Issues in next generation wireless networks and services for developing regions

ABSTRACT

The paper deals with three important aspects of the deployment of next generation wireless networks and services in developing countries. A framework to support the growth of innovative and locally relevant mobile services from the different stake-holder's perspective is developed. The framework consists of three pillars of thought composed of next generation technology migration strategy, development of local content and service provider sector, and a mobile laboratory for service localization and usability studies.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.4 PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design
  C.3 SPECIAL-PURPOSE AND APPLICATION-BASED SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Signal processing systems
  C.4 PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Reliability, availability, and serviceability; Modeling techniques

General Terms:
Legal Aspects, Performance

Keywords:
localization, mobile innovative services, next generation wireless networks, policy, usability lab