African Countries and telecommunications stakeholders have today launched the first set of
ATU spectrum recommendations that focus on transforming Africa into a knowledge economy
through the development of technologies that boost connectivity and innovation.
The
spectrum recommendations are as a result of a Memorandum of Understanding signed
between Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and ATU to help fast-track the roll out of technology across
the continent.
spectrum recommendations are as a result of a Memorandum of Understanding signed
between Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and ATU to help fast-track the roll out of technology across
the continent.
In Africa today, a limited amount of Spectrum is allocated to the mobile industry as well as
other sectors of communication to facilitate the transmission of wireless signals.
The
launched spectrum recommendations outline the importance of awarding the radio spectrum
in countries across Africa in a timely, predictable and cost-effective fashion so as to support
affordable, high-quality delivery of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
services and spur smart technology initiatives.
launched spectrum recommendations outline the importance of awarding the radio spectrum
in countries across Africa in a timely, predictable and cost-effective fashion so as to support
affordable, high-quality delivery of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
services and spur smart technology initiatives.
The recommendations also establish the idea
that licensing should be technology-neutral and allow for service innovations.
The new spectrum recommendations further encourage African countries to enable spectrum
sharing by giving licensees the right to share their spectrum voluntarily through various means
such as trading and national roaming agreements. Additionally, African countries through the
recommendations, are urged to adopt a licensing approach aimed at promoting the right mix
of low, mid and high radio band spectrum to ensure that all communications service providers
(CSPs) have access to spectrum amounts and type that allows for the development of a
variety of use cases and caters to enterprise and customer demands.
sharing by giving licensees the right to share their spectrum voluntarily through various means
such as trading and national roaming agreements. Additionally, African countries through the
recommendations, are urged to adopt a licensing approach aimed at promoting the right mix
of low, mid and high radio band spectrum to ensure that all communications service providers
(CSPs) have access to spectrum amounts and type that allows for the development of a
variety of use cases and caters to enterprise and customer demands.
Speaking during the launch Ceremony, the ATU Secretary General Mr. John OMO reiterated
the importance of the recommendations saying, “The launch of these recommendations is a
joint effort aimed at expediting the rollout of ICT driven technologies for the development of
digital economies in Africa.”
the importance of the recommendations saying, “The launch of these recommendations is a
joint effort aimed at expediting the rollout of ICT driven technologies for the development of
digital economies in Africa.”
Mr. John OMO’s sentiments were also shared by the Minister of
Posts and Telecommunications of Cameroon, Mrs. LIBOM LI LIKENG born MENDOMO
AWOUMVELE Minette who officiated the launch event where she affirmed that the new
measures compliment African countries’ continued growth in mobile broadband.
Posts and Telecommunications of Cameroon, Mrs. LIBOM LI LIKENG born MENDOMO
AWOUMVELE Minette who officiated the launch event where she affirmed that the new
measures compliment African countries’ continued growth in mobile broadband.
