Broadband Framework
The one thing all these logo’s have in common is the support for a broadband framework. What is a broadband framework and why do we need it? If these are the questions running through your mind let me take a moment to enlighten you.
Currently broadband in South Africa has no framework to guide its development or measure milestones. In September 2008 the High court ruled in favor of Altech Autopage which paved the way for value-added network service (VANS) licensees to roll out their own telecoms networks. You may be asking yourself what does this have to do with broadband in SA? Well what it means is that anyone can build and operate a high-speed broadband network.
South africa being on the brink of major broadband boom, a framework (a structure for supporting or enclosing something else, especially a skeletal support used as the basis for something being constructed) would help facilitate the process in providing affordable Internet across the country.
I am not saying that the framework should regulate broadband infrastructure and services; thats ICASA job. I am saying that if government took the time to implement a framework it would aid in the setting of goals, milestones and deliverables.
Take the time to visit www.broadband4africa.org.za; read the framework and understand its objectives. Then do what is right and sign it, lets make the difference. I have done my part, now do yours.
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