Telecom infrastructure sharing

About: Telecom infrastructure sharing is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 442 publications have been published within this topic receiving 2727 citations.

The Sachet Telecom Architecture for Off Grid Locations: An Indian Case Study

Abstract: In the light of past attempts to provide universal access to telephony and data connectivity, this paper outlines a new telecom architecture tailored to the needs of rural areas, the Sachet Telecom technology. It presents an economic model for an Indian state, Rajasthan, showing the Sachet Telecom architecture, besides empowering local entrepreneurs, scores over the conventional approach in commercial and environmental terms. The approach has the potential to be replicated for rural voice and data connectivity in energy starved regions across the world and can act as a bridge to prepare the population for the coming of fibre networks.

E-procurement of telecom services for the public sector

Abstract: E-procurement has hitherto mostly been used as a tool to make the procurement process more efficient. However, it could also be used in more explorative ways than just for digitalisation of the existing procurement process. E-procurement has a big potential when used in more innovative ways. This paper explores the conditions and possibilities in order to apply the tool of e-procurement of telecom services for the public sector. Almost every economic activity and many a social contact include the use of telecommunications. The public sector is especially depending on well functioning telecom, as telecom is a base for many services provided by the authorities. To use electronic tools for procurement of telecom could be of great help. To do so, it is of great value to have a structured, modular and scalable model with standardised interfaces and defined functions on individual and organisational levels.

Internet governance capacity building in post-authoritarian contexts. Telecom reform and human rights in Myanmar

Abstract: Myanmar is undergoing profound socio-political transitions, including rapid developments of its telecommunication infrastructures and related policy frameworks that involves both infrastructural and governance challenges. By focusing on the various stages of the connectivity building plan over the first 3 years since its launch in 2012, this paper explores how Myanmar is developing its internet policy capacity building, in the framework of the broader transnational internet governance debate. In particular, this paper addresses whether and how the new national telecom infrastructure and the related governance framework has been designed and implemented in respect of digital rights, notably freedom of expression and right of privacy. By process tracing the initiatives shaping the on-going connectivity building plan, the paper discusses the role of actors involved in this process, including civil society organizations, private companies, and foreign governments; whether we are witnessing any bottom up forms of internet governance practices; opportunities and eventual threats for citizens related to the implementation this connectivity plan; and finally, it tests and proposes a novel empirically driven theoretical framework aiming at expanding our understanding on the diffusion of global internet governance norms in developing connectivity in post-authoritarian contexts.

Trends in Telecom Power Supplies

Abstract: The continuing pressures on size, increased features, standardization, and cost are driving telecom power supplies in several directions at once. This paper will describe some of these projected developments and the way that they will affect the power supply designs and configurations used in telecommunications products. The paper also will present an overview of trends in related areas and correlate their effects on telecom power supplies. Some related areas are telecom IC evolution to lower working voltages and higher thermal densities; OEM power supply manufacturing trends; and the "global village" approach to telecom standards.

Enhanced backscatter fibers for sensing in telecom networks

Abstract: We discuss the application of enhanced backscattering fiber in telecom networks. Such fibers can greatly increase the potential of telecom networks to be used as sensors of network health and its surrounding environment. © 2021 Optica