The mobile operator and satellite-direct-to-device provider successfully trial a satellite-to-phone voice call in Vryburg.
The need for data sovereignty and space expertise sees SA speed up its plan for a national comms satellite, says an Intelsat executive.
CIVH’s headline earnings amount to a loss of R141 million, compared to a profit of R6 million in the comparative period, says Remgro.
In the six months to December 2024, Seacom’s contribution to Remgro’s headline earnings amounted to R2 million, down from R32 million the previous year.
While low Earth orbit satellites dominate now, there is still room for geostationary and medium Earth orbit constellations to drive connectivity.
Minister Solly Malatsi is adamant there was sufficient industry consultation, as broadcasters seek legal intervention in SA’s analogue switch-off deadline.
These adjustments, effective 1 April, are in response to increasing operational costs and external economic pressures, says Telkom.
The HPE Aruba Networking 100 Series Cellular Bridge offers easy-to-deploy primary or backup WAN access, ensuring continuous connectivity.
The overall MTN SA result was supported by a 6.4% increase in subscribers to 39.8 million, a net addition of 2.4 million in the year.
The Competition Appeal Court informs Vodacom and Remgro that hearing dates have been reserved for 22 to 24 July.
Industry insiders applaud government’s move to make entry-level smartphones accessible to a broader segment of the population, but say further action is needed.