Subscribers have shown keen interest in the offering and are enjoying the option of adding data to their existing DStv subscriptions, says the company.
Statistics SA’s annual survey shows 89.4% of South African households exclusively use cellular phones, as access to landlines continues to diminish.
Critical consultations on the potential acquisition of Sentech by Broadband Infraco are under way, says the comms ministry, as it looks to accelerate the merger.
The company presents at SATNAC 2021 and explains how this technology meets requirements for remote access and the hybrid work model.
The regulator maintains an auction is the most competitive and transparent mechanism to license high-demand spectrum.
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.