Local research firm BMIT urges government to clear uncertainties around issues like digital migration so the wholesale open access network can bear fruit.
Ex-Vodacom, SAA boss Vuyani Jarana calls out ICASA over WOAN
Vuyani Jarana warns that the process will produce ‘a still born that will be extremely costly to funders and which will damage the mobile market going forward’.
WOAN will change status quo in telecoms industry, says minister
Communications and digital technologies minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams believes the wholesale open access network will address past imbalances in the sector.
The auction of the high demand spectrum, which was originally slated for December 2020, will be completed by no later than 31 March 2021, the regulator says.
Despite failed wholesale open access network initiatives in other countries, the South African government is resolute that the model is the best to promote competition.
‘Slight’ delay in invitation for spectrum, says ICASA
The regulator hits pause on publishing the invitation to apply for WOAN and high-demand spectrum, citing adherence to administrative process as essential.