In preparation for the widespread adoption of 5G in SA, the Chinese company is partnering with local telcos to upgrade 4G LTE networks.

Even though history shows otherwise, minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says government is committed to the March 2021 digital migration deadline.

The telecoms regulator welcomes Zolani Kgosietsile Matthews as its sixth councillor, to finally have a full council complement in place.

The Independent Communications Authority of SA wishes to inform all stakeholders of the passing of former councillor Botlenyana Mokhele yesterday. 

The telco wants the regulator to consider the impact of current spectrum trading deals in the design of the upcoming auction.

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. 

It is crunch time for the Independent Communications Authority of SA’s new council, as the industry awaits direction on freeing up high-demand spectrum.

The ICASA council will soon become a nine-member body after minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams makes a U-turn on her appointment decision. 

This week’s National Tender Bulletin sees ICASA targeting six provinces for tests and benchmarking.

The council members will serve a four-year term and execute their mandate in the public interest, while the chairperson will serve the five-year term.

The Swedish company sees a lot of opportunity in the country's 5G market, as operators wait for ICASA to make high-demand spectrum available.

With the promise of permanent spectrum by the end of the year, the operators say lower spectrum prices would incentivise greater coverage of rural areas.