Private Networks in Education: Cost-Effective, Long-Term Solution to Bridge the Digital Divide
Prakash Sangam, Sept 04th, 2023
In today’s hyper-connected world, online learning is an integral part of the curriculum, whether augmenting in-person classes or fully remote education. However, the Digital Divide experienced by K-12 students is a significant hurdle in getting a well-rounded, holistic education. While utilizing public cellular networks can often be a quick fix, Private Networks are proving to be a cost-effective, long-term solution for this challenge.
Small cells deployed on school buildings combined with mobile hotspots and fixed Wireless Access terminals make it possible to provide coverage to homes around schools, and Wi-Fi enables in-home connectivity for students. Kajeet, a leader in education technology, has successfully deployed such networks in more than 40 US school districts.
In this paper you will learn:
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School Private Networks could be up to seven times lower TCO than other options
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5G and Wi-Fi 6, e and Wi-Fi 7 enable new features such as AR/VR/MR/XR that are proven to improve learning
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Guidelines for school districts for evaluating and deploying Private Networks