Fixed wireless access gains traction alongside fibre, driven by rising data use and demand for faster network rollout, says Opensignal.
With the average broadband contract costing $50.20, SA ranks at 119 out of 214 countries on the World Broadband Price League.
The search engine giant doubles down on digital infrastructure and inclusive connectivity priorities for South Africa, divulges Google country director Kabelo Makwane.
The fibre network operator brings connectivity to schools in multiple provinces, including underserved rural areas.
Focusing on human metrics will close the digital divide, says Claudio Coelho, founder and CEO of Backspace Technologies.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies brings free connectivity to 45 KwaZulu-Natal public schools, expanding digital access for learners and educators.
Gaetan Soltesz is the new GM of FAST Congo, the joint venture formed in the DRC between the Paratus Group and Global Broadband Solutions in 2023.
Does South Africa have the institutional and execution capacity to deliver 100Mbps broadband to all households by 2035?
Just 4 377 of 21 878 sites earmarked under spectrum licensing obligations had been connected by October, says ICASA.
While SA’s internet prices remain below inflation, high costs continue to limit digital access for low-income households, says the CompCom.
Mweb conducted an online survey, which found that gamers experience 60% fewer disconnections when using a fibre connection.
The company’s rollout plan will prioritise low income and underserved areas, ensuring residents gain access to high-quality broadband.
