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

[Henry Maina]

This is great work and thinking. But we need a clear frequency management plan. Such a plan will make current groups holding on some frequencies to understand how they are selfish and blocking sustainable development of all regions of the country. 

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From: kictanet [kictanet-bounces+henry=article19.org at lists.kictanet.or.ke] on behalf of Mark Mwangi [mwangy at gmail.com]
Sent: 06 February 2013 10:24 AM
To: Henry Maina
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Use of TV white space by Indigo and Microsoft

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?
>
>
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>
> Mark Mwangi
>
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