London — Market changes are in danger of creating a situation where African regulation hits the buffers. With just over half of African countries having anything like true competition, now is the moment to ask: what will African regulation V2.00 look like? Russell Southwood looks at the contribution dynamic spectrum might make to opening up the market to those who are under-served or not served at all.
African regulation V1.00 - which has lasted over two decades - is coming to a close. It has taken many forms but the basic assumptions have been nearly the same across all countries. One major assumption has been that "Big Telco" will deliver investment and services and that competition will keep it honest, keep prices low and encourage innovation.
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