Africa-Press – Cape verde. The Government is looking for consultants to develop a strategy for implementing the 5G mobile network in the archipelago, announced the Special Project Management Unit (UGPE), a government department.
The final document should be a “national strategy for the implementation of 5G in Cape Verde, fully aligned with global best practices and the country’s digital transformation strategy”, reads the UGPE announcement, consulted today by Lusa.
The technical assistance provided by consultants is part of the World Bank’s support, worth 20 million dollars, for the implementation of the Cabo Verde Digital project.
Expressions of interest must be made by February 9th and the dossier must be ready within four months after hiring.
“The project will support the Government of Cape Verde (GoCV) in its recent digital governance efforts”, with “clear indications for the connection of infrastructures, namely, development of a guide to implement a 5G system on the islands”, reads the announcement.
On the one hand, the Government wants to know the potential and opportunities of 5G technology for the country’s digital transformation.
Associated with this point, the study must detail “a strategy for the cohabitation of 4G and 5G networks, as well as for turning off 2G and 3G networks”.
The work must also prepare authorities regarding 5G network infrastructure, implementation costs, financing funds and investment mechanisms.
Other aspects include an analysis of network security and privacy measures, transformation and skills creation, and a strategy for regulating and allocating 5G frequency spectrum.
5G is the most advanced technology standard for mobile networks, launched in 2019, with faster data transfer speeds than 4G, but whose use depends on the implementation and coverage provided by operators.
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