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R 6BN SITA PROJECT TO BULK UP GOVT’S LACKLUSTRE BROADBAND PUSH
Gungubele yesterday delivered the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ (DCDT’s) 2023/2024 budget vote against the backdrop of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which is observed annually on 17 May.
DRIVE TO BRIDGE DIGITAL DIVIDE GETS BOOST
KwaZulu-Natal’s efforts to bridge the digital divide received a major boost following the launch of a Television White Space (TVWS) network operator project at KwaXolo, on the South Coast recently.
KZN’S FREE COMMUNITY WI-FI HOTSPOT ROLLOUT: MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS AHEAD
“In collaboration with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies(DCDT) and its State-Owned Enterprises, in 2023/24 and 2024/25 the province will roll out 7253 community Wi-Fi hotspots, and more than one million households will have access to broadband connectivity across the KwaZulu-Natal”, said Dube-Ncube during her presentation.
TV WHITE SPACE CONNECTIVITY GAINS GROUND IN SOUTH AFRICA
Some KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) communities have become the latest to gain affordable and reliable broadband access by means of television white space(TVWS) technology. The traditional area of KwaXolo and township of Gamalakhe, which are located in Ray Nkonyeni Municipality in the KZN province, have deployed Internet services using TVWS technology.
CHEAP INTERNET FOR KZN RURAL COMMUNITIES AND SMMEs
The project was funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the Government Of Japan and implemented by the council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), with the aim of providing low-cost internet connections to the neediest communities around the country.
LOW-COST INTERNET CONNECTION FOR SOUTH COAST’S RAY NKONYENI RESIDENTS
TVWS technology uses the gaps, known as “ white spaces”, between terrestrial television broadcasts to deliver affordable broadband networks. AdNotes is the company that championed the use of the network as a viable alternative for the people of KwaXolo to provide the cheapest Internet connection at R5 unlimited data per day.
SME’S URGED TO GO SOLAR TO MINIMIZE POWER PRICING AND SUPPLY THREATS
The electricity sector has been in the spotlight recently with the impact of a 15.62% increase in electricity tariffs and frequent power interruptions. Large companies in most cases have already responded by converting to solar energy, but SMEs that are still pondering the viability of investing in solar, should act sooner rather than later, he added.
OLD MUTUAL FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH ADNOTES
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in partnership with the Old Mutual Foundation, the UNDP and the Office of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Premier launched the AdNotes Rural Television White Space Network in KwaXolo, Ray Nkonyeni Municipality in Ugu District, KZN.
KZN ZONES IN ON CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
In line with its ambition to be the digital hub of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is focused on bringing broadband connectivity closer to communities.
This is according to Sibusiso Ngubane, deputy director-general in the office of the premier in KZN, noting this is being done through the Smart Connected Province project launched by premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube.
TV WHITE SPACE TECHNOLOGY ROLLED OUT IN RURAL KZN
Thousands of community members in and around Ray Nkonyeni Municipality in the Ugu District of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), will now have access to low-cost internet connection like their counterparts in the cities following a successful launch of the Television White Space (TVWS) technology in the area.
SEACOM, CSIR TEAM UP TO UPLIFT LOCAL SMMES
SEACOM and CSIR have signed a memorandum of understanding to support local youth – and women-owned ICT SMMEs. Thi8s includes IP transit, direct internet access, the SA United Nation Development Programme and AdNotes to provide low-cost internet access to rural communities across
CSIR AND FCDO HOST SMME NETWORK OPERATORS TO TRACK PROGRESS ON DEPLOYMENT OF INTERNET SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
The CSIR-developed smart spectrum sharing technology suit includes the TVWS “Spectrum Switch” to provide underserved rural and township communities with access to affordable broadband services.
CSIR SIGNS MOU WITH SEACOM TO SUPPORT ICT-BASED BENEFICIARY SMMES
CSIR has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEACOM South Africa Ltd, one of the leading global internet service providers, to support youth and women-owned Information and Communications Technology (ICT)- based small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) beneficiaries in South Africa.
TV WHITE SPACES TO UNLOCK NEXT FRONTIER OF SA CONNECTIVITY
TV white space (TVWS) is the next big technology to provide ubiquitous connectivity in South Africa. AdNotes id one of the players using TV white space (TVWS) technology to provide connectivity in rural parts of KwaZulu-Natal. TVWS is a software -defined radio technique that allows one to use different bands available using dynamic spectrum access technique.
TV WHITE SPACES CAN HELP CONNECT SA’S UNDERSERVED -CSIR
The CSIR has developed geolocation spectrum database (CSIR) technologies to support the work of ICASA and wireless network operators to access and harness the benefits of TVWS were published by ICASA in 2018 and the operation of TVWS has been effective since 2020.
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KZN ZONES IN ON CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) is aims to provide affordable, high-speed broadband connectivity to public institutions, businesses and residents through the Smart Connected Province project. KwaZulu-Natal is investing in digital skills development programmes to ensure people in rural areas and townships are not left behind.
CSIR AND FCDO HOST SMME NETWORK OPERATORS TO TRACK PROGRESS ON DEPLOYMENT OF INTERNET SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
The CSIR-developed smart spectrum sharing technology suit includes the TVWS “Spectrum Switch” to provide underserved rural and township communities with access to affordable broadband services.
CSIR SIGNS MOU WITH SEACOM TO SUPPORT ICT-BASED BENEFICIARY SMMES
CSIR has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEACOM South Africa Ltd, one of the leading global internet service providers, to support youth and women-owned Information and Communications Technology (ICT)- based small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) beneficiaries in South Africa.
TV WHITE SPACES TO UNLOCK NEXT FRONTIER OF SA CONNECTIVITY
TV white space (TVWS) is the next big technology to provide ubiquitous connectivity in South Africa. AdNotes id one of the players using TV white space (TVWS) technology to provide connectivity in rural parts of KwaZulu-Natal. TVWS is a software -defined radio technique that allows one to use different bands available using dynamic spectrum access technique.
TV WHITE SPACES CAN HELP CONNECT SA’S UNDERSERVED -CSIR
The CSIR has developed geolocation spectrum database (CSIR) technologies to support the work of ICASA and wireless network operators to access and harness the benefits of TVWS were published by ICASA in 2018 and the operation of TVWS has been effective since 2020.
SEACOM, CSIR TEAM UP TO UPLIFT LOCAL SMMES
SEACOM and CSIR have signed a memorandum of understanding to support local youth – and women-owned ICT SMMEs. Thi8s includes IP transit, direct internet access, the SA United Nation Development Programme and AdNotes to provide low-cost internet access to rural communities across
