Compared with the peer countries, both Internet and Broadband penetration remain on a rather low level in Southern Africa. To address this issue, the Department of Communications was tasked with rolling out a Consolidated National Broadband Network (CNBN). Sentech as an enabler will then roll out a National Wireless Broadband Network (NWBN) to provide a multimedia platform within the CNBN. This multimedia platform will offer access and connectivity to clinics, schools, and further education and training institutions in rural and underserviced areas; and any other sphere of Government.