[kictanet] Use of TV white space by Indigo and Microsoft

[Mark Mwangi]

Thank you for your responses. At least the government is onboard. I thought
LTE was also to use the same freed up spectrum or there are enough
frequencies to accomodate both?
If better utilisation of the frequencies is the goal then this switching
off fiasco needs to be sorted out soon. I have a feeling we are loosing
more than we are gaining by stifling progress.

On Wednesday, 6 February 2013, wrote:

> Mark,
> We are working on a pilot project with the regulator's knowledge.  Once
> the technology is mature, then it can be commercialized.  It is the
> Ministry that sought for the approval from CCK after signing an MOU with
> Microsoft and Indigo to try in remote parts of this country.  The
> technology promises cheaper internet if successiful.  It is also being
> tested in the UK under similar arrangements.
>
>
> Ndemo.
>
>
>
>
> > Came across this and in light of recent happenings I am curious to know
> > the
> > regulators opinion on this and what technology these guys are actually
> > using.
> >
> >
> http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/microsoft-teams-with-the-government-of-kenya-and-indigo-telecom-to-deliver-low-cost-solar-powered-broadband-access-using-cutting-edge-tv-white-space-technology-189739611.html
> >
> > Why isn't using white space (which I assume is intentionally unallocated
> > spectrum) mainstream?
> >
> > Am I missing something?
> >
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Mark Mwangi
> >
> > markmwangi.me.ke
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-- 
Regards,

Mark Mwangi

markmwangi.me.ke
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