Addressing Network Connectivity Issues in Rural Areas

Different B5G and 6G technologies are expected to offer a solution to some of the existing problems with the network connectivity in rural regions. This chapter examines the proactive implications of B5G and 6G in mitigating such challenges with emphasis on their capability in providing rapid, reliable, and ubiquitous internet access in rural areas. We pay special attention to new technologies supporting such next-generation networks as more advanced antenna systems, artificial intelligence, and various spectrum-sharing strategies. Using best cases, examples, and pilot cases, we present and discuss successful pro-active strategies and use cases for B5G and 6G in rural areas. Moreover, the chapter analyses and considers the further consequences of extended connection such as the changes in the healthcare sector, education sphere and the economic advancement. We also evaluate the challenges that hinder implementation including infrastructural drawbacks, regulatory factors, and funding matters; we provide possible methods of addressing the challenge.

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