Tucson, AZ is partnering with Geoverse to deploy 5G/LTE networks for virtual learning
Tucson, AZ deploys 5G/LTE networks for virtual learning
The city of Tucson is partnering with Geoverse, a private cellular network company, to establish and manage its Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS). The CBRS was launched as part of the city's community Wireless Program which uses CARES Act funding to provide internet service to 100,000 students across five school districts. The partnership focused on deploying 5G/LTE networks as cost-effective alternatives to Wi-Fi expansions for virtual learning in order to close the digital divide.
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Geoverse Deploys 5G/LTE in Lieu of Wi-Fi for Virtual Learning
The private cellular network company has partnered with cities such as Tucson, Ariz., to establish and manage new 5G/LTE networks to close the digital divide and give schools control over their users.
Geoverse Deploys 5G/LTE in Lieu of Wi-Fi for Virtual Learning - NewsBreak
While several cities in the U.S. have looked to Wi-Fi expansion projects to provide K-12 students with Internet access for virtual learning in recent months, some local governments and school districts have instead turned to 5G/LTE cellular networks as cost-effective alternatives for closing the digital divide. One of their partners...
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