Bottom-Up Connectivity Strategies:

The text addresses the creation and operation of community-led small-scale telecommunication networks in the Global South. These networks aim to overcome the limitations of traditional telecommunication infrastructure approaches, which fail to be affordable for the poorest populations. The study, conducted by Nicola J. Bidwell and Michael Jensen, examines various technical and operational models of community networks, identifying the local and global benefits these networks offer, as well as the challenges they face. Additionally, it provides recommendations for policies and regulations that could facilitate the development and sustainability of these community networks.