[kictanet] FW: Commission reviews broadcasting frequencies fees.doc

[Kivuva]

Thank you Mr. Wambua. This looks well thought out.

A quick question, how will this help new entrants into the congested
market? Are we creating more barriers, or is the field more even?

Have a nice one

On 19/06/2013, Wambua, Christopher <Wambua at cck.go.ke> wrote:
> Listers,
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> 19th June April 2013
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> CCK reviews prices for broadcasting frequencies
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> Broadcasters with more than one frequency per broadcast spot or site will
> from next month pay higher fees for the spectrum.
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> The Commission today revised the broadcasting frequency fees in an attempt
> to address the existing disparities in the distribution and use of
> broadcasting spectrum in the country.
>
> The new charging methodology shall ensure fair distribution of broadcasting
> frequencies, and promote competition in the sub-sector.  In addition, the
> methodology will enhance plurality and diversity of views and opinions as
> envisaged in the ICT Sector Policy Guidelines and the Kenya Information and
> Communications Act, CAP 411A.
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> The new charges will be based on the following formula:
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> New frequency fee payable per site = (2n-1) x current fee.   Using this
> formula, the fee payable per site is as follows:
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> No. of Frequencies
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> Zone A (High Congestion Zone)
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> Zone B (Low Congestion Zone)
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> Broadcaster with 1 frequency in one site
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> FM: KShs. 130,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 360,000/= p.a.
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> FM: KShs. 65,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 180,000/= p.a.
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> Broadcaster with 2 frequencies in one site
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> FM: KShs. 390,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 1,080,000/= p.a.
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> FM: KShs. 195,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 540,000/= p.a.
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>
> Broadcaster with 3 frequencies in one site
>
>
> FM: KShs. 910,000/= p.a.
>
> TV: KShs. 2,520,000/= p.a.
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> FM: KShs. 455,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 1,260,000/= p.a.
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> Broadcaster with 4 frequencies in one site
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> FM: KShs. 1,950,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 5,400,000/= p.a.
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> FM: KShs. 975,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 2,700,000/= p.a.
>
>
> Broadcaster with 5 frequencies in one site
>
>
> FM: KShs. 4,030,000/= p.a.
>
> TV: KShs. 11,160,000/= p.a.
>
>
> FM: KShs. 2,015,000/= p.a.
>
> TV: KShs. 5,580,000/= p.a.
>
>
> Broadcaster with 6 frequencies in one site
>
>
> FM: KShs. 8,190,000/= p.a.
>
> TV: KShs. 22,680,000/= p.a.
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>
> FM: KShs. 4,095,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 11,340,000/= p.a.
>
>
> Broadcaster with 7 frequencies in one site
>
>
> FM: KShs. 16,510,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 45,720,000/= p.a.
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>
> FM: KShs. 8,255,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 22,860,000/= p.a.
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>
> Broadcaster with 8 frequencies in one site
>
>
> FM: KShs. 33,150,000/= p.a.
>
> TV: KShs. 91,800,000/= p.a.
>
>
> FM: KShs. 16,575,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 45,900,000/= p.a.
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>
> Broadcaster with 9 frequencies in one site
>
>
> FM: KShs.66,430,000 p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 183,960,000 p.a
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> FM: KShs.33,215 ,000/= p.a
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> TV: KShs. 91,930,000/= p.a.
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> Broadcaster with 10 frequencies in one site
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>
> FM: KShs.132,990,000 p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 368, 280,000 p.a.
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> FM: KShs.66,495 ,000/= p.a.
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> TV: KShs. 184, 140,000/= p.a.
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> The new charges are effective from 1st July 2013.  A description of the
> frequency charging Zones A and B is provided on our website at
> http://www.cck.go.ke/licensing/spectrum/fees.html
>
> Frequencies are national resources that should be distributed fairly and
> equitably.
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> Francis W. Wangusi
> DIRECTOR GENERAL
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