Operator means a person or organisation that operates ICT facilities and/or
services of telecommunications, broadcasting, IT applications or postal
services.
Regulation means the process of ensuring that public utilities operate in
accordance with legal rules. These rules may govern the offering of service by
an operator and includes practices, classification and definitions.
Second Network Operator (SNO) means the operator that will be issued a
PSTS licence (in a duopoly situation) after Telkom exclusivity expires.
Telecommunication means any domestic or international transmission of
information by wire, radio waves, optical media or other electromagnetic
systems, between or among points of user’s choosing.
Teledensity means the number of telephone services per hundred persons.
Sometimes also the number of telephone services per hundred households.
Unbundling of facilities means the separation of some elements of the
telecommunication network of one operator, and the making available of
these to another operator, to be used by the latter for providing services to its
customers.
Universal access refers to allowing everyone in the country to have access to
ICT facilities within a reasonable distance and at a reasonable cost
Universal Service refers to a policy of the Government to make ICT services,
including advanced ICT services available throughout the country at
affordable prices so that they are either available or easily accessible to
anyone whenever they are needed, regardless of their geographic or physical
location , and with due regard to people with special needs.
Universal Service Authority means an institution operating under the
Ministry or the regulatory authority to design universal service strategies,
policies and monitor their implementation.
Universal Service Fund means a fund into which contributions from
operators and/or other sources are paid for the purpose of providing ICT
services to underserved areas, communities or individuals who cannot afford
such services on their own, and in pursuit of universal service/access.
Universal Service Obligations means the obligations put on licensed
operators to make services available to all people or all areas, usually
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