<div dir="ltr"><div>Triple DITTO on that <a class="gmail_plusreply" id="plusReplyChip-3" href="mailto:otieno.barrack@gmail.com" tabindex="-1">@Barrack Otieno</a> </div><div><br></div><div>I think what we are witnessing from the side of Major Telcos resistance to this is their feel that their bottom line would be affected. As <a class="gmail_plusreply" id="plusReplyChip-4" href="mailto:otieno.barrack@gmail.com" tabindex="-1">@Barrack Otieno</a> put it with Solomonic wisdom and precision; we need to unclip the <b>commercial lens</b> and clip on the <b>social benefits</b> one! The CNs coming to be would depend on Telcos for their backhaul... additional revenue for them and extended coverage for Wanjiku! It is a win win situation!<br><br><br><br></div><br><img width="0" height="0" class="mailtrack-img" alt="" style="display:flex" src="https://mailtrack.io/trace/mail/1d7b241a1c3c853dd1cffdfb5450ec34eafe7e4f.png?u=4792897"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, May 28, 2021 at 11:56 AM Barrack Otieno via kictanet <<a href="mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke">kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Hi Adam,</div><div><br></div><div>I beg to respectfully differ with you on the purpose of the framework. This effort by the Communications Authority has broken the glass ceiling on Spectrum licensing. Through this many more people will get to understand the value of spectrum which will in return encourage better usage and deployment which will be beneficial to the entire ICT ecosystem in the country. It is a fact that ICTs have widened the divide between the haves and have nots and community networks are one of the ways aimed at shortening this divide. Community Networks will definitely spur innovation at local community level. This may include ideas that will eventually lead to manufacture or assembly of local network equipment as we saw with the spread of TV where aerials would be manufactured locally which enabled many households to own television sets. By the way, I am sure majority of the senior listers here must have encountered their first TV sets when they were 10 years old, which is a testament of the havoc the digital divide can cause. Let us not view community networks purely from commercial lenses.</div><div><br></div><div>Best Regards<br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 5:44 PM Adam Lane via kictanet <<a href="mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke" target="_blank">kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">Hi Mwendwa<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">The framework is a positive step. Though Kenya has some of the best connectivity on the content, the CA has estimated that around 4% of the population
do not have broadband network coverage and the business models of providing it in those areas are difficult (expensive to provide, few users, users have low incomes etc). Whether Community Networks are able to provide networks in those circumstances and at
scale may be unclear but they should certainly be given a chance.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">I also want to commend the report for noting the critical issue of demand-side aspects of broadband usage (awareness, skills, access to devices,
relevant local content etc). Addressing those issues are beyond the scope of the regulatory framework which is for licensing, but certainly it is good to note that Community Networks might be more willing to invest in those areas, and thus benefit from having
more users.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">Since the stated purpose of the framework is to provide network coverage where it does not exist, my suggestion would be that Community Networks
should certainly be given a chance in those un-served areas, and in those areas (88 sub-locations with 0 coverage, 239 sub-locations with <50% coverage for example) the CA needs to provide some efforts to reduce the costs of providing networks, including lower
licensing fees, and lower spectrum costs. This should be for any operator, whether a community network, ISP or MNO. Since currently it is difficult for community networks to register, then certainly it is a good idea to make it easier for them to register
and try to build a viable network.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">However it is strange that the suggested size is of “sub-county” rather than sub-location or ward; and strange that there is no limitation on location
such as “no existing network coverage”. I would recommend a limitation on the size to be much smaller than sub-county, and more importantly, I would recommend a limitation on the community network to operate in areas that are un-served by other network providers
(these areas are now well known following the Access Gaps Study this year).<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">The way the current framework is written would allow community networks to operate in sub-counties of Nairobi or any other cities/towns, and be in
direct competition to MNOs and ISPs, which I don’t believe is the purpose of the framework.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">Should the purpose of the framework be to address affordability issues of broadband (i.e. if affordability is one barrier of broadband usage along
with devices access, skills, awareness, content, power etc), then I believe a different regulatory strategy could be developed to address this. This framework for community networks should be limited to areas that are un-served only.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">Regards<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif" lang="EN-US"> kictanet [mailto:<a href="mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Badam.lane" target="_blank">kictanet-bounces+adam.lane</a>=<a href="mailto:huawei.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke" target="_blank">huawei.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:28 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Adam Lane <<a href="mailto:adam.lane@huawei.com" target="_blank">adam.lane@huawei.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Mwendwa Kivuva <<a href="mailto:Kivuva@transworldafrica.com" target="_blank">Kivuva@transworldafrica.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [kictanet] Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya online discussion<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear Listers,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">As we had indicated, today we will have a discussion on the Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks for Kenya that was issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya, available for
<a href="https://ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Licensing-and-Shared-Spectrum-Framework-for-Community-Networks-May-2021.docx.pdf" target="_blank">
direct download here</a>. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Today, we will discuss the licensing aspect of the community networks. and tomorrow about the shared spectrum framework.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The Community Network Licensing framework proposes;<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">1. Community Network Service Provider (CNSP) License to be created within the Unified Licensing Framework.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">2. The community network should be fully controlled by a non-profit entity and carried on for non-profitable purposes, encouraging members of the community to participate in the governance, design, and operationalisation.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">3. Two letters of support from Community Leaders as part of the application process for CNSP to ensure community ownership<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">3. Geographical coverage of a CNSP will be a sub-county boundary<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">4. License period of 10years with License Application fee Ksh1000, Initial Operating License Fee Ksh 5000, and Annual Operating Fee Ksh5000.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">6. Spectrum Fee: Fee waiver for non-protected access to lightly-licensed and license-exempt frequency bands by wireless access systems<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">7. CNSPs would be exempt from USF contributions, while the USF implementation framework may include a community ICT development and/or capacity building component. The authority shall further examine ways to ensure that
community networks receive consideration under the future framework for the Universal Service Fund<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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- What are your comments on the proposed licensing framework?<br>
- What gaps have you identified in the proposed licensing framework? <br>
- How would you recommend addressing the identified gaps?<br>
- What recommendations do you have for CA to improve entry into the telecommunications market in Kenya?<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Looking forward to an engaging discussion.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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