5.8.1 Digital Subscriber Line on Copper
The Government recognises that last mile copper loop is an opportunity
for provision of broadband services. Telecommunication access
providers will therefore be free to enter into mutually agreed
commercial arrangements for utilisation of available copper loop for
expansion of broadband services. The telecommunication operator
owning the local loop will be free to decide the areas in which
investment is to be made to upgrade the infrastructure for Broadband
services.
5.8.2 Cable TV Networks
Cable TV connections, as last mile infrastructure, can be leveraged to
provide Broadband penetration. As a result, Cable TV network
operators will be licensed to provide Broadband services.
5.8.3 Satellite Networks
Satellite network service providers will be licensed to provide
broadband access with emphasis on rural and under-served areas.
5.8.4 Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) Apparatus Frequency
Band
The ISM frequency bands in Kenya, i.e. 2.4 GHz and 5.7 GHz, will be
opened up for public wireless data communication and the
provision of broadband. The use of these bands will be based on the
criteria of least congestion, non-protection and non-exclusiveness. In
doing so, migration/allocation process will be coordinated to avoid
conflict with the existing users.
5.9 REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
The Government will support the development of regional ICT
projects and collaborate with both public and private sector
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