Articles about Connectivity

Real connectivity progress requires affordable devices

SA’s tax reform on entry-level smartphones is an opportunity to boost connectivity across Africa, says GSMA Africa head Angela Wamola.

ITWeb TV: Nokia sees broader connected future for SA

The telecoms giant intensifies its efforts to expand connectivity, drive local innovation and develop ICT skills in South Africa.

ITWeb TV: Seacom outlines its role in Africa’s connectivity

Seacom’s Prenesh Padayachee highlights the importance of data centre neutrality, elastic connectivity and upgraded networks for Africa’s digital growth.

Starlink to create BEE entity as part of licence bid

After initially listing socio-economic commitments to secure a licence to operate locally, Starlink has now said it will form a BEE-compliant company.

African connectivity needs an African answer

inq. EdgeSentry offers a fully managed connectivity and security service designed specifically for African infrastructure conditions.

School connectivity project ‘not anywhere near’ completion

Financial and infrastructure constraints hinder government’s school connectivity endeavours, as over 16 000 public schools remain offline, hears Parliament.

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.

TooMuchWifi targets wider reach with air fibre

The internet service provider plans a national rollout, expanding uncapped air fibre to underserved communities.

MTN SA invests R220m in ECape network infrastructure

The investment will enhance network quality, expand connectivity and upgrade MTN’s infrastructure in the Eastern Cape.

Vodacom commits R620m to boost Mpumalanga connectivity

The mobile telephony group will invest in improving connectivity and digital inclusion in the Mpumalanga province this financial year.

R1.5bn budget to fund GP’s digital transformation

Gauteng’s Department of e-Government will put its R1.5 billion budget towards continued digital transformation efforts in 2025/26.

Vodacom Business accelerates Sasol’s digitisation ambitions

The mobile private network integrates Vodacom's robust network infrastructure with Sasol's systems, enhancing connectivity to employees, equipment and assets, the telco says.