The broadband infrastructure company will increase its budget for services and local products from women-owned companies.
The next-gen tech will represent around 10% of mobile subscriptions in the region by 2027, with SA expected to be at the forefront of deployments, says Ericsson.
The telecoms regulator commits to licensing spectrum for the wholesale open access network, amid concerns from industry bodies.
The University of Johannesburg and University of the Witwatersrand’s vice-chancellors lament the continuous delays in the auctioning of spectrum.
The licences are valid for a period of seven months, commencing from 1 December 2021 and ending on 30 June 2022, says the regulator.
The company hosted its 5G Summit and User Congress 2021 by means of live streaming.
Telkom Group CEO designate Serame Taukobong says business must take a long-term view of digital inclusion, and not prioritise short-term gains.
The solution is touted as ideal for the area, as it will not compromise the radio frequency sensitivity in the Square Kilometre Array environment.
SA is 10 years behind global counterparts in the implementation of tech that could contribute to its digital economy, says minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni asks for projects that support government’s connectivity commitment to be fast-tracked and taken to market without delay.
The advocacy group fears the wholesale open-access network policy has been affected by factional conflict within the ruling party.