Policies and Implementation Frameworks for Mobile Broadband Uptake in Developing Countries

Elizabeth MigwallaSenior Director Government Affairs-AfricaMay 2016

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Framing the Discussion

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High speed broadband is an essential enabler of sustainable development, yet while global mobile broadband penetration is approximately 47%, it is much lower in developing countries (39%) and LDC’s (12%).

Internet Access is an indispensable means to integrate into today’s digital economy, yet Internet penetration in developing countries is only 30% and 10% in LDC’s

Global mobile penetration rates continue to impress even in developing countries: 8 out of 10 people in the world have access to networks. These people need to transition from mobile voice/text users into digital broadband users.

How can we ensure that technological developments do not lead to increasing digital divide between countries depending on their developmental status; and within countries between urban and rural areas, and among different demographics and economic status?

Problem Statement

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Technological advancements

Mobile Business Model: Primarily consisting of licensed national cellular operators, in competitive structure. Successful and profitable businesses globally.

Harmonization and Standardization

Enabling Regulatory EnvironmentsIncluding obligations and incentives for rural coverage.

Access to suitable spectrum e.g. through ITU WRC’s

Backhaul enhancements

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Policy makers in developing countries have recognized that market forces and regulatory/coverage obligations alone may not be sufficient to achieve universal mobile broadband.

Some countries are looking to multistakeholder consultations to help define additional ICT policy elements aimed at extending MBB coverage and uptake to unserved/underserved communities, in a sustainable way, and consequently enable internet access to new users.

Global and regional forums are valuable for brainstorming enabling policies and implementation options to connect voice-only users and unserved populations MBB.

Policy areas to be re-examined include: Market Structure, Spectrum Policies, Device Access, Digital literacy, Local content, etc.

Replicating Mobile Success in MBB Uptake

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Technologies: “Last mile” and backhaul : Mobile broadband/3G/4G/5G, Satellite; Terrestrial others

Devices: Access and affordability

Role of Government: Policies, subsidies, tax incentives, universal service funds, etc.

Local Community participation

Role of licensed Network Operators vs. new operating models

Role of Multilateral Agencies

Sustainability models.

Initiate the DiscussionLeveraging WSIS Action Line C2

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Scope/define actual implementable project(s), e.g. selected unconnected rural location/villages in different countries:

• Determine appropriate backhaul and last mile technologies; e.g. ultra-efficient and compact solar powered base stations suitable for rural towns and villages.

• Local communities could contribute accommodation and security for the base station and other equipment

• Government subsidies/universal service funds could support access to devices and connectivity charges for the rural population/specific services(e.g. education, health , e-government etc.).

Each stakeholder could be invited to contribute their core competence in a “proof-of concept” scenario under the WSIS AL C2 conversation.

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