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State of the Art SatCom Technology
RURAL WINGS uses Satellite Technology:
> Fast and Easy installation even in remote sites.
> Low capital cost, satellite broadband can undoubtedly provide an immediate solution to all users identified.
> Wide coverage and high data rates enabling broadband services.
> In many cases, satellite is the only solution for broadband communications in extremely remote areas.
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Why RURAL WINGS uses DVB-RCS Satellite Systems?
 > They allow a two-way exchange of data with a simple approach and small, low cost user terminals.
> They provide an air interface allowing a large number of small terminals to send return signals to the hub and at the same time receive IP data from that hub on the forward link, while avoiding a return connection via terrestrial means.
> The return channel speed typically goes up to 4 Mbps and the satellite resource on this return link is shared among the terminals transmitting small packets.
> The access is packet-based and on-demand, thus the link is permanently open, (“always-on” IP connection), with efficient use of satellite resources.
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RURAL WINGS supports the increased needs of a rural community with WiFi Technology:
> A wireless network is additionally implemented in selected pilot sites in order to support more local users. For RURAL WINGS, WiFi is proposed as the appropriate solution.
 > WiFi (IEEE 802.11 family) is a wireless broadband radio telecommunication technology that supports services similar to those offered by wired LANs and can be used to build either stationary or mobile computer networks.
> WiFi systems can bring fast Internet and the RURAL WINGS e-learning services to an entire area or to vicinal areas up to few kilometres from the satellite terminal installed in a RURAL WINGS pilot site.
> WiFi architecture is used especially in rural communities where the terrain obstructs the line-of-sight between the settlements.
> RURAL WINGS exploits the benefits of WiFi technology: high speed data rates and easy and fast to install access points.
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RURAL WINGS makes excellent combined use of modern technology:
> Satellite DVB-RCS terminals bring on site the broadband communication infrastructure, while the WiFi technology provides easily the broadband satellite connection to different RURAL WINGS users (@School, @Work, @Home).
> The model encourages community/public/private partnership that builds community commitment which can spill over in local development.
> It is able to support all identified users in terms of applications and services provided.
> It enables bandwidth reallocation: Bandwidth from schools and public sector can be for example distributed out to the community outside of working/school hours.
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