The issue of connectivity is high on everyone’s minds and likely to be an important topic at GovTech, says Siya Madyibi, executive director: Corporate, External and Legal Affairs at Microsoft SA.
IXPN allows local content and service providers to connect directly for the exchange of local internet traffic rather than having their data travel long distances.
Government’s newly-proposed spectrum policy aims to ensure SMEs are included in the ICT sector.
While hoarding will not be allowed, a draft policy document paves the way for operators to trade and share spectrum.
A pilot of 50 free WiFi hotspots will be spread across Soweto, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha and Bushbuckridge for six months.
The telco wants to go beyond strong operational and financial performance, to support business in Nigeria.
The country witnesses more than doubled fixed broadband speeds in the past three years, thanks to fibre subscriptions growth, according to Ookla.
The fibre-to-the-home market has grown to become one of the largest wholesale market categories, and continues to show the highest growth, says BMIT.
The internet service providers have teamed up looking to expand internet access across the country.
Government seeks to enhance teaching of robotics and coding in public schools through the institute.
The tech giant has invested R17 billion in Africa’s highest-capacity subsea internet cable, which is expected to go live before the end of the year.