 applications service provider (ASP) – provides all forms of services to end-users, using the network services of an NFP provider; and  content service provider (CSP) – provide services such as broadcast (TV and radio) content, and other information and data processing content services. Source: manypossibilities.net/african-undersea-cables With the implementation of ULF, the licensing procedures have been simplified, new applications developed, and there has been increased penetration and availability of mobile internet as well as increased infrastructure investment. The unified licence has, allowed the mobile operators to become Kenya’s biggest providers of internet services. Figure 1: Undersea Fibre Cables in Africa 2.5 National ICT Infrastructure Until mid 2009, Kenya like the rest of the East African countries, relied solely on satellite for internet connectivity and international communication. Subsequently, the country is connected to the international broadband highway through the SEACOM, TEAMS, EASSY, and LION undersea fibre cables as shown in Figure 1. Most major towns in Kenya are connected through the National Optic Fibre Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI) (see Figure 2). In order to extend fibre capacity to all parts of the country, the Government is reviewing NOFBI with a view of extending and building additional links to enhance redundancy. To complement NOFBI, the ICT State Department is discussing with stakeholders a framework to develop a wireless broadband network. 8 youths on a video set using broadcasting technology ..26 .................................................................................................................Towards ...............a...Digital .............Kenya ............ 27 Towards a Digital Kenya ..............................................................................................................................................................

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