White paper will ensure rollout of broadband for all, Cwele says
THE Cabinet has approved the long-awaited information and communications technology (ICT) white paper dealing with policy on spectrum and other issues on the eve of the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) finding out whether it will be allowed to go ahead with its contested spectrum auction. Telecommunications Minister Siyabonga Cwele, who initiated the case against Icasa, on Thursday welcomed the announcement, and said the white paper would ensure the universal rollout of quality broadband infrastructure and services. It also promotes open access to enable new entrants. The paper, said Cwele, replaced the separate papers on telecommunications published in 1996 and the 1998 paper on postal services. Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe on Thursday made the announcement that the Cabinet had approved the white paper. "The integrated ICT policy outlines how government will ensure that the sector fulfils its potential to facilitate inclusive social and economic transfor...
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