Canary Islands rolls out broadband network in remote regions
Canary Islands rolls out broadband network in remote regions
The Canary Islands government has announced it is installing broadband internet connection to remote areas around the collection of seven islands.
The government currently uses a leased line network solution for its internet connection, but the new service would provide broadband connections of at least 3 Mbps.The 3Mbps minimum speed was necessary due to the government’s need for a private network for its own use.
The Islands have chosen to work with Alvarion Ltd for the contract and have also taken on several engineering service providers who can help install the network in the demanding terrain.
The contract will see broadband of at least 6 Mbps installed across the islands, and to 300 educational institutions, some of which are in remote regions. The intention is to reduce the digital divide between more connected areas and remote regions, while also making the most of new 4G technology.
The Canary Island’s Government’s Chief Technology Officer, Roberto Moreno, explained that the new contract, “allows us to connect our remote public schools to the Internet over a wireless network.”
"With the introduction of wireless broadband connectivity we can now provide our own wireless infrastructure that significantly saves on the monthly rental invoice and provides a high speed data connection to all city centres."
He also explained that up until now, the islands had found it difficult to connect its remote regions to the internet, but that this is now changing: “We have experienced a data deficit due to the telecommunications companies having a lack of adequate infrastructure to bring a quality network to these rural areas.”
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