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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

Community network as a solution to unequal internet access to education

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Eko Handoyo, Yosua Alvin Adi Soetrisno *, Farhan Hanif Rahmansyah and Rifqi Naufal

Department of Electrical Engineering, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.
 
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(02), 2164-2172
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3550
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3550
 
Received on 06 October 2024; revised on 18 November 2024; accepted on 20 November 2024
 
The digital divide in internet access has posed a significant challenge to advancing education worldwide, particularly in 3T regions—remote, frontier, and underdeveloped areas—where internet connectivity is often limited or entirely unavailable. This paper examines the negative impact of unequal internet access on the education sector. To address this challenge, the concept of community networks has emerged as a promising solution. These networks actively involve local communities in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure. By doing so, community networks not only provide more equitable and affordable internet access but also promote digital inclusion by empowering communities to manage their resources. Additionally, this paper highlights successful examples of community network initiatives from around the world, including projects in developing nations and remote areas within developed countries. These case studies underscore the potential of community networks as a viable solution to bridge the internet access gap in education. By evaluating the benefits, challenges, and opportunities associated with these networks, this paper offers valuable insights into their effectiveness in enhancing educational access and quality. It also strengthens the argument for the importance of inclusive and equitable education globally in this digital era.
 
Digital Divide; Community Networks; Internet Access; Inclusive Education; Digital Inclusion
 
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Eko Handoyo, Yosua Alvin Adi Soetrisno, Farhan Hanif Rahmansyah and Rifqi Naufal. Community network as a solution to unequal internet access to education. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(2), 2164-2172. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3550

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