Low -Cost Internet Kiosks for Developing Countries
Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X8Y989Jro8
Description: Low-Cost Internet access and employment. These kiosks provide valuable services to communities while providing profitable employment options to the entrepreneurs who open them. A Google Tech video presentation
Why: Users can download vital records, land records, consulting on medical and agricultural problems, crop and personal insurance, communications and banking. Low cost, reliable, user mobility, uses existing Internet services, supports both kiosk and laptop/PDA users. Downloads using Mechanical Backhaul, details outlined in the youtube url below.
Implementation Effort: Moderate
Audience: Individuals, Communities, Industry