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Govt readies ‘aggressive’ plan to expedite digital migration

Cabinet approves a revised integrated analogue switch-off implementation plan, as the state looks to accelerate the much-delayed project.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Spectrum auction

ICASA eyes March 2022 for expedited spectrum licensing

The telecoms regulator sets a March 2022 deadline for the licensing of high-demand spectrum and the wholesale open access network.

AFR-IX telecom strengthens peering network in East Africa with interconnection at MOZ-IX

The company adds the Mozambique Internet Exchange Point to its IXP peering network.

First Distribution

First Distribution offers wireless connectivity solutions from Cambium Networks

The distributor now offers Cambium Networks’ wireless fabric portfolio of communications solutions.

First Distribution

Spectrum as a key enabler in enabling technology-agnostic and innovative digital ecosystem

The awarding of 5G spectrum and the wide-scale rollout of 5G will play a critical role in enabling the digital ecosystem, says Sivi Moodley, Group CEO of Macrocomm.

Information Regulator

South Africa’s PAIA information law needs overhaul for digital age

The Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000 requires urgent reform to measure up to the demands of access to information in the digital age.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Frogfoot buys Link Africa’s fibre network in WCape

The acquisition increases the number of homes passed by Frogfoot to 312 000 and cements its position as the third-largest fibre network operator in SA.

2Africa becomes world’s longest subsea cable system

The 2Africa consortium says the latest extension will bring the total length of the cable system to over 45 000km, making it the longest subsea cable system.

Evotel plans fibre network expansion amid price war

With an 800km fibre network, the open-access fibre-to-the-home network infrastructure provider targets SA’s secondary towns to broaden its offering.

South African Communications Forum

SA can’t afford further spectrum delays, says industry body

The South African Communications Forum urges ICASA to follow robust consultative processes, as it prepares for the next spectrum licensing process.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Worries over ICASA’s timing of B-BBEE requirements

Internet service providers suggest the April 2022 deadline does not give them enough time to establish effective agreements to implement transformation requirements.

The HUAWEI Wi-Fi6 AX3 router and HUAWEI B535 router: The future of connectivity

The HUAWEI Wi-Fi6 AX3 supports multiple connections without latency, which is vital when many people are trying to attend meetings, meet deadlines and attend online classes at once.

Huawei Technologies Africa

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