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

[Baiju Shah]

Dr Ndemo,

+1 

This will aid the Rural Internet requirements. How can we get involved in the POC as we can add value from our partnership and technology from Visual Unity, who recently recognised with a Red Herring Global 100 for their Mobile innovation.

Best Regards,
Baiju Shah
Managing Partner
Visual Unity Africa
Tel. 0787332247

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On 6 Feb 2013, at 09:20, bitange at jambo.co.ke 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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