Based on the performed analysis, it is shown that the problem has inner and outer dependences and feedback among the elements, which excludes the hierarchy form (AHP) and requires a network form to model the selection process The paper illustrates the use of the ANP method, but no real life conclusions should be drawn from it, as each telecommunication infrastructure provider will have its own set of criteria. The attempt here is to present a generic model based on factors and alternatives identified from the published literature, best practices and telecommunications experts that could then be adapted or extended to support a particular context or a situation of a developing country. Planners may therefore augment this model with their own company-specific factors that might change the priorities.
The obtained results reflect the preferences of experts who
made the judgments, therefore, they cannot be considered
as an objective assessment of the relative suitability of the
four technologies as backbone infrastructure in rural areas.
Final alternatives scores should, therefore, be thought of as
an input to the decision-making process rather than its end.
This process would be refined with experience, optimising
the accuracy and time taken to reach proper decisions re-
garding the choice of telecommunication infrastructure in
rural surroundings.