Launching today with 100 sites, MTN’s 5G network covers areas of Johannesburg and Cape Town, as well as Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth.
The telco says this is a convenient way to self-RICA, while observing COVID-19 lockdown social distancing requirements.
The Constitutional Court dismisses Telkom’s bid to be allowed to install telecoms stations at locations of its choice without prior approval from local authorities.
The regulator reveals timelines for licensing high-demand spectrum are on track, promising to publish an invitation to apply by the end of June.
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic unmasks the defects in South Africa’s digital economy, which could be turned into opportunities if tackled now.
The International Telecommunication Union’s guidelines consist of four parts tailored to key audiences: children, parents and educators, industry and policymakers.
The Pan-African mobile operator ups its support of the war against COVID-19 on the continent by anchoring an information platform.
The telecommunications company’s revenue grew 3% despite a 22.2% decline in fixed voice revenue.
The mobile operator is still waiting for the arrival of critical telecommunications equipment needed to light up its 5G network.
Professor Herman Singh, CEO of Future Advisory, says enabling mobility will soon entail connecting cars, bicycles and drones in new and innovative ways.
The Ericsson Mobility Report forecasts 5G subscriptions will reach 190 million by the end of 2020, despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus.