License Exempt Spectrum
WiFi has emerged as a powerful technology for both access and backhaul around the world but regulation has not fully kept up with the backhaul developments.
The draft framework recommends:
Review the Guidelines on the use of Radiofrequency Spectrum by Short Range Devices to amend EIRP limits for 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wi-Fi for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint use.
Review options for lowering the barrier to use of other license-exempt bands for PtP and PtMP use, including 24 GHz and 60 GHz.
Expand the range of frequencies available for license-exempt use, especially in the 5 & 6 GHz range
To strengthen collaborations with service providers to foster standards and regulatory inclusion.
Dynamic Spectrum Access
To expedite the commercial availability of geolocation database service and implement required mechanisms to make the TVWS spectrum available immediately to operators.
To establish an incubatory period for TVWS technologies.
To evaluate with regional regulators the feasibility of a common approach implementation of geolocation databases
IMT Spectrum
Establish a regulatory sandbox for localised spectrum access for small operators in an unassigned LTE band.
Conduct a review of international approaches to the creation of more localised access to spectrum to inform the establishment of a more permanent mechanism for local spectrum access that is well adapted to the Kenyan context.
Spectrum Fees
Review spectrum fee framework recognising the need for significantly reduced fees for underserved/rural areas.
Consider a spectrum fee reduction scheme for non-profit community networks.
Questions:
What are your comments on the proposed recommendations?
What in your opinion are the most important considerations the proposed shared spectrum framework should address?
Are there gaps you have identified in the existing licensing framework in respect to spectrum assignment and utilization?
How would you recommend CA to address the identified gaps?