This report underscores the critical importance of ensuring timely access to adequate spectrum for the industry. Spectrum allocation significantly influences achieving national broadband plans and numerous regulatory and governmental policy objectives. Affordable broadband access drives socio-economic benefits, making it imperative to promote widespread and quality mobile broadband through sufficient spectrum availability.

Spectrum roadmaps and regulatory policy objectives

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Access to ample spectrum is pivotal for operators in enhancing network quality, lowering operational costs, and subsequently offering competitive consumer prices. Moreover, a reduced cost base facilitates improved financial returns, fostering higher levels of investment and innovation—goals aligned with common regulatory policy objectives.

LS Telecom’s analysis of global IMT spectrum licensing and usage revealed Africa’s lag in assigning available spectrum compared to other regions. Despite 1,090 MHz of identified harmonised spectrum for Africa, only an average of 477 MHz has been assigned, significantly lower than Europe’s 757 MHz average allocation.

Coleago, drawing from successful spectrum management projects in Tanzania and Botswana, offers expertise in aiding African regulators. Our experience in navigating regulatory challenges and collaborating with mobile operators uniquely positions us to mitigate regulatory uncertainty. We specialise in designing best practice spectrum management strategies and roadmaps tailored to individual regulatory contexts, supporting the efficient allocation and utilisation of spectrum resources.

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