1. LEVARGING SPECTRUM TO MEET EXPECTED HIGH DEMAND FOR MOBILE VIDEO AND INTERNET SERVICESBY
Georges kwizera,
director of ict scarce reources management and monitoring. Rura-rwanda

2. Outline High mobile data demand Some available Spectrum resources
The approach
Key takeaways

3. High mobile data demand
Fixed penetration is 0.1 % from 0.38 % in in Rwanda
Mobile penetration is 76.6% from 34% in Rwanda
12.19% are Smart phones (1.1 M) in Rwanda
Live coverage using 4G LTE
Studio to transmitter with 4G LTE
Video on demand (Netflix)
VoIP (what sup calls, skype, etc.)
Internet radios
We are in era of connecting every thing: IoT, smart cities, etc
Services
Penetration in 2010 (%)
Penetration in March 2018 (%)
Fixed
0.38
0.1
Mobile 34
76.6

4. High mobile data demand (con’d)
Source: GSMA-data demand explained June 2015

5. some available spectrum resources
Digital dividend 1: MHz
Digital dividend 2:
Digital dividend 3 ??!!!
GSM 900 MHz band: U900 re-farming
L band: MHz
3 GHz band: MHz
More spectrum above 24 GHz in the next WRC-19
Satellite: C, Ku, Ka bands

6. The approach Consultations and market analysis plan
Understanding the needs of the population
Understanding existing operators' plan (all operators: Mobile, ISPs, Satellite, etc)
Engage the media industry
Engage policy makers and all stakeholders
Consultations and market analysis
Develop a Spectrum roadmap (at least 5 years)
Remember re-farming first
Leave a room for any dynamic change
Think about development of content
Harmonize where you can
plan
Use of Universal Access Fund
Follow up the implementation
Assist in addressing any challenge encountered
assign enough Spectrum (you don’t need many inefficient operators)
Coordinate with neighboring countries
Provide a support to operators

7. Key takeaways
Build a good relationship with all stakeholders especially operators
Do not rely on a single technology: terrestrial, satellite, Fixed wireless access technologies should be considered
Consider re-farming before assigning new Spectrum
Assign enough Spectrum: license operators you will be able to provide with enough Spectrum
Do not underestimate rural population need for connectivity

8. Broadcasting services can be combined with internet services
Key takeaways (con’d)
Broadcasting services can be combined with internet services
Broadcasting Industry should start thinking differently:
seek alternatives to traditional Broadcasting infrastructure,
Change the Business model
Consider development of content provision industry
Educate people how to use the available connectivity

9. Thank you for your attention!