Including consumers in policy-making
Through participatory policy-making procedures, consumers have been influential in helping to develop the availability, accessibility, and affordability of ICTs in Botswana.
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Simplifying network licensing
The decision to introduce a converged licensing framework paved the way for a more competitive telecommunications market and lower prices in Tanzania.
Encouraging shared infrastructure
The regulator has continuously passed regulations to encourage passive infrastructure sharing as a means to expand mobile connectivity.
Licensing for community networks
Argentina helps to bridge the country’s digital divide by establishing licenses for community networks in rural, remote and other vulnerable areas.
Fostering market competition for affordability
Cambodia, one of the poorest countries to reach the 1 for 2 standard, has seen mobile broadband affordability nearly double from 2015 through robust market competition and a welcoming regulatory environment.
Engaging consumers in market regulations
The South African regulator delivers on pro-consumer regulations as it engages with popular campaigns in the telecommunications sector.
Sharing infrastructure to expand rural coverage
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Expanding international connectivity
Launching the first mobile network in sub-Saharan Africa in 1992 and one of the first African countries to have full internet connectivity beginning in 1993, Ghana has long been a telecommunications leader. In 1994, the government launched the Accelerated Development…
Encouraging public participation in telecoms regulation
In India, participatory processes are an integral component for the regulator to develop the telecommunications sector and ensure that actions respond to the needs of all citizens. The Indian telecommunications market is one of the oldest in the world and…
Planning spectrum for all communities
After identifying unassigned spectrum in the 850MHz band, Mexico seized an opportunity to democratize a public good and increase the number of citizens with internet access.After identifying unassigned spectrum in the 850MHz band, Mexico seized an opportunity to democratize a public good and increase the number of citizens with internet access.
Creating a positive regulatory environment
By creating an enabling regulatory environment and an empowered regulator that relies on evidence to make its decisions, Namibia has put broadband within reach of nearly three quarters of its population.