Industry insiders applaud government’s move to make entry-level smartphones accessible to a broader segment of the population, but say further action is needed.
These firms are dedicated to providing affordable connectivity to lower-income households, as the upper income market saturates, says BMIT.
The communications department will continue to deploy the project in underserviced areas, with support from Broadband Infraco, Sentech and SITA.
Deep Virtual Circuit enhances data flow optimisation by removing the bottlenecks that have traditionally restricted wireless broadband speeds.
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.
The proposed transaction does not raise significant public interest concerns, says the Competition Commission.
The collaboration will enhance Seacom’s LEO satellite connectivity services, which have been offered in SA since early 2024.
The companies aim to improve broadband service quality and accelerate digital transformation across various industries in Indonesia.
NAPAfrica remains Africa’s fastest-growing internet exchange point and one of the global top 10 internet exchanges by total traffic volume, the company says.
Subsea cables might be engineered for durability, but are far from invincible, says Alpheus Mangale, Seacom group CEO.
Sentech acting CEO Tebogo Leshope urges SA to build its own ICT capabilities, including a communications satellite, to lessen reliance on external providers.