Access and Channels
This is an overview of the seven possible forms of access and the various channels that can be potentially used for service models. Behind each channel there is another page with examples of tools.
Methods of Access
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Channels
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Radio
Widest possible audience.
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Broadcasting
Community Radio
Feedback through mobile phone: SMS to radio
Examples and channel description
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Basic mobile phones (Any Handset Any Network (AHAN))
Most common mobile device in ACP countries.
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Voice
Voice to text / Text to voice
Short Message (SMS)
Examples and channel description
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Mid-range mobile phones
Mobile phones with additional features such as cameras and data transfers.
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Data Transfer through GPRS
Mobile Application (Java software)
Mobile WAP
Additional features such as camera or bluetooth
Examples and channel description
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Smart mobile phones
High end mobile phones with a wide range of features (mobile phone as a computer).
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Sensor Rich Application (All Purpose Tool)
Location based services through Global position system (GPS)
Social Network Features
Mobile Web
Video and Audio recording and sharing
Examples and channel description
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Direct sharing
Many different informal forms of content shared through different technologies.
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CD, USB or IPod (Video, Audio, Text, Image)
Mobile (Video, Audio, Text, Image)
Examples and channel description
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Indirect access
For people who do not have direct access to mobile phones, computers or the Internet.
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Infopreneur (Use of intermediary to access information)
Village phone (rent a mobile phone)
Village Area Networks (VAN)
Examples and channel description
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Rural access
Specific approaches to offer access in rural and remote areas
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Internet Cafe
Telecentre
Rural kiosk
Local networks through Wifi and WiMax
Examples and channel description
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