Articles about 5G

Sub-Saharan Africa still sees lowest mobile internet usage

Despite steady global progress in connectivity, over three billion people remain unconnected to mobile internet services, says the GSMA.

#DataMustFall legacy endures as wireless costs rise only 1%

South Africans are paying only slightly more for wireless internet services today than they did in 2022, says the Competition Commission.

How mobility is powering the next digital revolution

Mobile connectivity is unlocking new-generation use cases across industries and reshaping economies.

Rain appoints Conrad Leigh as new CEO

Brandon Leigh, founder and CEO, steps away from his executive position and moves into a strategic advisory role on the board.

MTN SA earmarks R300m to upgrade Gauteng network

The investment includes the acquisition and construction of new base stations, as well as capacity upgrades to over 70 sites, says the telco.

ITWeb TV: The man behind Cell C’s virtualised network

Cell C, SA’s fourth-largest mobile operator, is capitalising on the strengths of its larger competitors, Vodacom and MTN, to enhance its network capabilities, says CTO Schalk Visser.

ITWeb TV: Autonomous networks to help SA telcos leap into AI future

As local operators ramp up 5G deployments, Ericsson builds autonomous network operations by leveraging GenAI and autonomous agents for the telecoms sector.

MTN starts ‘collapsing’ its 3G network in SA

The switching off of the 3G network by 2027 will ensure all South Africans have access to faster, more efficient 4G and 5G technology, says MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi.

Watchdog rules in favour of MTN in 600GB ad dispute

The Advertising Regulatory Board dismisses a complaint claiming that MTN’s 600GB advertisement is misleading.

SA’s mobile network quality continues to improve

The country moved up four places on Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index, based on data collected between 1 January and 31 March.

Telecommunications remains star of SA’s ICT sector

ICASA’s ICT sector barometer shows revenue in the telecoms sector reached R232 billion in 2024, with social media platforms driving the gains.

Mobile to pump $11tn into global economy by 2030

The GSM Association’s Mobile Economy Report 2025 shows the mobile ecosystem will add 8.4% of global gross domestic product in economic value within five years.