Background: Submarine cable systems are the backbone of global connectivity, carrying over 95% of international communications and internet traffic. Africa’s digital transformation and socio-economic development are highly dependent on the security, resilience, and expansion of these systems. However, submarine cables face multiple risks including physical damage, cyber threats, inadequate redundancy, and governance challenges. To address […]
The ATU Secretariat is pleased to invite your Administration to take part in an online capacity-building programme on licensing, spectrum management, and space sustainability for Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) satellite networks, organized by ATU in partnership with Amazon, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). The programme will […]
Validation Workshops: Standardization Advisory Committee (SAC)
No. Item 1. Opening and welcome remarks by SG 2. Introduction of the new ATU Technical Council Committee ( Mandate/ ToR and management Team) 3. Remarks of the newly appointed Chairperson 4. Update or Consideration of the reports of the ATU ongoing technical studies: a) Development Sector: Briefs on Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Consumers’ Rights; b) […]
Topic/ Objective New Recommendation on Spectrum Access for Terrestrial Entreprise Networks and the determination. Identification of new topics to be addressed. . Members are invited to submit contributions by Friday, 27 February 2026 via sg@atuuat.africa , copied to atu-r@atuuat.africa
Topic/ Objective C-band coexistence between IMT and FSS. 4G and 5G different deployments (TDD/FDD) in the 2.6GHz. Regulatory framework for A2G communication. Spectrum needs for innovations/start-ups. ATU-R Recommendation on Strengthening the Role of Amateur Radio in Africa. Spectrum needs of Maritime, Meteorological and Aeronautical communications services (i.e.future use). Modernization of Maritime, Meteorological and Aeronautical communications […]
Activity Study Group 17 Regional Group for Africa (SG17RG-AFR) .
Topic/ Objective Awareness for key issues regarding WRC-27 AI 1.13 (D2D). .