Country Agriculture 9 How Africa Can Gain Benefits from Next Generation Networks 10 Rural Broadband in Developing Regions: Alternative Research Agendas for the 5G Era 11 Public-Private-Community Organizational and Financial Strategy for Developing 5G in Infrastructure and Services in Rural Asia: The Case of Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines References Index About the Editors About the Authors