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SA remains regional outlier for mobile download speeds

Ookla’s latest findings show Sub-Saharan African countries lag leading nations in Middle East and Africa, except for SA.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Vuma reaches 1m fibre subscribers

The rapid adoption of Vuma Reach services drives a significant portion of this growth, says the fibre network operator.

SpaceX snaps up xAI in push to move AI into space

SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI is intended to accelerate the build-out of large-scale computing infrastructure, including space-based data centres.

Frogfoot expands footprint in ‘priority’ growth market

The open access fibre network operator brings the fibre assets built and operated by KwaZulu-Natal-based Mitsol into the fold.

Stakeholders get more time for ICASA I-ECNS inquiry

The Independent Communications Authority of SA is assessing whether additional I-ECS licences are needed in South Africa.

South African Post Office

Comms department outlines plans to resuscitate SAPO, BBI

The comms ministry readies a SA Post Office-focused partnership programme with the private sector for this quarter.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Independent Communications Authority of SA

ICASA moves to curb data expiry ‘exploitation’

The regulator strips away conditions that let mobile operators control bundle rollovers, making them a consumer right, rather than an illusory marketing benefit.

MTN suffers blow in ‘free-to-use’ router ad appeal

The advertising watchdog dismisses MTN’s appeal over its “free-to-use” router claim, upholding a ruling that found the ad misleading.

Calls to connect GP classrooms ahead of AI push

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng urges connectivity first, as premier Panyaza Lesufi calls for AI-driven classrooms.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Showdown looms as Telkom fights for fibre control in estates

Two contradictory High Court rulings on who controls fibre rollout in housing estates are now set for Supreme Court appeal.

Amazon Leo signals year-end availability of services in SA

The tech giant plans to offer its low-Earth orbit satellite service in SA later this year, through local licensed partners.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

OpEd: Grok kills Starlink faith – but at least SA isn't addicted yet

South Africa really needed Starlink. Now, it needs Starlink like it needs a ransomware attack. Has the country’s bureaucracy helped us dodge a bullet?

SA schools urgently need connectivity

Poor connectivity and not poor ability is holding South African learners back, says CEO and founder of Ilitha Telecommunications Vuyani Jarana.

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