The Role of Ad‐hoc Technology in the Broadband Wireless Networks of the Future

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction The Need for Flexible Wireless Broadband Solutions Current and Emerging Models of Peer‐to‐Peer Broadband Connectivity Enabling the Next Generation of Ad‐hoc Connectivity Types of Ad‐hoc Network Integrated Ad‐hoc and Wide Area Networks Enabling Technologies New Business and Usage Models Benefits of Ad‐hoc Technology Wireless Carriers and Internet Providers A Decentralised Future and Boundless Opportunities Reference Biographies