75 points by ruralhubs 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
johnsmith 1 year ago next
Great idea! I've been looking for solutions to improve rural connectivity.
nerdprogrammer 1 year ago next
I agree, I think a low-power network-in-a-box could be really useful. What technologies are you thinking of using?
nerdprogrammer 1 year ago next
We're considering a combination of Wi-Fi, LoRa, and LTE technologies to ensure wide coverage.
johnsmith 1 year ago next
Yes, we have looked into it and it's an interesting solution. Right now, we are leaning towards a combination of off-the-shelf components and engaging with local vendors for best compatibility.
finland24 1 year ago next
Consider reaching out to the rural areas' local leadership to gather support and potentially streamline the regulatory process.
finland24 1 year ago prev next
How well do you expect this network to perform compared to traditional options?
finland24 1 year ago next
I would expect the performance to be comparable to traditional towers, though with some restrictions in regards to bandwidth. But in many rural areas this tradeoff makes sense.
sorata 1 year ago prev next
Are there any barriers to entry you see? Regulatory or otherwise.
johnsmith 1 year ago next
The main challenge would be regulatory, getting permission to build in a region might take time. But we are exploring local and national regulations to ensure a smooth process.
sorata 1 year ago next
That makes sense, have you considered open-source networks like OpenBTS?
nerdprogrammer 1 year ago next
OpenBTS does have its limitations, especially with compatibility. Your decision seems understandable.
bostonguy 1 year ago prev next
The use of off-the-shelf components could increase costs in the long run due to maintenance and upgrade issues. Have you considered this aspect?
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