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title: Last Mile Connectivity - Special Report - Developing Telecoms
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Last Mile Connectivity is a vital challenge for telecom operators in emerging markets in densely populated urban areas as much as in rural and remote locations.

Governments and regulators are ramping up the pressure to extend network reach and capacity. To respond effectively, telecom operators must overcome a range of last mile technical challenges while also making strong, affordable business cases.

Developing Telecoms' special report on Last Mile Connectivity addresses these issues with input from mobile operators, leading analysts and vendors. In a selection of articles and case studies the report examines the strategic opportunities, technical solutions and business case challenges.

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