Our Vision and Our Values
Our vision is to fuel a movement towards a connected world for all people and things, through next generation wireless communication systems that have the capacity to transform how people live and work around the world.
We at Rural Connect believe that the world has evolved to the point that access to connectivity and digital information is now a fundamental human right. Our core value is bringing this connectivity to the farthest reaches of the world by employing talented people, forming solid customer relationships, and designing creative solutions that meet our customers’ needs.
What is TV White Space Technology?
And why is it important?
The transition of Television from Analog to Digital in the U.S. and around the world has opened up significant amounts of low-band unused spectrum known as TV White Spaces (TVWS).
Spectrum scarcity is a growing concern as more and more electronic devices are wireless, therefore using up available bandwidth.
These vacant TV channels are capable of delivering broadband signals via non-line-of-sight (NLOS) for long distances from a single antenna/base station, as opposed to higher frequencies which require much higher CAPEX for more towers and infrastructure costs.
- TVWS offers superior signal propagation characteristics and can reach users in remote, rural and rugged locations.
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TVWS offers a lower cost method of providing service where wired infrastructure does not exist, even for buildings in urban settings.
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TVWS Technology is an affordable alternative to fiber, microwave and satellite technologies, needing minimal infrastructure to extend broadband coverage.
Community Wi-Fi
ISPs can create a TVWS network of Wi-Fi hotspots therefore creating a Community Wi-Fi network for consumers to access and connect to the internet. TVWS spectrum provides backhaul and interfaces with high powered Wi-Fi technology to cover 100s of square KM’s of blanket coverage.
In many countries in Africa, Southeast Asia and South America, schools use Wi-Fi hotspot networks to provide internet connectivity for their communities. Our long-range coverage means one TVWS Base Station can connect up to multiple Wi-Fi hotspots in the community and develop a Wi-Fi network.
