Broadband Internet access is increasingly seen as vital to creating new opportunities for people in developing and underdeveloped countries. These opportunities include access to education, healthcare information, financial services, business development, etc. Several organizations are working to develop innovative technologies that facilitate broadband Internet connectivity in areas of the world with limited technological capabilities.
A complete paper should address the following points/questions:
Provide an overview of broadband Internet and what types of connectivity constitute broadband Internet access.
Discuss the technologies being developed to provide broadband to these under-served countries.
What challenges must be overcome to deliver broadband Internet to these countries?
Discuss some of the positive impacts of having broadband Internet.
Are there any possible negative consequences to communities with affordable access to broadband Internet?