 Wireless broadband connectivity is critical for Africa's development and economic growth. It brings access to education, health and e-government, enables e-commerce and online banking, while small businesses or farmers can reach new markets. That's why our goal at PREDA is universally accessible and affordable broadband across Africa. PREDA is a joint action by the European Union, the African Union and the International Telecommunication Union. The part of PREDA, which is led by the ITU, brings all spectrum regulatory agencies in Africa to work together on key spectrum issues. Their aim is to provide mobile broadband access to all. Mobile devices, TV, satellite communications and wireless broadband use frequencies called radio spectrum. Radio spectrum is managed by different agencies at the international and national levels. Some of the frequency ranges needed to make 4G and 5G a wide reality across Africa are now also used by other services. PREDA will work with all countries to ensure that the necessary frequencies are available. Taking 4G and 5G across Africa will involve substantial investment from mobile operators who require predictable and transparent licence fees for wireless broadband implementation across Africa. PREDA will help governments to understand the positive economic impact of mobile broadband in order for them to design the best pricing structures. Countries adopting 4G or 5G need to make sure their radio waves don't create interference with other countries. PREDA is facilitating regional agreements to coordinate the use of frequencies in order to avoid interference. We all share the same goal. Universally accessible and affordable wireless broadband for Africa.