Project Details
Description
Bridging the rural digital divide
In recent decades, cultural and practical shifts to the use of computers and similar devices has made access to the internet a necessity for households and businesses. The internet is a significant source of information and can empower individuals and communities, improving their development and quality of life. Researchers have found, though, that there is a wide gap in broadband internet speed between urban and rural areas. This is due to the low economic benefits to telecom operators. The EU-funded SMArT project aims to bridge this gap. It will introduce a shift in design and develop innovative transceiver technologies for 5G and energy-efficient 10Gb/s home outdoor modems.
In recent decades, cultural and practical shifts to the use of computers and similar devices has made access to the internet a necessity for households and businesses. The internet is a significant source of information and can empower individuals and communities, improving their development and quality of life. Researchers have found, though, that there is a wide gap in broadband internet speed between urban and rural areas. This is due to the low economic benefits to telecom operators. The EU-funded SMArT project aims to bridge this gap. It will introduce a shift in design and develop innovative transceiver technologies for 5G and energy-efficient 10Gb/s home outdoor modems.
The project leading to this application has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 860921.
| Short title | SMArT |
|---|---|
| Acronym | SMArT |
| Status | Active |
| Effective start/end date | 01/08/2020 → 31/07/2024 |
Funding
- European Commission
