Liberalisation of legislation and convergence of technology are likely to make 2006 a landmark year in telecommunications, says Business Connexion CTO Andy Brauer.
Internationally, Brauer says, the coming year is likely to see the enhancement of 3G mobile services, as well as the approval of more standards for communication technologies such as WiMax and WiFi.
As the increasingly competitive telecoms service provider market begins delivering services locally, Brauer predicts greater adoption of voice over Internet Protocol (IP) technology and IP telephony.
"Broadband adoption will also rise with the advent of the second national operator and the Convergence Bill becoming an Act in SA," says Brauer.
Convergence in the telecoms arena is expected to continue to the point that soon there will be little difference between an Internet service provider, mobile provider and a telco provider.
"This means telcos will need to respond quickly and with flexibility to future market needs and opportunities, which may include data services hosting and outsourcing."
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