UCSB Convergence – Bridging the Digital Divide

A UCSB Convergence article discusses Prof. Elizabeth Belding’s research on new wireless network technologies that aim to bring the communities of rural Africa up to internet speed:

People of rural Africa understand the Internet can open doors for community building, health care, and education. To fix sluggish connections in remote areas, UCSB researchers are designing wireless network technology that uses castoff radio frequencies in a new way.