Articles about Internet connectivity

Calls to connect GP classrooms ahead of AI push

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng urges connectivity first, as premier Panyaza Lesufi calls for AI-driven classrooms.

Seacom bets on AI-ready cable amid profit pressure

The new Seacom 2.0 subsea cable system introduces a 48-fibre-pair architecture tailored for high-capacity, low-latency artificial intelligence workloads.

AOL says goodbye to dial-up internet

While the announcement has been broadly welcomed, dial-up internet is still an option in South Africa.

ITWeb TV: Alan Knott-Craig Jr sets sights on future listing of Fibertime

Founder Alan Knott-Craig Jr shares his plans for Fibertime, as well as the challenges he has faced in his bid to connect South African townships.

Cable repairs hit Seacom’s revenue contribution to 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.

Vuyani Jarana’s ISP Ilitha to connect low-income homes

The company aims to expand its high-speed fibre network to at least 500 000 households, impacting over two million South Africans.

ITWeb TV: ISP Kaya Konekta targets R150m, SA Connect to scale

After connecting Cosmo City, the new kid on the block sets its sights on other South African townships to challenge larger, established players.

Google begins work on subsea cable linking SA to Australia

The new Umoja fibre-optic subsea cable will help increase the reliability of internet connectivity in Africa, says Google.

West Rand Kromdraai community gets public WiFi

Public WiFi sites launch at Kromdraai Library and Matla Combined School in Mogale City, West Rand.

Ramaphosa touts big broadband ambitions for SA

This forms part of the large-scale construction projects SA plans for the upcoming five-year term of the seventh administration, reveals president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Empowering communities through affordable internet access

Addressing the digital divide demands a deep understanding of local contexts, cultural sensitivities and community dynamics.

Paratus Mozambique connects, empowers Santa Maria community

The company has helped the school and community with Starlink and high-speed internet connectivity.