In an age where connectivity is pivotal for economic, educational, and social progress, rural areas frequently find themselves on the wrong side of the digital divide. Despite the rapid progress of technology, the digital gap between rural and urban areas persists, impeding the potential for growth and development in rural communities.
With an awareness of both the challenges and opportunities of rural Telco, this paper examines ways to bridge the digital gap by a judicious pairing of technology and government funding:
Passive Optical Networks (PON) offer unique technical advantages for rural deployments
Rural areas face economic challenges to adopting PON due to initial investment required
Government funding programs, such as BEAD, can help provide the initial boost
Private industry innovations for efficient, open networks help solidify the bridge for rural Telco
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