TVWS technology is seen as one of the more promising option to provide connectivity to non-connected . Since a decade expert are discussing about the TVWS potential and how it can be leverage to close digital gap in rural areas.
Now that more and more African countries are switching from Analog TV to Digital TV making VHF and UHF unused and technically available for sustainable TVWS solution is it not now the time to raise voice as activists to push regulators in the rigth direction for communities and not toward exclusively private sector?
it’s good news that Nigeria regulator is moving forward in that good direction. What about other countries in West Africa like Côte d’Ivoire where Analog TV switch over to Digital is effectively ongoing since 1 year, Niger, Ghana , Mali , Guinea…Etc
How to raise more vocal initiatives to ensure regulators will not forget again to ensure Required radio resource will be allocated and appropriates policy framework will be in place for best use of this opportunity for more connectivity inclusion and in the best interest of all including unconnected .