Internet Access in a Remote Village

There are a few solution currently available for this scenario:

1. Microwave (broadband wireless) Link
2. Fiber Optic Link
3. Wireless LOS (laser carrier)
4. Telco, 3G, WCDMA
5. Satellite ISP
6. Ham Radio
   

Depending on the geographical location, the solutions mentioned above are feasible. Another is for what purpose the internet access is intended for, is this for consumer or business end user.

Item 1-3 is for business customers. This is a big infrastructure project requiring big investments.

The easiest approach for a regular consumer (end user) is to have the items 4 or 5 above. Item 4 if there is an existing wireless carrier phone service. And item 5 if the location has a direct view of the horizon for the satellite access.

Item 6 requires access point/client equipmet set up.

There are several factors to consider in getting an internet access in a remote location. These are:

1. Cost (budget)
2. Geographic location
3. Availability of commercial power
4. other technical matters

Cost: First and foremost, cost is the number one deciding factor. Does the ratio of benefit to cost is justified. There are turnkey projects but is there a contractor available to facilitate this project.

Geographic Location: How really remote is the location. was it in the middle of a jungle or a barren desert. For every problem there is a solution. 

Availability of commercial power: Was the internet access teh only problem? Since this is for a remote location, the provision of electrical power supply could still be a factor.

Other technical factors: This are the matters that could arise in the implementation of the project such as zoning, political, safety, etc.