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Connectivity


Connectivity was NetHope’s first strategic focus in ‘wiring the global village’ in 2001, and ten years later it continues to be a hallmark initiative in helping those in the developing world. This strategic program initially deployed very small aperture terminal (VSAT) systems to improve communications between organizations and their field offices in remote parts of the world, where infrastructure is limited or absent. Today, NetHope continues to install low-cost solutions in isolated areas by leveraging fiber optic infrastructure, existing WiMAX systems and mobile networks — like 3G — to improve overall capacity and reduce costs for operations in isolated areas.

When it comes to delivering connectivity to underserved areas of the developing world, it is all about establishing enterprise-class networks and high-quality “last mile” connectivity. NetHope knows the importance of sustainability and identifying connectivity needs in the field; that is why NetHope partners with various supporters — Global VSAT Forum, iDirect, Eutelsat — to offer professional VSAT training courses to member organizations.

Through improved systems and trained field staff, NetHope aims to improve public-private collaboration as well as provide the groundwork to support innovative ICT solutions in the field.
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