If you can't read please download the document
Upload
oriole
View
49
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
ORBICOM (PTY) LTD. PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED TELECOMMS AMENDMENTS TO THE PPCC 27 SEPTEMBER 2001. AN MCELL COMPANY. SECTION 1. Orbicom. Orbicom has long believed that it can play a leading role in the converging communications market place in Africa. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Citation preview
ORBICOM (PTY) LTD.
PRESENTATION ONPROPOSED TELECOMMSAMENDMENTS TO THE PPCC
27 SEPTEMBER 2001AN MCELL COMPANY
SECTION 1
OrbicomOrbicom has long believed that it can play a leading role in the converging communications market place in Africa.Based on competencies developed as a key digital satellite player Orbicom has entered the African market to provide:-broader range of telecommunication services.this strategy is in line with Millennium African Program (MAP).Three key initiatives have been launched:-1)provide electronic funds transfer (EFT) systems to the banking community in Ghanathis venture has been approved by Ghana Central Bank2) EFT - Ugandaprovide electronic funds transfer (EFT) systems to the banking community in Uganda
Orbicom - (Continue)3)Alliance agreement entered with Lockheed Martin GlobalTelecommunications (LMGT) US Based Telecoms companyAlliance focuses on provision of:-Internet connectivityInternet based services to the African continentThe facilities are based in South Africa, Africa, Germany and United States of America, to ensure countries serviced will have global connectivity.Benefits:- technical expertise training for local personnelOrbicom has introduced the following multiple channels:- DTM (Direct-to-Home) Ku-Band transmissions for South AfricaC-Band transmissions for the African continent
The Transformation of Banking
Building an EFT business across AfricaEXISTING BUSINESSPROJECTS IN PROGRESSTARGETED BUSINESS
The Solution...An EFT platform which provides banks with:
Inter branch connectivityInter-bank transactionsInter-bank clearingLarge data volume & high value transaction capacity transaction audit trailsHigh levels of security
EFT Schematic
EFT Expansion OpportunitiesValue Added ServicesLoyalty Schemes, E-Procurement, Pre-Paid, Advertising, Email, Electronic Receipt CaptureGreen ATMsInternet BankingE-Commerce Payments (B2B & B2C)Mobile CommerceBranch WAN ConnectivityInterface to RTGS: Interbank EFT paymentsAccess to existing EDI systems
Shaping the Industry: Challenges
A long term view is required for realisation of strategy.
Excessive levels of marketing and market education are required within the target market.
Not much market information is available and market analysis may often prove irrelevant.
An Alliance to provide Internet Services & Corporate Connectivity in Africa
Architecture Overview
SuperPoP: Services and ApplicationsINTERNETE-CommerceE-BusinessVo IPE-mailVideoAudioOther corporate data applicationsCaching
CORPORATE CONNECTIVITYWANSLANSWeb HostingVPNsPTNsVOICETrunking and routingOTHER VALUE ADDED SERVICESEFT
SECTION 2
Comments on the BillGeneral observationsFixed - mobileMulti-media licenceSpectrum issuesHearings
General ObservationsBill does not distinguish between the various policy/regulatory instruments.Several issues would be better dealt with in licensing conditions than in legislationBill attempts to legislate technology
Definition Fixed-mobile serviceRecognise attempt to take convergence of broadcasting, computing and telecommunications services into accountDevelopment of new technologies is making existing service definitions obsoleteOperators should be licensed to provide PSTS using any appropriate technology
Multi-media serviceBill defines multi-media service as follows:
Multi-media service means a digital broadcasting service that combines various forms of media to communicate information or content in an inter-active format
Multimedia Services: ProposalLack of clear definitions: What must we comment on?Remove anomaly between policy and regulatory instrumentsConsider historical investments in the industryFairness and competition Refer issue to existing ICASA process
HearingsDeletion of Section 29(5) & 34(3)(c) a problem
Hearings in respect of proposed frequency plan only opportunity to comment on the submissions of other partiesAffords ICASA opportunity to interrogate stakeholders on their submissions
Hearings (CONTIN.)Stakeholders must be given opportunity to make submissions to ICASA on the representations made by other parties.Existing appointment process of Councillors to be retained. Expert panel to be resource group to PPCC.Lack of transparency in decision making may damage the credibility of the Regulator.
Spectrum PricingSpectrum pricing to be implemented in 1800 MHz in absence of National policyPiecemeal approach will lead to problems in futureConsultants to DoC have completed recommendations on Spectrum Pricing Policy
Spectrum Pricing (CONTIN.)Currently uncertainty as to operators spectrum feesNegative impact on operators business plans as a result of unforeseen costs
THANK YOU!