There has been an explosion of online media driven by Web 2.0 technologies, said Arthur Goldstuck
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Telecommunications operators and other industry organisations believe they are paying money into a "bottomless pit".
Government is nearly ready to sign formal contracts with Telkom and Sentech.
Two-thirds of the cable required has been manufactured, and cable laying starts next month.
The group is ready to participate in a government-sponsored consortium.
Mobile networks relegate WiMax to a niche position in Africa, says BMI-TechKnowledge.
Despite reporting faults on Friday, the problem was only attended to on Monday, say international media representatives.
The Department of Communications wants mobile TV operators broadcasting by 2010.
The migration is also expected to free spectrum for eight new TV channels and WiMax.
Physical crimes will take a downturn in favour of online crime, says Microsoft's chief security officer.
Good laws can strengthen the ICT market locally, says former DA leader Tony Leon.
Johannesburg moots new policy and bylaws to govern the laying of fibre through public spaces.