To have mass deployment of 5G nationally, it will require the Independent Communications Authority of SA to decisively award spectrum, analysts say.
The company unveiled the ZTE 5G Indoor Router MC801A in South Africa in collaboration with MTN.
The country’s smallest mobile operator will invest 16% to 19% of its revenue into its mobile business.
SA’s pre-owned phones market is estimated to be four to five times bigger than the new cellphones market, says Flip Phone co-founder Conor Copas.
If the mining sector is to get the most out of its growing investment in IOT, there are significant challenges to overcome, says a new report.
South African-based business Sakeng is looking to officially debut a mobile virtual network operator, called Sakeng Mobile, in August.
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.