Local fixed and wireless broadband connections will reach over 3.3 million subscribers by 2012.
The second national operator will have to build a new landing station at Mtunzini, says a senior Telkom source.
The cable initiative should be seen in the context of connecting Africa, Europe and Asia, says one of the investors.
The undersea cable project's complexity led to the close relationship between the investors.
The solution will allow a corporate to establish a VPN over a 3G-based mobile network.
Undersea cable projects are getting bigger and better as one tries to outdo the other.
Internet Solutions and Neotel will provide universities and research institutions with bandwidth and network management services.
While local broadband is becoming increasingly affordable, international connectivity still has a long way to go, says BMI-T.
Data theft prompts users to question the SAIX database`s security.
The national signal distributor needs more money for its wireless services and to roll-out digital TV.
Parliament votes in favour of changing the EC Act to allow for state intervention to bring down telecoms costs.
Nigerian schools will receive a further 3 000 Classmate PCs, following a successful trial.
The company has decreased bundle data rates for GPRS/Edge and 3G/HSDPA by up to 75%.