Abstract
Information Communication Technologies have demonstrated potentials to transform the globe into a cohesive functional global village. This is evident in many instances such as Education, International trade, Manufacturing, Healthcare delivery, etc. where digital technologies have boosted growth, expanded opportunities, and improved service delivery. As interesting as it may sound the digital dividend, that is, the broader development benefits from using such technologies have lagged behind when considering their aggregate impact which is adjudged to fall shorts well as its unevenly distribution especially in developing countries. It is believed that for these technologies to benefit access to education, research and development regardless of location, the remaining digital divide, especially in internet access should be greatly reduced or even eliminated. This paper proposes a point to multipoint controlled internet provisioning model based on WIMAX technology particularly aimed at achieving an even distribution of reliable internet access across tertiary Institutions in Edo state of Nigeria.
Highlights
According to the Nigerian Communications Commission report, Nigeria is rated as one of the most important mobile subscription and Internet markets in the world with about 93.9 million people having access to Internet connection and Internet penetration of 47.33 per cent whereas broadband penetration according to the NCC is adjudged at a contestable penetration rate of 21% [1]
The Rural Broad Band Initiative (RUBI) project is the brainchild of the Universal Services Provision Fund (USPF) through which the Federal Government of Nigeria provides subsidies to operators for the deployment of network to support the establishment of core delivery mechanisms for broadband services in the rural/semi-urban areas of Nigeria
This paper presents a concise framework for establishing reliable and high speed connections across tertiary Institutions in Edo state
Summary
Edo State was carved out of the defunct Bendel State of Nigeria in 27 August 1991 by the military administration of General Ibrahim B. Edo State is bounded on the north and east by Kogi State, on the west by Ondo State and on the south by Delta State. It is a low-lying area except in the north where undulating hills are common. Tourist attractions in Edo State include the Emotan Statue in Benin City, Ise Lake and River Niger Beach in Agenebode, EtsakoEast; Mike Akhigbe Square at fugar, Ambrose Alli Square, Ekpoma, River Niger Beaches at Ilushi, BFFM Building at. Wilson Nwankwo: Extending Affordable Reliable Broadband Internet to Educational Institutions in Edo State
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