POTRAZ Invites Persons Interested In Setting Up Community Networks

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) intends to roll out Community Networks in all the provinces of Zimbabwe and has, therefore, invited interested persons in setting up community networks to submit proposals. In a notice seen by Pindula News, POTRAZ said applications must be sent to the regulator not later than 5 June 2022. Reads the notice:

ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY NETWORKS I PUBLIC NOTICE

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe intends to roll out Community Networks in all the provinces of Zimbabwe. The project involves the setting up of one community network in each province. Community networks are local community-driven initiatives to build, control and operate a telecommunications network infrastructure to facilitate digital communication.

By this notice, POTRAZ, therefore, invites all members who are interested in setting up community networks and require funding from the Authority to submit their proposals not later than the 5′ of June 2022.

WHO CAN APPLY AND WHAT IS REQUIRED?

The invitation is open to any Zimbabwean(s) representing their community who are interested in setting up a community network in their province for the benefit of their local community. Below is a list of requirements that should be contained in the proposal to be submitted to POTRAZ:

• Detailed Technical Design 

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• Financial proposal

• A comprehensive business model proposal covering sustainability mechanisms post-funding.

• Technical Expertise

• Detailed CVs of critical personnel for the project and possible references.

• Project Timelines

• Skills Development Training (skill transfer proposal)

• Detailed plan on the engagement of community

• Lifetime of Project and beyond

• Licensing proposal

• Partnerships if any

Those willing to participate can submit their proposals to the.regulator@potraz.gov.zw , not later than 5 June 2022. Proposals received after this date will not be considered. For any enquiries and clarifications kindly send an email to the above email address.

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