On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 5:21 PM, francis.hook <francis.hook@gmail.com> wrote:

yes the 700 band affords greater cost savings for operators.

and theoretically then for consumers... here is another story on the same topic from todays BAA:: "Nigerian Regulator Seeking to Release Additional 2.5Ghz Spectrum Nigeria's Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed that it is seeking to reclaim unused radio spectrum from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) which could be resold to the mobile network operators. There have been several meetings already to secure the release of addition 2.5Ghz spectrum, although local politics has proven to be a barrier to progress. NCC executive Dr. Bashir Gwandu said "Both the 2.5GHz and the 700MHz are in the hands of NBC at present and we have to work to free the bands for efficient use. I do not believe any of such bands are being used efficiently as at today and the country cannot continue to wait." ' -- Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

________________________________ From: Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 7:24 PM To: Michael Francis <francis.hook@gmail.com>

Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fw: PRESS RELEASE ON SURRENDER OF FREQUENCIES

The focus on the 700 Mhz is because of standardization accross various regions, especially Africa,  Europe  and Mid East.  This leads to more affordable equipment for all.  Choosing your own "white space" will see you ordering customised equipment which comes at a high cost.

Brazil does some manufacturing and may decide to choose its own path.

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