A leading technology company is calling for the authorities to ensure that the broadcast and cable spectrum is fairly allocated and feels that while taking away licences is a backward step, reallocation of unused portions of the spectrum to new investors might be a better option.
Speaking to Stabroek News, George Melville of Global Technology said there is a need for better television in Guyana and the only way it could improve is if investors come in and everyone gets a fair chance.
It was revealed earlier this year in the National Assembly that two cable operators considered to be the largest in the country were allocated what is considered in the industry the preferred spectrum for services such as triple play – cable television,