The South African Communications Forum (SACF) welcomes the breakthrough by its members and the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Dr Siyabonga Cwele in successfully negotiating a model for the implementation of the Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN).
The breakthrough is a significant step towards furthering a more competitive and representative ICT sector through the level of equity to be held by black entities in the WOAN and the realisation of some of the other transformation goals of the ICT White Paper. The breakthrough was facilitated through the Economic Chamber of the National ICT Forum, which brought incumbents and new entrants together to find sufficient agreement enabling the breakthrough on the implementation of the ICT White Paper.
The chairperson of the Economic Chamber, Loren Braithwaite Kabosha noted “This would not have been possible without all critical role players being able to make some concessions on their individual positions in the national interest. We commend all parties and for their foresight and commitment.’
