Strand Consult remains cautiously optimistic about the latest generation of cellular network technology in 2021.
The regulator is resolute when it comes to the auctioning on spectrum, even as it faces a court bid to stop the process.
Vuyani Jarana warns that the process will produce ‘a still born that will be extremely costly to funders and which will damage the mobile market going forward’.
The regulator is reviewing the Telkom’s court application and has engaged its legal representatives to oppose the court application.
The company fears that if the auction proceeds, it may result in the further entrenchment of the dominant market positions of Vodacom and MTN.
The telco says it continues to provide innovative solutions for people to stay in touch with loved ones across the globe.
The Nigerian regulator says urgent drastic measures have now become inevitable to improve the integrity and transparency of the SIM registration process.
Within the next 12 to 18 months, drone services for food delivery and law enforcement will gain traction, pushed by 5G deployment, says Ericsson.
The easing of supply disruptions helps the Middle East and Africa wearables market to rebound in Q3 2020, recording a year-on-year unit growth of 15.8%.
The market made significant gains in 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the trend is set to continue next year, says BMIT.
As part of the first phase, Vodacom deploys 5G in eThekwini, Pietermaritzburg, Howick, Richards Bay, Ntuzuma, Umlazi and KwaMashu.