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Innovative technologies are often required due to the lack of existing
infrastructure such as electrical power and telephone lines. This
requires customized solutions according to prevailing conditions
and technology alternatives. Many communities do not have telephones
but enjoy good cell phone coverage resulting in the development
of an e-mail system utilizing GSM technology. The leadership and
community members now enjoy their own e-mail addresses and web site
www.lubisi.cda.co.za.
The innovative communications solution will consist of satellite
broadcasting for Internet downloads and distribution into the villages
utilising wireless technology. The whole project will be powered
via renewable energy such as wind turbine and solar power.
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