Techno-economic analysis of UMTS900 and UMTS2100 for rural connectivity in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorSimba, Fatuma
dc.contributor.authorTrojer, Lena
dc.contributor.authorMwinyiwiwa, Bakari
dc.contributor.authorMvungi, Nerey
dc.contributor.authorMjema, Emannuel
dc.date.accessioned2019-06-29T11:17:51Z
dc.date.available2019-06-29T11:17:51Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractRural areas of the developing countries lack Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructures such as access network, also known as last mile connectivity, to deliver ICT services. The lack of connectivity is due to high cost of implementing ICT infrastructures. Wireless technologies are envisioned as candidates for rural connectivity. They are not only easier and faster to deploy but also cheaper than the wired technologies. This paper presents a techno-economic analysis of two wireless technologies in Tanzania, called third generation (3G) implemented at 900MHz and at 2100MHz frequency bands. Objectives of techno-economic analysis are to investigate economic feasibility and to determine a cost effective option between the two connectivity options. Results show that, 3G at 900HMz is a feasible and cost - effective connectivity technology in Tanzania. These results can be generalized to other developing countries, since rural areas pose similar characteristics with regard to ICT infrastructure developmenten_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1109/ICCT.2012.6511179
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/5278
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherIEEE Xploreen_US
dc.subjectRural Areas , Techno-economic , UMTSen_US
dc.titleTechno-economic analysis of UMTS900 and UMTS2100 for rural connectivity in Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeConference Paperen_US
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