Scarce spectrum is up for auction even though the regulator has yet to release its regulations or its band plan publicly.
The company targets northern Cape Town, where it says it has a significant customer base.
Analysts believe MTN is “a fantastic asset” that could be bought out in the next two years.
The company may be in talks to sell some of its base stations.
The international network and infrastructure provider increases its presence on the continent.
The company showcased LTE/4G with a speed of 1Gbps in the downlink.
Mobile service providers in Africa are going to have to think smarter, advises Zain.
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Enterprise mobility has been limited by a lack of infrastructure, but times are changing, says RSAWeb.
The Gauteng budget speech all but ignored ICT, failing to provide clarity on ICT initiatives in the province, such as Blue IQ.
The department will present Cabinet with broadband and digital TV policies next week, ahead of schedule.
The state of the province addresses echo national government's lack of vision for ICT in development.
Final agreements with suppliers, automated payment systems, final pricing and codes of conduct are still outstanding.