The DOC will work closely with ICASA to ensure the local loop is unbundled by November 2011, says the communications minister.
Mobile broadband will generate R72 billion and as many as 28 000 jobs by 2015, says Analysys Mason.
The new minister commits to more effective leadership, planning and budgeting at his “dysfunctional” department.
Worldwide cellphone sales are up 96% and SA is not far behind.
Lower revenue from social security payouts hampered revenue growth in the three months to September.
In this World Wide Wrap: Billions at stake in smartphone wars, Facebook sues for patent infringement, and Google in another privacy complaint.
In this World Wide Wrap: Deloitte develops crisis management app, NetEx extends support with HyperIP; and Microsoft extends private cloud services.
In this World Wide Wrap: Vodafone focuses on key regions, Econet connects Zim, and Nigerian firm opens Ugandan base.
In this World Wide Wrap: Tesco intros Web self-service, uSamp unveils self-service platform, and airport signs pact with SITA.
The Netgear MBR624GU allows users to wirelessly share 3G broadband connections. [Local rep: Duxbury Networking]
The deployment in Cameroon will provide coverage using Alvarion's Mobile WiMax 4Motion solution.
Radiation levels at its base stations are below the generally acceptable levels as determined by ICNIRP, MTC says.
The extension to the SIM registration deadline is whooshing through Parliament, but is not in effect yet.