Articles about spectrum

SA's ICT sector urged to adapt to AI-driven future

Industry leaders at the 20th ICT Summit warn that SA must urgently prepare for a future shaped by AI, autonomous digital systems and converged digital infrastructure, or risk being left behind.

OpEd: Starlink nearly took SA down a dangerous road

How diplomacy over telecoms regulation was balanced against international political pressure on a global stage.

GSMA boss unpacks mobile industry’s future as he bows out

GSM Association director-general Mats Granryd tasks the mobile industry to “make magic” and create opportunities as it evolves.

Sentech charts way for mass connectivity

The state signal distributor announces plans to explore connectivity opportunities in the 450MHz spectrum band.

Gearing up for 5.5G

Unlike MNOs, Comsol is laying the groundwork to offer 5.5G services as early as next year, says Mauritz Lewies, CTO at Comsol.

SA’s download speeds, network quality outpace peers

South African smartphone users experience the best download speeds and consistent quality in Africa, says Opensignal.

ZTE unveils 440M ultra-broadband AAU at ICTWEEK-2024

The AAU A9652D supports two bands in one unit, enabling operators to share two spectrums on N78.

Motsepe’s ARC pumps R295m into Rain, TymeBank

African Rainbow Capital makes additional investments in Rain and Tyme Group, of R126 million and R169 million, respectively.

Top ICT tenders: ICASA reissues calls for spectrum help

The regulator requires assistance with updating the International Mobile Telecommunications roadmap and Radio Frequency Migration Plan.

GSMA urges industry-wide 6GHz spectrum roadmap

The association calls for collaborative action between governments and industry to support certain spectrum requirements.

Reunert’s SkyWire deploys 400 hi-site towers for last-mile connectivity

The fixed wireless access network provider aims to increase its tower footprint across SA, while introducing 5G-like and fibre-equivalent offerings.

SA on track to end dual-illumination, says minister

Analogue broadcasting signals will discontinue in early December, as government finalises the lengthy digital migration.