1 Projects Objectives Teledensity Universal Service Universal Access

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Projects. . Objectives Teledensity Universal Service Universal Access Telecentres School Web Internet Labs Partnerships USF Projects Impact 2 Challenges

Objectives l. Stimulate public awareness l Promote Universal Service l Facilitate provision of Universal Access l Recommendations to the Minister and SATRA l Manage U S F 3

Objectives l Training l Employment l Access to basic å telephony, å Information & å Communication l Continuous Research & Development l Partnerships 4

Telecommunication in South Africa n 18 th largest user of Internet n Good Service in the Cities n Poor Service in Rural areas and Informal Settlements n Teledensity 2 2 S. A. average World average S. A suburbs Rural areas e. g E. Cape 0. 1 10 >50 13 5

Universal Service Telephones in the home S. A overall Northern Province Eastern Cape North West Mpumalanga Free State Kwa-Zulu Natal Northern Cape Gauteng Western Cape Africans/Black Coloured Indians/Asians White 28. 8 7. 5 15. 7 16. 8 18. 3 23. 0 27. 1 30. 9 45. 6 55. 4 11. 4 43. 6 77. 2 89. 0 6

Universal Access S. A overall Northern Province Eastern Cape North West Mpumalanga Free State Kwa-Zulu Natal Northern Cape Gauteng Western Cape Africans/Black Coloured Indians/Asians White 81. 6 69. 3 54. 8 80. 6 85. 4 88. 4 80. 0 87. 8 96. 0 97. 0 75. 4 94. 3 98. 7 99. 1 7

Universal Service & Access Beneficiaries 4 Rural Communities 4 Informal settlements 4 Townships 8

Universal Access Community Service Obligations Licence holders: Telkom Vodacom 2. 8 Million Lines 1. 7 in Rural Areas 22 000 MTN 7 500 9

Definition Process Public Participation Jan - Feb ‘ 99 : Hearings Mid Feb ‘ 99 : Proposal Paper 11 & 12 Aug : Colloquium End September: Final Paper 10

Telecentres · Telephony · Word Processing & DTP · Email/Internet · Printing & Scanning · Copying & Faxing · Distance Learning 11

Telecentre Equipment (Standard & Multipurpose) 4 6 -10 Telephone lines 4 4 -6 PCs 4 Printer & Scanner 4 Copier & Fax 4 TV & VCR 4 Management System 12

Telecentre Models Mini Telecentre l l l l 3 Telephone Lines 1 PC 3 in 1 (C, S &P) Fax 25 000 (35%) 10 Existing (CSIR) 20 to be established 13

School Web Internet Labs 2 6 HD Schools (27) 2 20 - 25 PC & Accessories 2 Printer & Fax 2 Software 2 Teacher Training (Do. C) 2 R 400 000 per school (USF) 14

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Partnerships 4 IDRC (Research & Funding) 4 KPN (Training & Funding) 4 Microsoft ( Software & Training) 4 Do. C (Student Internships) 4 Wits Univ. ( Accreditation) 4 Japan Telecom (Funding) 4 DTI, GCIS, SAPOS, CSIR, 4 Dept. Health 16

USF Est. Section 65(1) of Telecoms Act Section 67(1): Annual Contributions Telkom l Vodacom l MTN l R 10 m R 5 m Subsidies for needy people l Communities l Individuals l Disabled l Groups 17

Projects Impact l 31 existing Telecentres 4 4 4 Job Creation 60% women 75% youth Access to Telecom Services s over 2500 people per day Computer Skill Training · 4 community & learners Distance Learning 18

Projects Impact l 35 more telecentres by Nov 1999 Empowerment of Local SMMEs 4 Site renovations 4 Electrification 4 ICT installation & maintenance 4 Computer Training 4 Security l Social & Economic Investment l Capacity Building 19

Challenges. Infrastructure. Sustainable Development. Security. Need. Funds 20