Objective
Develop technical proposals for improving connectivity in rural Chile by connecting the expertise of IRO researchers, international collaborators, and regional stakeholders.
Approach
The initiative addresses connectivity gaps that limit access to digital services outside major urban centers. It brings together optical networking researchers and stakeholders concerned with the deployment and operation of telecommunications infrastructure.
The proposed activities include meetings and an international workshop in Valparaíso, involving researchers from Spain and Germany, civil society representatives, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
Contribution
The planned output is a technical report presenting possible models for rural connectivity. The initiative aims to connect network engineering expertise with local needs and support discussion of practical infrastructure solutions.