The company has released the prototype of the first Optical Network Unit in the industry to support both 50-Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical Networking and WiFi 7 technologies.
The Mamaila Community Network connects six rural Limpopo villages despite the project being marred by allegations of funds misuse.
The Cape Town-based ISP receives multimillion-rand funding to bolster connectivity in underserved communities.
Testing is under way internationally to unlock the value of combining two distinct 5G frequency bands, making this innovation an imminent reality, says Comsol Networks.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni details SA’s readiness to launch its own communications satellite, as government looks to enhance broadband connectivity.
The comms ministry will “progressively work on policy to drive the reduction of cost to communicate in SA”.
Without an internet connection, people and communities are left stranded and unable to actively participate in society, says Bradley Bekker, head of brand at Evotel.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the process must be concluded no matter who is kicking and screaming.
A damage to a fibre cable impacts mobile, LTE and fibre customers in Northern Gauteng, Limpopo, Rustenburg and portions of Mpumalanga.
While WISPs want the spectrum, the regulator says it’s allocated to fixed, fixed satellite and mobile services.
In the quarter, the telco recorded data traffic growth of 46.7% and a 14.1% increase in active data users to 17.3 million.
The framework will control the massive volumes of unfiltered online content that poses harm to vulnerable groups.