Mining faces uniques challenges due to the remote locations in which their operations typically take place – beyond the reach of conventional communications technologies such as fibre, LTE or 4G/5G.
The network upgrade investment enables thousands to participate in the digital economy for the first time.
The second phase of SA Connect has expanded scope to connect communities, says minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.
The comms minister says the institution is being repositioned to become an e-commerce hub for South Africa.
Spectrum licensing conditions will include social service obligations, says minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, as government looks to extend public connectivity.
A number of the company's solutions have received high scores from Lightwave Innovation Reviews in recognition of ZTE's leading position in the optical communications field.
While companies worldwide accelerate WiFi 6 deployment, African firms lag in the race for the next-gen wireless tech.
The MF4 4G LTE mobile WiFi router uses the latest generation of 4G LTE technology to achieve speeds of up to 150Mbps download and 50Mbps upload.
Millions of VOD subscriptions will be cancelled in Africa and worldwide, as users become spoilt for choice.
President Cyril Ramaphosa decries the years-long delay in the digital migration process, describing it as one the country’s greatest constraints in technological development.
ICT industry commentators don’t have high expectations for the State of the Nation Address, but would like to see actionable plans for the sector.