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SA’s broadband speed versus the world revealed

With average broadband speed of 36.46Mbps, SA is at 104 on the 2023 Global Broadband Speed League of 220 countries.

New model rules for TV white spaces

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance revises guidelines for TV white space networks deployment to help bridge the digital divide.

Britain's BT fined record R650m

UK regulator Ofcom fines the British operator for failing to install high-speed lines for businesses fast enough.

CSIR's dynamic spectrum tool gets UK certification

The research institute's database can now be licensed by South African players for the commercial provision of TV white space services in the UK.

Ebola-killing robot

We round up this week's top six trends from across the globe that piqued our interest.

UK's 4G auction set for year-end

Ofcom is formulating guidelines for a year-end auction, which could see 4G introduced in 2013.

Call centre fined |--gbp--|750k for nuisance calls

The penalty is the second expensive embarrassment for Homeserve in less than six months.

BT objects to broadband price cuts

Regulator Ofcom says BT should cut the prices it charges rivals to use a broadband line to increase competition.

Malware hits US drone fleet

In today's technology roundup: Malware hits US drone fleet, Ofcom delays 4G spectrum auctions, HP workers in job cuts strike, and man assaults wife over Facebook update.

Ofcom to delay 4G auction

In today's technology roundup: Ofcom to delay 4G auction, Amazon catches up with social media, Sprint fights AT&T, T-Mobile merger, and Germans can pre-order iPhone 5.

Kaspersky Lab blasts McAfee

In today's technology roundup: Kaspersky Lab blasts McAfee, TalkTalk slapped with |--gbp--|3m fine, cellphones reduce sperm count, and consumers wary of online shopping.

Manufacturers get MS Mango taste

In today's technology roundup: Manufacturers get MS Mango taste, UK broadband ads misleading, Intel readies modular Atom chips, and gamers sell children.