Convergence and Emerging Technologies: Issues Faced by the Regulator

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2005-12-15
Authors
Muhoro, Daniel G
Kennedy, Ian G
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LINK Centre, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), Johannesburg
Abstract
Convergence is taking place in the telecommunications, broadcasting and information technology industries. Services that in the past were offered only on one platform are now offered on any platform by the three industries. The evolution of convergence has led to an increased demand for access to services and content. This, in turn, has led to the development of new technologies that offer high throughput to the end user. The regulator is now faced with the challenge of regulating the converging environment and dealing with spectrum management issues that arise due to the emerging technologies. This article reviews the issues faced by the regulator due to convergence and emerging technologies.
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Muhoro, D., & Kennedy, I. (2005). Convergence and emerging technologies: Issues faced by the regulator. The Southern African Journal of Information and Communication (SAJIC), 6, 74-93. https://doi.org/10.23962/10539/19807