Search results for: white space

Fri, August 29th 2014, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi

MyDigitalBridge Foundation, Microsoft conclude successful TV White Spaces trial in Namibia

The MyDigitalBridge Foundation in partnership with Microsoft and Adaptrum has successfully trialled the Namibian TV White Spaces (TVWS) pilot project, with the aim of creating a “blueprint of broadband internet connectivity” for the country. → Read more
Wed, June 18th 2014, 17:30 · Chris Udemans

Limpopo white spaces implementation begins

The implementation phase of the TV white spaces pilot project at the University of Limpopo, South Africa, has officially begun, giving the university and surrounding schools access to 21st century teaching technology. → Read more
Fri, May 23rd 2014, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Africa can accelerate global tech through white spaces – Microsoft 4Afrika

Africa can “accelerate technology for the world”, in particular through leading the way with white space broadband connectivity, according to Paul Garnett, director of technology policy at Microsoft. → Read more
Tue, May 13th 2014, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Microsoft 4Afrika launches TV white space pilot in Ghana

The Microsoft 4Afrika initiative has partnered with SpectraLink Wireless and Facebook on a TV white space pilot project at two Ghanaian universities, deploying test wireless internet networks using the technology in a bid to find connectivity solutions for Africa. → Read more
Tue, April 29th 2014, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi

CCK to decide TV white space technology fate in Kenya

The decision as to whether the use of TV white space technology can take off in Kenya now lies with the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) after a successful pilot at Nanyuki, held concurrently with others in Limpopo, South Africa, and at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. → Read more
Tue, December 3rd 2013, 14:00 · Selipha Kihagi

Malawi launches TV White Spaces pilot project

The Malawi TV White Spaces (TVWS) pilot project for rural broadband connectivity was unveiled on Monday at a local secondary school in the city of Zomba, in Southern Malawi. → Read more
Fri, November 15th 2013, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA must speak on white space spectrum – Hart

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) must regulate on white space spectrum, as developing white space technologies will benefit future generations, according to Arno Hart, project manager at the Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa (TENET). → Read more
Fri, November 8th 2013, 17:00 · Richard Cutcher

South African white space pilot a success

The TV white spaces (TVWS) project with 10 schools in and around Cape Town has been hailed a success by Google and its partners in the initiative which is seeking to boost internet access. → Read more
Wed, September 25th 2013, 15:00 · Nick Sato

Malawi white space pilot proposed

Chomora Mikeka, member of the Institute of Electric and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), has proposed a pilot phase for white space technology in Malawi. → Read more
Tue, August 6th 2013, 12:00 · Nick Sato

White space technology can boost broadband penetration elevenfold

White space technology has the potential to increase Africa’s broadband penetration by more than a factor of 11, according to a new report from information and analytics provider IHS. → Read more
Mon, July 29th 2013, 08:14 · Richard Cutcher

Limpopo is Microsoft’s latest white spaces trial

Microsoft’s white spaces project in Limpopo, South Africa, is underway with the blessing of the government and will begin by providing low cost wireless broadband to five schools. → Read more
Fri, June 7th 2013, 09:11 · Nanine Steenkamp

African countries gather to discuss TV white spaces

Development of TV white space solutions for African development was discussed along with regulations over use of spectrum by 17 countries on the continent at a gathering in Dakar, Senegal. → Read more
Thu, May 9th 2013, 08:11 · Richard Cutcher

Microsoft step in to Tanzania white spaces pilot

The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) has joined forces with Microsoft to support the effort to bring affordable wireless broadband to university students in Dar es Salaam. → Read more
Tue, March 26th 2013, 12:57 · Brandon Gregory

ICASA approves Google to use white space

Google and partner organisations have been approved to explore using unused channels in South Africa by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). → Read more
Mon, March 25th 2013, 14:28 · Brandon Gregory

Google announces white space trial in South Africa

A Google initiative will see ten educational facilities in Cape Town performing wireless broadband over white space networks in connection with connectivity for rural areas. → Read more
Wed, March 20th 2013, 11:35 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA silent on white space spectrum

Television white space technology may be the solution to connecting rural South Africa, however, industry players are awaiting guidance from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), says a Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) official. → Read more
Wed, July 16th 2014, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s WhiteSpaces to offer unlimited data for $9 monthly

Nigerian startup WhiteSpaces is tackling challenges such as high tariffs, data caps and quality of service concerns by providing truly wireless internet connectivity, according to founder Mark Afolabi. → Read more
Fri, March 8th 2013, 08:56 · Brandon Gregory

Whitespace, “the Wright brothers for the web”

Jason Bagley and Adrian Myburgh are the masterminds behind Whitespace, a web designing agency in Cape Town with a focus on mobile, web and user experience design. → Read more
Tue, February 19th 2013, 12:57 · Gabriella Mulligan

Rural Kenyans to benefit from Indigo Telecom’s white-space tech

Rural Kenyans will receive broadband Internet through new white-space technology being rolled out by Indigo Telecom, in the world’s first commercial launch of the technology. → Read more
Sat, October 19th 2013, 12:00 · Kamau Mbote

Huawei releases cyber security white paper

Huawei has released a cyber security white paper that discusses how to create a common international cyber security standard to tackle existing challenges. → Read more