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| | Institute for Connectivity in the Americas :: Connecting People. Connecting Ideas. Connecting the Americas. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) |
 | | In the LAC region, there is no identified regional, low-cost connectivity solution to provide affordable internet access to rural health clinics, schools, telecentres, and small municipalities. |
 | | By aggregating the demand in the region, economies of scale can be achieved, thus providing better rates for connectivity, and a sustainable model to be deployed throughout the region. |
 | | A regional satellite study, a feasibility study, and a rural health needs assessment for e-Link Americas were conducted, and a business plan was drafted. |
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