Many residents of Native American reservations and other rural areas in the U.S. can’t get online. Some companies think 5G technology could be a solution.
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Nokia and NewCore Wireless recently began offering 5G wireless networking and 4.9G/LTE service to underserved communities. The move is part of a growing effort to bring broadband to places where laying fiber optic cables would be prohibitively expensive.
“The reality is that broadband access and wireless services are essential for productive living,” said Ed Cholerton, senior vice president at Nokia, in an email interview.
“Whether it's work, school, healthcare, public safety, or general communications, modern communications technology is as essential to our lives as electricity, water supply, and other vital utilities.”
