Cellular and WiFi communication networks will have to become more unified to provide faster network speeds and real-time communications, says Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa.
National Treasury sets aside additional R3 billion for the communications department to get the next phase of SA Connect going.
A National Treasury document shows the agency will cease to exist by the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
The finance minister declares government will soon switch off the analogue signal and finalise digital TV migration.
The connectivity provider is set to upgrade fibre network speeds for all customers on the Openserve fibre network.
Operators have five years to deploy 4G and 5G networks, including in the rural areas, says communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.
The Telkom unit seeks to implement measures for growth, while it pivots its converged communications businesses.
The firm’s fixed data new generation network revenue grew 12.5%, driven by broadband, carrier and enterprise services.
While the company increases prices for DStv packages, subscription fees for all streaming-only services will stay the same.
The new category of 5G ruggedised routers integrates router, antenna and modem in a single device.
As countries across the globe intensify research and development efforts for the commercial launch of 6G in 2030, SA is said to be far behind.