Unleashed AI on Steroids Is Ultimately Unregulatable – But It Doesn’t Mean We Shouldn’t Try

A Perspective from Prof H Sama Nwana – Do We Need a United Nations-Style Regulation of AI? On Wednesday 13th September 2023, the tech bigwigs, including Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Tesla’s Elon Musk, and Google’s Sundar Pichai, amongst others, gathered in Washington DC to discuss AI, with Elon Musk later stating there was [...]

Casting Light on the Vodafone-Three UK Merger: A Regulatory Perspective from H Sama Nwana – a Case of “Indigestion” for the Regulators

Vodafone’s claims in its recent attempt to convince regulators of the transformational potential of their proposed merger with Three that it would result in a concerted push towards 5G, but the reality, as viewed from a regulatory standpoint, may not be as straightforward as the optimistic surveys and economic models from the protagonists suggest.This is [...]

By |2023-07-10T10:21:25+01:00July 10th, 2023|News, Spectrum, Telecoms Regulation|0 Comments

Embracing the Future: Regulatory Sandboxes in Africa’s Digital Age

Dr Martin Koyabe's recent presentation at the Smart Africa Digital Academy in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, has sparked an interesting conversation about the role of regulatory sandboxes in Africa's rapidly evolving digital landscape. As the continent continues to make strides in technology and telecommunications, regulatory sandboxes have emerged as an innovative approach to foster growth [...]

By |2023-06-21T19:21:49+01:00June 21st, 2023|Africa, Telecoms Regulation|0 Comments

Cenerva and University of Strathclyde Partner to Offer MSc in Communications, Technology Policy & Strategy

Cenerva and University of Strathclyde, a world-renowned academic institution, announce a new partnership to offer an MSc in Communications, Technology Policy & Strategy. This cutting-edge programme will equip students with the practical knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the dynamic and evolving telecoms sector. Designed for regulatory professionals who are prepared to [...]

Cenerva Appoints Julian Wilkins as Ambassador for the Caribbean

Telecommunications expert Julian Wilkins joins Cenerva to build relationships in the Caribbean  Cenerva, a global specialist in training-driven ICT regulatory policy consultancy, has announced the appointment of Julian Wilkins as its Ambassador for the Caribbean. In his new role, Mr Wilkins will be responsible for building relationships with governments, regulators and regional operators to [...]

By |2023-03-01T06:52:46+00:00March 1st, 2023|News, Telecoms Regulation|0 Comments

Turks and Caicos Islands Regulator Successfully Finalises Emergency Preparedness Agreement

The Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission (TCTC) has concluded an Emergency Preparedness Agreement between the Islands' network operators, Digicel and Flow, with support from Cenerva The Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission (TCTC) has successfully completed its Emergency Preparedness Agreement (EPA) between the Islands' network operators, Digicel and Flow. The EPA marks the [...]

By |2022-12-07T08:13:50+00:00December 7th, 2022|News, Telecoms Regulation|0 Comments

Spectrum Auction Raises Over R14 Billion in South Africa

ICASA Appointed Cenerva to Advise on Licensing for International Mobile Telecommunications Spectrum Cenerva was appointed by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to advise on the licensing process for the assignment of high demand spectrum. This is also known as the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum. This was a landmark event, not [...]

By |2022-05-11T13:31:08+01:00May 10th, 2022|Africa, Spectrum, Telecoms Regulation|0 Comments

Why Malaysia Needs to Improve Its Number Portability Processes

Mobile number portability (MNP) was implemented in Malaysia in 2008, enabling customers to switch mobile service providers while keeping their existing phone number. MNP increased competition and service levels among operators, as they had to work harder to retain customers who now had the freedom to change providers if they were not satisfied with their [...]

Cenerva Supports Digital Economy Policy Makers in Tanzania

At the beginning of March 2022, the Digital Economy Training Program for Tanzania High-Level Policy Makers was held in Zanzibar. The programme was facilitated and convened by the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority and heavily supported by Cenerva and its expert trainers. The conference created a template for understanding the Digital Economy in Tanzania, one [...]

By |2022-04-13T17:39:59+01:00April 11th, 2022|Africa, Digital Economy, Telecoms Regulation|0 Comments

Best Practices for Telecoms Policy: Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies

In Case of Emergency ... The Importance of Having Disaster Management and Emergency Plans for Telecoms Networks and Services National emergencies can take many forms and frequently happen with little warning. Communication technologies are essential in disaster management and risk reduction, providing the timely flow of information to facilitate decision-making, as well as coordination of [...]

By |2022-04-11T10:04:49+01:00March 30th, 2022|Telecoms Regulation|0 Comments
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