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SUMMARY:The Wireless Ecosystem – An ICT4D Perspective - Marco Zennaro (I
 CTP)
DTSTART:20141022T100000Z
DTEND:20141022T110000Z
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CONTACT:Eiko Yoneki
DESCRIPTION:Wireless networks allow developing countries to leapfrog over 
 the traditional telecommunications infrastructure found in more industrial
 ized parts of the world. Although fiber optics offers greater bandwidth\, 
 and satellite systems are appropriate for unidirectional broadcast service
 s\, from a cost perspective they cannot compete with land-based wireless n
 etworks. Both fiber optic and satellite systems require large initial capi
 tal investments and considerable expertise for installation and operation.
  \nThe development of the IEEE 802.11 standard\, commonly known as Wi-Fi\,
  facilitated a considerable reduction in the cost of wireless data transmi
 ssion for short distances. Increasingly\, the developing world is using de
 vices based on this technology for long distance communications as well. A
 t the International Centre for Theoretical Physics we are using wireless t
 echnologies to facilitate the development of academic networks in emerging
  economies. In addition to long wireless links\, we research the use of wh
 ite spaces for rural communication. I will present our experience in resea
 rch\, training\, and deployment in Africa\, Latin America and the Pacific.
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LOCATION:FW26\, Computer Laboratory\, William Gates Builiding
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