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Telecom

Communications plays a critical role in the economies of all countries around the world, and its importance is only increasing with the rapid development of new technologies and products that revolutionize how people – and devices – communicate. 

Our telecom lawyers in Zimbabwe have in-depth knowledge of the commercial, transactional, technical, legal and regulatory issues associated with providing telecommunications services and products, including emerging IoT devices and capabilities.

Capabilities

  • Transactional and technical advice
  • Legal and regulatory issues related to telecommunication services and products

Experience has included advising:

  • In relation to the provision of Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) specifically using 16.5 MHz of spectrum in the 2.4GHz band at 2483.5 – 2500MHz and ancillary terrestrial services on behalf of a global satellite company.
  • One of the top 5 technology companies in the US on a proposed set-up by that client of a dedicated server and related infrastructure in Zimbabwe, and whether this would expose the client to regulation as a telecommunications provider.
  • A global telecommunications company in relation to the provision and licensing of certain telecommunications services in Zimbabwe.
  • Lead local advisor to a PPP/joint venture partner to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Department (MoTID) in the procurement of the following projects: concession agreement for the development and maintenance of the computerized revenue collection system; concession agreement -Zimbabwe integrated transport management information system; concession agreement – computerized revenue billing system for various municipalities.