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27.11.2009

Modern communication in structurally weak areas: Fraunhofer FOKUS starts Centre for the Internet Connection of Developing Countries.

Berlin, 26th November 2009 - Medical services, education or participation in the economy and politics are often limited for around five billion people living in developing and structurally weak areas. One obstacle standing in their way is the lack of access to the Internet and regional communication infrastructure. In order to connect these regions to the Internet, in January 2010, the Fraunhofer FOKUS will breathe life into the FOKUS NET4DC. This international centre for information and communication technologies in developing countries will, together with partners from target regions, develop and make available tailor-made IT infrastructures and communication networks.

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