The cost of connecting to the Internet in SA is as much as 20 times higher than in 18 other emerging markets, says Ovum.
One of the strongest deciding factors, the cost measurement, has been dropped, says the SKA SA project office.
The company's total revenues were $7.03 billion, up from $6.38 billion in the same quarter last year.
The DTI hopes to raise SA's profile as an outsourcing destination, but the window of opportunity is small.
Telcos in the country are jostling to have a share of the country's data market by increasing Internet penetration.
While there is growth, it is the low rate of growth in ICT adoption that threatens SA's position in the global society.
Local manufacturers gear up for the lucrative prospect of supplying the SADC region with decoders.
SA's imminent move to digital television spurs Altech to consolidate its manufacturing facilities.
ICT business opportunities can be enhanced by the establishment of incubation hubs, says deputy communications minister Obed Bapela.
The agreement with LightSquared will see Sprint host spectrum and provide network services.
Nigeria turns to satellite technology to drive Internet connectivity for economic growth.
The SKA network is estimated to be 100 to 150 times larger than the current World Wide Web network.
The company's new network technology enables the download of 2 400 high-definition Blu-ray movie files in 60 seconds.