Author:Masonta, Moshe T; Kliks, A; Mzyece, MDate:Sep 2013The use of unoccupied television (TV) frequency band (known as TV white space - TVWS) for non-broadcasting services is gaining momentum around the world. Especially in developing countries where the majority of the population are in under-served ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert A; Nelwamondo, Fulufhelo V; Mfupe, Luzango PDate:Jul 2020Television Whitespace (TVWS) can be described simply as unused space found between channels that are used in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) spectrum. TVWS frequencies span from 470 MHz - 694 MHz. With the TVWS, the Council for Scientific and ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert ADate:May 2017The world has just began taking advantage of the fourth generation (4G) communication technologies, whilst both research and industry communities are already starting with debates around 5G. Besides the antenna based and multiple-input ...Read more
Author:Hadzic, S; Phokeer, A; Johnson, DDate:Oct 2016This paper describes a network architecture to provide low cost last mile access and cloud services for local content sharing in a poorly resourced township environment. We describe how ICT solutions are developed in close partnership with ...Read more
Author:Masonta, Moshe T; Lysko, Albert A; Mekuria, FissehaDate:Oct 2012In wireless communication networks, radio frequency spectrum is the most important and very expensive resource. The TV digital
switchover (DSO) will leave a large portion of the TV frequency bands unused, known as TV white space (TVWS). In ...Read more
Author:Louis, DK; Hanson, I; Masonta, Moshe TDate:May 2016This paper introduces the Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) television white space (TVWS) network deployed in Accra, Ghana. The network, which is still work-in-progress, provides Internet connectivity to six Senior High Schools and ...Read more
Author:Mfupe, Luzango P; Mzyece, M; Mekuria, FissehaDate:May 2012Television White Spaces (TVWS) coupled with Dynamic Spectrum Access and Cognitive Radio (DSA-CR) technologies are increasingly viewed as key enablers to the bridging of the digital divide in rural areas. However, in order to realize maximum ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert ADate:May 2021This invited talk summarises the key findings related to experimentation with and practics of television white spaces (TVWS).Read more
Author:Masonta, Moshe T; Ramoroka, TM; Lysko, Albert ADate:May 2015This paper uses the example of the television white space (TVWS) project in Limpopo Province of South Africa to consider benefits of TVWS technology to enable e-Learning environment and introduce pupils and teachers previously unfamiliar with ...Read more
Author:Zlobinsky, Natasha; Johnson, DavidDate:Sep 2016The concept behind this work is to build mesh net-works in the TVWS band for developing regions to improve internet access opportunities. The purpose is to solve a pertinent problem within the context, namely to find an optimal or almost ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert ADate:Jul 2016There is a need for work around improving frequency spectrum utilization efficiency to support the South African government targets of 100% broadband by 2020, with tough specifications stated by the National Broadband Policy “South Africa ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert ADate:Jul 2016There is a need for work around improving frequency spectrum utilization efficiency to support the South African government targets of 100% broadband by 2020, with tough specifications stated by the National Broadband Policy “South Africa ...Read more