Mzyece, MMfupe, Luzango PMekuria, Fisseha2022-08-082022-08-082018-11Mzyece, M., Mfupe, L.P. & Mekuria, F. 2018. Innovating for Broadband: The Case of Television White Space Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12462 .http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12462Television white space (TVWS) networks based on geo-location spectrum databases (GLSDs) present an excellent opportunity to provide affordable broadband to underserved rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this paper, we explore potential pathways to full-scale commercial deployment and diffusion of TVWS/GLSD technology in Sub-Saharan Africa from an innovation perspective. This is our key research contribution since previous works have focused on individual components of innovation in relation to TVWS/GLSD technology in Sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere. In contrast, we explore the entire innovation process, from invention to commercialisation to diffusion. The case of South Africa is considered, in comparison with several other countries and sub-regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. We explain the technology behind TVWS networks and GLSDs, and the current state of TVWS and GLSD pilots, trials and commercial deployments in Sub-Saharan Africa. We then outline the broadband penetration and policy environment context. We examine the case in terms of four innovation paradigms, namely, inclusive innovation, open innovation, systems of innovation, and diffusion of innovation. We proceed to analyse existing and potential responses in terms of innovation policy and industrial policy. We assess the implementation status and conclude by summarising the paper, drawing key lessons and insights from the preceding discourse, and making recommendations for policy makers and practitioners.FulltextenAppropriate technologyBroadbandInnovationInternetMobileTelevision white spacesTVWSWirelessConference PresentationMzyece, M., Mfupe, L. P., & Mekuria, F. (2018). Innovating for Broadband: The Case of Television White Space Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12462Mzyece, M, Luzango P Mfupe, and Fisseha Mekuria. "Innovating for Broadband: The Case of Television White Space Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa." <i>8th International Conference on Appropriate Technologies, Porto-Novo, Benin, 22-25 November 2018</i> (2018): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12462Mzyece M, Mfupe LP, Mekuria F, Innovating for Broadband: The Case of Television White Space Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa; 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12462 .TY - Conference Presentation AU - Mzyece, M AU - Mfupe, Luzango P AU - Mekuria, Fisseha AB - Television white space (TVWS) networks based on geo-location spectrum databases (GLSDs) present an excellent opportunity to provide affordable broadband to underserved rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this paper, we explore potential pathways to full-scale commercial deployment and diffusion of TVWS/GLSD technology in Sub-Saharan Africa from an innovation perspective. This is our key research contribution since previous works have focused on individual components of innovation in relation to TVWS/GLSD technology in Sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere. In contrast, we explore the entire innovation process, from invention to commercialisation to diffusion. The case of South Africa is considered, in comparison with several other countries and sub-regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. We explain the technology behind TVWS networks and GLSDs, and the current state of TVWS and GLSD pilots, trials and commercial deployments in Sub-Saharan Africa. We then outline the broadband penetration and policy environment context. We examine the case in terms of four innovation paradigms, namely, inclusive innovation, open innovation, systems of innovation, and diffusion of innovation. We proceed to analyse existing and potential responses in terms of innovation policy and industrial policy. We assess the implementation status and conclude by summarising the paper, drawing key lessons and insights from the preceding discourse, and making recommendations for policy makers and practitioners. DA - 2018-11 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR J1 - 8th International Conference on Appropriate Technologies, Porto-Novo, Benin, 22-25 November 2018 KW - Appropriate technology KW - Broadband KW - Innovation KW - Internet KW - Mobile KW - Television white spaces KW - TVWS KW - Wireless LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2018 T1 - Innovating for Broadband: The Case of Television White Space Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa TI - Innovating for Broadband: The Case of Television White Space Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12462 ER -25935