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Ghana Internet Service Providers
Association
Delivering Solutions to end users –Role of GISPA
Ato Sarpong
GISPA
IntroductionIntroduction
The Ghana Internet Services Providers Association (GISPA) is a non-profit trade corporation that profit represents the interest of Internet Service Providers(ISPs)
The mandate of GISPA is to;
To promote and protect the interests of ISPs in Ghana.
To drive the widespread adoption of internet access and services throughout the country.
To pursue and satisfactorily resolve issues affecting ISPs in a systematic manner.
To communicate pertinent ISP-related information to stakeholders and third parties.
Achievements to DateAchievements to Date
Role in delivery of Internet services & promotion of ICT Invested since 1993 in educated Ghanaians on Internet Drove to establish the Ghana Internet eXchange (GIX)
through the Ghana Internet eXchange Association (GIXA, www.gixa.org.gh)
Cost, Cost, Reliability & speedCompetitive
Stimulation of growth in Local economy Income for over 13, 000 people across the country
AchievementsAchievements
• Achieved a 60% reduction in SAT3 fibre prices for GISPA members -$4500 for a full duplex e1 from Accra to the Internet and back.
• Co-operated with the incumbent to introduce a 50% off system for dial-up Internet access using the 15xx numbering system.
• Ongoing projects include negotiating to buy bulk bandwidth from the SAT3 undersea fibre-optic cable and addressing issues of professional SAT3 undersea fibre-optic cable and addressing issues of professional conduct and standards of service within the industry.
ContributionsContributions cont’dcont’d
2006 Indicators
Import duty & VAT payments from equipment cleared – GHC7.5million
Net VAT & NHIL payments GHC 10.8million Net VAT & NHIL payments GHC 10.8million
Direct taxes – GHC 5.8million
Corporate Taxes – GHC3.1million
Contribution to GDP in terms of business transacted on our network – 4.2%
Facilitating PenetrationFacilitating Penetration
International Bandwidth Prices
$12k - $4.5k
$1,650 now $250-$350
11k accounts to 64k accounts 11k accounts to 64k accounts
Growth – just above 5k subscriber base
CAPEX
Financial Capacity
Dealing with Global competition
Last Mile Connectivity options &Last Mile Connectivity options &ChallengesChallenges
Copper - Quality and reach
Satellite – Reach
Fibre – Cost Fibre – Cost
Wireless Frequency allocation & cost
Spectrum utilization efficiencies
Location challenges
ChallengesChallenges
High cost of International bandwidth
Inhibitive legislations
High cost of doing business in Ghana High cost of doing business in Ghana
Funding opportunities for the industry
Fighting cybercrime
Towards Cheaper bandwidthTowards Cheaper bandwidth
Regulations
Operator efficiencies & Partnerships
Competition – International & Local Competition – International & Local
Implementation of policies & Legislations
Governments commitment to connectivity
Name: Richard Hlomador Designation: President
Mail: [email protected]
Q&AQ&A
Mail: [email protected]: www.gispa.org.gh