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Among the Africa Region countries South Africa has been
identified as an interesting case for investigation of possible
approaches to the development of the broadband infrastructure.
The following presentation provides a brief overview of the
research results. Presented material has been developed based on
the desktop research for the purposes of the NLP-BBI Project
only. For more information on please see references in
presentation. To see the presentation
material, please click
Broadband Development in
South Africa
Executive Summary: Presentation material
depicts the approach presented by the Government of South
Africa and all the legislative measures aimed at developing
modern infrastructure. The material refers to the South African
Act – the legal basis for operating the company that is assigned
to develop the broadband infrastructure. The main objectives of
this act focus on:
- providing affordable access to long-distance
telecommunications network infrastructure connectivity
services in South Africa and in particular;
- expending the availability and affordability of access
to electronic communications including but not limited to
underdeveloped and underserviced areas and commensurate with
international best practice and pricing;
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